Shania Twain is feeling thankful. On Monday, the 59-year-old Canadian singer took to Instagram to share photos from the Canadian Thanksgiving long weekend spent in the Muskoka region of Ontario.
“There isn’t anywhere more beautiful than Canada in the fall — and there isn’t a better feeling than being warm and cozy in the crisp, cold air,” she wrote. “Thankful for friends and family and this fabulous view. Heaven!”
Canadian fans (and celebrities) were quick to echo Twain’s love of Canada.
“Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!” commented fellow Canadian songstress Avril Lavigne.
“It’s like God dumped bright colours on all the trees. Growing up in northern Ontario, it was my favourite season,” wrote a fan.
While Twain spent her younger years in Timmins, Ont., she now spends some of her time a bit further south, in Ontario’s Muskoka cottage country. Twain reportedly has a home in Lake of Bays.
The “Man! I Feel Like A Woman” singer isn’t the only celebrity who travels to the stunning location to get away from the hustle and bustle of Hollywood. The Canadian gem has won over the hearts of other big-name stars looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Below are some of the other A-listers who have enjoyed trips to the Muskoka region.
Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber
A couple of months ago, Cindy Crawford and her husband, Rande Gerber, bid farewell to another summer spent in the Ontario cottage region. In early September, the 58-year-old supermodel shared a carousel of photos on Instagram, including snapshots of herself and loved ones enjoying the Muskoka region.
Crawford featured various selfies of her summer getaway, as well as pictures of herself paddleboarding, posing on her speedboat and eating delicious meals. She also included more photos of 62-year-old husband, Rande Gerber, along with their two kids, 25-year-old Presley Gerber and 22-year-old Kaia Gerber. They post an intimate sneak peek inside their Lake Muskoka cottage, nicknamed “Gerber Point Lodge.”
“Thanks for another great summer,” Crawford captioned her post alongside a sun emoji. “Until next year.”
It’s not the first time Crawford has reflected on spending a summer in Ontario’s cottage country. In summer 2022, she made a few Instagram posts of her time at their cabin, including a video of herself steering a boat and a carousel of photos of her husband at their lakeside property.
David and Victoria Beckham
Last August, Victoria Beckham shared a carousel of photos from a family trip to Muskoka. On Aug. 7, 2023, the 50-year-old fashion designer posted a variety of candid lake-side pictures of herself and loved ones.
The post featured a picture of herself waterskiing, along with snapshots of her husband, David Beckham, 49, as well as kids, Harper and Cruz, enjoying the lake life. She also shared a photo of her and her husband posing with Canadian businessman Jamie Salter and his wife, Sheryl, on the water.
“The most perfect few days in Muskoka with beautiful friends,” Victoria captioned that post. In the comments section, people expressed their love for the English couple and welcomed them to Canada.
“Come back soon! Hope you enjoyed your stay in the Muskokas!!” one person wrote, while someone else wrote, “Welcome to our playground.”
Austin Butler
Victoria Beckham also took to social media last summer to share a video featuring husband David, son Cruz and “Elvis” star Austin Butler lifting a fallen tree trunk above their heads. Butler likely spent time with the Beckhams while visiting the Muskoka region with girlfriend Kaia Gerber, Cindy Crawford’s daughter.
“Did you ever think you would see Elvis and Beckham lifting a tree? Helping the community in Muskoka. I’m impressed, gentleman!” Victoria captioned her clip on Aug. 6, 2023.
In the comments, fans praised Butler and the Beckhams for embracing “the Canadian way.”
“How very Canadian of them,” a fan wrote, while another added, “They are being so helpful like friendly Canadians.”
Justin and Hailey Bieber
While Hailey and Justin Bieber don’t own property in Muskoka, they’ve rented places on Lake Rosseau and Old Woman Island on Lake Muskoka in the past, according to Hello! magazine. The couple, who recently welcomed their first baby together, reportedly kick back in the region often.
Muskoka might be one of the couple’s favourite Canadian destinations, but an area closer to Toronto appeared to steal their hearts back in 2018. That year, according to iDesignArch, Justin, 30, and Hailey, 27, purchased a $5-million waterfront estate on Puslinch Lake near Cambridge, Ont.
Simu Liu
Last July, “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” star Simu Liu took to Instagram with a carousel of snaps from a vacation in Muskoka. In the sun-soaked photos from Goshulak Island, the 35-year-old actor spent time on the lake boating, jet-skiing and wakeboarding with his girlfriend, Allison Hsu.
In his now-deleted post, the Canadian star included a caption that was nothing short of a love letter to Goshulak Island, revealing it has been his “safe haven for over a decade.” Liu added he “lived a lot of life and seen many things in those years, but nothing quite compares to the majesty of the lake.”
Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell and Kate Hudson
According to Forbes, actors Goldie Hawn, 78, and Kurt Russell, 73, own property on Lake Rosseau, north of Lake Muskoka. It’s where the couple have spent summer vacations with Hawn’s 45-year-old daughter, Kate Hudson.
In a red carpet interview with “etalk” at the 2023 Oscars, Hudson recalled her family’s go-to pit-stop when driving up to their Northern retreat. “You got to go to Tim Hortons, and I usually just get coffee,” she told Canadian TV host Tyrone Edwards.
Martin Short
Canadian comedian Martin Short is a big fan of Muskoka. The “Only Murders in the Building” star owns a cottage on Lake Rosseau and has even honoured his summer getaways in Ontario by creating a collector’s coin.
In 2013, the 74-year-old actor teamed up with artist Tony Bianco to create a $3 coin for the Royal Canadian Mint. The collector’s item features Short’s summer home, a sailboat and two Adirondack chairs.
“As much as I adore the excitement of cities, it’s rural Canada that has always had my heart,” the Hamilton, Ont.-born star said in a press release that year. “When I’m there, I feel like I’m in heaven. More than anything, that’s what Canada means to me.”
Mark Wahlberg and Tie Domi
In August 2022, David Beckham shared a photo on Instagram posing with Canadian billionaire Jamie Salter, “Ted” actor Mark Wahlberg and former Toronto Maple Leafs player Tie Domi, 54, and actor Mark Wahlberg, 53. In the picture, the four men flashed bright smiles for the camera and put their arms around each other.
“Great few days in Muskoka,” Beckham shared in the caption, alongside a Canadian flag emoji. “With family and friends. Wow what a place. And yes, we laughed a lot and drank a little. The best.”
Shenae Grimes-Beech
In July 2022, “90210” star Shenae Grimes-Beech shared a set of photos from her family holiday in Muskoka on her Instagram Stories. “Found a strip of pop-up shops made out of pastel-painted shipping containers in the middle of the woods. Muskoka, you’re great,” she captioned the first snap.
Grimes-Beech doubled down on her love for Muskoka by sharing an additional photo of herself jet skiing, paired with the caption, “I repeat… Muskoka, you’re great,” alongside a Canadian flag emoji.
Tom Hanks
According to Forbes, “Forrest Gump” actor Tom Hanks has planted roots on the coastline of Lake Muskoka. The 68-year-old star owns a stunning lakeside cottage full of bay and picture windows, according to Bavarian Window Works.
In the past, Hanks has shown his love for Canadians and the country’s beauty. He replied to a letter from a fan in Toronto in 2016 who made a bet to see who could get a bet from a famous actor the fastest. “Toronto, huh? D— fine town,” he wrote in his response, enclosed with a photo of himself. “Growing fast, all those condo towers down on the lake.”
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