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Severn
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Severn Bridge was named after the Severn River, which divides England and Wales and is criss-crossed by many bridges. It is on the Severn-Trent Waterway that connects the Trent River to Georgian Bay via the Severn.
Severn Bridge was founded in the mid 1800s as a logging camp. From there it developed: the post office came in 1861, the railway in the 1870s, and Highway 11 in 1927. Today it is a town of about 300 half way between Orillia and Gravenhurst. There is a small hydroelectric dam and otherwise it’s all about cottage country tourism. Oh, and bird breeding.
Close by there is the Muskoka Wildlife Centre which offers education programs for kids. Severn Bridge has two bed and breakfasts (Sparrow’s Nest and Severn Shores) as well as two marinas and a resort. The town hosts an annual fall fair as well.
The Severn River Inn claims to be the “oldest operating authentic inn” in the Muskokas. I’m not sure what that means. If you do, email me at info (at) highway11 (dot) ca . Photos of the Severn Bridge and more info is always appreciated. I’ll try to get a photo or two on my next drive down.
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