Set along the channel through Lake Muskoka, this boathouse was conceived as both a gateway and a retreat. From the water, its traditional detailing—timber brackets, gabled roofs, and shingled surfaces—evokes Muskoka’s heritage, yet their composition departs from convention to frame expansive, layered views requested by the client. The structure’s first floor houses functional boat storage designed for ease of access amid the channel’s heavy traffic, while the upper level opens to generous indoor-outdoor living spaces. Broad overhangs supported by expressive brackets shelter dining and sunning terraces that blur the boundary between architecture and landscape. Every elevation responds to the surrounding waterway, capturing multiple perspectives of lake and forest. The result is a boathouse that honors tradition while reinterpreting it through thoughtful proportion, craftsmanship, and a deep respect for its dynamic, ever-changing site.