revrnd 2,006 Report post Posted September 26, 2015 This might be old news from folks in the area, but on Thurs' I saw that the former Lakeland Motorsports building is vacant & up for sale. I think I posted when the Yamaha business opened up, but couldn't find the thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildbill 1,694 Report post Posted September 26, 2015 seems to be a tough area nobody lasts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperules700 342 Report post Posted September 26, 2015 seems to be a tough area nobody lasts To seasonal there you think and to far off the main highway. Everyone goes to Huntsville? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
revrnd 2,006 Report post Posted September 27, 2015 To seasonal there you think and to far off the main highway. Everyone goes to Huntsville? Could be. Lakeland's location on the west side of 11 was a PITA. Mind you if a business's service is good people won't mind driving to it. That being said the closest BRP dealers in the Huntsville area Powassan, Windermere & Minden (not sure about Bracebridge or Gravenhurst). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildbill 1,694 Report post Posted September 27, 2015 Could be. Lakeland's location on the west side of 11 was a PITA. Mind you if a business's service is good people won't mind driving to it. That being said the closest BRP dealers in the Huntsville area Powassan, Windermere & Minden (not sure about Bracebridge or Gravenhurst). BRP is going the route of fewer but bigger dealers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlowTouringGuy 580 Report post Posted September 30, 2015 Could be. Lakeland's location on the west side of 11 was a PITA. Mind you if a business's service is good people won't mind driving to it. That being said the closest BRP dealers in the Huntsville area Powassan, Windermere & Minden (not sure about Bracebridge or Gravenhurst). No BRP Dealers in Bracebridge or Gravenhurst. However, Northland Recreation will be opening a "south branch location" on Highway 11 at North Kahshe Lake Road south of Gravenhurst. (sometime soon?) It's been ages since the announcement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blake G 2,172 Report post Posted September 30, 2015 (edited) Last winter a Northland employee told me the Kahshe Lake premises would be used only for BRP products other than snowmobiles. I hope he was wrong. Edited September 30, 2015 by Blake G Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irREVerent 363 Report post Posted September 30, 2015 Last winter a Northland employee told me the Kahshe Lake premises would be used only for BRP products other than snowmobiles. I hope he was wrong. X2, Blake...I hope so too. This makes no sense to me, but if it is true, makes me wonder what on earth they are thinking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irREVerent 363 Report post Posted September 30, 2015 Could be. Lakeland's location on the west side of 11 was a PITA. Mind you if a business's service is good people won't mind driving to it. That being said the closest BRP dealers in the Huntsville area Powassan, Windermere & Minden (not sure about Bracebridge or Gravenhurst). Lakeland's former location in Huntsville wasn't that bad...just off Hwy. 11 by truck, and just off MSR 88 by sled. Either way, a hell of a lot more convenient to the central and north Muskoka markets that their subsequent location in Dwight, and than any of the alternatives you mention in Powassan, Minden...or even Windermere for that matter (have you ever tried to get to Northland's location -- off the beaten track near Windermere -- from Hwy. 11 in the winter?...pretty brutal at times.) The former owner/operator of Lakeland told me at one point that his move from Huntsville to Dwight was a mistake, in terms of both lack of showroom traffic and lack of local support from that area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whiskywizard 134 Report post Posted September 30, 2015 (edited) Last winter a Northland employee told me the Kahshe Lake premises would be used only for BRP products other than snowmobiles. I hope he was wrong. He is wrong (as of today). Edited September 30, 2015 by whiskywizard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whiskywizard 134 Report post Posted September 30, 2015 No BRP Dealers in Bracebridge or Gravenhurst. However, Northland Recreation will be opening a "south branch location" on Highway 11 at North Kahshe Lake Road south of Gravenhurst. (sometime soon?) It's been ages since the announcement. They're working at it but don't have any need to rush. They are set on getting it right, rather than 'right now'. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blake G 2,172 Report post Posted September 30, 2015 whiskywizard that is great news! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildbill 1,694 Report post Posted October 1, 2015 Dwight has always been a hard market far too seasonal . I was told today that the dwight yamy dealer was a satellite of Mountain trout house Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blake G 2,172 Report post Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) They're working at it but don't have any need to rush. They are set on getting it right, rather than 'right now'. Northland's Highway 11 Northbound location (just south of Gravenhurst - - by Kahshe Lake Road North) is looking good from the outside. It will be a rockin location once they get up and running. Edited October 9, 2015 by Blake G Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
02Sled 2,658 Report post Posted October 9, 2015 Now you need to buy a skidoo from them just so you can have one of each Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Sledder 229 Report post Posted October 9, 2015 Dwight has always been a hard market far too seasonal . I was told today that the dwight yamy dealer was a satellite of Mountain trout house Mountain Trout House is an exceptional dealer, with great Techs and support Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doogirl69 119 Report post Posted October 9, 2015 Dwight has always been a hard market far too seasonal . I was told today that the dwight yamy dealer was a satellite of Mountain trout house Yes it was a joint venture with Mountain Trouthouse and Baysville Marine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildbill 1,694 Report post Posted October 9, 2015 Yes it was a joint venture with Mountain Trouthouse and Baysville Marine. Dandy but it still closed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
revrnd 2,006 Report post Posted October 11, 2015 Lakeland's former location in Huntsville wasn't that bad...just off Hwy. 11 by truck, and just off MSR 88 by sled. Either way, a hell of a lot more convenient to the central and north Muskoka markets that their subsequent location in Dwight, and than any of the alternatives you mention in Powassan, Minden...or even Windermere for that matter (have you ever tried to get to Northland's location -- off the beaten track near Windermere -- from Hwy. 11 in the winter?...pretty brutal at times.) The former owner/operator of Lakeland told me at one point that his move from Huntsville to Dwight was a mistake, in terms of both lack of showroom traffic and lack of local support from that area. Was it only accessible from the southbound side of 11? I seem to remember some issue when we stopped there years ago to pick up oil. Oh & I'll agree w/ you on the move to Dwight not being the brightest move. Especially when Old Mill was already in the area. I couldn't figure that out when I drove past the Dwight location the 1st time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildbill 1,694 Report post Posted October 11, 2015 Was it only accessible from the southbound side of 11? I seem to remember some issue when we stopped there years ago to pick up oil. Oh & I'll agree w/ you on the move to Dwight not being the brightest move. Especially when Old Mill was already in the area. I couldn't figure that out when I drove past the Dwight location the 1st time. now neither is there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Sledder 229 Report post Posted October 12, 2015 Was it only accessible from the southbound side of 11? I seem to remember some issue when we stopped there years ago to pick up oil. Oh & I'll agree w/ you on the move to Dwight not being the brightest move. Especially when Old Mill was already in the area. I couldn't figure that out when I drove past the Dwight location the 1st time. Old mill was a Ski Doo dealer 5 years or so ago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildbill 1,694 Report post Posted October 12, 2015 Old mill was a Ski Doo dealer 5 years or so ago not now sadly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Sledder 229 Report post Posted October 12, 2015 Yup, there demands for inventory buy and lack of profit killed the line Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northrec 2 Report post Posted October 22, 2015 Hey All, Just thought I would send a quick note to update you. Once we are open we will work on all of the product lines we sell. Existing location will stay up and running as well. I'm not sure where the idea came from that we wouldn't work on snowmobiles there. Its been a long, big project and in doing 80% of the project internally its taken awhile. Whiskeywizard is totally right that we will open when we are ready. We don't want to open before renos are complete and we have sufficient start-up staff hired and trained. Thanks for the positive feedback on the outside Blake G. We are hoping to be up and running this winter but not making that promiss at this point. Need to finish reno and get a few more key staff hired. Jon 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sledjunk 1,579 Report post Posted October 22, 2015 Hey All, Just thought I would send a quick note to update you. Once we are open we will work on all of the product lines we sell. Existing location will stay up and running as well. I'm not sure where the idea came from that we wouldn't work on snowmobiles there. Its been a long, big project and in doing 80% of the project internally its taken awhile. Whiskeywizard is totally right that we will open when we are ready. We don't want to open before renos are complete and we have sufficient start-up staff hired and trained. Thanks for the positive feedback on the outside Blake G. We are hoping to be up and running this winter but not making that promiss at this point. Need to finish reno and get a few more key staff hired. Jon Welcome to the forum and please join in the discussions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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