Getting to Ruskoka
(from Toronto)

  • From Hwy.401, take Hwy.400 North to Barrie (~90 km)
  • 10 km past Barrie, where Hwy.400 splits into 400 and 11, exit onto Hwy.11 and continue north to Bracebridge (~80 km)
  • Take Exit 184/Cedar Lane; at end of exit ramp, go right/west; follow [37] Cedar Lane until [14] Fraserburg Rd.
  • Turn right onto Fraserburg Rd. (ignore No Exit sign) and go 13.5 km turn left at Colony Rd. (before reaching Fraserburg)
  • Follow Colony Rd. about 2.5 km. The Ruskoka entrance is at #1312. Follow the driveway to the chapel.
  • Call Alex Sakuta for more info: (416) 232-0829 (Toronto) or (705) 645-3783 (Ruskoka)

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A Permanent Chapel

  • To accommodate a growing summer camp
  • To promote use for clergy conferences, youth seminars and liturgical choral workshops
  • To foster the spiritual growth of Orthodox Christians at Ruskoka

Chapel Requirements

  • Russian Orthodox style
  • A symbol of Ruskoka
  • The focal point of the camp
  • Up to 100 people in summer
  • Up to 40 people in cold weather
  • Natural ventilation and lighting
  • Low maintenance

Chapel Features

  • Dedicated to St. Alexis, the Royal Child Martyr
  • High on the banks of the Muskoka River
  • Gold cupolas manufactured in Volgadonsk, Russia
  • Post and beam, constructed of natural pine
  • Constructed by volunteers

Approvals

  • Approved, endorsed and supported by Bishop Gabriel and the Canadian Diocese
  • Approved by the Synod Arts and Architecture Commission
  • Building Permit issued by the Bracebridge Building Department

Milestone Schedule

  • May 7, 2005 - Fr. Vladimir blesses the soil & ground breaking
  • May/June/July 2005 - Construction of the exterior shell by volunteers
  • July 17, 2005 - Feast day of St. Alexis and blessing of the chapel by Bishop Gabriel
  • 2006 - Completion of the interior and iconography

Budget

  • $80,000 for building materials
  • $20,000 for skilled trades
  • Volunteer labour worth $70,000
  • Volunteer professional services worth $50,000
  • $30,000 for iconography and interior furnishings