On August 2nd, the Muskoka Wharf will transform itself into a place Captain Jack Sparrow (Pirates of the Caribbean) will have no trouble finding.  PirateFest 2008, in Gravenhurst, promises to entertain everyone in the family with treasure hunts, costume contests and pirate cruises  Even the infamous villain Captain Hook will be joining the fun!

PirateFest 2008 runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 2nd.  Gravenhurst is a two-hour drive north of Toronto.

For prices, reservations and cruise schedule: realmuskoka.com / 866.687.6667.

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