boathouse nightMay 2-4 weekend (or May Long, if you’re in the west) is upon us, and keeping with tradition many Ontarians head up North to open their cottages for the season and enjoy the great outdoors.

While cottage-goers are busy having their boats delivered and making sure their docks are steady, there’s one underrated structure that many people don’t pay enough attention to — the boathouse.

Some people have standard boathouses to park and keep their water vehicles safe, while others take their boat’s home very seriously.

We thought it would be a blast to showcase some epic boathouses in Ontario.

Enjoy the pics and the long weekend!

This boat house located in Muskoka was designed by architect Christopher Simmonds. Photo Courtesy: Peter Fritz Photography.

This awesome boat house located in Muskoka was designed by architect Christopher Simmonds. Photo: Peter Fritz Photography.

This boathouse/photography studio built right into the Canadian Shield  was named "Williams Studio" and is located on Stony Lake, designed by gh3 architects.  Photo Courtesy: Larry Williams

Built right into the Canadian Shield, this boathouse/photography studio named “Williams Studio” is located on Stony Lake and was designed by gh3 architects. Photo: Larry Williams

Located in Northern Ontario, this boathouse looks more like it belongs in Northern Europe! Photo Courtesy: homerenovationsniagara.webs.com

Located in Northern Ontario, this boathouse looks more like it belongs in Northern Europe! Photo: homerenovationsniagara.webs.com

Located in Southern Ontario  this three-season boathouse is fully equipped with a living space on the upper level. Photo Courtesy: Altius Architecture Inc.

Located in Southern Ontario, this three-season boathouse is nicer than some most cottages! Photo: Altius Architecture Inc.

This funky boathouse is located on Lake Rosseau near Tobin Island, in Muskoka. Photo Courtesy: Cottageblog.ca

This funky boathouse is located on Lake Rosseau near Tobin Island, in Muskoka. Photo: Cottageblog.ca

This awesome boat house floats, and has an upper level living space! Located on Lake Huron the great space was designed by MOS Architects. Photo Courtesy: hometrendesign.com

This wicked boathouse floats and has an upper level living area! Located on Lake Huron, the great space was designed by MOS Architects. Photo: hometrendesign.com

Last but not least this space-like looking Shore Vista boathouse isn't in Ontario, but it was too cool to not include! Located on Lake Austin, this ultra modern structure was designed by Bercy Chen Studio.

Last but not least, this space-like boathouse isn’t in Ontario, but it was too cool to not include! Located on Lake Austin, this ultra-modern structure was designed by Bercy Chen Studio Architects in Texas. Photo: Trendir.com.

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