If you’ve ever spent a summer evening on a dock in Muskoka, you know that Tuesday nights in Bala are anything but quiet. That’s when the gang from Summer Water Sports (SWS) cranks up the tunes, fires up the engines, and hits the water for one of the most entertaining live shows in Ontario.
Since the '60s, catching an SWS Ski Show has been a rite of passage in Muskoka summers. These high-energy performances are the perfect mix of jaw-dropping stunts, smooth-as-glass skill, and just the right amount of goofy fun. They’re back this summer, and you won’t want to miss it. You’ll see members of the Canadian National Ski Show Team and Team SWS pulling off flips, pyramids, and barefoot tricks while the crowd hoots from the shoreline. Here’s your chance to witness jaw-dropping stunts, laughs, and lakeside magic that’s been thrilling audiences for generations. It’s free, it’s for everyone, and it’s one of the best ways to spend a summer evening by the water.
These free, family-friendly ski shows happen at Windsor Park in Bala, a beautiful lakeside park that turns into a full-on stadium once the SWS team hits the water.
Bring a lawn chair, your camera, and maybe even a picnic, and settle in for a show that’s got everything from comedy to chaos—the good kind.
Put simply, this isn’t your average day at the lake. SWS’s ski shows combine athleticism, grace, comedy, and extreme water sports—all expertly choreographed and performed by world-class athletes, including members of the Canadian National Ski Show Team and Team SWS. You’re getting a professionally choreographed performance featuring some of the best athletes in the country doing flips, spins, and sky-high stunts that’ll have you going “wait, people can do that on water?”
The show has something for everyone—high-adrenaline action for thrill seekers and playful comedy for kids and families. You might even get to see Captain America or Iron Man out there.
Did you know SWS also performs travelling water sports shows across Ontario? From corporate events and festivals to film shoots and special occasions, they bring the action wherever the water is. These shows are fully customizable and include all the high-energy acts seen in Bala, plus costumes, music, and even fireworks options.
Want to book a private show or add a splash to your next big event? Visit swsmuskoka.com to learn more. And, in case you or someone you know vies to be one of the next top ski performers (or even just wants to learn how to stand up on skis), SWS also offers water ski lessons.
Whether you’re coming for the skiing, the sunset, or the sense of community, the SWS Ski Shows in Bala are a Muskoka summer must-do. So start planning now because this summer, on Tuesday nights, you’ll want to be in Bala—cheering, laughing, and being amazed by one of the most unique live performances in Northern Ontario.
