A Christ-Centred Conference Centre

MBC is Canada’s largest Christ-centred conference and retreat centre, located in beautiful Muskoka Canada, only 2 hours north of Toronto, Canada. With over 200 acres of beautiful Muskoka property, MBC is a popular destination for family, church groups, company getaways, and many more.

Founded in 1930, MBC has been serving the church for 80 years.  Muskoka Bible Centre exists to exalt Jesus Christ by renewing, connecting and equipping the family of God in the splendour of His creation.



This is accomplished through the provision of camp, conference and retreat experiences where the teaching of God’s Word is central.

What is Muskoka Bible Centre?

MBC is an independent, inter-denominational organization that was founded in 1930 by the Fellowship of Evangelical Baptists.  While recognizing its roots in the Fellowship Baptist movement, it embraces and supports the cultural diversity of Christ-centred Kingdom ministries and people in accordance with its statement of faith.

What does Muskoka Bible Centre Do?

MBC operates a 230 acre conference and retreat centre, as well as a children’s camp facility (Camp Widjiitiwin), in the Muskoka region of Ontario, Canada.  MBC plans and executes an annual schedule of compelling community experiences in support of its over-riding mission. These experiences are focused on teaching the Word of God with an emphasis on encouraging and strengthening families.  MBC also offers the facilities and services of the centre to other like-minded ministry organizations in support of their spiritual retreat objectives.

Muskoka Bible Centre

Summer Bible Conference – some 4,000 guests attend our 9 weeks of summer family programming.  Families are strengthened (building memories together), faith is strengthened (Bible teaching) and children and youth have positive role models to reflect on.  More than ever, our guests are using these experiences to bring families who have limited faith background and so we are seeing adults come to saving faith each summer.  In 2010 we are partnering with a family support organization to encourage families in practical everyday life through weekly seminars and training.

Camp Widjiitiwin – our children’s day and residential camp program.  Each year we see some 400 to 600 children and youth enrol for a week of high impact Bible teaching, role modeling and creative outdoor play.  In 2009 we launched a partnership week with the Toronto Police and Scripture Union to provide a special camp experience for 30 ‘youth-at-risk’ from the Malvern region in Toronto.  In 2010, this partnership will expand to 60 campers.  Many parents have testified that their children are positively changed as a result of a week at camp.  Camp Widji also provides leadership training experiences for about 48 youth each summer through our S.A.L.T. program.  These leaders in training typically move into camp staff roles in subsequent years.

Stepping Stones Discipleship – launched in 2009 as a pilot at MBC and then officially being launched in 2010, this program is intentional about creating a holistic discipleship/life training experience for up to 100 youth annually.  These youth range in age from 15 to 25 years.  The focus is on experiential training in the areas of ‘spiritual formation’, ‘community life’ and ‘work excellence’.  This program has been developed in partnership with Fair Havens Ministries where it was originally launched in 2003.

Women of Grace Retreats – four events are programmed annually with a total enrolment of some 500 to 600 women.  These events are designed to encourage women in their spiritual faith and in the positive fulfillment of their role in their home community, church and family.

Conference & Retreat Centre – each year more than 50 church and para-church organizations utilize our facility for their spiritual retreat purposes.  This translates into serving more than 2,500 individuals.  These groups include special partnerships with the Fellowship of Evangelical Baptists to encourage pastors and their wives in ministry.

In total, more than 10,000 guests are renewed, revived and refreshed annually through the various programs of MBC.

If you’re interested in booking with us for your next conference, group event, meal, or family/individual getaway, give us a call at 1-800-551-0168

Men’s Breakaway: Sept 10 – 12, 2010

We’re looking forward to our next Men’s Breakaway retreat in September 2010 (Sept 10 – 12).
“Living WIDE AWAKE!” and yes - There will be MEAT!
Herbie Kuhn, voice of the Raptors, will join us for an AMAZING time of camaraderie and inspiration.

herbieKBest known as the voice of the NBA’s Toronto Raptors, Herbie Kuhn is a dedicated husband, father and Christian. He’s found happiness by combining his passion for sports, his gift of public speaking and his desire to serve his Lord.


Put these dates in your calendar today and call to register! (800.551.0168)

Visit this page regularly for updates as we get closer.
You can contact the Men’s Breakaway Team at mensbreakaway@mbc.on.ca

“Living WIDE AWAKE!”

Come find out what that’s all about.


What to Expect at a Men’s Breakaway Retreat:


We start on Friday with Supper and finish Sunday after lunch. It’s man food where the veggies are mostly just for colour and so we can tell our wives we ate a few. You can look forward to: strong Bible teaching – four sessions, powerful worship in music, interaction with other Christian men, golfing, a jam session, gym sports, climbing wall at Widji and more.
Men are different…
  • Men enjoy getting together to do things
  • Problem solving for men is all about solving the problem!
  • Men hate reading the manuals for the furniture that needs to be put together – but can spend hours pouring over manuals for cars they will never own
  • the list could go on and on…

Once a year (for now), we want to take you away from the craziness of work and the balancing act of life – so you can re-focus and re-tool on what is really important – 1. God – 2. Family – 3. Work

PACKAGES start at $180 (not including potential discounts)

  • Meal Plan (includes Friday dinner through to Sunday lunch – heavy on the meat): $82.48
  • Program Fee (includes access to all program events, including one of paintball, golf or fishing excursions):  $50
  • Accommodation (depends on choice)
    • Ritzy resort rooms (villa, motel): double occupancy – $109 for 2 nights, per person (put 4 guys in = $54.50 for 2 nights, per person)
    • Lodge resort rooms: double occupancy – $99 for 2 nights, per person (put 4 guys in = $49.50 for 2 nights, per person)
    • Cottages (various choices, as low as $47.60 for 2 nights, per person – if you put 5 guys in the cottage! Total cost of cottage for 2 nights = $238)

Discount Opportunities!

All that being said – if you get on the ball and register 10 guys or more and pay before June 30th and book into one of the cottages – the best price you can get is $159 (plus applicable taxes) not including the $200 Voucher group incentive. It WILL be worth it!

Download the REGISTRATION FORM here!

‘Last Chance!’ special…

MBC - A Muskoka Experience!

Summer is not over!  Take advantage of a great opportunity to ensure the last week of summer at MBC.  Book the last week of summer and get the labour day weekend at no charge (accommodation or campsite fees). Call the office for details and reserve your site today. 800.551.0168

Celebrating 80 YEARS!

Celebrating 80 YEARS!

Plan to join us on August 7 – 8, 2010 for a GREAT BIG CELEBRATION!
Check out the website: www.mbc80years.com

God @ Work Newsletters

God @ Work Newsletters

Bi-weekly newsletter covering unique stories at MBC.

2010 Speaker Line-up

2010 Speaker Line-up

There are a number of new faces on the speaker’s list this summer. We hope you plan on spending some time being refreshed and renewed under their teaching.

MBC turns 80 in 2010!

MBC turns 80 in 2010!

80 YEARS! Commemorative website is now LIVE!  www.mbc80years.com

Plan now to join MBC in a celebration event this summer – August 6 – 8, 2010.  Concerts, special guests, great food and fun for the whole family.  Check out the new website with all the details as well as memories, photo library and more!  www.mbc80years.com
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Check out the exciting new changes for our Youth Program at MBC this summer!

This summer will see a re-birth of the MBC Youth Program.  Now comprised of three age groups:

XT (Cross Trainers)                          Grade 4 to 5 (completed by end June, 2010)
RIOT                                                      Grade 6 to 8 (completed by end June, 2010)
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