Attractions

Visit hundreds of attractions in Explorers' Edge, from historic cruise boats to museums, from guided outdoor adventures (including everything from paddling to ATV excurisions), to Santa's Village and the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame. Take time during your vacation to get off the dock and explore even more ways to have a good time in Explorers' Edge.

Georgian Bay Mnidoo Gamii Biosphere

Designated by UNESCO in 2004, the Georgian Bay Biosphere is an area of 347,000 hectares that stretches 200…

Designated by UNESCO in 2004, the Georgian Bay Biosphere is an area of 347,000 hectares that stretches 200 km along the eastern coast from Port Severn to the French River, in the…

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Dorset Lookout Tower

The Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower, tower kiosk and picnic site are operated and maintained for your enjoyment by…

The Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower, tower kiosk and picnic site are operated and maintained for your enjoyment by the Township of Algonquin Highlands. The lookout tower, located off Highway 35 just north…

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Algonquin Park Visitor Centre

Opened in 1993 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Algonquin Provincial Park and the entire Ontario Provincial Park…

Opened in 1993 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Algonquin Provincial Park and the entire Ontario Provincial Park system, the Algonquin Park Visitor Centre has world class exhibits on the Park’s natural…

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Woodchester Villa

The year is 1882. Henry J. Bird and his family have just moved into Woodchester Villa, their new…

The year is 1882. Henry J. Bird and his family have just moved into Woodchester Villa, their new eight-sided hill-topped home in Bracebridge. Three generations and over a hundred years have passed…

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Muskoka Rails Museum

Since the late 1800’s, trains have played an important role in the communities of Muskoka. The first railroad…

Since the late 1800’s, trains have played an important role in the communities of Muskoka. The first railroad appeared in 1875, built to a terminus in Gravenhurst and then extended northward in…

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Magnetawan Heritage Centre

The Magnetawan Historical Museum has many artifacts commemorating the rich logging and farming history in the area. This great…

The Magnetawan Historical Museum has many artifacts commemorating the rich logging and farming history in the area. This great tourist attraction opens its doors at the very beginning of July and closes for…

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Little Norway Memorial

The District Municipality of Muskoka worked closely with Norway, Canada and the Royal Canadian Legion to design and…

The District Municipality of Muskoka worked closely with Norway, Canada and the Royal Canadian Legion to design and construct a memorial at the Muskoka Airport. The purpose of the project was twofold;…

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Wiseman Corners Schoolhouse

The Wiseman Corners Schoolhouse was opened as a museum in 1997 and is dedicated to the pioneers who first…

The Wiseman Corners Schoolhouse was opened as a museum in 1997 and is dedicated to the pioneers who first settled in this area. Located at Wiseman’s Corners, the building is that of the…

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Bethune Memorial House

Bethune Memorial House National Historic Site of Canada commemorates the life and achievements of Dr. Henry Norman Bethune.…

Bethune Memorial House National Historic Site of Canada commemorates the life and achievements of Dr. Henry Norman Bethune. A battlefront surgeon, promoter of public health care, inventor, teacher and artist, Dr. Bethune…

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Algonquin Logging Museum

The Algonquin Logging Museum brings to life the story of logging from the early square timber days to…

The Algonquin Logging Museum brings to life the story of logging from the early square timber days to the last of the great river drives. Start your visit with a video presentation…

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Dorset Heritage Museum

Dorset Heritage Museum features museum exhibits of early pioneer life, local settlers, traditional logging practices, and historic information…

Dorset Heritage Museum features museum exhibits of early pioneer life, local settlers, traditional logging practices, and historic information pertaining to pioneer settlement of the Dorset area. Our museum operates around a CARE…

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Muskoka Discovery Centre

Welcome to the one-of-a-kind Muskoka Discovery Centre where we preserve the traditions of the steamship, boat building and…

Welcome to the one-of-a-kind Muskoka Discovery Centre where we preserve the traditions of the steamship, boat building and resort era while continually educating the public about these fascinating times. Step into the past…

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Muskoka Lakes Museum

The Muskoka Lakes Museum is situated in the centre of the village of Port Carling, located on scenic…

The Muskoka Lakes Museum is situated in the centre of the village of Port Carling, located on scenic James Bartleman Island Park, adjacent to both the large and small locks. Portraying cottage…

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The Museum on Tower Hill – West Parry Sound District Museum

The Museum on Tower Hill is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history, art, and culture of the West…

The Museum on Tower Hill is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history, art, and culture of the West Parry Sound District. We do this through dynamic exhibits and programs, community involvement, and…

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Muskoka Heritage Place

Touch the Past in Huntsville at Muskoka Heritage Place, the home of the Muskoka Museum, Muskoka Pioneer Village…

Touch the Past in Huntsville at Muskoka Heritage Place, the home of the Muskoka Museum, Muskoka Pioneer Village and the Portage Flyer Train. Life in the late 1800’s is historically recreated with genuine…

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