Muskoka
Ontario’s summer ‘cottage country’ capital is also one of the province’s most popular four-season travel destinations, offering something for every visitor in every season.
Just two hours north of Toronto, situated amidst a backdrop of thousands of sparkling freshwater lakes and majestic forests, Muskoka is a world-renowned vacation spot that offers exceptional accommodation, shopping, dining, golf, entertainment, and outdoor adventure – all in an unforgettable wilderness setting.
This is where you’ll find hundreds of Canada’s most popular lakes, including the “big three” (Muskoka, Rosseau and Joseph).
And where there’s water, there are boats. Learn about the area’s boating culture at the Muskoka Boat and Heritage Centre and head out for a gorgeous cruise on the RMS Segwun or Wenonah II. You can also view the lakes on the 1940s era Peerless II of Sunset Cruises, and the newly-restored SS Bigwin out of Dorset. And travel the Muskoka River with Muskoka Cruises.
Hundreds of attractions will entertain family and friends off the dock, including Santa’s Village in Bracebridge (a must-do for families with younger kids), the historic Bethune House and Opera House in Gravenhurst, and the Muskoka Lakes Museum in Port Carling. The Huntsville Festival of the Arts runs exceptional programming year-round, and hosts Nuit Blanche North in July.
Known for the iconic Canadian resorting tradition, Muskoka is home to some of the nation’s finest accommodations. Hotels, motels, B&Bs, inns and campgrounds are available to suit every traveler, from those who like a pampered vacation to those who enjoy roughing it in a tent. And beloved Algonquin Park is close by too, as well as its lesser know sister, Arrowhead Provincial Park (home to the mesmerizing Ice Trail – a meandering loop through snow-frosted forests in winter).
Muskoka is also a designated arts community, and artists and studios are everywhere. It’s also home to the oldest fall studio tour in Canada, the Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour. Other studio tours abound as well, including that of the Artists of the Limberlost. Not to be missed is the Muskoka Arts & Crafts Annual Summer Show at Annie Williams Park in Bracebridge.
Culinary adventures await as well, with six craft breweries and one winery to be found here: Canvas Brewing Co., Clear Lake Brewing Co., Katalyst Brewing Company, Lake of Bays Brewing Co. (which includes their flagship location in Baysville, as well as the Huntsville Brewhouse and Bracebridge Barrelhouse) Muskoka Brewery, Sawdust City Brewing Co., and the Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery. Head to the famous cranberry marsh in Bala all year round, and sample all sort of products made from the ruby red berry.
There’s always something happening in Muskoka – events in every season. From the summer concerts at the iconic Kee to Bala, to Huntsville’s Girlfriends’ Getaway Weekend in November, from numerous sporting events and triathlons to fall and winter carnivals, to cooler fun on Arrowhead Provincial Park’s Ice Trail, you’ll be entertained here all year round.
For more information, visit these helpful sites:
Muskoka Tourism
Around Lake of Bays
Experience Gravenhurst
Huntsville Adventures
Visit The Bridge
Check out the links below to discover more incredible things to see, eat and do, and where to stay in Muskoka.
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Spa Muskoka
Spa Muskoka is your premiere spa choice for pampering in the region. With discretion and attention to detail,…
Spa Muskoka is your premiere spa choice for pampering in the region. With discretion and attention to detail, we bring our clients the ultimate in comfort and relaxation. We offer services in…
Muskoka Zip Lines & Aerial Park
Muskoka Zip Lines & Aerial Park offers beginner, intermediate and advanced courses for adventure seekers ages 9+. Located…
Muskoka Zip Lines & Aerial Park offers beginner, intermediate and advanced courses for adventure seekers ages 9+. Located adjacent to Santa’s Village in Bracebridge, the park includes zip-lines, monkey lines, wobbly and…
Dads of Muskoka Disc Golf Course at Verena Acres
Dads of Muskoka, “a community-minded group of relatively young men from the Bracebridge area”, have created the Dads of Muskoka…
Dads of Muskoka, “a community-minded group of relatively young men from the Bracebridge area”, have created the Dads of Muskoka Disc Golf Course at Verena Acres. The course, at the Peake Fields Ballpark Complex…
Erika’s Bakery
Welcome to Erika’s Bakery, located along Hwy 60 in Dwight. Stop for a coffee, a famous breakfast bagel, muffin…
Welcome to Erika’s Bakery, located along Hwy 60 in Dwight. Stop for a coffee, a famous breakfast bagel, muffin in the morning, sandwich for lunch or a piece of pizza, a fresh smoothie…
The Moose B&B
The Moose B&B is nestled in the quaint northern town of Dorset. This boutique inn offers a spacious property surrounded…
The Moose B&B is nestled in the quaint northern town of Dorset. This boutique inn offers a spacious property surrounded by magnificent gardens and overlooks the river joining Lake of Bays and Little Trading…
Delawana Resort
Delawana Resort is situated on scenic Georgian Bay in Honey Harbour. Under new ownership, this premiere Muskoka resort…
Delawana Resort is situated on scenic Georgian Bay in Honey Harbour. Under new ownership, this premiere Muskoka resort is now being run as a self-catered cottage and room rental resort. Our 25…
SWS Muskoka
Summer Water Sports is not only the largest water sports company in Canada, but also the only company…
Summer Water Sports is not only the largest water sports company in Canada, but also the only company providing full service waterfront operations combined with the professional attraction of water sports shows.…
Deb Harkness – Blacksmith
Deb Harkness – Blacksmith is truly a modern day ‘blacksmith forger’. Inspired by nature’s four seasons, her talent…
Deb Harkness – Blacksmith is truly a modern day ‘blacksmith forger’. Inspired by nature’s four seasons, her talent for replicating nature in iron makes her a truly unique artist. Each hand-forged piece…
Henrike Clement
Henrike Clement offers a more modern approach to traditional art. She is a porcupine quill artist who designs…
Henrike Clement offers a more modern approach to traditional art. She is a porcupine quill artist who designs boxes that are in the shape of animals and flowers, and also create pictures…
Canadian Shield Granite
Canadian Shield Granite is the work of Gil & Christine Moore and all works provided within have all…
Canadian Shield Granite is the work of Gil & Christine Moore and all works provided within have all been hand-crafted by us in our home here in Northern Ontario. All the granite…
Coles Art Market
Cole Art Market exhibits local artists’ including original fine art paintings, sculptures, mixed media and pottery. We encourage…
Cole Art Market exhibits local artists’ including original fine art paintings, sculptures, mixed media and pottery. We encourage you to visit our Huntsville location to see our selection of frames, estate sale…
Martins – Framing, Gallery, Art Supplies
Owned and operated since 1996, Martins Framing, Gallery and Art Supplies is proud to be trusted with your…
Owned and operated since 1996, Martins Framing, Gallery and Art Supplies is proud to be trusted with your framing projects. Jim and staff work with you to design a framing combination to enhance…
Eclipse Art Gallery
Eclipse Art Gallery is situated within the main building of Deerhurst Resort right outside of the Eclipse Restaurant.…
Eclipse Art Gallery is situated within the main building of Deerhurst Resort right outside of the Eclipse Restaurant. The gallery is dedicated to displaying art from the Muskoka area and beyond. Works…
Chancery Art Gallery
Situated in historic downtown Bracebridge in a XIX century heritage house furnished with antiques of the period, Chancery…
Situated in historic downtown Bracebridge in a XIX century heritage house furnished with antiques of the period, Chancery Art Gallery offers varying exhibitions of contemporary painting by international artists. It promotes serious art…
Arts at the Albion
Arts at the Albion is a co-operative gallery showcasing the work of 20 diverse artists and craftspeople, all…
Arts at the Albion is a co-operative gallery showcasing the work of 20 diverse artists and craftspeople, all from the greater Gravenhurst area who have come together to form an amazing new…