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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Muskoka BeerSpa
Escape the mundane and lift your spirits at Muskoka BeerSpa. Try our refreshingly different approach to relaxation by…
Escape the mundane and lift your spirits at Muskoka BeerSpa. Try our refreshingly different approach to relaxation by exploring our eight acre oasis, complete with hot and cold pools, Swedish infrared and…
Bear and Butterfly Bed and Breakfast
The Bear and Butterfly Bed and Breakfast is a unique and peaceful Muskoka country home. At the same…
The Bear and Butterfly Bed and Breakfast is a unique and peaceful Muskoka country home. At the same time it is close to museums, theatres, hiking trails, water sports and winter sports…
Bread & Butter Inn
Beate and Lothar van Helden are delighted to welcome you to The Bread and Butter Inn. Our priority is…
Beate and Lothar van Helden are delighted to welcome you to The Bread and Butter Inn. Our priority is your comfort and we are here to provide you with a hospitality like none…
Gold Pine Inn Motel
Welcome to Gold Pine Inn Motel. We are located just minutes from the picturesque Town of Gravenhurst which…
Welcome to Gold Pine Inn Motel. We are located just minutes from the picturesque Town of Gravenhurst which offers a wide range of attractions, festivals and seasonal events. Our motel is a…
Delmonte in the Pines
Delmonte in the Pines is nestled on 60 secluded acres with 2000 ft of shoreline on Sparrow Lake…
Delmonte in the Pines is nestled on 60 secluded acres with 2000 ft of shoreline on Sparrow Lake and accessing the Trent-Severn Waterway System. With seven different accommodations, we operate as a…
Muskoka Stay N Play Tours
Muskoka Stay N Play Tours is a business that offers full accommodations in their 2,500 sq ft historical…
Muskoka Stay N Play Tours is a business that offers full accommodations in their 2,500 sq ft historical 5 bedroom, three bath cottage. Our cottage also features a large 20′ stone fire…
Patterson Kaye Resort
Patterson Kaye Resort has been operating as a family vacation destination on the shores of Lake Muskoka since…
Patterson Kaye Resort has been operating as a family vacation destination on the shores of Lake Muskoka since 1936. It has offered the same peaceful, picturesque setting for five generations of people…
Walker Lake Resort
Welcome to Walker Lake Resort – a unique Muskoka resort experience for families, couples, and businesses to retreat…
Welcome to Walker Lake Resort – a unique Muskoka resort experience for families, couples, and businesses to retreat in seclusion and tranquility. Come and stay in one of our newly renovated cottages, now…
Four Ninety Bed and Breakfast
Four Ninety Bed and Breakfast provides an intimate setting to relax and enjoy the peace of the pines,…
Four Ninety Bed and Breakfast provides an intimate setting to relax and enjoy the peace of the pines, the solitude of the water and the strength of the rocks simply by looking…
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…
Tipi Adventure
Tipi Adventure offers a unique and exciting accommodation option in the heart of Muskoka. On our beautiful 80…
Tipi Adventure offers a unique and exciting accommodation option in the heart of Muskoka. On our beautiful 80 acre property of lush forest with large freshwater pond, you will find three heat-able…
Bracebridge Inn
The Bracebridge Inn motel, centrally located downtown and across the road from Memorial Park, is just minutes from…
The Bracebridge Inn motel, centrally located downtown and across the road from Memorial Park, is just minutes from the Bracebridge Falls and within walking distance of local restaurants and shops. Our motel…
Muskey’s Landing
At Muskey’s Landing in Port Severn, our goal is to make your stay the best it possibly can…
At Muskey’s Landing in Port Severn, our goal is to make your stay the best it possibly can be. We offer a wide range of accommodations to meet the needs of all…
Lumina Resort
Lumina Resort has been providing wonderful Muskoka family vacations since 1921. Owned and operated by the Hungerford family…
Lumina Resort has been providing wonderful Muskoka family vacations since 1921. Owned and operated by the Hungerford family for 4 generations, Lumina is the largest cottage resort on Lake of Bays with…