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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Billie Bear Lodge
Billie Bear offers the old-fashioned Muskoka cottage experience – but in a resort setting that lets you be…
Billie Bear offers the old-fashioned Muskoka cottage experience – but in a resort setting that lets you be as social or as private as you like. We’re all about family and friends…
Best Western Plus Muskoka Inn
Welcome to the Best Western Plus Muskoka Inn. Located in Huntsville and near Algonquin Park, guests can easily…
Welcome to the Best Western Plus Muskoka Inn. Located in Huntsville and near Algonquin Park, guests can easily take advantage of both a world famous outdoor adventure and a variety of great…
Baxter Snow Riders
The Baxter Snow Riders run out of Port Severn and organize club sponsored events, rides, and BBqs, as well as…
The Baxter Snow Riders run out of Port Severn and organize club sponsored events, rides, and BBqs, as well as participate in charity events. Please visit their website for complete details, trail conditions, and…
Bala-Hy Motel
Bala-Hy Motel and Cottages is a family-owned, family-run business located in the picturesque town of Bala, Ontario. Situated…
Bala-Hy Motel and Cottages is a family-owned, family-run business located in the picturesque town of Bala, Ontario. Situated on beautiful Long Lake, we are walking distance from downtown Bala with its many…
Artists of the Limberlost
The Artists of the Limberlost is a collective of 9 artists and craftspeople with studios along the scenic Limberlost Road, north…
The Artists of the Limberlost is a collective of 9 artists and craftspeople with studios along the scenic Limberlost Road, north of Hwy 60 in Muskoka that winds through forest, rock and wetlands rich in…
Arrowhead Provincial Park
Arrowhead Provincial Park has 378 treed and private campsites available at their location in Huntsville. At this year-round…
Arrowhead Provincial Park has 378 treed and private campsites available at their location in Huntsville. At this year-round park in the heart of Muskoka, hike or bicycle on trails that wander through…
Arrowhead Inn
The Arrowhead Inn offers truly clean and modern accommodations. Rooms come with 3 or 4 piece bath, double…
The Arrowhead Inn offers truly clean and modern accommodations. Rooms come with 3 or 4 piece bath, double or queen-size bed, colour cable TV, air conditioning, direct dial phones, coffee maker, fridge…
Algonquin Snowmobile Club
Algonquin Snowmobile Club is located in Oxtongue Lake, in the heart of Ontario’s snowbelt region. We’re about 2½…
Algonquin Snowmobile Club is located in Oxtongue Lake, in the heart of Ontario’s snowbelt region. We’re about 2½ hours north of Toronto. As a member of the Muskoka Snowmobile Region and the Ontario…
Algonquin Lakeside Inn & Restaurant
Algonquin Lakeside Inn & Restaurant borders Algonquin Provincial Park with lakeside adult resort accommodation, comfortable suites, rooms and rental housekeeping…
Algonquin Lakeside Inn & Restaurant borders Algonquin Provincial Park with lakeside adult resort accommodation, comfortable suites, rooms and rental housekeeping cottages. The restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner to serve our guests. We…
On The Docks Pub
Located on the Muskoka River in beautiful downtown Huntsville, On The Docks Pub has been a local and…
Located on the Muskoka River in beautiful downtown Huntsville, On The Docks Pub has been a local and tourist favourite for close to twenty years. Starting as just a small little eatery,…
The Old Station Restaurant
Welcome to The Old Station Restaurant. Our family owned and operated restaurant has been a fixture of downtown…
Welcome to The Old Station Restaurant. Our family owned and operated restaurant has been a fixture of downtown Bracebridge since 1985. The Old Station offers a quality dining experience in a comforting…
The Nutty Chocolatier
Since 1988, The Nutty Chocolatier has been central Ontario’s finest purveyor of hand crafted truffles and chocolate specialties.…
Since 1988, The Nutty Chocolatier has been central Ontario’s finest purveyor of hand crafted truffles and chocolate specialties. Our Victorian style shops also offers an incredible assortment of imported and domestic candies,…
Muskoka on the Rocks Pub Restaurant
At Muskoka on the Rocks Steakhouse & Pub Restaurant, owners Tim and Lisa Walsh promise that every meal served in…
At Muskoka on the Rocks Steakhouse & Pub Restaurant, owners Tim and Lisa Walsh promise that every meal served in their three comfortable dining rooms is made fresh in their kitchen. Located just 8 minutes…
Moose Delaney’s Sports Bar & Grill
Moose Delaney’s Sports Bar and Grill is a great place to meet before, during or after the big game.…
Moose Delaney’s Sports Bar and Grill is a great place to meet before, during or after the big game. With a full menu until 1am seven nights a week you can relax and…
Moon River Lookout
Moon River Lookout is a casual fine dining restaurant in Bala at the top of the hill overlooking…
Moon River Lookout is a casual fine dining restaurant in Bala at the top of the hill overlooking the breathtaking Moon River. We feature a variety of fresh appetizers, salads, entree options…