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.
View By:
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…
PolarDip Ice Cream Shoppe
PolarDip Ice Cream Shoppe is a family run business on the waterfront in Gravenhurst at the Muskoka Wharf. We…
PolarDip Ice Cream Shoppe is a family run business on the waterfront in Gravenhurst at the Muskoka Wharf. We have been proudly scooping since 2011 and thrive on getting to know our customers,…
Muskoka Drive In Theater
Muskoka Drive In Theater, the only drive in movie theatre in the area, is easily accessible from Hwy…
Muskoka Drive In Theater, the only drive in movie theatre in the area, is easily accessible from Hwy 11 in Gravenhurst. Home of the 50¢ popcorn refill, spend an evening with us…
Prime Time Ice Fishing Huts
Prime Time Ice Fishing Huts feature some of the best fishing bungalows and huts in all of Muskoka.…
Prime Time Ice Fishing Huts feature some of the best fishing bungalows and huts in all of Muskoka. Stay warm and catch some big fish this winter. Our 4 bed overnight bungalows…
Muskoka Guided Fishing Tours
Muskoka Guided Fishing Tours has been successfully guiding fishing trips in Muskoka and the surrounding region for close…
Muskoka Guided Fishing Tours has been successfully guiding fishing trips in Muskoka and the surrounding region for close to 22 years. There is no greater factor in determining a successful outing than…
Hatchets Rowing Centre
Hatchets Rowing Centre is located at Duke’s in Port Carling, the hub of the lakes in Muskoka. We…
Hatchets Rowing Centre is located at Duke’s in Port Carling, the hub of the lakes in Muskoka. We are on the Indian River on one of the best waterways in Canada, connected…
Muskoka Sno-Bombers
The Muskoka Sno-Bombers trail network, part of the Muskoka Snowmobile Region system, offers some of the most scenic…
The Muskoka Sno-Bombers trail network, part of the Muskoka Snowmobile Region system, offers some of the most scenic and varied terrain in all of Ontario. Our 12-foot wide groomer, the largest in…
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…
Logpointe Housekeeping Cottages
Welcome to Logpointe Housekeeping Cottages, a Muskoka lakeside cottage tradition for over 90 years. These traditional Muskoka style housekeeping…
Welcome to Logpointe Housekeeping Cottages, a Muskoka lakeside cottage tradition for over 90 years. These traditional Muskoka style housekeeping cottages with modern amenities are nestled on the shores of beautiful Gloucester Pool, part…
Harmony Resorts – Huntsville Lagoons
Find us in the heart of Muskoka nestled between the Big East River and two beautiful lagoons. Located…
Find us in the heart of Muskoka nestled between the Big East River and two beautiful lagoons. Located just 5 minutes from downtown Huntsville and adjacent to Arrowhead Provincial Park, we are…
Hook It Fishing Adventures
Book your fishing experience with Hook It Fishing Adventures and let guide Gary Martins provide you with an enjoyable,…
Book your fishing experience with Hook It Fishing Adventures and let guide Gary Martins provide you with an enjoyable, educational and memorable day on the water. With 20 years of fishing experience, 12…
Hill & Gully Riders Snowmobile Club
Hilly & Gully Riders Snowmobile Club offers 155 km of well maintained trails from Trans-Ontario Provincial to secondary,…
Hilly & Gully Riders Snowmobile Club offers 155 km of well maintained trails from Trans-Ontario Provincial to secondary, groomed daily by industrial equipment with trail signage second to none. This beautifully forested part…
Doctor Golf
Welcome to Doctor Golf, a professional golf services company dedicated to the improvement and enjoyment of your game.…
Welcome to Doctor Golf, a professional golf services company dedicated to the improvement and enjoyment of your game. We offer a variety of services to individuals, corporations, associations and schools throughout Muskoka.…
North Ridge Ranch Dog Sledding
North Ridge Ranch is Huntsville’s dogsledding adventure destination. We offer one hour and half day tours through the…
North Ridge Ranch is Huntsville’s dogsledding adventure destination. We offer one hour and half day tours through the rugged forests of Muskoka. All tours start with a lesson so that customers can…