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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Frosty Pint Pub
At Frosty Pint Pub we offer two great dining experiences under one roof! The pub offers casual dining…
At Frosty Pint Pub we offer two great dining experiences under one roof! The pub offers casual dining in a cozy atmosphere showcasing 4 TV’s including an 80” big screen, frosty mugs,…
Well Fed
Enjoy homemade goodness on the go at Well Fed. Transformed from a 100 year old stable to comfort…
Enjoy homemade goodness on the go at Well Fed. Transformed from a 100 year old stable to comfort food on your table, Well Fed is Gravenhurst’s newest offering of authentic old Muskoka…
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,…
Humble Pie Butter Tart Factory & Pizzeria
The Humble Pie Butter Tart Factory & Pizzeria is your bakery in the south end of Lake of…
The Humble Pie Butter Tart Factory & Pizzeria is your bakery in the south end of Lake of Bays, located in beautiful downtown Baysville. The bakery is famous for its delicious butter…
Inn at the Falls
Nestled on the banks of the Muskoka River in Bracebridge, Ontario, Inn at the Falls is a Boutique…
Nestled on the banks of the Muskoka River in Bracebridge, Ontario, Inn at the Falls is a Boutique Inn/Resort ideally situated in one of Ontario’s most picturesque towns in the center of…
3 Pines Lodge
Imagine being able to escape the city’s humdrum, the deafening noise and the toxic pollution to a serene…
Imagine being able to escape the city’s humdrum, the deafening noise and the toxic pollution to a serene sanctuary where all that surrounds you is the symphony of the whirring of the…
Port Cunnington Lodge & Resort
Jump into the fun with all Port Cunnington Lodge & Resort has to offer. We have a variety…
Jump into the fun with all Port Cunnington Lodge & Resort has to offer. We have a variety of accommodations options to suit any traveller, from traditional cottages, to multiplexes and custom…
Hidden Valley Resort
Nestled deep in the heart of Muskoka, along the picturesque shoreline of Peninsula Lake sits your ideal retreat…
Nestled deep in the heart of Muskoka, along the picturesque shoreline of Peninsula Lake sits your ideal retreat location at Hidden Valley Resort. The captivating scenery, and the only lakeside, skiside resort…
Shamrock Lodge
Shamrock Lodge is an all-inclusive family beach resort where there is no shortage of fun! Located on Lake…
Shamrock Lodge is an all-inclusive family beach resort where there is no shortage of fun! Located on Lake Rosseau in Port Carling, just a two hour drive from Toronto. Owned and operated…
Sherwood Inn
Nestled among towering century-old pines at the very edge of Muskoka’s sparkling Lake Joseph, Sherwood Inn is a…
Nestled among towering century-old pines at the very edge of Muskoka’s sparkling Lake Joseph, Sherwood Inn is a retreat unlike any other. Each guestroom and cottage suite is decorated to reflect the…
Slice of Muskoka
Welcome to Slice of Muskoka, your favourite health and wellness restaurant in Huntsville. Organic, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free…
Welcome to Slice of Muskoka, your favourite health and wellness restaurant in Huntsville. Organic, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free – we do it all. We’re passionate about creating wholesome and homemade dishes with…
Tall Trees Muskoka
At Tall Trees, we believe that dining doesn’t have to be complex to be elegant and delicious. Here,…
At Tall Trees, we believe that dining doesn’t have to be complex to be elegant and delicious. Here, you will enjoy dishes with multiple flavours and textures that are appealing to both…
Spring Lake Resort & Restaurant
Peace, Beauty, Quiet. In whatever order you want, Spring Lake Resort & Restaurant has an abundance of all…
Peace, Beauty, Quiet. In whatever order you want, Spring Lake Resort & Restaurant has an abundance of all three. Our resort sits next to beautiful Spring Lake and is between Huntsville and Algonquin…
That Little Place By The Lights
Welcome to That Little Place By The Lights, a family run business in the heart of downtown Huntsville.…
Welcome to That Little Place By The Lights, a family run business in the heart of downtown Huntsville. We specialize in freshly made Gelato and home made Italian food, just like mamma…
JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa
Choose JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa for your next getaway and experience nature on your…
Choose JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa for your next getaway and experience nature on your terms, only 2-1/2 hours north of Toronto. Recipient of two prestigious Wine Spectator Awards…