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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Lakeside Bala
Lakeside Bala offers fine dining in the heart of Muskoka with fresh food and a beautiful lakefront view.…
Lakeside Bala offers fine dining in the heart of Muskoka with fresh food and a beautiful lakefront view. Enjoy your meal while listening to relaxing music and overlooking beautiful Lake Muskoka.
Basilico
Just steps away from downtown Bracebridge and tucked inside one of Muskoka’s oldest historical buildings, Basilico brings you…
Just steps away from downtown Bracebridge and tucked inside one of Muskoka’s oldest historical buildings, Basilico brings you Italian-inspired dining in a casual environment. We hope to dine with you soon.
Family Place Restaurant
Family Place Restaurant is Huntsville’s go-to diner for wholesome, made-from-scratch comfort food, best shared among family and friends.…
Family Place Restaurant is Huntsville’s go-to diner for wholesome, made-from-scratch comfort food, best shared among family and friends. Family Place has been family owned and operated in Huntsville for over 35 years.…
Vine Art Studio Gallery
Situated in the town of Bracebridge, Vine Art Studio Gallery is surrounded by the remains of the Brobst…
Situated in the town of Bracebridge, Vine Art Studio Gallery is surrounded by the remains of the Brobst forest, which appeals to many wildlife visitors. As a Wildlife & Landscape Artist, Michelle…
JFeist Fine Art Studio
JFeist studio overlooks a beautiful, rolling field embraced by granite outcroppings and forest. It is the perfect place…
JFeist studio overlooks a beautiful, rolling field embraced by granite outcroppings and forest. It is the perfect place for me to create. My paintings have an impressionistic bent to them, however, I…
The Yoga Collective
The Yoga Collective is a cozy studio in Huntsville, Ontario for local instructors to provide their offerings to…
The Yoga Collective is a cozy studio in Huntsville, Ontario for local instructors to provide their offerings to the community at large working independently, yet co-operatively. Owned and operated by Allie Chisholm…
Allie Chisholm-Smith Yoga
Allie is a yoga teacher, yoga teacher trainer, mentor, integrative therapist, and lifelong student of Ayurveda. She teaches…
Allie is a yoga teacher, yoga teacher trainer, mentor, integrative therapist, and lifelong student of Ayurveda. She teaches both online and in-person classes, courses, and workshops at her studio (The Yoga Collective)…
HydroSpa Muskoka
Welcome to the HydroSpa Muskoka Wellness By Water Experience. Feel the earth’s warmth by relaxing outside by our…
Welcome to the HydroSpa Muskoka Wellness By Water Experience. Feel the earth’s warmth by relaxing outside by our wood burning fire pits, our full-service Spa and our NEW Relaxation and Invigoration Circuit…
Muskoka Mind + Body
At Muskoka Mind + Body, we are firm believers that big dreams, creativity and joy flow from mind…
At Muskoka Mind + Body, we are firm believers that big dreams, creativity and joy flow from mind and body working together. We envision a space where people are free to create,…
Beveragino
Explore Beveragino, the newest marketplace in Muskoka. We offer fresh florals, curated goods, catering, and a gourmet marketplace. Open…
Explore Beveragino, the newest marketplace in Muskoka. We offer fresh florals, curated goods, catering, and a gourmet marketplace. Open all year round, we’re looking forward to seeing you for a beveragino!
Away We Go Trips
Self-guided day trip itineraries with five epic routes around Muskoka. Each route has ten stops that get you…
Self-guided day trip itineraries with five epic routes around Muskoka. Each route has ten stops that get you in on the culture, heritage, fun and flavour of Muskoka, accessed via instant digital…
Matchless Adventures
Matchless Adventures was started in Canada in 2020 with one mission in mind – to provide the best…
Matchless Adventures was started in Canada in 2020 with one mission in mind – to provide the best boating and water sport experience possible. Matchless Adventures is proud to partner with Legend…
Thrive Foods Cafe & Marketplace
Thrive Foods Cafe & Marketplace provides the freshest, highest quality offerings. From house baked goods to locally roasted…
Thrive Foods Cafe & Marketplace provides the freshest, highest quality offerings. From house baked goods to locally roasted coffee to made from scratch prepared meals. Enjoy breakfast or lunch on our deck…
My Studio Muskoka
MyStudioMuskoka.com was officially launched as a business in 2017 with the help of the Muskoka Small Business Centre…
MyStudioMuskoka.com was officially launched as a business in 2017 with the help of the Muskoka Small Business Centre Business Plan Development and Grant Competition. We create high quality, affordable, original, hand made…
Beachside Cottages on Lake Muskoka
The Denstedt family welcomes you to Beachside Cottages on Lake Muskoka. We are very proud to carry on…
The Denstedt family welcomes you to Beachside Cottages on Lake Muskoka. We are very proud to carry on the 35 year family tradition of offering accommodations on beautiful Lake Muskoka. We have…