Find your way around Muskoka

Provincial park · Dwight

Algonquin Provincial Park, West Gate

The Highway 60 entrance to Algonquin Park east of Dwight.

Provincial park · Huntsville

Arrowhead Provincial Park

Stubbs Falls, the Big Bend lookout and a forest skating trail, ten minutes north of Huntsville.

Village & waterfront · Bala

Bala

The village at the falls where Lake Muskoka empties into the Moon River, known for cranberries and a long-running music hall.

Village & waterfront · Bala

Bala Bay

The southern outlet of Lake Muskoka, where the water spills into the Moon River at Bala.

Village & waterfront · Baysville

Baysville

A small village at the southern tip of Lake of Bays, with a dam, a riverside park and a brewery on the main street.

National historic site · Gravenhurst

Bethune Memorial House National Historic Site

The birthplace of Norman Bethune, kept as a national historic site a few minutes from Gravenhurst's main street.

Marine railway · Port Severn

Big Chute Marine Railway

The Trent-Severn Waterway's famous marine railway, where whole boats ride a cradle up and over the rocks.

Island & lake view · Lake of Bays

Bigwin Island

The wooded island in Lake of Bays that once held one of Muskoka's grandest resorts, seen best from the water or a sunset cruise.

Place to explore · Bracebridge

Bracebridge Falls

The waterfall at the heart of downtown Bracebridge, framed by the town's landmark Silver Bridge.

Lookout · Dorset

Dorset Lookout Tower

A lookout tower above the treeline with one of Ontario's best-known autumn colour views over Lake of Bays.

Waterfront · Huntsville

Fairy Lake & the Huntsville waterfront

A lake and riverside setting near Huntsville.

National park · Honey Harbour

Georgian Bay Islands National Park

Canada's island national park, reached by boat from Honey Harbour, with trails, swimming coves and windswept pines.

Provincial park · Torrance

Hardy Lake Provincial Park

Quiet lakeside loop trails through forest and rock barrens, with no facilities and few crowds.

Waterfall · Bracebridge

High Falls

A wide cascade on the Muskoka River's north branch, minutes from downtown Bracebridge.

Main street · Huntsville

Huntsville Main Street

Independent shops, restaurants and arts in downtown Huntsville.

Forest reserve · Huntsville

Limberlost Forest & Wildlife Reserve

Forest and lake trails near Huntsville.

Lookout · Huntsville

Lion's Lookout

The classic view over Fairy Lake and downtown Huntsville, reached on a short climb from town.

Waterfront · Gravenhurst

Muskoka Bay, Gravenhurst

Lake Muskoka waterfront views from Gravenhurst.

Waterfront · Gravenhurst

Muskoka Wharf

Gravenhurst's lakefront boardwalk, home port of the historic Muskoka steamships.

Village & waterfront · Port Carling

Port Carling

Shops, local history and boat watching around the Port Carling locks.

Locks & waterfront · Port Carling

Port Carling Locks

Where boats step between Lake Muskoka and Lake Rosseau in the “Hub of the Lakes”.

Locks & waterfront · Port Severn

Port Severn & the last lock

The small village where the Trent-Severn Waterway meets Georgian Bay, with its final lock and a busy channel of boats.

Waterfall · Dwight

Ragged Falls

A dramatic cascade in Oxtongue River–Ragged Falls Provincial Park.

Provincial park · Port Severn

Six Mile Lake Provincial Park

Camping, beaches and trails in the Georgian Bay area.

Places to stay

3 Pines Lodge

Port Sydney, Muskoka

Lodge in Port Sydney, Muskoka.

Arts & culture

Algonquin Art Centre

Algonquin Park, Muskoka

A seasonal art gallery on the Highway 60 corridor in Algonquin Park.

Places to stay

Algonquin Lakeside Inn

Dwight, Muskoka

Inn in Dwight, Muskoka.

Outdoor adventures

Algonquin Outfitters

Huntsville, Muskoka

The long-running outfitter for Algonquin canoe trips: rentals, gear, guided trips and shuttles.

Shopping

Algonquin Outfitters

Bracebridge, Muskoka

Independent shop in Bracebridge, Muskoka.

Outdoor adventures

Algonquin Outfitters – Oxtongue Lake

Dwight, Muskoka

Canoe, kayak and camping rentals on Highway 60 near Dwight, with local route advice.

Arts & culture

Algonquin Theatre

Huntsville, Muskoka

Huntsville's downtown performing arts venue for concerts, theatre, comedy and film.

Restaurants & food

Andreas Steak & Sea Food House

Bracebridge, Muskoka

Café in Bracebridge, Muskoka.

Arts & culture

Auburn Gallery Of Fine Art

Gravenhurst, Muskoka

Art gallery in Gravenhurst, Muskoka.

Places to stay

Bala Bay

Bala, Muskoka

Place to stay in Bala, Muskoka.

Restaurants & food

Basilico

Bracebridge, Muskoka

Café in Bracebridge, Muskoka.

Restaurants & food

Big River Baking Company

Bracebridge, Muskoka

Bakery in Bracebridge, Muskoka.

Outdoor adventures

Bigwin Island Golf Club

Lake of Bays, Muskoka

A private island golf club on Lake of Bays.

Shopping

Black Dog Farm & Feed

Bracebridge, Muskoka

Independent shop in Bracebridge, Muskoka.

Places to stay

Bondi Cottage Resort

Dwight, Muskoka

A cottage resort near Dwight on Lake of Bays.

Places to stay

Bonnie Lake Resort

Bracebridge, Muskoka

Resort in Bracebridge, Muskoka.

Restaurants & food

Bracebridge Barrelhouse

Bracebridge, Muskoka

Lake of Bays Brewing's two-storey Bracebridge brewpub, with barrel-aged beers brewed on site and wood-fired pizza.

Shopping

Bracebridge Farmers' Market

Bracebridge, Muskoka

A seasonal market featuring local growers, food producers and makers.

Outdoor adventures

Bracebridge Golf Club

Bracebridge, Muskoka

Golf course in Bracebridge, Muskoka.

Restaurants & food

Bracebridge Hall

Bracebridge, Muskoka

Pub in Bracebridge, Muskoka.

Places to stay

Bracebridge Inn

Bracebridge, Muskoka

Inn in Bracebridge, Muskoka.

Restaurants & food

Bucky's Candy Shoppe

Bracebridge, Muskoka

Sweets and treats in Bracebridge, Muskoka.

Restaurants & food

Bumble Pastry

Bracebridge, Muskoka

Bakery in Bracebridge, Muskoka.

Places to stay

Caribou Lodge

Bracebridge, Muskoka

Lodge in Bracebridge, Muskoka.