Huntsville
North Muskoka’s hub sits on the Muskoka River between Fairy Lake and Lake Vernon, under an hour from Algonquin Park’s West Gate. Downtown is walkable and creative, with a lookout above town, a busy arts calendar and four-season parks on the doorstep.
A DAY AT YOUR OWN PACE
Art, trails & waterfront afternoons
- Hike up to Lion’s Lookout for the classic view over Fairy Lake and downtown.
- Browse Main Street’s shops and cafés, then catch a concert, film or comedy night at the Algonquin Theatre.
- Spend a morning at Muskoka Heritage Place: the Muskoka Museum, a pioneer village and the Portage Flyer steam train (village and train are seasonal).
- Head ten minutes north to Arrowhead Provincial Park for Stubbs Falls in summer or its forest skating trail in winter.
- On winter evenings, walk the illuminated Forest of Light at Sandhill Nursery, or skate at River Mill Park during SnowFest.
- Use Huntsville as your base for day trips along Highway 60 into Algonquin Park.
Check seasonal access, hours and reservations before visiting.
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Places to explore
Provincial park · Huntsville
Arrowhead Provincial Park
Stubbs Falls, the Big Bend lookout and a forest skating trail, ten minutes north of Huntsville.
Waterfront · Huntsville
Fairy Lake & the Huntsville waterfront
A lake and riverside setting near Huntsville.
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.
Places to stay
Cedar Grove Lodge
Huntsville · Muskoka
Places to stay
Cedar Grove Lodge
Huntsville, Muskoka
Lakeside cottages on Peninsula Lake near Huntsville.
Colonial Bay Cottage Resort
Huntsville · Muskoka
Places to stay
Colonial Bay Cottage Resort
Huntsville, Muskoka
Resort in Huntsville, Muskoka.
Crews on INN
Huntsville · Muskoka
Places to stay
Crews on INN
Huntsville, Muskoka
Inn in Huntsville, Muskoka.
Deerhurst Resort
Huntsville · Muskoka
Places to stay
Deerhurst Resort
Huntsville, Muskoka
A four-season resort on Peninsula Lake in Huntsville.
Hidden Valley Resort
Huntsville · Muskoka
Places to stay
Hidden Valley Resort
Huntsville, Muskoka
Resort in Huntsville, Muskoka.
King William Inn
Huntsville · Muskoka
Places to stay
King William Inn
Huntsville, Muskoka
Inn in Huntsville, Muskoka.
Muskoka Sky Guest Suite
Huntsville · Muskoka
Places to stay
Muskoka Sky Guest Suite
Huntsville, Muskoka
Place to stay in Huntsville, Muskoka.
Pow Wow Point Lodge
Huntsville · Muskoka
Places to stay
Pow Wow Point Lodge
Huntsville, Muskoka
A family-run, all-inclusive lodge on Peninsula Lake between Huntsville and Lake of Bays.
Outdoor adventures
Algonquin Outfitters
Huntsville · Muskoka
Outdoor adventures
Algonquin Outfitters
Huntsville, Muskoka
The long-running outfitter for Algonquin canoe trips: rentals, gear, guided trips and shuttles.
Hidden Valley Highlands (Muskoka Ski Club)
Huntsville · Muskoka
Outdoor adventures
Hidden Valley Highlands (Muskoka Ski Club)
Huntsville, Muskoka
Muskoka's only downhill ski hill, a family-friendly club near Peninsula Lake.
Arts & culture
Algonquin Theatre
Huntsville · Muskoka
Arts & culture
Algonquin Theatre
Huntsville, Muskoka
Huntsville's downtown performing arts venue for concerts, theatre, comedy and film.
Framing Place & Gallery The
Huntsville · Muskoka
Arts & culture
Framing Place & Gallery The
Huntsville, Muskoka
Art gallery in Huntsville, Muskoka.
Muskoka Heritage Place
Huntsville · Muskoka
Arts & culture
Muskoka Heritage Place
Huntsville, Muskoka
A pioneer village, museum and steam train on the edge of downtown Huntsville.
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