Is Port Severn on Georgian Bay?

Yes. Port Severn sits where the Severn River meets Georgian Bay and marks the end of the Trent-Severn Waterway, with granite shoreline and the Thirty Thousand Islands to the west.

What is the Big Chute Marine Railway?

A marine railway that carries boats overland between two levels of the Severn River, a short drive from Port Severn. It operates seasonally as part of the waterway.

Can I reach Georgian Bay Islands National Park from here?

The park and Beausoleil Island are reached by boat, most often from Honey Harbour a few minutes west. Arrange transport or a tour in advance.

Can I book a stay through MuskokaOntario.com?

Not directly. We do not take bookings or hold rooms. Each property links to its own website and phone number, and the partner buttons open a search on Booking.com or Vrbo in a new tab. We may earn a commission if you book through those partners, at no extra cost to you.

WHERE TO STAY · PORT SEVERN

Where to Stay in Port Severn, Muskoka

7 places to stay in Port Severn, grouped by type, with booking options from our partners.

Port Severn is where the Trent-Severn Waterway meets Georgian Bay, and the last lock of the 386-kilometre system sits right in the village. Watching boats complete the run is a good introduction to the area, and the Big Chute Marine Railway, which carries boats overland between two levels of the Severn River, is a short drive away.

This is the western edge of Muskoka, so the landscape changes: pink granite, wind-shaped pines and the southern end of the Thirty Thousand Islands. Honey Harbour, a few minutes west, is the jumping-off point for Georgian Bay Islands National Park and Beausoleil Island, which are reached by water rather than by road. Stays here are small resorts, cottage resorts and a handful of inns and rentals, most of them on the water or close to it.

It is a quiet, outdoors-first base rather than a town with a busy main street, so plan on driving for meals and supplies. Summer is the season for boating, paddling and island day trips; spring and autumn are quiet and good for shoreline walks, and winter visits need a check on road and marina conditions before you set out.

BOOKING PARTNERS