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Gravenhurst
'Nothing says Muskoka like discovery. Hop aboard the amazing Royal Mail Ship Segwun, North America’s oldest operating steamship, or take a trip on Wenonah II with all its modern conveniences. Celebrate your wedding, birthday, anniversary, or any other special event with us with the beautiful backdrop of the Muskoka Lakes. It’s the one-of-a-kind way to experience Muskoka!'
Steamship Bay Road
Steamship Bay Road'Nothing says Muskoka like discovery. Hop aboard the amazing Royal Mail Ship Segwun, North America’s oldest operating steamship, or take a trip on Wenonah II with all its modern conveniences. Celebrate your wedding, birthday, anniversary, or any other special event with us with the beautiful backdrop of the Muskoka Lakes. It’s the one-of-a-kind way to experience Muskoka!'
Gull Lake, Muskoka. The town of Gravenhurst is located on its shores. Gull Lake, Haliburton County, south of Minden, on the Gull River.They have movie nights during the summer, host plays on a really cool stage.
Supervised Swimming area. Playgrounds, ample parking (and it gets filled when events are happening), Benches and a little food kiosk. Great park, with lots going on.
11 locals recommend
Gull Lake
Gull Lake, Muskoka. The town of Gravenhurst is located on its shores. Gull Lake, Haliburton County, south of Minden, on the Gull River.They have movie nights during the summer, host plays on a really cool stage.
Supervised Swimming area. Playgrounds, ample parking (and it gets filled when events are happening), Benches and a little food kiosk. Great park, with lots going on.
"Visit Downtown Gravenhurst today for all of your shopping, dining and entertainment needs, over 80 businesses to serve you!"
Downtown Gravenhurst
1 Muskoka Rd S"Visit Downtown Gravenhurst today for all of your shopping, dining and entertainment needs, over 80 businesses to serve you!"
onsistently voted among Canada’s Top 100 courses and renowned for its panoramic beauty and innovative use of the dramatic Canadian Shield landscape, the Taboo golf course is a captivating and challenging layout set at the gateway to Muskoka, one of Canada’s truly outstanding golf destinations.
8 locals recommend
Taboo Muskoka
1209 Muskoka Beach Rdonsistently voted among Canada’s Top 100 courses and renowned for its panoramic beauty and innovative use of the dramatic Canadian Shield landscape, the Taboo golf course is a captivating and challenging layout set at the gateway to Muskoka, one of Canada’s truly outstanding golf destinations.
Muskoka's cottage season truly arrives when the historic Gravenhurst Opera House throws opens its historic doors for its always awesome Summer Theatre program. Known among professional actors as the birthplace of Canada's tradition of summer theater, it was here in 1934 that actor John Holden decided to create what is known as "summer stock" - an opportunity for actors to keep busy in the traditionally quieter summer seasons.
Already well established - it was built in 1901 - the Opera House became home to the John Holden Players, which eventually morphed into the legendary Straw Hat Players, before winding up as the home of the long-running Muskoka Festival. Many of Canada's best-known actors graced its stage, including Donald Sutherland, who got his start here in the late 1950s.
39 locals recommend
The Gravenhurst Opera House
295 Muskoka Rd SMuskoka's cottage season truly arrives when the historic Gravenhurst Opera House throws opens its historic doors for its always awesome Summer Theatre program. Known among professional actors as the birthplace of Canada's tradition of summer theater, it was here in 1934 that actor John Holden decided to create what is known as "summer stock" - an opportunity for actors to keep busy in the traditionally quieter summer seasons.
Already well established - it was built in 1901 - the Opera House became home to the John Holden Players, which eventually morphed into the legendary Straw Hat Players, before winding up as the home of the long-running Muskoka Festival. Many of Canada's best-known actors graced its stage, including Donald Sutherland, who got his start here in the late 1950s.
On the way to Torrance, you'll pass one of Muskoka's most popular nature preserves: Hardy Lake Provincial Park. The big draw is the park's trail network. There are three to choose from, ranging in length from an easy-to-walk paved surface from the car park, to the longer circular route that circumnavigates the picturesque lake.
In addition to the typical Muskoka vegetation, you'll see plenty of examples of Atlantic coastal plain species of plants. Something of a rarity in Ontario, these species were left here after the ancient Lake Algonquin receded after the last Ice Age. Sharp-eyed hikers will also see a section that resembles the rugged shorelines of Georgian Bay, displaced over millennia and still intact here.
Address: Highway 169, Torrance, Ontario
19 locals recommend
Hardy Lake Trail Head
Muskoka District Road 169On the way to Torrance, you'll pass one of Muskoka's most popular nature preserves: Hardy Lake Provincial Park. The big draw is the park's trail network. There are three to choose from, ranging in length from an easy-to-walk paved surface from the car park, to the longer circular route that circumnavigates the picturesque lake.
In addition to the typical Muskoka vegetation, you'll see plenty of examples of Atlantic coastal plain species of plants. Something of a rarity in Ontario, these species were left here after the ancient Lake Algonquin receded after the last Ice Age. Sharp-eyed hikers will also see a section that resembles the rugged shorelines of Georgian Bay, displaced over millennia and still intact here.
Address: Highway 169, Torrance, Ontario
muskoka
Muskoka District Municipality
There are six municipalities in Muskoka (in order of population):
Town of Huntsville
Town of Bracebridge
Town of Gravenhurst
Township of Muskoka Lakes
Township of Lake of Bays
Township of Georgian Bay
Gravenhurst is a town in the Muskoka Region of Ontario, Canada. It is located approximately 15 kilometers south of Bracebridge, Ontario. Mayor Paul Kelly was acclaimed on July 27, 2018. The Town of Gravenhurst includes a large area of the District of Muskoka, known to Ontarians as "cottage country."
97 locals recommend
Gravenhurst
Gravenhurst is a town in the Muskoka Region of Ontario, Canada. It is located approximately 15 kilometers south of Bracebridge, Ontario. Mayor Paul Kelly was acclaimed on July 27, 2018. The Town of Gravenhurst includes a large area of the District of Muskoka, known to Ontarians as "cottage country."
Go on a Waterfall Adventure in Bracebridge
Three Stunning Waterfalls, all within 5 minutes of Downtown
Muskoka is known for the beautiful rivers and lakes that fill the vast landscape, but it is also home to some of the most beautiful waterfalls and hiking trail combos in cottage country.
Bracebridge is definitely the waterfall capital of Muskoka, with three of the area’s most beautiful cascades all within a five-minute drive of downtown.
Take the Bracebridge Waterfall Tour and make it a day of exploration and stunning nature. Be sure to snap some photos, this is the picture perfect day trip!
132 locals recommend
Bracebridge
Go on a Waterfall Adventure in Bracebridge
Three Stunning Waterfalls, all within 5 minutes of Downtown
Muskoka is known for the beautiful rivers and lakes that fill the vast landscape, but it is also home to some of the most beautiful waterfalls and hiking trail combos in cottage country.
Bracebridge is definitely the waterfall capital of Muskoka, with three of the area’s most beautiful cascades all within a five-minute drive of downtown.
Take the Bracebridge Waterfall Tour and make it a day of exploration and stunning nature. Be sure to snap some photos, this is the picture perfect day trip!
Huntsville is the largest town in the Muskoka Region of Ontario, Canada. It is located 215 kilometres north of Toronto and 130 kilometres south of North Bay. Huntsville is located in the hilly terrain of the Canadian Shield and is dotted with many lakes.
168 locals recommend
Huntsville
Huntsville is the largest town in the Muskoka Region of Ontario, Canada. It is located 215 kilometres north of Toronto and 130 kilometres south of North Bay. Huntsville is located in the hilly terrain of the Canadian Shield and is dotted with many lakes.
Georgian Bay isn't just a big lake! It's an incomparable freshwater playground! Known for its famous windswept pines, plentiful fishing and endless sunny summer days on the water, it's no wonder that it has been a tourist destination for over 100 years.
Georgian Bay, the northeastern arm of Lake Huron, is one of the largest bodies of freshwater in the world, and is home to the longest freshwater beach and the largest freshwater archipelago in the world! At 9,321 square kilometers, it has earned itself the nickname of the sixth Great Lake.
13 locals recommend
Georgian Bay
Georgian Bay isn't just a big lake! It's an incomparable freshwater playground! Known for its famous windswept pines, plentiful fishing and endless sunny summer days on the water, it's no wonder that it has been a tourist destination for over 100 years.
Georgian Bay, the northeastern arm of Lake Huron, is one of the largest bodies of freshwater in the world, and is home to the longest freshwater beach and the largest freshwater archipelago in the world! At 9,321 square kilometers, it has earned itself the nickname of the sixth Great Lake.
The Township of Lake of Bays is a vibrant four-season community where residents and visitors enjoy a desirable quality of life, beautiful natural environment and economic opportunities supported by exceptional facilities and services.
The Township of Lake of Bays is located in northeastern Muskoka, beside world-renowned Algonquin Park. Known for its natural beauty, charming hamlets and recreational opportunities, Lake of Bays is a vibrant four-season community.
9 locals recommend
Lake of Bays
The Township of Lake of Bays is a vibrant four-season community where residents and visitors enjoy a desirable quality of life, beautiful natural environment and economic opportunities supported by exceptional facilities and services.
The Township of Lake of Bays is located in northeastern Muskoka, beside world-renowned Algonquin Park. Known for its natural beauty, charming hamlets and recreational opportunities, Lake of Bays is a vibrant four-season community.
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