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  Gravenhurst, Muskoka

Gravenhurst, Gateway to Muskoka Receiving its name and a post office in 1862, considered the gateway to the region of Muskoka, Gravenhurst welcomes visitors with a huge archway to the city. History, culture and scenic beauty combine to make Gravenhurst a must-visit town in Muskoka.

Known as the first town in Muskoka, Gravenhurst is a picturesque resort town. Wilderness hiking trails, luxurious resorts, lavish restaurants, artisan colonies, charming boutiques, old-time farmers’ markets. A four-season destination community, 400-plus kms of well-maintained snowmobile trails.

Cruise with North America’s oldest operating steamship, the Segwun. This elegant vessel is the jewel of Gravenhurst, offering majestic views of Lake Muskoka with June to October tours. Experience the charm of Gravenhurst, the Gateway to Muskoka.


 

Bracebridge, Heart of Muskoka - located half way between the equator and the North Pole, on the 45th parallel.

Previously called North Falls, received its name in 1864 when the post office opened, a beautiful town sitting on a hill. Canada’s waterfall capital, Bracebridge sits in the midst of 22 waterfalls, possessing the most of any Canadian municipality. A pioneer in the development, at the foot of the falls, is the hydroelectric power plant, the first community in Ontario to have its own hydroelectric plant, the oldest in Canada. Visitors can get a panoramic view of the Muskoka River and a peek at some spectacular cottages aboard the Lady Muskoka, a passenger tour boat that seats more than 300.

A vital town that is alive with activities and events to suit every interest. Situated on the beautiful Muskoka River in a natural wooded setting, Santa's Village a place that can be enjoyed by the entire family. The Festival of the Falls, held at the beginning of May, celebrating the significance of the falls with the progression of Bracebridge.

J just the town to be discovered on foot, the main street filled with shops, services, and restaurants, many with vintage architectural amazement. At night, distinctive colourful lighting borders the Town’s clock, bell tower, courthouse, and silver bridge.

Bracebridge, Muskoka

 

Huntsville is the gateway to the world-famous Algonquin Park. Only on foot or by canoe discovers the interior of Algonquin, a rugged landscape of maple trees, spruce bogs, rocky ridges and thousands of lakes, ponds and streams. Surrounded by four tranquil lakes, Muskoka's northernmost town is Huntsville, a picturesque spot. Muskoka Heritage Place takes visitors on a pleasant trip into the past, a 55-acre pioneer village with several nature trails and an interactive look at life in the late 1800s. Genuine pioneer dwellings from throughout Muskoka, including a working sawmill, blacksmith shop and general store, and farm animals complete this living museum.

As Muskoka’s northern town, Huntsville is a popular four-season vacationland in the heart of cottage country. These resorts, among Canada’s finest, now boast the latest in facilities and services. Historic downtown Huntsville has over 120 shops, cafes and services with small-town appeal. Huntsville Place Mall has over 30 businesses. Recreational and wilderness camping is available at nearby Arrowhead Provincial Park and world famous Algonquin Provincial Park. Local outfitters can provide everything you need for a few days of canoeing, camping and more. Quickly becoming the key destination for golf in Ontario with five local courses, this town offers something for everyone. Winter is fantastic, including downhill skiing, day or night, cross-country skiing, snow-tubing, snowmobiling, sleigh rides and dog sledding are activities the whole family can enjoy.

Huntsville, Muskoka

  Muskoka Lakes, Muskoka

Muskoka Lakes is the ideal location for a delightful escape with endless blue lakes, limitless islands and stretches of sandy beaches, winding roads and quaint towns amid clear lakes make Muskoka Lakes Township a popular summer destination. Several lakeside communities are a returning recreation destination for tourists, cottagers and residents.

Port Carling is a wonderful village situated along the India River, which connects lakes Muskoka and Rosseau. The town’s well-known history in Muskoka’s boat building, with this heritage proudly displayed at Muskoka Lakes Museum along with the district’s largest collection of Native artifacts. Kept busy are the Port Carling Locks by the steady stream of boats traveling the Lakes of Muskoka. Cranberry capital of Ontario, Bala built around the junction of Lake Muskoka and the Moon River, an energetic tourist town. Bala's scenic beauty includes two waterfalls, bridges, hiking trails and beaches, nature on the doorstep and plenty of recreational activities to keep you busy

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The Township of Lake of Bays is located in the northeast corner of Muskoka. The scenery is romantic, with steep wooded hills falling to sandy shorelines.

Lake of Bays is the second largest lake in Muskoka with over 550 kilometers of panoramic shoreline. Beautiful Lake of Bays invites exploration at any time of the year. Enjoy a complete range
of year-round activities as the rolling land challenges hikers, cyclists, mountain bikers, snowmobiles, snow boarders. Alternatively, simply unwind on a quiet relaxing getaway. Dorset is famous for its Lookout Tower offering breathtaking views of the surrounding area, stunning scenery to enjoy the Fall Colours.

Lake of Bays, Muskoka

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