Nicole's Guidebook
Hikes
Literally behind u. For trail access turn right off of shady lane and walk towards Coppers Falls Rd. about 200 feet on the left you will see a foot path into the woods marks with yellow or orange ties. Easy to follow once you are on and it leads to the main trail. Trail head is accessed turn left of Riverdale and walk to end of road. You will see trail head sight on your right hand side.
8 locals recommend
Alexander Hope Smith Nature Reserve
Riverdale DriveLiterally behind u. For trail access turn right off of shady lane and walk towards Coppers Falls Rd. about 200 feet on the left you will see a foot path into the woods marks with yellow or orange ties. Easy to follow once you are on and it leads to the main trail. Trail head is accessed turn left of Riverdale and walk to end of road. You will see trail head sight on your right hand side.
Adams Nature Reserve
1900 Coopers Falls RdTorrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve
Southwood Road39 mins away great hiking!
Hardy Lake Trail Head
Muskoka District Road 16931 mins away from cottage great trails can be busy
Huckleberry Rock Lookout
1057 Milford Bay RdSightseeing
Boardwalk, park and beach which are great for family outings. As well as a small train which circles the park is always fun for the little ones or kids at heart ❤️
7 locals recommend
Orillia Waterfront Centre
50 Centennial DrBoardwalk, park and beach which are great for family outings. As well as a small train which circles the park is always fun for the little ones or kids at heart ❤️
Local eats, across from Wednesday’s Farmers market and Muskoka cruises can be boarded here
58 locals recommend
Gravenhurst Muskoka Wharf
Bay StreetLocal eats, across from Wednesday’s Farmers market and Muskoka cruises can be boarded here
Food scene / Farmers Markets
West side of Hwy 11 - Farmers Market great for local fresh produce and treats, I prefer this one.
9 locals recommend
Orillia Fairgrounds Farmers' Market
4500 Fairgrounds RdWest side of Hwy 11 - Farmers Market great for local fresh produce and treats, I prefer this one.
Gravenhurst Farmers Market Every Wednesday morning until 2pm. It is also across from the lake and boardwalk with great views and sightseeing cruises
36 locals recommend
Muskoka Farmers Market
861 Bay StGravenhurst Farmers Market Every Wednesday morning until 2pm. It is also across from the lake and boardwalk with great views and sightseeing cruises
Canoe has everything you need food wise during your stay including an awesome bakery and deli counter with great prepared meals!
46 locals recommend
Canoe Fresh Food Market
3384 Muskoka StCanoe has everything you need food wise during your stay including an awesome bakery and deli counter with great prepared meals!
Great patio and food. Also fun for the kids as you see the float planes land and take off
40 locals recommend
Tailwinds Bar & Grill
3449 Airport RdGreat patio and food. Also fun for the kids as you see the float planes land and take off
Downtown - One of two framers markets. This one has less produce and more gifts and food vendors.
21 locals recommend
OrilliaFarmer's Market
50 Andrew St SDowntown - One of two framers markets. This one has less produce and more gifts and food vendors.
Gravenhurst Muskoka Wharf
Bay StreetCoffee, Breakfast, Lunch & Gifts
Arts at the Albion
100 Muskoka Rd NThe Shipyards
908 Bay StBlue Willow Tea Shop
900 Bay StRelish
240 Muskoka Rd NXCountry / Downhill Skiing, Ice Skating and hiking
About 1hr away but the xcountry classic and skate skiing trails are great as well as the hiking and outdoor ice skating trail
10 locals recommend
Arrowhead Provincial Park Cross Country Skiing
RR3About 1hr away but the xcountry classic and skate skiing trails are great as well as the hiking and outdoor ice skating trail
Hardwood Ski and Bike
402 Old Barrie Rd W30 mins away for great trails!
These trails are not formally groomed I think but every time we have gone it’s been great! You can also hike here as well. About 30mins drive north on Hwy 11 and is directly off of the Hwy.
40 locals recommend
Bracebridge Resource Management Area
These trails are not formally groomed I think but every time we have gone it’s been great! You can also hike here as well. About 30mins drive north on Hwy 11 and is directly off of the Hwy.
Horseshoe Resort
1101 Horseshoe Valley Rd W
Mount St Louis Ski Area, Oro-Medonte, ON L0K 1E0, Canada
Activities for Families & Young at Heart
44 mins from cottage. Kids love fishing here. Anything you catch you eat and they clean for you.
8 locals recommend
Milford Bay Trout Farm
1224 Hewlitt Rd44 mins from cottage. Kids love fishing here. Anything you catch you eat and they clean for you.
About 1 hr away just east of Huntsville off of Hwy 60. We go here at least once a year. Kids love it!
93 locals recommend
Treetop Trekking Hunstville
1180 ON-60About 1 hr away just east of Huntsville off of Hwy 60. We go here at least once a year. Kids love it!
Santa's Village: Muskoka's Theme Park
1624 Golden Beach RoadGamebridge Go-Karts
2687 Concession Road ASpa / Massage
Vetta Nordic Spa
3210 3 Line NJunction Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy, Chiropractor, Acupuncture and Massage