Karl Cathy's Guidebook

Karl & Cathy
Karl & Cathy
Karl Cathy's Guidebook

Sightseeing

This is a great way to tour Lake Muskoka and see all the stunning sights
90 locals recommend
Muskoka Steamships
185 Cherokee Ln
90 locals recommend
This is a great way to tour Lake Muskoka and see all the stunning sights
Beautiful spot with hiking
50 locals recommend
High Falls
High Falls Road
50 locals recommend
Beautiful spot with hiking
Such a great place to hike, picnic or stargaze
89 locals recommend
Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve
Southwood Road
89 locals recommend
Such a great place to hike, picnic or stargaze
Popular place to hike
76 locals recommend
Hardy Lake Provincial Park
Highway 169
76 locals recommend
Popular place to hike
Cute town with shopping and restaurants. Food and drinks on the patio at TurtleJack's is Muskoka must.
126 locals recommend
Port Carling
126 locals recommend
Cute town with shopping and restaurants. Food and drinks on the patio at TurtleJack's is Muskoka must.
A visit to the quant town of Bala is always great. Check out Don’s Bakery and the cute shops.
25 locals recommend
Bala Falls
25 locals recommend
A visit to the quant town of Bala is always great. Check out Don’s Bakery and the cute shops.
Take a stroll down the streets of Gravenhurst and step into the many quaint shops. One of my favs is Currie’s Music for vinyl records and antiques.
Downtown Gravenhurst
1 Muskoka Rd S
Take a stroll down the streets of Gravenhurst and step into the many quaint shops. One of my favs is Currie’s Music for vinyl records and antiques.
Walk along the board walk, grab food or ice cream, shop in the Shipyards.
14 locals recommend
Muskoka Wharf Marine
840 Muskoka Road South
14 locals recommend
Walk along the board walk, grab food or ice cream, shop in the Shipyards.
Local heritage museum with a replica steamship, vintage wooden boats & an interactive kids' area.
32 locals recommend
Muskoka Discovery Centre
275 Steamship Bay Rd
32 locals recommend
Local heritage museum with a replica steamship, vintage wooden boats & an interactive kids' area.
Santa's Village: Muskoka's Theme Park
1624 Golden Beach Road
184 locals recommend
Every Wednesday from 9am to 2pm at the park across the street from the Wharf is our local farmer's market with local crafts items, clothing, fresh produce, cheeses, meats and food vendors. www.gravenhurstfarmersmarket.com
36 locals recommend
Muskoka Farmers Market
861 Bay St
36 locals recommend
Every Wednesday from 9am to 2pm at the park across the street from the Wharf is our local farmer's market with local crafts items, clothing, fresh produce, cheeses, meats and food vendors. www.gravenhurstfarmersmarket.com
43 locals recommend
Muskoka Heritage Place
Muskoka Heritage Place
43 locals recommend

Food scene

Wine tasting and farm tour, hiking, cute shop and pretty surroundings. In winter you can skate and snowshoe and then sit by a fire outside with a glass of mulled wine or cider.
110 locals recommend
Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery
1074 Cranberry Rd
110 locals recommend
Wine tasting and farm tour, hiking, cute shop and pretty surroundings. In winter you can skate and snowshoe and then sit by a fire outside with a glass of mulled wine or cider.
Great food! The patio is amazing with views of Lake Muskoka
34 locals recommend
Dock Of The Bay Steak & Seafood Grille
1110 Bay St
34 locals recommend
Great food! The patio is amazing with views of Lake Muskoka
A really popular place with locals and tourists.
96 locals recommend
Boston Pizza
1100 Bay St
96 locals recommend
A really popular place with locals and tourists.
One of my fav places to eat.
12 locals recommend
Portside Fusion Restaurant
98 Joseph St
12 locals recommend
One of my fav places to eat.
Great restaurant in Bala!
11 locals recommend
Lakeside Bala Limited
3068 Muskoka District Road 169
11 locals recommend
Great restaurant in Bala!
The freshest most delicious sushi! Must try the crunch dragon!
9 locals recommend
Sushi by the Water
2194 Muskoka District Road 169
9 locals recommend
The freshest most delicious sushi! Must try the crunch dragon!

Breweries

Local breweries where you can have a flight of different beers to taste.
Great place to try local beer. They have entertainment from time to time too. You can play board games right at the tables and you can purchase their swag
46 locals recommend
Clear Lake Brewing Co.
4651 Southwood Rd
46 locals recommend
Great place to try local beer. They have entertainment from time to time too. You can play board games right at the tables and you can purchase their swag
Right in Gravenhurst with lots of different events going on and local beer to taste.
134 locals recommend
Sawdust City Brewing
397 Muskoka Rd N
134 locals recommend
Right in Gravenhurst with lots of different events going on and local beer to taste.
117 locals recommend
Muskoka Brewery
1964 Muskoka Beach Rd
117 locals recommend

Theaters

Catch a movie under the stars, at an old fashioned theater or a live play.
Get nostalgic at our local drive in!
43 locals recommend
Muskoka Drive-In
1001 Theatre Rd
43 locals recommend
Get nostalgic at our local drive in!
Historic Opera House with great shows
39 locals recommend
The Gravenhurst Opera House
295 Muskoka Rd S
39 locals recommend
Historic Opera House with great shows
Great historical theater playing new release movies
25 locals recommend
Norwood Theatre
106 Manitoba St
25 locals recommend
Great historical theater playing new release movies

Local Beaches

Muskoka has several good beaches to spend the day at.
8 locals recommend
Muskoka Beach Park
1141 Muskoka Beach Rd
8 locals recommend
This is the closest beach to the lakehouse being only a quick 4 min drive.
6 locals recommend
Muskoka Bay Park
700 Muskoka District Road 169
6 locals recommend
This is the closest beach to the lakehouse being only a quick 4 min drive.
This is a great beach and park for families and only a short 10 minute drive from the cottage.
25 locals recommend
Gull Lake Rotary Park
Third Street
25 locals recommend
This is a great beach and park for families and only a short 10 minute drive from the cottage.
A beach and park in Bala
7 locals recommend
Jaspen Park
Regional Road 38
7 locals recommend
A beach and park in Bala

Traveler advice

Don't miss

Beaches

Here are a couple of links so that you can explore the areas many beaches. The second one has a map and directions. https://www.gravenhurst.ca/en/explore-and-play/beaches.aspx https://www.discovermuskoka.ca/beaches-in-muskoka/