Explore From Leeward Shore
Sightseeing
Head over to Dorset. Check out the "Canada's Best General Store. Hike up the trail to the Dorset Fire Tower for an 360 view around the lake. Check out the "Bigwin" an old Muskoka steam ship.
55 locals recommend
Dorset
Head over to Dorset. Check out the "Canada's Best General Store. Hike up the trail to the Dorset Fire Tower for an 360 view around the lake. Check out the "Bigwin" an old Muskoka steam ship.
We are near the gateway to Algonquin Park. If you need more deep woods nature, there are hundreds of miles of trails to hike. You might see a moose!
417 locals recommend
Algonquin Park
We are near the gateway to Algonquin Park. If you need more deep woods nature, there are hundreds of miles of trails to hike. You might see a moose!
You can drive up to the top of the mountain and park at the base of the fire tower. If you dare, climb the 120 steps (100') steel tower. Back in the day, the tower was used to spot forest fires.
175 locals recommend
Dorset Lookout Tower
1191 Dorset Scenic Tower RdYou can drive up to the top of the mountain and park at the base of the fire tower. If you dare, climb the 120 steps (100') steel tower. Back in the day, the tower was used to spot forest fires.
Check out this Huntsville historic steam train - the shortest rail ride in Muskoka. The kids will love it.
7 locals recommend
Heritage Place Train Station
164-200 Muskoka Heritage PlCheck out this Huntsville historic steam train - the shortest rail ride in Muskoka. The kids will love it.
Ever wonder where Santa goes for the summer? Bracebridge's Santa's Village. If you are up for an hour's drive to Bracebridge, there's something for everyone at Santa's Village.
184 locals recommend
Santa's Village: Muskoka's Theme Park
1624 Golden Beach RoadEver wonder where Santa goes for the summer? Bracebridge's Santa's Village. If you are up for an hour's drive to Bracebridge, there's something for everyone at Santa's Village.
Food scene
Check out Baysville at the southern end of the lake. There's a damn, shops and ice cream! Also, check out the Lake of Bays Brewery.
20 locals recommend
Baysville
Check out Baysville at the southern end of the lake. There's a damn, shops and ice cream! Also, check out the Lake of Bays Brewery.
Huntsville is the largest town close by - about 30 minutes. There you'll find everything from groceries to restaurants to historic shops along main street. One of our food faves is "3 Guys & a Stove."
168 locals recommend
Huntsville
Huntsville is the largest town close by - about 30 minutes. There you'll find everything from groceries to restaurants to historic shops along main street. One of our food faves is "3 Guys & a Stove."
Check out this local bakery hot spot. Get there early or you'll be standing in line.
35 locals recommend
Henrietta's Pine Bakery - Dwight
2868 ON-60Check out this local bakery hot spot. Get there early or you'll be standing in line.
Amazing pizza. Very popular, so call ahead and place your order. You can also dine out on their patio.
51 locals recommend
Pizza On Earth
1009 Clan MacKay RdAmazing pizza. Very popular, so call ahead and place your order. You can also dine out on their patio.
This is a great spot to enjoy lunch or dinner on their patio. TBDC is located right on the water. Watch the boats cruise by.
42 locals recommend
Trading Bay Dining Company
1089 Main StThis is a great spot to enjoy lunch or dinner on their patio. TBDC is located right on the water. Watch the boats cruise by.
Great spot for dinner. Located in Huntsville, the open kitchen prepares great meals. The owner had a cooking show!
122 locals recommend
3 Guys And A Stove
143 ON-60Great spot for dinner. Located in Huntsville, the open kitchen prepares great meals. The owner had a cooking show!
Craving a latte? Or some Artisan Pottery? Check out Love Pottery Studio in Dorset - just up the hill from the General Store.
8 locals recommend
Love Pottery
1022 Harvey AveCraving a latte? Or some Artisan Pottery? Check out Love Pottery Studio in Dorset - just up the hill from the General Store.
Beach
Check out the natural sand beach in Dwight. If you have little ones, the warm water and gentle slope out in the lake is wonderful.
38 locals recommend
Dwight Beach
1158 Dwight Beach RdCheck out the natural sand beach in Dwight. If you have little ones, the warm water and gentle slope out in the lake is wonderful.