Stan’s Guidebook
Parks and Trails
Lions Lookout is a 0.8 kilometer lightly trafficked loop trail located near Huntsville, Ontario, Canada that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking. Plus best places to take a Fall photo in Muskoka.
119 locals recommend
Lions Lookout
Lookout RoadLions Lookout is a 0.8 kilometer lightly trafficked loop trail located near Huntsville, Ontario, Canada that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking. Plus best places to take a Fall photo in Muskoka.
Dwight Beach on Lake of Bays, a beautiful stretch of soft sand beach, picnic tables, Muskoka chairs and a boat launch and docking. Muskoka's largest body of water and one that boasts well over 170 kilometers of shoreline. Dwight is surrounded by Muskoka’s rugged and raw landscape with close proximity to Ontario’s famous Algonquin Provincial Park (20k). 45 min. drive from the cottage.
38 locals recommend
Dwight Beach
1158 Dwight Beach RdDwight Beach on Lake of Bays, a beautiful stretch of soft sand beach, picnic tables, Muskoka chairs and a boat launch and docking. Muskoka's largest body of water and one that boasts well over 170 kilometers of shoreline. Dwight is surrounded by Muskoka’s rugged and raw landscape with close proximity to Ontario’s famous Algonquin Provincial Park (20k). 45 min. drive from the cottage.
Port Sydney Beach is a beautiful, popular sandy beach in the heart of Port Sydney on Mary Lake. The beach also offers a public boat launch. Venture south down Muskoka Road 10 and take a look at the beautiful waterfalls. 25 min. drive from the cottage.
55 locals recommend
Port Sydney Falls
Port Sydney Beach is a beautiful, popular sandy beach in the heart of Port Sydney on Mary Lake. The beach also offers a public boat launch. Venture south down Muskoka Road 10 and take a look at the beautiful waterfalls. 25 min. drive from the cottage.
Solitaire Lake Loop is a 6.3 kilometer moderately trafficked loop trail located near Lake of Bays, Ontario, Canada that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and snowshoeing and is accessible year-round.
Solitaire Lake Trail
1150-1212 S Limberlost RdSolitaire Lake Loop is a 6.3 kilometer moderately trafficked loop trail located near Lake of Bays, Ontario, Canada that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and snowshoeing and is accessible year-round.
Everyone can use a little getaway time in Cottage country — #1 attraction Santa’s Village in BracebrIdge, ON. 🎅🏻 It Is An Ideal Family Vacation With Something For Everyone. With Kid’s Rides And Coasters, A Splash Pad, Live Entertainers, Games, Petting Zoos, Souvenirs And Of Course, That Magical Visit With Santa Claus. This One-Of-A-Kind Amusement Park Has It All.
Only 20 min. drive from our cottage!
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184 locals recommend
Santa's Village: Muskoka's Theme Park
1624 Golden Beach RoadEveryone can use a little getaway time in Cottage country — #1 attraction Santa’s Village in BracebrIdge, ON. 🎅🏻 It Is An Ideal Family Vacation With Something For Everyone. With Kid’s Rides And Coasters, A Splash Pad, Live Entertainers, Games, Petting Zoos, Souvenirs And Of Course, That Magical Visit With Santa Claus. This One-Of-A-Kind Amusement Park Has It All.
Only 20 min. drive from our cottage!
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Food scene
Wabora
295 Wellington St N"Excellent Sushi, Japanese Fusion."
El Pueblito
155 Manitoba St"Amazing and authentic Mexican food in Muskoka."
Basilico Restaurant,
8 Mahaffy Ct, Bracebridge, ON P1L 2A6 -----
IG @basilico_atthefalls -----
"Great Italian ristorante with a stunning view of the Muskoka River."
Pub at the Falls
8 Mahaffy CourtBasilico Restaurant,
8 Mahaffy Ct, Bracebridge, ON P1L 2A6 -----
IG @basilico_atthefalls -----
"Great Italian ristorante with a stunning view of the Muskoka River."
Nestled in the heart of Muskoka, Muskoka Brewery handcrafts premium beers as unique and refreshing as the region they’re from. Indoor and outdoor seating is available and live music is sometimes available.
A MUST-GO for beer lovers in visiting the area. Take a tour of the brewery and enjoy a tasting.
Less than a 15 minute drive from the cottage.
117 locals recommend
Muskoka Brewery
1964 Muskoka Beach RdNestled in the heart of Muskoka, Muskoka Brewery handcrafts premium beers as unique and refreshing as the region they’re from. Indoor and outdoor seating is available and live music is sometimes available.
A MUST-GO for beer lovers in visiting the area. Take a tour of the brewery and enjoy a tasting.
Less than a 15 minute drive from the cottage.
AAA+ Amazing wood fired pizza, with fresh, seasonal and local toppings and oven-baked sourdough breads in Muskoka! I highly recommend checking them out!
12 locals recommend
The Oven Woodfire Pizza
719 Muskoka District Road 118 WestAAA+ Amazing wood fired pizza, with fresh, seasonal and local toppings and oven-baked sourdough breads in Muskoka! I highly recommend checking them out!
Bracebridge Barrelhouse
295 Wellington StEssentials
The huge grocery store with great selection of products, deli, meals to go, bakery, clothes, pharmacy. I shop most often at the Independent so my favorite store. Close by shopping center, food shops, Canadian tire, LCBO, etc. Located about 10 min. drive away!
35 locals recommend
Gagnon's Your Independent Grocer
270 Wellington StThe huge grocery store with great selection of products, deli, meals to go, bakery, clothes, pharmacy. I shop most often at the Independent so my favorite store. Close by shopping center, food shops, Canadian tire, LCBO, etc. Located about 10 min. drive away!