Recommendations near the cottage
Sightseeing
See the night sky in all its glory without the light penetration from the urban core. Meteor Showers, the Milky Way and
various Constellations all present themselves in this rugged and protected location. Be sure to see the area and hike the trails during the day too!
From the Torrance Barrens Dark Sky Preserve, it’s possible to view numerous stars, constellations, and planets. You’ll be able to see the Milk Way Galaxy, visible to the naked eye, without any equipment. Through a telescope (and quite possibly seen in the distance without one), you can spot the Andromeda Galaxy, which is two million light years away. On occasion, you can see the Northern Lights here, too!
https://www.discovermuskoka.ca/things-to-do/hiking-trails/torrance-barrenshttps://www.discovermuskoka.ca/things-to-do/hiking-trails/torrance-barrens/
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Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve
Southwood RoadSee the night sky in all its glory without the light penetration from the urban core. Meteor Showers, the Milky Way and
various Constellations all present themselves in this rugged and protected location. Be sure to see the area and hike the trails during the day too!
From the Torrance Barrens Dark Sky Preserve, it’s possible to view numerous stars, constellations, and planets. You’ll be able to see the Milk Way Galaxy, visible to the naked eye, without any equipment. Through a telescope (and quite possibly seen in the distance without one), you can spot the Andromeda Galaxy, which is two million light years away. On occasion, you can see the Northern Lights here, too!
https://www.discovermuskoka.ca/things-to-do/hiking-trails/torrance-barrenshttps://www.discovermuskoka.ca/things-to-do/hiking-trails/torrance-barrens/
Steamship Cruises & Muskoka Discovery Centre
Step back in time aboard the Oldest Operating Steamship in North America, the RMS Segwun or see how Muskoka came to be settled and thrive at the Muskoka Discovery Centre. A great day of activity for the whole family!
https://realmuskoka.com/
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Muskoka Discovery Centre
275 Steamship Bay RdSteamship Cruises & Muskoka Discovery Centre
Step back in time aboard the Oldest Operating Steamship in North America, the RMS Segwun or see how Muskoka came to be settled and thrive at the Muskoka Discovery Centre. A great day of activity for the whole family!
https://realmuskoka.com/
If you would like to rent a boat in town look no further
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Muskoka Boat Rentals
165 Steamship Bay RdIf you would like to rent a boat in town look no further
Hike the nearby trail, with trail head access at the end of Sander Dr. Wilson Falls is the wildest and most scenic falls on the North Branch of Muskoka River. Located just to the north of the Downtown area off of River Road, Wilson’s Falls has a great walking trail which provides a spectacular view of the falls. A picnic area is also available.
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Wilsons Falls
Hike the nearby trail, with trail head access at the end of Sander Dr. Wilson Falls is the wildest and most scenic falls on the North Branch of Muskoka River. Located just to the north of the Downtown area off of River Road, Wilson’s Falls has a great walking trail which provides a spectacular view of the falls. A picnic area is also available.
Bring water and hiking boots when you visit this museum. A permanent exhibition of outdoors culptures on the shores of Ryde lake, near Gravenhurst. Requires walking over uneven terrain and scrambling up rocks. The firstsculpture is about 1 km from the parking lot.
18 minutesdrive from the cottage
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The Tree Museum
1634 Doe Lake RdBring water and hiking boots when you visit this museum. A permanent exhibition of outdoors culptures on the shores of Ryde lake, near Gravenhurst. Requires walking over uneven terrain and scrambling up rocks. The firstsculpture is about 1 km from the parking lot.
18 minutesdrive from the cottage
An outdoor art gallery featuring art by sculptor Peter Camani. A winding trail through woods, ponds and meadows reveal about 100 " screaming head" sculptures. Some of the sculptures are about 7m tall and some weigh as much as 30,000 kg. They are often referred to as Canada's Stonehenge. This isn't a typical museum experience you drive up, park your car in the field and drop some cash into the contribution box at theentrance. Helpful tip: wear boots
This us about 1hr 10 minutes drive from the cottage.
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Screaming Heads
981 Midlothian RdAn outdoor art gallery featuring art by sculptor Peter Camani. A winding trail through woods, ponds and meadows reveal about 100 " screaming head" sculptures. Some of the sculptures are about 7m tall and some weigh as much as 30,000 kg. They are often referred to as Canada's Stonehenge. This isn't a typical museum experience you drive up, park your car in the field and drop some cash into the contribution box at theentrance. Helpful tip: wear boots
This us about 1hr 10 minutes drive from the cottage.
Food Scene
Every Wednesday, hit the Wharf from 9 am to 2 pm to take in the oldest and largest farmers' market in Muskoka...Gravenhurst Farmers' Market - from fresh food, to handmade lemonade, maple syrup to spring rolls, baked goods and clothing... this market promises something for everyone!
2022 Season June 1st -October 26th
Wednesdays 9am - 2pm
https://gravenhurstfarmersmarket.com/
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Muskoka Farmers Market
861 Bay StEvery Wednesday, hit the Wharf from 9 am to 2 pm to take in the oldest and largest farmers' market in Muskoka...Gravenhurst Farmers' Market - from fresh food, to handmade lemonade, maple syrup to spring rolls, baked goods and clothing... this market promises something for everyone!
2022 Season June 1st -October 26th
Wednesdays 9am - 2pm
https://gravenhurstfarmersmarket.com/
Stop by the Saloon for an ice cold brew and check out live music and events happening all year round! Or cruise by the patio and soak up the sun while downing your suds!
https://sawdustcitybrewing.com/
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Sawdust City Brewing
397 Muskoka Rd NStop by the Saloon for an ice cold brew and check out live music and events happening all year round! Or cruise by the patio and soak up the sun while downing your suds!
https://sawdustcitybrewing.com/
Recommend for traditional High Tea lovers.Great tea, sconces and sandwiches and a fun experience
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Blue Willow Tea Shop
900 Bay StRecommend for traditional High Tea lovers.Great tea, sconces and sandwiches and a fun experience
Coffee, baked goods , healthy lunch:
Look no further for fresh, healthy, and delicious eats. Relish Kitchen & Market is a small family-run business in Gravenhurst, managed by a mother (Emily) and daughter (Jess). Emily and Jess make everything in house, including their incredible handmade baked goods. At Relish you can find options for all dietary needs – keto, gluten free, dairy free, vegan – and so much more. The ladies at Relish pride themselves in making all of their food at the highest caliber of quality. Lunch is not your only option, either, though we highly suggest it. You can take home frozen foods from the Market within the store and enjoy it at your home or cottage.
The atmosphere at Relish is oh so comfortable, too, making you feel like family. The ladies will always remember a face and name, making all feel welcome. Sit and have a coffee, made with the best Italian Espresso on the market. Enjoy the space of the renovated century church, and be sure to take something home.
Learn more from their website at www.relishmuskoka.com.
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Relish
240 Muskoka Rd NCoffee, baked goods , healthy lunch:
Look no further for fresh, healthy, and delicious eats. Relish Kitchen & Market is a small family-run business in Gravenhurst, managed by a mother (Emily) and daughter (Jess). Emily and Jess make everything in house, including their incredible handmade baked goods. At Relish you can find options for all dietary needs – keto, gluten free, dairy free, vegan – and so much more. The ladies at Relish pride themselves in making all of their food at the highest caliber of quality. Lunch is not your only option, either, though we highly suggest it. You can take home frozen foods from the Market within the store and enjoy it at your home or cottage.
The atmosphere at Relish is oh so comfortable, too, making you feel like family. The ladies will always remember a face and name, making all feel welcome. Sit and have a coffee, made with the best Italian Espresso on the market. Enjoy the space of the renovated century church, and be sure to take something home.
Learn more from their website at www.relishmuskoka.com.
Located in Jaspen Park on Muskoka Road 38.
Offering Local produce and handmade goods.
June Through September.
Mondays 9am to 2pm
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Bala Farmers' Market
1005 Pine Ridge RdLocated in Jaspen Park on Muskoka Road 38.
Offering Local produce and handmade goods.
June Through September.
Mondays 9am to 2pm
Nice Patio and food a few minutes away from the cottage
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Dock Of The Bay Steak & Seafood Grille
1110 Bay StNice Patio and food a few minutes away from the cottage
Great food and a selection of local beers. Nice Patio and friendly staff
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The Oar Restaurant
530 Muskoka Rd NGreat food and a selection of local beers. Nice Patio and friendly staff
El Pueblito
155 Manitoba StGreat Mexican food in Bracebridge.
The Bakery
141 Brock StTry their delicious fresh doughnuts
Pizza One Muskoka
480 Muskoka Rd SBest choice for pizza night.
Golfing and Biking
beautiful well maintained golf course with great staffand service
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Taboo Muskoka
1209 Muskoka Beach Rdbeautiful well maintained golf course with great staffand service
A mountain bike facility near Gravenhurst with about 25 km of trails, Buckwallow is one of Ontario’s premier riding destinations.
Everyone will find something to enjoy at Buckwallow. There are fun tracks for beginners and for the more advanced rider Buckwallow has some of the best rock riding around. This is great Canadian Shield riding at its best.
$10 day pass
$60 individual season pass
$120 family season pass
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The Buckwallow Cycling Centre
1064 Reay Rd EA mountain bike facility near Gravenhurst with about 25 km of trails, Buckwallow is one of Ontario’s premier riding destinations.
Everyone will find something to enjoy at Buckwallow. There are fun tracks for beginners and for the more advanced rider Buckwallow has some of the best rock riding around. This is great Canadian Shield riding at its best.
$10 day pass
$60 individual season pass
$120 family season pass
Fall activity-October
A great local festival that happens annually in October with live music and food.
https://www.balacranberryfestival.on.ca/
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Bala Cranberry Festival
3130 Muskoka District Road 169A great local festival that happens annually in October with live music and food.
https://www.balacranberryfestival.on.ca/
winter fun
Great winter activities; downhill skating and snowboarding within 50 min drive from the cottage.
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Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area and Muskoka Ski Club
1655 Hidden Valley Rd
Great winter activities; downhill skating and snowboarding within 50 min drive from the cottage.
45 minutes drive from the cottage.
Arrowhead’s winter offerings are well-known across Ontario, and for good reason – there’s nowhere better to go to experience cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, tubing, ice fishing, and skating through the forest, all in one spot.
On fire and Ice nights go skating under the light of hundreds of tiki torches.
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Arrowhead Provincial Park
451 Arrowhead Park Rd45 minutes drive from the cottage.
Arrowhead’s winter offerings are well-known across Ontario, and for good reason – there’s nowhere better to go to experience cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, tubing, ice fishing, and skating through the forest, all in one spot.
On fire and Ice nights go skating under the light of hundreds of tiki torches.
horse open sleigh rides nearby
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Back of Beyond Equine Centre
2572 Muskoka District Road 10horse open sleigh rides nearby
Muskoka KOA 1083 Reay Road, R.R. #3 Gravenhurst
Muskoka KOA offers 15kms of groomed and track-set X-country ski trails throughout 785 acres of wilderness. Available to rent and buy is ski equipment and ski accessories. Snowshoeing is also available with equipment rentals. Open from 10 am until 5 pm daily.
From December to March they offer several family events for those who enjoy Muskoka's Winter Magic.
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Gravenhurst / Muskoka KOA
1083 Reay Rd EMuskoka KOA 1083 Reay Road, R.R. #3 Gravenhurst
Muskoka KOA offers 15kms of groomed and track-set X-country ski trails throughout 785 acres of wilderness. Available to rent and buy is ski equipment and ski accessories. Snowshoeing is also available with equipment rentals. Open from 10 am until 5 pm daily.
From December to March they offer several family events for those who enjoy Muskoka's Winter Magic.
snowmobiling club very close to the cottage.
Also here is a link to the snowmobiling club website. You can find trails on their interactive maps.
https://www.ofsc.on.ca/trail-maps/
Snowcrest Riders Snowmobile Club
275 Muskoka Rd Ssnowmobiling club very close to the cottage.
Also here is a link to the snowmobiling club website. You can find trails on their interactive maps.
https://www.ofsc.on.ca/trail-maps/
Requires booking in advance if you're looking for dog sledding tours. Located in Huntsville
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North Ridge Ranch
1823 Williamsport RdRequires booking in advance if you're looking for dog sledding tours. Located in Huntsville
It is probably best known for the annual cranberry harvest but it's becoming an increasingly popular spot for ice skating on a well maintained 1.2 km loop around the frozen cranberry field in the winter. We recommend booking online. Ice skating is available at night time as well. A nice bonus is their on site winery , where you can enjoy hot Mulled wine.
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Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery
1074 Cranberry RdIt is probably best known for the annual cranberry harvest but it's becoming an increasingly popular spot for ice skating on a well maintained 1.2 km loop around the frozen cranberry field in the winter. We recommend booking online. Ice skating is available at night time as well. A nice bonus is their on site winery , where you can enjoy hot Mulled wine.
A great family or couples activity is snow tubing at Horshoe Valley. Only 50 minutes drive from the cottage. Reservations are required
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Horseshoe Valley
A great family or couples activity is snow tubing at Horshoe Valley. Only 50 minutes drive from the cottage. Reservations are required
Spring activities
During the spring months, you can try unique maple and cranberry treats like Maple Mulled Wine, and maple-flavoured grilled cheese. You an also tour the sugar bush and watch the harvesting process, or sip maple dessert wine.
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Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery
1074 Cranberry RdDuring the spring months, you can try unique maple and cranberry treats like Maple Mulled Wine, and maple-flavoured grilled cheese. You an also tour the sugar bush and watch the harvesting process, or sip maple dessert wine.
Address: Cedar Lane Exit of Highway 11, Bracebridge ON
Why You Need To Go: If you're up for a day trip, you can head to High Falls and enjoy a picturesque hike. The trail leads past five beautiful waterfalls and it's the perfect spring adventure.
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High Falls
High Falls RoadAddress: Cedar Lane Exit of Highway 11, Bracebridge ON
Why You Need To Go: If you're up for a day trip, you can head to High Falls and enjoy a picturesque hike. The trail leads past five beautiful waterfalls and it's the perfect spring adventure.
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playgrounds,splash pads and parks
Parks & Playgrounds
It's great to be a kid! Enjoy Gravenhurst parks and playgrounds, whether young or young at heart! With many of our parks having great waterfront locations you don't have to choose between the playground and the water!
https://www.gravenhurst.ca/en/explore-and-play/parks-playgrounds.aspx?_mid_=2964
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public beaches nearby
Soak up the sun, marvel at awe-inspiring sunsets or cruise the waves... Gravenhurst has over 100 lakes for you to explore. From small wilderness lakes to larger lakes with full service marinas, beaches and access points.
https://icrt-dom.esolutionsgroup.ca/11140346_Gravenhurst/en/explore-and-play/beaches-and-swimming.aspx
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Cross Country Skiing
Cross Country Skiing
Fluffy powder, sunny skies, freshly groomed trails! Check out the various locations where you can get your ski on! Our fan favourite is Gravenhurst KOA!
https://icrt-dom.esolutionsgroup.ca/11140346_Gravenhurst/en/explore-and-play/winter-activities.aspx
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Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing is an amazing way to get around on trails and even on the lake when you want to explore. So grab your shoes, or rent them even and get outside to enjoy Winter...
https://icrt-dom.esolutionsgroup.ca/11140346_Gravenhurst/en/explore-and-play/winter-activities.aspx
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local Breweries and Wineries
• Interested in visiting some local breweries and wineries? Check them out: Canvas Brewing Company, Clear Lake Brewing Co., Katalyst Brewing Company, Lake of Bays Brewing Company, Muskoka Brewery and Muskoka Lakes Farm and Winery!
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snowmobiling -winter activities nearby
Jump on the sled and explore the trails! Start here or finish here for a truly heart racing experience in the winter! With many accommodations, restaurants and more all located on or nearby the trail.
https://icrt-dom.esolutionsgroup.ca/11140346_Gravenhurst/en/explore-and-play/winter-activities.aspx
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Trails and hikes nearby
The Town of Gravenhurst maintains nine different and unique recreational trails for a total of 35 km of walking and hiking trails. Our trails range from easy to challenging and offer a free, fun and healthy way for residents and visitors alike to get out and get active all year round.
Whether you feel like a relaxed walk along Lake Muskoka, a peaceful stroll through old dirt roads and forests or a more challenging day hike through rugged terrain, there is a trail for you.
https://icrt-dom.esolutionsgroup.ca/11140346_Gravenhurst/en/explore-and-play/trails-tours.aspx
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Bring your own bottled water
We have a filtration system and a UV water filtration and our water is safe for cooking and bathing. However, we recommend bringing bottled water for your stay for drinking.
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Cinema under the stars -July and August
Having launched in 2012, Cinema Under The Stars has quickly become a cherished tradition for families in Gravenhurst. More than just an outdoor movie, the Town of Gravenhurst offers a full evening of fun for families with crafts and activities ahead of each screening. Full-length feature films totally free every Thursday evening in July & August. Check their website for cancelations.
Location
Gull Lake Rotary Park is located at 405 Brock Street in Gravenhurst, Ontario.
Times
July – Activities begin at 8:00 PM & the film begins at dusk.
August – Activities begin 7:00
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Golf Courses nearby
Check out all these awesome golf courses near the cottage:
https://www.gravenhurst.ca/en/explore-and-play/golfing.aspx