Kristin’s guidebook
Things to do
From Horse back riding, world class golf courses, Muskoka's only escape rooms or fine dining they are sure to have something you're looking for!
70 residents recomanen
Deerhurst Resort
1235 Deerhurst DrFrom Horse back riding, world class golf courses, Muskoka's only escape rooms or fine dining they are sure to have something you're looking for!
Axe throwing or river floating down the Big East River are two experiences they offer. Check out their website for more information and prices.
13 residents recomanen
Find Your Wild
83 Morgan's RdAxe throwing or river floating down the Big East River are two experiences they offer. Check out their website for more information and prices.
A truly delightful themed park for kids of all ages. Located in Bracebridge it is a great choice that has a splash pad, petting zoo, rides and roller coasters and of course Santa!
184 residents recomanen
Vila de Santa: parc temàtic de Muskoka
1624 Golden Beach RoadA truly delightful themed park for kids of all ages. Located in Bracebridge it is a great choice that has a splash pad, petting zoo, rides and roller coasters and of course Santa!
Another great website showcasing what the area has to offer! Check out what they recommend in the area for dining, fishing or local events.
https://explorersedge.ca/
Explorers’ Edge
3-1 Taylor Rd Another great website showcasing what the area has to offer! Check out what they recommend in the area for dining, fishing or local events.
https://explorersedge.ca/
Check out what act is playing while you're staying with us - we have a world class facility with great acts throughout the year!
9 residents recomanen
Huntsville Festival Of The Arts
37 Main St ECheck out what act is playing while you're staying with us - we have a world class facility with great acts throughout the year!
Just moments from our chalet - check out the slopes in our backyard this winter!
125 residents recomanen
Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area and Muskoka Ski Club
1655 Hidden Valley RdJust moments from our chalet - check out the slopes in our backyard this winter!
Capses que criden
981 Midlothian RdAn interesting Art exhibit!
Eclipse - Walk with Light
100 Forbes Hill DrSightseeing
An incredibly unique experience and one we highly recommend during the summer months. Book your tickets in advance to be sure to get a spot on the boat. Located in Bracebridge so about a 30minute drive from our chalet.
68 residents recomanen
Lady Muskoka Cruises
300 Ecclestone DrAn incredibly unique experience and one we highly recommend during the summer months. Book your tickets in advance to be sure to get a spot on the boat. Located in Bracebridge so about a 30minute drive from our chalet.
If it's a stunning view of Huntsville you're looking for - this is the spot!
119 residents recomanen
Mirador dels lleons
Lookout RoadIf it's a stunning view of Huntsville you're looking for - this is the spot!
If you're looking for a star gazing spectacle check this out! Best views are clear skies so be sure to check the weather forecast before you head out.
89 residents recomanen
Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve
Southwood RoadIf you're looking for a star gazing spectacle check this out! Best views are clear skies so be sure to check the weather forecast before you head out.
Food scene
Offering a diverse menu with incredible flavours this is a great choice and is moderately priced. The perfect pick for weekend brunch! Located on Highway 60
3guysandastove.com
705.789.1815
122 residents recomanen
3 Guys And A Stove
143 ON-60Offering a diverse menu with incredible flavours this is a great choice and is moderately priced. The perfect pick for weekend brunch! Located on Highway 60
3guysandastove.com
705.789.1815
A genuine Muskoka dining experience that we highly recommend! Reservations are required and it’s situated on stunning Cache Lake in Algonquin Park. They pick you up from the dock in their water taxi so be sure to arrive 20-30 minutes before your reservation.
info@bartlettlodge.com
1.866.614.5355
6 residents recomanen
Bartlett Lodge
7A genuine Muskoka dining experience that we highly recommend! Reservations are required and it’s situated on stunning Cache Lake in Algonquin Park. They pick you up from the dock in their water taxi so be sure to arrive 20-30 minutes before your reservation.
info@bartlettlodge.com
1.866.614.5355
Chef owned and operated makes this a gem of a restaurant that is always full. They make from scratch international cuisine for reasonable prices. Reservations recommended
theartisanhouse.ca
705.787.0662
46 residents recomanen
The Artisan House
21 West Street SChef owned and operated makes this a gem of a restaurant that is always full. They make from scratch international cuisine for reasonable prices. Reservations recommended
theartisanhouse.ca
705.787.0662
Great pub food with a flare and a great atmosphere on the waterfront downtown Huntsville. The deck is a great spot for dinner in the summer and they frequently have live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
onthedockspub.com
705.789.7910
134 residents recomanen
On The Docks Pub
90 Main St EGreat pub food with a flare and a great atmosphere on the waterfront downtown Huntsville. The deck is a great spot for dinner in the summer and they frequently have live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
onthedockspub.com
705.789.7910
Homemade Italian located right at Brunel and Main Street at the lights. It’s a small restaurant that doesn’t take reservations but is well worth the wait if it’s busy!
109 residents recomanen
That Little Place By The Lights
76 Main St EHomemade Italian located right at Brunel and Main Street at the lights. It’s a small restaurant that doesn’t take reservations but is well worth the wait if it’s busy!
Delicious Thai meals - our favourites include the pad thai, mango salad, green curry or red curry. Take out options as well
http://sengsthai.ca/
705.788.3071
31 residents recomanen
SENG'S AUTHENTIC THAI CUISINE
79 Main St EDelicious Thai meals - our favourites include the pad thai, mango salad, green curry or red curry. Take out options as well
http://sengsthai.ca/
705.788.3071
Fine dining and chef owned. They also offer weekend breakfast and a fixed price three course Tab le due.
talltreesmuskoka.ca
705.789.9769
82 residents recomanen
Tall Trees
87 Main St WFine dining and chef owned. They also offer weekend breakfast and a fixed price three course Tab le due.
talltreesmuskoka.ca
705.789.9769
Authentic Indian food -take out options available. Located on main street.
https://marigolduniqueflavour.com/
705.789.0001
26 residents recomanen
Marigold Unique Flavour
17 Main St EAuthentic Indian food -take out options available. Located on main street.
https://marigolduniqueflavour.com/
705.789.0001
Located on the waterfront just beside Boston Pizza and only open in the summer this is a delectable food truck. We recommend the shrimp tacos in the style they make them!
12 residents recomanen
Taco Stop
7 John StLocated on the waterfront just beside Boston Pizza and only open in the summer this is a delectable food truck. We recommend the shrimp tacos in the style they make them!
Great sushi options on the main street. We love the “on the border” and Crispy Crunch.
11 residents recomanen
Mottbora Sushi
92 King William StreetGreat sushi options on the main street. We love the “on the border” and Crispy Crunch.
If you’re looking for a great lunch and even better coffee this is the place! Gio is the resident chocolatier and gelato maker so make sure to grab a cappuccino and some sweets while you strole the boardwalk on the waterfront.
23 residents recomanen
Affogato Café + Gelato
72 Main St EIf you’re looking for a great lunch and even better coffee this is the place! Gio is the resident chocolatier and gelato maker so make sure to grab a cappuccino and some sweets while you strole the boardwalk on the waterfront.
Offering a diverse menu with incredible flavours this is a great choice and is moderately priced. The perfect pick for weekend brunch! Located on Highway 60
3guysandastove.com
705.789.1815
122 residents recomanen
3 Guys And A Stove
143 ON-60Offering a diverse menu with incredible flavours this is a great choice and is moderately priced. The perfect pick for weekend brunch! Located on Highway 60
3guysandastove.com
705.789.1815
With two large patios, one on the rooftop with great views this is a great choice. Oven fired pizzas are a great menu pick.
95 residents recomanen
The Mill On Main
50 Main Street EastWith two large patios, one on the rooftop with great views this is a great choice. Oven fired pizzas are a great menu pick.
Homecooked goodness awaits at great prices. A great pick for breakfast throughout the week and is kid friendly. The #7 pizza is a real winner.
35 residents recomanen
Family Restaurant & Pizza
1 King William StHomecooked goodness awaits at great prices. A great pick for breakfast throughout the week and is kid friendly. The #7 pizza is a real winner.
Located in the West end of town this is a quaint restaurant. We recommend the fish and chips or breakfast anytime!
25 residents recomanen
Westside Fish & Chips
126 Main St WLocated in the West end of town this is a quaint restaurant. We recommend the fish and chips or breakfast anytime!
Located on the main floor of the main building it offers great food as well as a great weekend brunch. Reasonably priced
11 residents recomanen
Eclipse Restaurant
1235 Deerhurst DrLocated on the main floor of the main building it offers great food as well as a great weekend brunch. Reasonably priced
Located in the basement of the main complex they offer good food at reasonable prices.
Maple Pub & Patio
1235 Deerhurst DrLocated in the basement of the main complex they offer good food at reasonable prices.
High end steak house with delicious food. Reservations recommended.
deerhurstresort.com
855.243.7104
17 residents recomanen
The Antler Steakhouse
249 Deerhurst DrHigh end steak house with delicious food. Reservations recommended.
deerhurstresort.com
855.243.7104
Belly Ice Cream
88-90 West Rd.The most spectacular ice cream you will ever eat. Period.
Kawartha Dairy Huntsville
178 ON-60A family favourite that won't disappoint!
A local favourite - about a 45 minute drive but well worth it! We highly recommend reservations!
59 residents recomanen
Crossroads
2 Cardwell RdA local favourite - about a 45 minute drive but well worth it! We highly recommend reservations!
Golf
A visually stunning course that is world class!
43 residents recomanen
Deerhurst Highlands Golf Course
249 Deerhurst DrA visually stunning course that is world class!
A nice course that is challenging and visually lovely along the lakeside .
15 residents recomanen
Deerhurst Lakeside Golf Course
1235 Deerhurst DrA nice course that is challenging and visually lovely along the lakeside .
World class course that we highly recommend!
27 residents recomanen
Grandview Golf Club and Grandview Inn Course
245 Grandview Dr NWorld class course that we highly recommend!
We have a great time at this course - it's just hard enough to be super fun!
15 residents recomanen
Diamond in the Ruff Golf & Vacation Resort
1137 Old Parry Sound RdWe have a great time at this course - it's just hard enough to be super fun!
A very nice course with narrow fairways which makes it challenging!
26 residents recomanen
North Granite Ridge Golf Club
476 S Mary Lake RdA very nice course with narrow fairways which makes it challenging!
If you love golf then you MUST play at Bigwin! A true gem of a course that is spectacular in all aspects.
23 residents recomanen
Bigwin Island Golf Club
1137 Old Highway 117If you love golf then you MUST play at Bigwin! A true gem of a course that is spectacular in all aspects.
Good golf at a good price - a really lovely course right in Huntsville.
26 residents recomanen
Huntsville Downs Golf Course
182 Golf Course RdGood golf at a good price - a really lovely course right in Huntsville.
Natural wonders/Hiking/Cross Country Skiing
Algonquin Park
A true Canadian treasure that is a must do while in Muskoka!
A spectacularly private escape with amazing hikes. We highly recommend this treasure!
135 residents recomanen
Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Reserve
South Limberlost RoadA spectacularly private escape with amazing hikes. We highly recommend this treasure!
If you're here in the fall we highly recommend you make your way to the Dorset Tower - the views will blow you away!
175 residents recomanen
Torre d'observació de Dorset
1191 Dorset Scenic Tower RdIf you're here in the fall we highly recommend you make your way to the Dorset Tower - the views will blow you away!
A lovely, quick hike with beautiful falls which are spectacular in the spring.
66 residents recomanen
Ragged Falls
A lovely, quick hike with beautiful falls which are spectacular in the spring.
Another real winner that we get to call ours! A beautiful park that is amazing all year round. The Fire and Ice nighttime outdoor skating rink is a must do in the winter! Great hiking, snowshoeing and the tubing hill make this a real gem for all seasons.
354 residents recomanen
Parc Provincial Arrowhead
451 Arrowhead Park RdAnother real winner that we get to call ours! A beautiful park that is amazing all year round. The Fire and Ice nighttime outdoor skating rink is a must do in the winter! Great hiking, snowshoeing and the tubing hill make this a real gem for all seasons.
If you are looking for biking, snowshoeing or cross country skiing this free area is for you!
40 residents recomanen
Bracebridge Resource Management Area
If you are looking for biking, snowshoeing or cross country skiing this free area is for you!
Brewery's
Muskoka Brewery
1964 Muskoka Beach RdWorld famous beer- a must stop if you love beer!
Pick either the Huntsville or Baysville locations to tour
76 residents recomanen
Lake of Bays Brewing Company
2681 Muskoka District Road 117Pick either the Huntsville or Baysville locations to tour
A new favourite to downtown Huntsville - enjoy their tiered patio or pick beer up to go?
36 residents recomanen
Canvas Brewing Company
12 John StA new favourite to downtown Huntsville - enjoy their tiered patio or pick beer up to go?
A cool stop in downtown Gravenhurst - plenty of beer to choose from!
134 residents recomanen
Sawdust City Brewing
397 Muskoka Rd NA cool stop in downtown Gravenhurst - plenty of beer to choose from!
A trip North to South River takes you to some great beer choices.
30 residents recomanen
Highlander Brew Co
A trip North to South River takes you to some great beer choices.
Boshkung Brewing Co.
9201 ON-118Another great brewery we recommend!
Downtown Bracebridge takes you to this new Brewing Company. We haven't tried it out yet so let us know if you love it!
8 residents recomanen
Katalyst Brewing Company
13 Taylor RdDowntown Bracebridge takes you to this new Brewing Company. We haven't tried it out yet so let us know if you love it!