Muskoka River House Guidebook
Sightseeing
Just 20 minutes north of the Cottage, the stunning Arrowhead Provincial Park is part of the Ontario Parks system and offers access to many activities all year long. There are five year-round hiking trails. The Beaver Meadow Trail is 7 km-long and winds its way past the Porcupine Bluffs for a moderate two-hour hike. Big Bend Lookout, an easy hike, offers panoramic views of the meandering Big East River and the beautiful surrounding terrain. Three sandy beaches offer great swimming opportunities. Mayflower Lake is also stocked with rainbow trout and smallmouth bass for fishing.
354 residents recomanen
Parc Provincial Arrowhead
451 Arrowhead Park RdJust 20 minutes north of the Cottage, the stunning Arrowhead Provincial Park is part of the Ontario Parks system and offers access to many activities all year long. There are five year-round hiking trails. The Beaver Meadow Trail is 7 km-long and winds its way past the Porcupine Bluffs for a moderate two-hour hike. Big Bend Lookout, an easy hike, offers panoramic views of the meandering Big East River and the beautiful surrounding terrain. Three sandy beaches offer great swimming opportunities. Mayflower Lake is also stocked with rainbow trout and smallmouth bass for fishing.
Gorgeous spot to sun an relax an listen to the waterfalls as well as tub down the natural waterslide. The currents can be dangerous, so be careful if you go in the water.
55 residents recomanen
Port Sydney Falls
Gorgeous spot to sun an relax an listen to the waterfalls as well as tub down the natural waterslide. The currents can be dangerous, so be careful if you go in the water.
The essence of Algonquin is in its vast interior of maple hills, rocky ridges, and thousands of lakes – 7,635 square kilometres of forests, bogs, lakes and rivers.
255 residents recomanen
Parc Provincial d'Algonquin
Ontario 60The essence of Algonquin is in its vast interior of maple hills, rocky ridges, and thousands of lakes – 7,635 square kilometres of forests, bogs, lakes and rivers.
A beautful, popular sandy beach in the heart of Port Sydney on Mary Lake.
55 residents recomanen
Port Sydney Falls
A beautful, popular sandy beach in the heart of Port Sydney on Mary Lake.
City/town information
Welcome to Huntsville – one of Ontario’s most beloved four-season destinations. Huntsville is a vibrant, vast and wondrous playground that attracts visitors from every corner of the world to enjoy the serenity and warmth of a small community nestled amongst the lakes and trees overflowing from nearby iconic Algonquin Provincial Park.
168 residents recomanen
Huntsville
Welcome to Huntsville – one of Ontario’s most beloved four-season destinations. Huntsville is a vibrant, vast and wondrous playground that attracts visitors from every corner of the world to enjoy the serenity and warmth of a small community nestled amongst the lakes and trees overflowing from nearby iconic Algonquin Provincial Park.
Long known as “Muskoka’s Downtown”, Downtown Bracebridge is located just steps away from the natural beauty of the Bracebridge Falls. A stroll along our streets and alleyways will lighten your spirit and tempt your taste buds.
132 residents recomanen
Bracebridge
Long known as “Muskoka’s Downtown”, Downtown Bracebridge is located just steps away from the natural beauty of the Bracebridge Falls. A stroll along our streets and alleyways will lighten your spirit and tempt your taste buds.
Food scene
Being at this restaurant, order mouthwatering poutine, hamburgers and grilled cheese. A selection of delicious coffee is provided to guests. At Heart Of Muskoka Fries, you can get a takeout.
7 residents recomanen
Heart Of Muskoka Fries
92 Muskoka Road 10Being at this restaurant, order mouthwatering poutine, hamburgers and grilled cheese. A selection of delicious coffee is provided to guests. At Heart Of Muskoka Fries, you can get a takeout.
Mom-&-pop eatery offering fish 'n' chips, sandwiches & breakfast all day in a homey atmosphere.
25 residents recomanen
Westside Fish & Chips
126 Main St WMom-&-pop eatery offering fish 'n' chips, sandwiches & breakfast all day in a homey atmosphere.
Enjoy a meal full of flavours and textures that are appealing to both the eye and the palate. Prepare to be teased by different aromas that will excite you, comfort you, or even spark a memory or two. Whatever you decide to enjoy, they are sure you will not be disappointed. So, sit back, relax and let your senses go into overdrive.
82 residents recomanen
Tall Trees
87 Main St WEnjoy a meal full of flavours and textures that are appealing to both the eye and the palate. Prepare to be teased by different aromas that will excite you, comfort you, or even spark a memory or two. Whatever you decide to enjoy, they are sure you will not be disappointed. So, sit back, relax and let your senses go into overdrive.
Restaurant spotlighting local ingredients with a Mediterranean influence in a historic house. "We look forward to sharing our new home, "The Artisan House" with you, and hope you will enjoy the food, hospitality and atmosphere our passion offers." Reto & Becki
46 residents recomanen
The Artisan House
21 West Street SRestaurant spotlighting local ingredients with a Mediterranean influence in a historic house. "We look forward to sharing our new home, "The Artisan House" with you, and hope you will enjoy the food, hospitality and atmosphere our passion offers." Reto & Becki
Main St. Local Kitchen is all about feel good food. They take pride in preparing your meals in-house using locally sourced ingredients.
34 residents recomanen
Main St. Local Kitchen
24 Main St EMain St. Local Kitchen is all about feel good food. They take pride in preparing your meals in-house using locally sourced ingredients.
Relaxed, family-owned restaurant serving pizza & homemade pasta, plus gelato & espresso.
109 residents recomanen
That Little Place By The Lights
76 Main St ERelaxed, family-owned restaurant serving pizza & homemade pasta, plus gelato & espresso.
Seng's Thai Cuisine has been serving a delicious menu that includes healthy options for more than ten years. It offers a great selection of authentic Thai food that everyone will enjoy.
31 residents recomanen
SENG'S AUTHENTIC THAI CUISINE
79 Main St ESeng's Thai Cuisine has been serving a delicious menu that includes healthy options for more than ten years. It offers a great selection of authentic Thai food that everyone will enjoy.
Long-standing, family-owned diner providing traditional comfort dishes & pizza in a comfy setting.
35 residents recomanen
Family Restaurant & Pizza
1 King William StLong-standing, family-owned diner providing traditional comfort dishes & pizza in a comfy setting.
Waterfront hangout with bar fare, a bi-level patio & frequent entertainment, plus a range of brews.
134 residents recomanen
On The Docks Pub
90 Main St EWaterfront hangout with bar fare, a bi-level patio & frequent entertainment, plus a range of brews.
Quality is important to this shop, which is why they use 100% whole dairy. They serve Country Smith Ice Cream produced in a real creamery for over 100 years. This shop currently only takes cash.
The Ice Cream Shoppe
3 Manitoba StQuality is important to this shop, which is why they use 100% whole dairy. They serve Country Smith Ice Cream produced in a real creamery for over 100 years. This shop currently only takes cash.
Activities
Set among 320 acres of quiet forest and stunning natural terrain in the heart of Muskoka, you’ll discover North Granite Ridge Golf Course. Their 18 hole championship course offers privacy, tranquility and incredible long-range vistas that only unique topography of Muskoka can provide.
26 residents recomanen
North Granite Ridge Golf Club
476 S Mary Lake RdSet among 320 acres of quiet forest and stunning natural terrain in the heart of Muskoka, you’ll discover North Granite Ridge Golf Course. Their 18 hole championship course offers privacy, tranquility and incredible long-range vistas that only unique topography of Muskoka can provide.
Sugarbush Hill is a sugaring operation in the heart of Muskoka that sells delicious maple syrup products. Sugarbush Hill is family owned and operated by Tom Stehr, family and friends. They use the most sustainable fuel, "solid wood" to produce excellent tasting maple syrup and maple value-added products.
39 residents recomanen
Sugarbush Hill Maple Farm
2389 Muskoka District Road 10Sugarbush Hill is a sugaring operation in the heart of Muskoka that sells delicious maple syrup products. Sugarbush Hill is family owned and operated by Tom Stehr, family and friends. They use the most sustainable fuel, "solid wood" to produce excellent tasting maple syrup and maple value-added products.
Family attraction featuring a pioneer village with preserved buildings, a museum & steam train.
Muskoka Heritage Place
Muskoka Heritage PlaceFamily attraction featuring a pioneer village with preserved buildings, a museum & steam train.
Get your adrenaline pumping at Treetop Trekking Huntsville, the most exciting adventure activity in Muskoka!
Feel like Tarzan while you climb, swing, and zip through the forest canopy during our Zipline & Aerial Game Trek for ages 9+.
Younger kids aged 5+ can discover nature during our Treetop Explorers program.
93 residents recomanen
Treetop Trekking Hunstville
1180 ON-60Get your adrenaline pumping at Treetop Trekking Huntsville, the most exciting adventure activity in Muskoka!
Feel like Tarzan while you climb, swing, and zip through the forest canopy during our Zipline & Aerial Game Trek for ages 9+.
Younger kids aged 5+ can discover nature during our Treetop Explorers program.
From Axes to Snowshoes and floating down a lazy river on a SUP, your adventure awaits.
Bush Poker Axe Muskoka
83 Morgan's RdFrom Axes to Snowshoes and floating down a lazy river on a SUP, your adventure awaits.
Groceries
Little grocery store 5 minutes away from the cottage that has everything that you may need!
15 residents recomanen
Port Sydney Freshmart
29 S Mary Lake RdLittle grocery store 5 minutes away from the cottage that has everything that you may need!
Great selection of products you will see at most Loblaws locations.
35 residents recomanen
Gagnon's Your Independent Grocer
270 Wellington StGreat selection of products you will see at most Loblaws locations.
Walmart Huntsville Supercentre
111 Howland DrHas everything you need!
Gas Station
Welcome to Smith’s Ultramar Port Sydney! They provide all your convenience store needs, with Gas, Diesel, snacks, candy, lottery, with gift shop for those last minute unique ideas, like Swarovski Crystal jewellery.
Smith's Ultramar
21 Greer RoadWelcome to Smith’s Ultramar Port Sydney! They provide all your convenience store needs, with Gas, Diesel, snacks, candy, lottery, with gift shop for those last minute unique ideas, like Swarovski Crystal jewellery.