RockHaven's Guide to Muskoka, Parry Sound & Georgian Bay.
City/town information
The closest town to Rockhaven for a quick run to grab some groceries from Foodland or LCBO essentials. There is also a Home Hardware with a small selection of general store essentials like toys, bug spray, band aids etc. MacTier is approximately a 14min drive from Rockhaven.
13 locals recommend
MacTier
The closest town to Rockhaven for a quick run to grab some groceries from Foodland or LCBO essentials. There is also a Home Hardware with a small selection of general store essentials like toys, bug spray, band aids etc. MacTier is approximately a 14min drive from Rockhaven.
Rosseau is a little cross roads village with picturesque homes, a quintessential General Store, Antique stores, Restaurant, LCBO and public park/beach located on the north shores of Lake Rosseau. Rosseau is approximately a 25min drive from Rockhaven.
29 locals recommend
Rosseau
Rosseau is a little cross roads village with picturesque homes, a quintessential General Store, Antique stores, Restaurant, LCBO and public park/beach located on the north shores of Lake Rosseau. Rosseau is approximately a 25min drive from Rockhaven.
Parry Sound is the closest major town to Rockhaven with all the shopping amenities you may need during your stay while also having a small town charm. The famous trestle bridge is an icon crossing over the harbour which is visited by great lake cruise ships. Shop the farmers market, grab a pint from the brewery, visit the Beach, wander the docks, grab essentials from the big box stores, unique gift shopping downtown or go to the movie theatre on a rainy day. In case of emergency, the Parry Sound hospital is the nearest to Rockhaven. Parry Sound is a gateway to Georgian Bay and is approximately a 25min drive from Rockhaven.
46 locals recommend
Parry Sound
Parry Sound is the closest major town to Rockhaven with all the shopping amenities you may need during your stay while also having a small town charm. The famous trestle bridge is an icon crossing over the harbour which is visited by great lake cruise ships. Shop the farmers market, grab a pint from the brewery, visit the Beach, wander the docks, grab essentials from the big box stores, unique gift shopping downtown or go to the movie theatre on a rainy day. In case of emergency, the Parry Sound hospital is the nearest to Rockhaven. Parry Sound is a gateway to Georgian Bay and is approximately a 25min drive from Rockhaven.
Port Carling is known as The Hub of the Muskoka lakes. It is the most central town in the region and its locks are the connection point between Lake Rosseau & Lake Muskoka. This town is a mix of old and new with lots of boutiques and restaurants and the amazing Muskoka Lakes Museum set on a beautiful little island park. Grab some ice-cream and watch the boats move through the locks. The LCBO located here usually has more selection of vintages than other stores in the region. Port Carling is approximately a 25min drive from Rockhaven.
126 locals recommend
Port Carling
Port Carling is known as The Hub of the Muskoka lakes. It is the most central town in the region and its locks are the connection point between Lake Rosseau & Lake Muskoka. This town is a mix of old and new with lots of boutiques and restaurants and the amazing Muskoka Lakes Museum set on a beautiful little island park. Grab some ice-cream and watch the boats move through the locks. The LCBO located here usually has more selection of vintages than other stores in the region. Port Carling is approximately a 25min drive from Rockhaven.
Port Sandfield is a little community connecting Lake Joseph and Lake Rosseau. The entire community is centred around the swing bridge with a couple boutiques, a little grocery store as well as the marina. Grab an ice-cream or a fresh sandwich from the deli at the grocery store and then wander down to the dock to watch the boats pass by.
6 locals recommend
Port Sandfield
Port Sandfield is a little community connecting Lake Joseph and Lake Rosseau. The entire community is centred around the swing bridge with a couple boutiques, a little grocery store as well as the marina. Grab an ice-cream or a fresh sandwich from the deli at the grocery store and then wander down to the dock to watch the boats pass by.
Activities
Restaurant and Water park on the shores of Lake Joseph, a 5 min walk from Rockhaven.
14 locals recommend
Rocky Crest Golf Resort
20 Barnwood DrRestaurant and Water park on the shores of Lake Joseph, a 5 min walk from Rockhaven.
Rosseau
Do some picking at the Rosseau antique stores.
A classic little movie theatre, great for a rainy day. Approximately 25 mins from Rockhaven.
9 locals recommend
Strand Twin Theatres
61 James StA classic little movie theatre, great for a rainy day. Approximately 25 mins from Rockhaven.
The legendary KEE to Bala is a concert venue right on the water of Lake Muskoka. A mix of local and major global acts have played this unique music hall since it opened in the 1930s. The KEE is approximately a 30 min drive from Rockhaven.
95 locals recommend
The KEE to Bala
1012 Bala Falls RdThe legendary KEE to Bala is a concert venue right on the water of Lake Muskoka. A mix of local and major global acts have played this unique music hall since it opened in the 1930s. The KEE is approximately a 30 min drive from Rockhaven.
Spend a day at the North Pole in the middle of summer! What else is there to say? A Muskoka Classic since 1955. Santa's Village is approximately a 45 min drive from Rockhaven.
184 locals recommend
Santa's Village: Muskoka's Theme Park
1624 Golden Beach RoadSpend a day at the North Pole in the middle of summer! What else is there to say? A Muskoka Classic since 1955. Santa's Village is approximately a 45 min drive from Rockhaven.
See the Water Ski Show in Bala. Shows are usually Tuesday evenings at 7:30pm, but check swsmuskoka.com/shows for the current summer schedule.
6 locals recommend
Windsor Park
3070 Muskoka District Road 169See the Water Ski Show in Bala. Shows are usually Tuesday evenings at 7:30pm, but check swsmuskoka.com/shows for the current summer schedule.
Georgian Lanes Entertainment
58 Bowes StGood rainy day activity.
Sandy beach on Georgian Bay with a playground if the kids need a change of pace.
13 locals recommend
Waubuno Beach
21 Prospect StSandy beach on Georgian Bay with a playground if the kids need a change of pace.
Red Barn Antique
2902 Muskoka District Road 118 WestMuskoka Drive-In
1001 Theatre RdFood scene
Further off the beaten path is this gem of a restaurant on the rocky shores of Georgian Bay north of Killbear provincial park. Tucked into Snug harbour the views will make you feel like you are on the east coast eating classic fish'n'chips. Gilly's is approximately a 45 min drive from Rockhaven.
9 locals recommend
Gilly's Snug Harbour Restaurant & Marine
Further off the beaten path is this gem of a restaurant on the rocky shores of Georgian Bay north of Killbear provincial park. Tucked into Snug harbour the views will make you feel like you are on the east coast eating classic fish'n'chips. Gilly's is approximately a 45 min drive from Rockhaven.
Beer with a view! Trestle Brewing has a large patio over looking Parry Sound harbour and is approximately a 25min drive from Rockhaven.
41 locals recommend
Trestle Brewing Company
9 Great North RdBeer with a view! Trestle Brewing has a large patio over looking Parry Sound harbour and is approximately a 25min drive from Rockhaven.
Farm fresh food from The Farmers Market in Parry Sound is approximately a 25min drive from Rockhaven.
*Check their open days/hours.
12 locals recommend
Farmers Market
83 Bowes StFarm fresh food from The Farmers Market in Parry Sound is approximately a 25min drive from Rockhaven.
*Check their open days/hours.
Eat-in or Take-out from Whatta Pizza. Approximately a 10 min drive from Rockhaven.
10 locals recommend
Whatta Pizza
7 Allen CrescentEat-in or Take-out from Whatta Pizza. Approximately a 10 min drive from Rockhaven.
Grab some grub from Memories of Muskoka or have a refreshment after paint balling at their sister company across the road. Approximately a 10 min drive from Rockhaven.
13 locals recommend
Blakes Memories of Muskoka
1200 Lake Joseph RdGrab some grub from Memories of Muskoka or have a refreshment after paint balling at their sister company across the road. Approximately a 10 min drive from Rockhaven.
Crossroads restaurant in Rosseau is easy to find - right at the crossroads! Approximately a 25 min drive from Rockhaven.
59 locals recommend
Crossroads
2 Cardwell RdCrossroads restaurant in Rosseau is easy to find - right at the crossroads! Approximately a 25 min drive from Rockhaven.
Pub food at a locals favourite. Bass Lake RoadHouse is approximately a 15 min drive from Rockhaven.
19 locals recommend
Bass Lake RoadHouse
4700 Muskoka District Road 169Pub food at a locals favourite. Bass Lake RoadHouse is approximately a 15 min drive from Rockhaven.
On a remote island on Georgian Bay south of Parry Sound is the world famous Henry's Fish Restaurant. Visit their website to book a float plane ride or a boat cruise from Parry Sound to get there. One of the more unique outings if you have a half-day.
9 locals recommend
Henry's fish restaurant
On a remote island on Georgian Bay south of Parry Sound is the world famous Henry's Fish Restaurant. Visit their website to book a float plane ride or a boat cruise from Parry Sound to get there. One of the more unique outings if you have a half-day.
Windermere House
2508 Windermere RdGreat restaurants with views of Lake Rosseau
Juddhaven Road
Juddhaven RoadAbbey’s Bakehouse - yummy treats.
https://www.abbeysbakehouse.com
Rocky Crest Golf Resort
20 Barnwood DrOn The Green Bistro is 1km from Rockhaven
Chef Henrie Bistro & Café
339 High StTeca
1050 Paignton House RdTurtle Jack's Port Carling
123 Medora StTulo's Taqueria Muskoka
2 James Bartleman WayCoop Wicked Chicken Port Carling
119 Medora StreetNow available for pickup a 5 min drive away at Gordon Bay Marina. Order online, usually ready in 20mins. Great Pizza!
Pie Wood fired PIzza Joint
114 Medora StreetNow available for pickup a 5 min drive away at Gordon Bay Marina. Order online, usually ready in 20mins. Great Pizza!
Knead Pizza Co PORT CARLING
98 Maple StreetSweet Jesus
2 James Bartleman WayMooskoka's Ice Cream Shop
98 Maple StPortside Fusion Restaurant
98 Joseph StThe Muskoka Chef Inc.
1089 Chown RoadGourmet meal delivery
Sightseeing
Got a plane to catch? Parry Sound Airport is a 10 min drive from Rockhaven. Whether you have some where to go or not, the airport has a small cafe and there are usually some planes to look at if you have some restless kids to entertain, or visit the annual airshow. The RCAF sometimes operates here so you may catch a glimpse (or hear) a massive Hercules aircraft fly by!
6 locals recommend
Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport
97 Airport RdGot a plane to catch? Parry Sound Airport is a 10 min drive from Rockhaven. Whether you have some where to go or not, the airport has a small cafe and there are usually some planes to look at if you have some restless kids to entertain, or visit the annual airshow. The RCAF sometimes operates here so you may catch a glimpse (or hear) a massive Hercules aircraft fly by!
Muskoka heritage museum is an amazing little museum for the entire family set on a picturesque island park in a pioneer log cabin. The Muskoka Lakes Museum is located right in the centre of Port Carling, approximately a 30 min drive from Rockhaven.
15 locals recommend
Muskoka Lakes Museum
100 Joseph StMuskoka heritage museum is an amazing little museum for the entire family set on a picturesque island park in a pioneer log cabin. The Muskoka Lakes Museum is located right in the centre of Port Carling, approximately a 30 min drive from Rockhaven.
Fly-Hike-Dine; a unique half-day trip with Georgian Bay Airways on one of their float planes from their base in Parry Sound. Get a sight seeing flight over the 30,000 islands, go hiking on a remote island and stop for a meal at the far flung and world famous Henry's Fish Restaurant. Parry Sound is approximately 25 mins from Rockhaven.
11 locals recommend
Georgian Bay Airways Ltd.
11a Bay StFly-Hike-Dine; a unique half-day trip with Georgian Bay Airways on one of their float planes from their base in Parry Sound. Get a sight seeing flight over the 30,000 islands, go hiking on a remote island and stop for a meal at the far flung and world famous Henry's Fish Restaurant. Parry Sound is approximately 25 mins from Rockhaven.
Visit the discovery centre or cruise the Muskoka lakes on one of the historic steam ships.
32 locals recommend
Muskoka Discovery Centre
275 Steamship Bay RdVisit the discovery centre or cruise the Muskoka lakes on one of the historic steam ships.
Sunset Cruises - Peerless II
Lady Muskoka Cruises
300 Ecclestone DrIsland Queen Cruise
9 Bay StGolf
World class golfing just 1km from Rockhaven. Club Link Member course, but if you aren't a member try calling the morning of to see about getting a tee time.
8 locals recommend
Rocky Crest Golf Club
Hamer Bay RoadWorld class golfing just 1km from Rockhaven. Club Link Member course, but if you aren't a member try calling the morning of to see about getting a tee time.
The Rock
1185 Juddhaven RdPublic golf course
Windermere Golf & Country Club
1012 Golf AvePublic Golf Course
Diamond in the Ruff Golf & Vacation Resort
1137 Old Parry Sound RdPublic Golf Course
Seguin Valley Golf Club Inc
144 Badger RdPublic course 15min from Rockhaven
Taboo Muskoka
1209 Muskoka Beach RdParry Sound Golf & Country Club
50 George Hunt Memorial DrThe Fairways at Kirrie Glen
Muskoka District Road 118 WestMuskoka Highlands Golf Links
1036 S Monck DrMarinas
One of the largest marina's in Ontario. Gordon Bay Marine on Lake Joesph has a great shop, cafe and boat rentals (boat license required), or just wander the showroom and see all the amazing boats for sale! Top notch service with prices to match. Approximately a 5 min drive from Rockhaven.
Gordon Bay Marine
55A Hatherley RdOne of the largest marina's in Ontario. Gordon Bay Marine on Lake Joesph has a great shop, cafe and boat rentals (boat license required), or just wander the showroom and see all the amazing boats for sale! Top notch service with prices to match. Approximately a 5 min drive from Rockhaven.
Hamer Bay Marine Ltd.
Boat Rentals on Lake Joseph- 5 min walk from Rockhaven
Foots Bay Marina
1039 McDonald RdJet ski & boat rentals
Port Sandfield Marina
1327 Peninsula RdSWS Marina
13 Lee Valley DriveBiking
Mountain bike trails for all levels. Georgian Nordic is approximately a 30min drive from Rockhaven.
16 locals recommend
Georgian Nordic Outdoor Activity Centre
4 Nine Mile Lake RdMountain bike trails for all levels. Georgian Nordic is approximately a 30min drive from Rockhaven.
Bike, Hike, ATV, Snowmobile, Cross country ski trails are within 10-20 min drive from Rockhaven. Check their website for the various trailheads.
10 locals recommend
Seguin Trail
Seguin Trail RoadBike, Hike, ATV, Snowmobile, Cross country ski trails are within 10-20 min drive from Rockhaven. Check their website for the various trailheads.
A great destination for road cycling. Approximately 29km from Rockhaven (58km round trip). Dip your toes in Georgian Bay before making the return journey!
Moon River Marine
714 Healey Lake RdA great destination for road cycling. Approximately 29km from Rockhaven (58km round trip). Dip your toes in Georgian Bay before making the return journey!
Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve
Southwood Road