Moonstone Area Guidebook

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Moonstone Area Guidebook

Recreation

One of Ontario's best Ski resorts - right next door. You can't get much closer! ⛷️🏂
174 locals recommend
Mount St. Louis Moonstone
24 Mt St Louis Rd W
174 locals recommend
One of Ontario's best Ski resorts - right next door. You can't get much closer! ⛷️🏂
Downhill skiing/boarding, X-country, snow tubing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing. Great après ski atmosphere. 12 minute drive from here. Year round sports and activities here. ⛷️🏂🎿🛷🏌️‍♀️⛸️
167 locals recommend
Horseshoe Resort
1101 Horseshoe Valley Rd W
167 locals recommend
Downhill skiing/boarding, X-country, snow tubing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing. Great après ski atmosphere. 12 minute drive from here. Year round sports and activities here. ⛷️🏂🎿🛷🏌️‍♀️⛸️
Year round cross country skiing, biking/fat biking 🎿🚵‍♂️
70 locals recommend
Hardwood Ski and Bike
402 Old Barrie Rd W
70 locals recommend
Year round cross country skiing, biking/fat biking 🎿🚵‍♂️
Treetop trekking and ziplining at Horseshoe Valley Resort. 12 minutes from here. Season opening April 1, 2022
50 locals recommend
Treetop Trekking Barrie at Horseshoe Valley
1101 Horseshoe Valley Road West
50 locals recommend
Treetop trekking and ziplining at Horseshoe Valley Resort. 12 minutes from here. Season opening April 1, 2022
Perfect fun for a rainy day. Just 8 minutes from here and the owners are super!! 🎳
6 locals recommend
Coldwater Bowling Centre
19 Michael Anne Dr
6 locals recommend
Perfect fun for a rainy day. Just 8 minutes from here and the owners are super!! 🎳
Hiking, biking snowshoeing year round trails. 20 minutes from here. 🎿🚵‍♂️🌿🚶‍♂️
34 locals recommend
Scout Valley Loop Trail
Old Barrie Road East
34 locals recommend
Hiking, biking snowshoeing year round trails. 20 minutes from here. 🎿🚵‍♂️🌿🚶‍♂️
Beautiful golf course and restaurant 15 minutes away ⛳
23 locals recommend
Braestone Club
3000 11 Line N
23 locals recommend
Beautiful golf course and restaurant 15 minutes away ⛳
Also located at Exit 149 Hwy 400 North, Waubaushene, ON - which is a 10 minute drive North from here. Rentals, lessons & lake access right at the mouth of Georgian Bay. www.swiftoutside.com
6 locals recommend
Swift Canoe & Kayak - Muskoka
2394 ON-11
6 locals recommend
Also located at Exit 149 Hwy 400 North, Waubaushene, ON - which is a 10 minute drive North from here. Rentals, lessons & lake access right at the mouth of Georgian Bay. www.swiftoutside.com
16 locals recommend
Innisbrook Golf Course
211 Lockhart Rd
16 locals recommend
Sandy Beach area with adjoining splash pad and park. Great spot for families with younger children 🏖️🏊🤸‍♀️🍦🛹🪁
36 locals recommend
Tudhope Park
450 Atherley Road
36 locals recommend
Sandy Beach area with adjoining splash pad and park. Great spot for families with younger children 🏖️🏊🤸‍♀️🍦🛹🪁
Golf Club in Barrie
8 locals recommend
Tangle Creek
4730 Side Rd 25
8 locals recommend
Golf Club in Barrie
Longest freshwater beach in the world 25 minute drive from here.
279 locals recommend
Wasaga Beach
279 locals recommend
Longest freshwater beach in the world 25 minute drive from here.
Wasaga Beach Paintball Adventure
3600 Vigo Rd
27 locals recommend
57 locals recommend
Wasaga 500 Go-Karts
152 River Rd W
57 locals recommend
Attention thrillseekers! 🪂
12 locals recommend
Skydive Wasaga Beach Inc
1888 Klondike Park Rd
12 locals recommend
Attention thrillseekers! 🪂
42 locals recommend
Rounds Ranch
1922 County Rd 92
42 locals recommend
Popular for biking, rollerblading
Trans-Canada Trail, Coldwater, ON L0K, Canada
Popular for biking, rollerblading
43 locals recommend
Orillia Opera House
20 Mississaga St W
43 locals recommend
22 locals recommend
Galaxy Cinemas Orillia
865 W Ridge Blvd
22 locals recommend
Tobogganing hill and outdoor ice rink in the winter. 15 minutes away
Sweet Water Park
3343 6 Line N
Tobogganing hill and outdoor ice rink in the winter. 15 minutes away
Amazing toboggan hill in the winter! 🛷
12 locals recommend
Couchiching Golf & Country Club
370 Peter St N
12 locals recommend
Amazing toboggan hill in the winter! 🛷
Sandy public beach 15 minutes away 🏖️
39 locals recommend
Bass Lake Provincial Park
2540 Bass Lake Side Rd E
39 locals recommend
Sandy public beach 15 minutes away 🏖️
Waterfront park, walking trail. Home of The Folk Festival
94 locals recommend
Couchiching Beach Park
140 Canice St
94 locals recommend
Waterfront park, walking trail. Home of The Folk Festival
Kayak, stand up paddleboard and ice hut rentals at Couchiching Beach, Orillia
7 locals recommend
A Breath of Fresh Air Outdoor Sports
140 Canice Sreet
7 locals recommend
Kayak, stand up paddleboard and ice hut rentals at Couchiching Beach, Orillia
Relaxed 18 hole golf course in Coldwater. 8 minutes from here.
23 locals recommend
Bonaire Golf & Country Club
1699 Woodrow Rd
23 locals recommend
Relaxed 18 hole golf course in Coldwater. 8 minutes from here.
32 locals recommend
Copeland Forest
Ingram Road
32 locals recommend
22 locals recommend
Galaxy Cinemas Orillia
865 W Ridge Blvd
22 locals recommend
110 locals recommend
Snow Valley Ski Resort
2632 Vespra Valley Rd
110 locals recommend

Food Scene

Amazing atmosphere, fabulous outdoor patio & indoor loft, craft beer brewed on site, light meals. Quayle's is 10 minutes from our guest suite. Check their website for open hours.
43 locals recommend
Quayle's Brewery
4567 12 Line N
43 locals recommend
Amazing atmosphere, fabulous outdoor patio & indoor loft, craft beer brewed on site, light meals. Quayle's is 10 minutes from our guest suite. Check their website for open hours.
IN Moonstone! Now HQ Restaurant. Dine in or take out.
Blacksmith Gastro Pub
246 Moonstone Road East
IN Moonstone! Now HQ Restaurant. Dine in or take out.
Outstanding authentic pizza and great vibe! Downtown Midland - 20 minutes from here.
57 locals recommend
Dillon's Wood Fired Pizza
244 King St
57 locals recommend
Outstanding authentic pizza and great vibe! Downtown Midland - 20 minutes from here.
Lovely atmosphere and great food! Downtown Orillia - 20 minutes from here.
35 locals recommend
Rustica Pizza Vino
132 Mississaga St E
35 locals recommend
Lovely atmosphere and great food! Downtown Orillia - 20 minutes from here.
This is a landmark in Orillia! Cafe, huge variety of baked goods, lunch counter.
118 locals recommend
Mariposa Market
109 Mississaga St E
118 locals recommend
This is a landmark in Orillia! Cafe, huge variety of baked goods, lunch counter.
Now called HQ Restaurant and Taphouse. 2 locations 1. Moonstone 2. Craighurst. just off Highway 400
31 locals recommend
Amiche Restaurant and Social House
3239 Penetanguishene Rd
31 locals recommend
Now called HQ Restaurant and Taphouse. 2 locations 1. Moonstone 2. Craighurst. just off Highway 400
Quaint Cafe in nearby village of Coldwater. Specialty beverages and daily lunch specials. Open 9-3
10 locals recommend
Em's Cafe
16 Coldwater Rd
10 locals recommend
Quaint Cafe in nearby village of Coldwater. Specialty beverages and daily lunch specials. Open 9-3
Great spot for a delicious coffee and treat. Friendly cabin vibe with outdoor fireplace. 15 minutes from here. Open Thursday to Sunday in the winter *
9 locals recommend
Trading Post Coffee Cabin
3270 Port Severn Rd N
9 locals recommend
Great spot for a delicious coffee and treat. Friendly cabin vibe with outdoor fireplace. 15 minutes from here. Open Thursday to Sunday in the winter *
Local family run pizza joint. In Coldwater - 8 minutes from here
Bozco's Pizza
50 Coldwater Rd
Local family run pizza joint. In Coldwater - 8 minutes from here
Delicious food! Downtown Midland
20 locals recommend
Maple Canadian Pub
282 King St
20 locals recommend
Delicious food! Downtown Midland
Nice patio in the summer overlooking the marina and Georgian Bay. Only 20 minutes from here.
32 locals recommend
The Queen's Quay British Pub And Restaurant
67 Juneau Rd
32 locals recommend
Nice patio in the summer overlooking the marina and Georgian Bay. Only 20 minutes from here.
Worth checking out if you like craft beer. Downtown Barrie. 25 minutes south of here.
48 locals recommend
Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery
107 Dunlop St E
48 locals recommend
Worth checking out if you like craft beer. Downtown Barrie. 25 minutes south of here.
In Orillia and Barrie. Gourmet burgers with a laid back vibe.
44 locals recommend
Kenzington Burger Bar
40 Dunlop St E
44 locals recommend
In Orillia and Barrie. Gourmet burgers with a laid back vibe.
For the wine lovers. 🍷 Orillia. Wine, Tapas and live music. 20 minutes from here.
8 locals recommend
PICNIC Snack Bar & Provisions
140 Mississaga Street East
8 locals recommend
For the wine lovers. 🍷 Orillia. Wine, Tapas and live music. 20 minutes from here.
Delicious food & nice patio in Coldwater - 8 minutes from here. Check website for hours.
The Old Familiar
29 Coldwater Rd
Delicious food & nice patio in Coldwater - 8 minutes from here. Check website for hours.
Super friendly and close by. Check website for open hours. 🍦🍧🍭
6 locals recommend
Coldwater Ice Cream
32 Coldwater Rd
6 locals recommend
Super friendly and close by. Check website for open hours. 🍦🍧🍭
Common Good Cafe & Social House
85 Bayfield St
Fine dining at Braestone Golf course. 15 minutes from here
7 locals recommend
The Ktchn
3000 Line 11 North
7 locals recommend
Fine dining at Braestone Golf course. 15 minutes from here
Quaint Cafe near the waterfront in Barrie. Beside The McLaren Art Centre
8 locals recommend
Lazy Tulip Cafe
37 Bradford St
8 locals recommend
Quaint Cafe near the waterfront in Barrie. Beside The McLaren Art Centre
Greek cuisine 10 minutes from here.
Coldwater Grill House and Wine Bar
Greek cuisine 10 minutes from here.
Highly rated Thai restaurant in Barrie
Rim Thanon Thai Kitchen
Highly rated Thai restaurant in Barrie
Good Thai food in Orillia - 20 km away.
18 locals recommend
Thai Plate Restaurant
179 Memorial Ave
18 locals recommend
Good Thai food in Orillia - 20 km away.
Very good food and large portions. Go hungry! Orillia
30 locals recommend
Theo’s Eatery
214 Memorial Ave
30 locals recommend
Very good food and large portions. Go hungry! Orillia
Beautiful waterfront patio less than 15 minutes from here
15 locals recommend
The Grill
3279 Port Severn Rd
15 locals recommend
Beautiful waterfront patio less than 15 minutes from here

Sightseeing

Great all season spot for hiking, snowshoeing, cross country, back country skiing.
32 locals recommend
Copeland Forest
Ingram Road
32 locals recommend
Great all season spot for hiking, snowshoeing, cross country, back country skiing.
Open year round. Great spot for nature lovers. 20 minutes away.
156 locals recommend
Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
16160 Highway 12 East
156 locals recommend
Open year round. Great spot for nature lovers. 20 minutes away.
Kids love it!
120 locals recommend
Elmvale Jungle Zoo
14191 Simcoe County Road 27
120 locals recommend
Kids love it!
October 14-16. Beautiful scenic drive about an hour from our Airbnb. Great day trip to take in all the fall colours
26 locals recommend
Bala Cranberry Festival
3130 Muskoka District Road 169
26 locals recommend
October 14-16. Beautiful scenic drive about an hour from our Airbnb. Great day trip to take in all the fall colours

Spas & Relaxation

Brand new experience 10 minutes away.
51 locals recommend
Vetta Nordic Spa
3210 3 Line N
51 locals recommend
Brand new experience 10 minutes away.
Award winning spa only 20 minutes from here
8 locals recommend
Cavana Ridge
4260 Burnside Line
8 locals recommend
Award winning spa only 20 minutes from here
Get pampered. Only 10 minutes away.
7 locals recommend
Amba Spa at Horseshoe Resort
1101 Horseshoe Valley Rd W
7 locals recommend
Get pampered. Only 10 minutes away.

City/town information

Quaint small town 8 minutes away. Unique shops and restaurants on main street, and everything you may need, grocery store, beer and liquor store, hardware store, pharmacy and more!
23 locals recommend
Coldwater
23 locals recommend
Quaint small town 8 minutes away. Unique shops and restaurants on main street, and everything you may need, grocery store, beer and liquor store, hardware store, pharmacy and more!
20 minutes away
71 locals recommend
Orillia
71 locals recommend
20 minutes away
20 minutes away
95 locals recommend
Midland
95 locals recommend
20 minutes away
City amenities 20 minutes away.
52 locals recommend
Barrie
52 locals recommend
City amenities 20 minutes away.
25 minutes away
16 locals recommend
Wasaga Beach The Beach
45 Beach Dr
16 locals recommend
25 minutes away
An hour away if you crave BUSY attractions and crowds. Something for everyone!
319 locals recommend
Blue Mountain Village
156 Jozo Weider Blvd
319 locals recommend
An hour away if you crave BUSY attractions and crowds. Something for everyone!

Groceries and Gas

Grocery store in nearby village of Coldwater.
10 locals recommend
Foodland - Coldwater
77 Coldwater Rd
10 locals recommend
Grocery store in nearby village of Coldwater.
10 minutes from here in Coldwater
Shell
33 Main St S
10 minutes from here in Coldwater
Just off Highway 400. 10 minutes south of here. Also has small LCBO inside. Gas station next door as well, and restaurant up the street. Good place for a pit stop on the way
30 locals recommend
Foodland - Craighurst
2106 Horseshoe Valley Rd W
30 locals recommend
Just off Highway 400. 10 minutes south of here. Also has small LCBO inside. Gas station next door as well, and restaurant up the street. Good place for a pit stop on the way
Closest LCBO in Coldwater - 8 minutes away.
LCBO
Closest LCBO in Coldwater - 8 minutes away.
Closest beer store - Coldwater. 8 minutes from here.
Beer Store
16 Sturgeon Bay Rd
Closest beer store - Coldwater. 8 minutes from here.
Great local fresh farm market!
Hewitt's Farm Market & Bakery
3331 Town Line
Great local fresh farm market!
Independent fresh grocery market.
8 locals recommend
Country Produce
301 Westmount Dr N
8 locals recommend
Independent fresh grocery market.
Guardian Craighurst Pharmacy
2054 Horseshoe Valley Rd W
Asian food grocery store in Barrie just off Hwy 400
万嘉超市
320 Bayfield St
Asian food grocery store in Barrie just off Hwy 400
Upscale grocery store in Barrie.
Farm Boy
Upscale grocery store in Barrie.
Farm Boy

Area Information

Ontario's Lake Country - Orillia & area's four season playground!
22 Peter St S