Muskoka Guidebook

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Muskoka Guidebook

Food Scene

Great coffee, drinks, breakfast and sandwiches.
18 locals recommend
Miss Nelle's Antiques
2 Bay St
18 locals recommend
Great coffee, drinks, breakfast and sandwiches.
Tasty food!
122 locals recommend
3 Guys And A Stove
143 ON-60
122 locals recommend
Tasty food!
My favorite local restaurant.
38 locals recommend
Cast iron restaurant
2635 Muskoka District Road 117
38 locals recommend
My favorite local restaurant.
Great waterfront patio for drinks and food on the dock.
96 locals recommend
Boston Pizza
1100 Bay St
96 locals recommend
Great waterfront patio for drinks and food on the dock.
Canadian bar & grill decorated with local artwork features weekend live music & a covered patio.
95 locals recommend
The Mill On Main
50 Main Street East
95 locals recommend
Canadian bar & grill decorated with local artwork features weekend live music & a covered patio.
Waterfront lunch and dinners, open late for a night out.
134 locals recommend
On The Docks Pub
90 Main St E
134 locals recommend
Waterfront lunch and dinners, open late for a night out.
Waterfront hangout with bar fare, a bi-level patio & frequent entertainment, plus a range of brews.
134 locals recommend
On The Docks Pub
90 Main St E
134 locals recommend
Waterfront hangout with bar fare, a bi-level patio & frequent entertainment, plus a range of brews.
This lively market boast a nice array of vendors selling fruit and vegetables, organic produce, honey, fish and seafood, baking, arts and crafts and Thai food.There are over 12 vendors selling different items such as frozen and fresh meats, home baking, preserves, fresh produce and crafts.
6 locals recommend
Baysville Farmer's Market
2849 Muskoka District Road 117
6 locals recommend
This lively market boast a nice array of vendors selling fruit and vegetables, organic produce, honey, fish and seafood, baking, arts and crafts and Thai food.There are over 12 vendors selling different items such as frozen and fresh meats, home baking, preserves, fresh produce and crafts.
The best butcher for Tomahawk steaks in Huntsville!
8 locals recommend
Big Daddys Fresh Meats
21 Chaffey St
8 locals recommend
The best butcher for Tomahawk steaks in Huntsville!

Getting Around

Boat rentals, snowmobile rentals & icecream.
16 locals recommend
Baysville Marina
10 E Rd
16 locals recommend
Boat rentals, snowmobile rentals & icecream.

Drinks & Nightlife

Stop by for a tour of this local craft brewery.
76 locals recommend
Lake of Bays Brewing Company
2681 Muskoka District Road 117
76 locals recommend
Stop by for a tour of this local craft brewery.
If you are looking for a wild night out the KEE is key! Good times. Great live music and theme parties.
95 locals recommend
The KEE to Bala
1012 Bala Falls Rd
95 locals recommend
If you are looking for a wild night out the KEE is key! Good times. Great live music and theme parties.

Entertainment & Activities

Skiing and snowboarding.
125 locals recommend
Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area and Muskoka Ski Club
1655 Hidden Valley Rd
125 locals recommend
Skiing and snowboarding.
Winter dogsledding adventures. http://www.northridgeranch.ca/
47 locals recommend
North Ridge Ranch
1823 Williamsport Rd
47 locals recommend
Winter dogsledding adventures. http://www.northridgeranch.ca/
The best wakeboard park in the area. Great friendly staff for beginners to pro.
What Wake Park
Muskoka District Road 169
The best wakeboard park in the area. Great friendly staff for beginners to pro.
World-class golf through the Canadian Shield.
12 locals recommend
The Rock
1185 Juddhaven Rd
12 locals recommend
World-class golf through the Canadian Shield.
Golf on Bigwin Island. Unforgettable experience.
23 locals recommend
Bigwin Island Golf Club
1137 Old Highway 117
23 locals recommend
Golf on Bigwin Island. Unforgettable experience.
Beautiful golf course near our cottage.
24 locals recommend
Bracebridge Golf Club and Driving Range
1255 Muskoka District Road 117
24 locals recommend
Beautiful golf course near our cottage.
A beautiful golf course with Muskoka charm and wide open space. Lots of elevated tees and great views, not to mention the occasional deer wandering through the fairway.
26 locals recommend
North Granite Ridge Golf Club
476 S Mary Lake Rd
26 locals recommend
A beautiful golf course with Muskoka charm and wide open space. Lots of elevated tees and great views, not to mention the occasional deer wandering through the fairway.
Try curling at our local club.
Baysville Curling Club
10 Carol St
Try curling at our local club.
Wakeboard camps!
Wake Hui
3385 Muskoka District Road 169
Wakeboard camps!
Winter and summer adventure gear rentals. Cross Country Skis, snow shoes, fat bikes, kayaks, paddleboards, and lots more! They also have outdoor adventure tours I'd highly recommend.
7 locals recommend
LIV Outside Bike Trails
2 Southbank Dr
7 locals recommend
Winter and summer adventure gear rentals. Cross Country Skis, snow shoes, fat bikes, kayaks, paddleboards, and lots more! They also have outdoor adventure tours I'd highly recommend.
The local ATV and side by side club is near by. There is access to 1 of 2 winter ATV trail systems in all of Ontario near Baysville. For details how to join check out the local Lake of Bays ATV Club. It is a blast for any ATV or side by side adventurers. https://www.facebook.com/BaysvilleATVClub
20 locals recommend
Baysville
20 locals recommend
The local ATV and side by side club is near by. There is access to 1 of 2 winter ATV trail systems in all of Ontario near Baysville. For details how to join check out the local Lake of Bays ATV Club. It is a blast for any ATV or side by side adventurers. https://www.facebook.com/BaysvilleATVClub
11 locals recommend
Lake of Bays Marina
1170 Port Cunnington Rd
11 locals recommend
This is an excellent example of a slide class waterfall. Rare in Ontario (to my knowledge at least), the Muskoka River "slides" over an inclined layer of bedrock. The result is more of a natural "water slide" than a cascade or plunge "Waterfall.
55 locals recommend
Port Sydney Falls
55 locals recommend
This is an excellent example of a slide class waterfall. Rare in Ontario (to my knowledge at least), the Muskoka River "slides" over an inclined layer of bedrock. The result is more of a natural "water slide" than a cascade or plunge "Waterfall.
Nestled in Allport Bay on beautiful Lake Muskoka, Allport Marina is a full-service and family-owned marina operation. For over 50 years our location has afforded our customers calm docking conditions, close proximity to the town of Bracebridge and ideal access to the middle of Lake Muskoka and its many islands.
Allport Marina
1640 Beaumont Dr
Nestled in Allport Bay on beautiful Lake Muskoka, Allport Marina is a full-service and family-owned marina operation. For over 50 years our location has afforded our customers calm docking conditions, close proximity to the town of Bracebridge and ideal access to the middle of Lake Muskoka and its many islands.
Muskoka Boat Rentals has been serving Lake Muskoka, Lake Joe, Lake Rosseau, Lake Simcoe, Lake Ontario, and surrounding areas for over 15 years and wants to earn your business. Our loyal customers love our personalized treatment; it keeps them coming back each and every summer to reserve another boat for their fun filled summer vacations! All of our customers are like our family.
20 locals recommend
Muskoka Boat Rentals
165 Steamship Bay Rd
20 locals recommend
Muskoka Boat Rentals has been serving Lake Muskoka, Lake Joe, Lake Rosseau, Lake Simcoe, Lake Ontario, and surrounding areas for over 15 years and wants to earn your business. Our loyal customers love our personalized treatment; it keeps them coming back each and every summer to reserve another boat for their fun filled summer vacations! All of our customers are like our family.
Since 1962, Huntsville Marine has been your one-stop-shop for all of your boating needs. Located on Fairy Lake in Huntsville, Ontario, Huntsville Marine has won multiple Readers Choice awards for “Best Marina” for the Huntsville and Lake of Bays area. If you’re looking for a new or used boat, a Muskoka boat rental or premium winter boat storage, we can help! Our commitment to our customers continues well beyond the date of purchase. Our on-site liceneced Marine Technicians are ready to handle all types of maintenance and repairs. Stop by Huntsville Marine today to check out our line up of Barletta, Campion, HeyDay, Mastercraft, Monterey, and Princecraft boats.
13 locals recommend
Huntsville Marine And Recreation
373 ON-60
13 locals recommend
Since 1962, Huntsville Marine has been your one-stop-shop for all of your boating needs. Located on Fairy Lake in Huntsville, Ontario, Huntsville Marine has won multiple Readers Choice awards for “Best Marina” for the Huntsville and Lake of Bays area. If you’re looking for a new or used boat, a Muskoka boat rental or premium winter boat storage, we can help! Our commitment to our customers continues well beyond the date of purchase. Our on-site liceneced Marine Technicians are ready to handle all types of maintenance and repairs. Stop by Huntsville Marine today to check out our line up of Barletta, Campion, HeyDay, Mastercraft, Monterey, and Princecraft boats.
Baysville Marina is an authorized dealership serving the Baysville area. We are proud to carry a large selection of new and pre-owned inventory. When you are ready to invest in a new boat, our friendly and knowledgeable sales, service, and parts departments are prepared to make sure your experience is outstanding, from assisting while you're making your choice to ongoing maintenance and customization. At Baysville Marina, we value the opportunity to create a long-term relationship with our customers, and we do that by giving you the best customer service available. We are here so you can enjoy the relaxing Muskoka lifestyle on beautiful Lake of Bays.
16 locals recommend
Baysville Marina
10 E Rd
16 locals recommend
Baysville Marina is an authorized dealership serving the Baysville area. We are proud to carry a large selection of new and pre-owned inventory. When you are ready to invest in a new boat, our friendly and knowledgeable sales, service, and parts departments are prepared to make sure your experience is outstanding, from assisting while you're making your choice to ongoing maintenance and customization. At Baysville Marina, we value the opportunity to create a long-term relationship with our customers, and we do that by giving you the best customer service available. We are here so you can enjoy the relaxing Muskoka lifestyle on beautiful Lake of Bays.
Snowmobile Tour and Rental service in Muskoka (season is typically late Jan to early March, see the OFSC website for trail status) Winter adventures for beginners and seasoned riders. Now also offering snow bike tours in Muskoka!
Muskoka Wild
Snowmobile Tour and Rental service in Muskoka (season is typically late Jan to early March, see the OFSC website for trail status) Winter adventures for beginners and seasoned riders. Now also offering snow bike tours in Muskoka!
We offer training and guided snowmobile and tracked SxS tours. We have certified staff that will show you everything you need to know and we specialize in first-time riders. We have all the riding gear from head to toe... including boots and high quality helmets... so making sure that everyone is safe is our first concern. We start training with youngsters at six year old and with others as young as you feel. We offer a safe and fun environment for all ages and we also accomodate large corporate groups and different parties. Please contact us for more information.
Yamaha Motor Adventures
We offer training and guided snowmobile and tracked SxS tours. We have certified staff that will show you everything you need to know and we specialize in first-time riders. We have all the riding gear from head to toe... including boots and high quality helmets... so making sure that everyone is safe is our first concern. We start training with youngsters at six year old and with others as young as you feel. We offer a safe and fun environment for all ages and we also accomodate large corporate groups and different parties. Please contact us for more information.

Parks & Nature

Ice skating trails and cross country skiing in the winter, beautiful hiking trails during the rest of the year.
354 locals recommend
Arrowhead Provincial Park
451 Arrowhead Park Rd
354 locals recommend
Ice skating trails and cross country skiing in the winter, beautiful hiking trails during the rest of the year.
Beautiful waterfalls
50 locals recommend
High Falls
High Falls Road
50 locals recommend
Beautiful waterfalls
Scenic forest hikes and cross country skiing. http://www.algonquinpark.on.ca/index.php
417 locals recommend
Algonquin Park
417 locals recommend
Scenic forest hikes and cross country skiing. http://www.algonquinpark.on.ca/index.php
Beautiful views especially during fall from the Dorset Lookout Tower.
175 locals recommend
Dorset Lookout Tower
1191 Dorset Scenic Tower Rd
175 locals recommend
Beautiful views especially during fall from the Dorset Lookout Tower.
Stunning views over Huntsville and Fairy Lake.
119 locals recommend
Lions Lookout
Lookout Road
119 locals recommend
Stunning views over Huntsville and Fairy Lake.

Sightseeing

Experience Muskoka There’s no place like it. AND THERE’S NO BETTER WAY TO APPRECIATE IT THAN ONBOARD OUR SHIPS OR AT THE DISCOVERY CENTRE.
90 locals recommend
Muskoka Steamships
185 Cherokee Ln
90 locals recommend
Experience Muskoka There’s no place like it. AND THERE’S NO BETTER WAY TO APPRECIATE IT THAN ONBOARD OUR SHIPS OR AT THE DISCOVERY CENTRE.
Fly with us and visit local destinations with a new perspective. Our helicopter tours will show you incredible sights, such as the leaves changing colours over Muskoka or across the wineries of the Niagara Region. We offer Fly and Dine Tours, where you can arrange for a private stop during your tour. We can also arrange one-way drop-off or pickup trips to major hotels JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa, and Couples Resort to travel in luxury to or from your adventure.
HOVR Aviation inc.
1255 Gravenhurst Parkway
Fly with us and visit local destinations with a new perspective. Our helicopter tours will show you incredible sights, such as the leaves changing colours over Muskoka or across the wineries of the Niagara Region. We offer Fly and Dine Tours, where you can arrange for a private stop during your tour. We can also arrange one-way drop-off or pickup trips to major hotels JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa, and Couples Resort to travel in luxury to or from your adventure.

Essentials

A small grocery and convenience store close to our cottage.
Baysville Country Store
18 Bridge St
A small grocery and convenience store close to our cottage.
Grocery store.
47 locals recommend
FreshCo
12 Cann St
47 locals recommend
Grocery store.
Park outside of the community center and you can access free super high-speed internet.
Lake of Bays Community Centre Arena
10 University St
Park outside of the community center and you can access free super high-speed internet.