Muskoka

Food & Drink

• BBQ at the cottage • Canadian / Nothing beats BBQing at the cottage. Often, the best location is right on the lake, and you can choose what you eat.
• Turtle Jack's Port Carling & Tulo's Taqueria Muskoka • Port Carling spots / Turtle Jack's serve simple international cuisine and Tulo's serves Mexican.
• Moon River Lookout Restaurant & Lakeside Bala Restaurant • International / Upscale restaurants in Bala.
• The Lake Joe Club (Water's Edge) • International / Great food with outdoor seating on the water.
• The Rosseau • International / With 5+ places to eat and drink, The Rosseau is always a great option.
• The Smokin Birds • Meat / Amazing for grilled meats.

• The Kee to Bala • Bar / Renowned Concert venue.
• Turtle Jack's Port Carling • Drinking spot / Great place for a drink on the water (not open late).
• At the cottage • Drinking spot / The best nightlife is found at cottages. (Muskoka generally shuts down pretty early, as people go to cottages to escape busy city life.)

• Sawdust City Brewing Co. • One of the best in terms of the quality of their beers (they also have a great space in Gravenhurst).
• Clear Lake Brewing Co. & Muskoka BeerSpa • Great brewery close to Bala. Clear Lake has its brewery, which is a great atmosphere. But it also has the "BeerSpa" which is a place that people visit or stay at for the day to relax and enjoy beers.
• Canvas Brewing Company & Katalyst Brewing Company • Canvas (Huntsville) and Katalyst (Bracebridge) both have great beer. Pick your brewery based on where you are in Muskoka!
• Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery • Open year-round. Tour their farm for a fun activity or taste their wine!

• Jack & Stella • Great coffee shop in Bala.
• York & Mason • The best coffee in Port Carling.
• Tim Hortons • A Canadian classic with locations in Gravenhurst and Bracebridge.
• Streamliner Cafe • Located beside Torrance General in Torrance.

• Ice Dreams Soda Shop • Great ice cream with vintage design.
• Mooskoka's Ice Cream • The original ice cream shop in Muskoka
• Silver Stream Farms • Grocery store with ice cream shop attached

• Silver Stream Farms • Best grocery store with amazing sandwiches, butcher, bakery, and ice cream shop.
• Field Of Greens • One of the best premium grocery stores. Note: check out their outpost in Torrance called the Torrance General, if Port Carling is too far away.
• Sobeys Gravenhurst • Big supermarket with good prices.
• The Pearl • Great premium grocery store in Bala.

Activities & Attractions

• Sports & Outdoor activities • Listed below are golf courses, hiking paths and road cycling routes.
• Dock & Lake Day • Swim in the lake, lounge on the dock, paddleboard in the bay. Muskoka is known for its lake activities!
• Wake Surf, Foil Board or Water Ski • Boat activities are always the best on Lake Muskoka, Rosseau or Joe. If you don't have a boat, go to Bush's Watersports Park near Bala.

• Muskoka Bay Resort • #22 on Canada's Top 100 Best Golf Courses.
• Port Carling Golf & Country Club • Just south of Lake Rosseau, this club is among the 40 best golf courses in Canada.
• The Rock Muskoka • Designed by legendary golfer Nick Faldo to challenge players and provide unique experiences.

• Hardy Lake Loop • 7km trail around beautiful Hardy Lake (the best in Muskoka).
• Torrance Barrens Loop • Amazing trail in the scenic environment of the barrens.
• Hatchery Falls • Only 2km, but great for the falls.
• Hazelwood Trail • 4km through wild Muskoka nature.
• Walkers Point Trail • Only 1km but beautiful views (great during fall for the foliage).
• Partridge Trail - Wolf Trail • This loop combines the local Partridge and Wolf Trails (4km, well-maintained but poorly marked).
• Superberry Trail • Longest loop (6km) at Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery. Start from the main parking area and follow the Pioneer Trail by the Sugarbush, Trillium.

• Falkenburg Road • The original road from Bracebridge to Port Carling.
• Northern Long Route • Bike all the way to Parry Sound!
• Lake Rosseau Loop • 65km loop around stunning Lake Rosseau—prepare for hills.
• Doe Lake Road via Gravenhurst • Doe Lake Road through the historic farmlands of Barkway and back via Housey’s Rapids.
• Killbear Provincial Park • Stop in at Snug Harbour on your way!

Stays

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  JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa • The best hotel in Muskoka on Lake Rosseau. Great amenities include an indoor and outdoor pool, gym, spa and several restaurants and bars.
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  The Ashforth • Best cottage to rent on Muskoka. West-facing dock for sun all day. Check their Instagram @theashforthmuskoka to book!
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  Touchstone Resort • Great resort in Bracebridge on Lake Muskoka.

• Port Carling, Bala, Port Sandfield, Bracebridge, Gravenhurst