Echo Owl Angela's Guidebook
Summer Fun Activities
Visit a Winter Playground
If you are after the quintessential Muskoka winter adventure, look no further than Huntsville’s Arrowhead Provincial Park. The park’s star attraction is the winter skating trail. Bring your skates or rent them at the park and glide through 1.3 km of snow covered forest. Friday and Saturday’s Fire and Ice Nights are pure magic, with the entire trail lit by torches. However, Arrowhead has so much more to offer in winter than just the ice trail. The park grooms and maintains more than 28km of classic and 16km of skate Nordic ski trails for you to enjoy. There are a variety of trails for hiking and snowshoeing including the popular Stubbs Falls trail. All you need to bring are your winter gear and your sense of adventure!
354 locals recommend
Arrowhead Provincial Park
451 Arrowhead Park RdVisit a Winter Playground
If you are after the quintessential Muskoka winter adventure, look no further than Huntsville’s Arrowhead Provincial Park. The park’s star attraction is the winter skating trail. Bring your skates or rent them at the park and glide through 1.3 km of snow covered forest. Friday and Saturday’s Fire and Ice Nights are pure magic, with the entire trail lit by torches. However, Arrowhead has so much more to offer in winter than just the ice trail. The park grooms and maintains more than 28km of classic and 16km of skate Nordic ski trails for you to enjoy. There are a variety of trails for hiking and snowshoeing including the popular Stubbs Falls trail. All you need to bring are your winter gear and your sense of adventure!
Discover a Giant Skating Rink Among Spectacular Vistas
A brand new Olympic Sized Skating Rink has arrived at Lion’s Lookout Field in Huntsville. Skating is quickly becoming one of winter’s hottest attractions, and the spectacular views at this unique location allow you to enjoy everything outdoor rinks have to offer this winter. The rink can be accessed at Forbes Hill Drive and Camp Kitchen Road intersection, behind the Active Living Centre, at the Canada Summit
119 locals recommend
Lions Lookout
Lookout RoadDiscover a Giant Skating Rink Among Spectacular Vistas
A brand new Olympic Sized Skating Rink has arrived at Lion’s Lookout Field in Huntsville. Skating is quickly becoming one of winter’s hottest attractions, and the spectacular views at this unique location allow you to enjoy everything outdoor rinks have to offer this winter. The rink can be accessed at Forbes Hill Drive and Camp Kitchen Road intersection, behind the Active Living Centre, at the Canada Summit
Skating Trail
Hanna Park Skating Trail in Port Carling. With views of the Indian River, this skating trail is fun for the family. The trail is roughly 200m in length, and there is a packed walking trail right beside it. This is perfect for parents or grandparents to follow along as they watch the little ones rip around. There is no cost to use.
Check out their Facebook page for
15 locals recommend
Hanna Park
Bailey StreetSkating Trail
Hanna Park Skating Trail in Port Carling. With views of the Indian River, this skating trail is fun for the family. The trail is roughly 200m in length, and there is a packed walking trail right beside it. This is perfect for parents or grandparents to follow along as they watch the little ones rip around. There is no cost to use.
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The Township will provide walking paths at Hanna Park and the Bala Sports Park. Snowshoeing will be available at Huckleberry Rock Lookout, Hazelwood Trail, Fish Hatchery Trail and Hardy Lake Trails. Cross-country skiing is available at the Milford Manor Golf Course in Milford Bay.
Additionally, the Township has added decorative lighting across the area to help beautify streetscapes in downtown areas to make them an appealing place during the dark winter season.
“We are happy to complement existing decorating efforts from local community groups and businesses with the decorative lighting.” says Mayor Harding.
A full list of Township winter activities and locations can be found by visiting www.muskokalakes.ca/winterfun.For more information, please contact:
Corey Moore
Communications & Economic Development Specialist
cmoore@muskokalakes.ca
(705) 765-3156
www.muskokalakes.ca
83 locals recommend
Huckleberry Rock Lookout
1057 Milford Bay RdThe Township will provide walking paths at Hanna Park and the Bala Sports Park. Snowshoeing will be available at Huckleberry Rock Lookout, Hazelwood Trail, Fish Hatchery Trail and Hardy Lake Trails. Cross-country skiing is available at the Milford Manor Golf Course in Milford Bay.
Additionally, the Township has added decorative lighting across the area to help beautify streetscapes in downtown areas to make them an appealing place during the dark winter season.
“We are happy to complement existing decorating efforts from local community groups and businesses with the decorative lighting.” says Mayor Harding.
A full list of Township winter activities and locations can be found by visiting www.muskokalakes.ca/winterfun.For more information, please contact:
Corey Moore
Communications & Economic Development Specialist
cmoore@muskokalakes.ca
(705) 765-3156
www.muskokalakes.ca
Food Scene
Don't feel like cooking lunch or dinner? The closest restaurant to the cottage just 10 minutes away is Diamond in The Ruff. you don't need to be a player or golf member visit the restaurant for homestyle food and friendly service.
15 locals recommend
Diamond in the Ruff Golf & Vacation Resort
1137 Old Parry Sound RdDon't feel like cooking lunch or dinner? The closest restaurant to the cottage just 10 minutes away is Diamond in The Ruff. you don't need to be a player or golf member visit the restaurant for homestyle food and friendly service.
The Windermere House is one of our favorite places located on the shores of beautiful Lake Rousseau. Fine dining and pub style food is offered on the historic veranda and patio. If you like sushi then this is the place to enjoy fresh declious sushi. Always call ahead and make reservations at least 3 days before. Usually no reservations are required for the Pub. Sometimes when the hotel has weddings or many guests, tables are limited so again always make reservations or call a few days before.
26 locals recommend
Windermere House
2508 Windermere RdThe Windermere House is one of our favorite places located on the shores of beautiful Lake Rousseau. Fine dining and pub style food is offered on the historic veranda and patio. If you like sushi then this is the place to enjoy fresh declious sushi. Always call ahead and make reservations at least 3 days before. Usually no reservations are required for the Pub. Sometimes when the hotel has weddings or many guests, tables are limited so again always make reservations or call a few days before.
Chuck’s Roadhouse Bar & Grill
125 Muskoka District Road 118 WestGood place for families with a good kids menu.
Great scenery and dining. check out their website for dining options and reservations.
70 locals recommend
Deerhurst Resort
1235 Deerhurst DrGreat scenery and dining. check out their website for dining options and reservations.
If you are in the mood for a more fancy dinner this place is also recommendedby locals. Call in advance for reservations.
Since it's located in Huntsville don't foget to take time to shop the main street.
82 locals recommend
Tall Trees
87 Main St WIf you are in the mood for a more fancy dinner this place is also recommendedby locals. Call in advance for reservations.
Since it's located in Huntsville don't foget to take time to shop the main street.
I've been to Italy many times and I must admit this ice cream is as closest as you are going to get to experiencing delicious Italian ice cream and the espresso and mini desserts are a must as well.
23 locals recommend
Affogato Café + Gelato
72 Main St EI've been to Italy many times and I must admit this ice cream is as closest as you are going to get to experiencing delicious Italian ice cream and the espresso and mini desserts are a must as well.
Allora
19 Main St Eauthentic Italian pizza from wood burning oven just like in Naples!
Beer & Breweries
Muskoka Brewery
1964 Muskoka Beach RdEnjoy a trip to town for some great beer!
a little further away from the cottage but if you enjoy beer this is a must. if you are coming up from Toronto you may want this to be a stop before you get to our cottage which is closer to Bracebridge.
134 locals recommend
Sawdust City Brewing
397 Muskoka Rd Na little further away from the cottage but if you enjoy beer this is a must. if you are coming up from Toronto you may want this to be a stop before you get to our cottage which is closer to Bracebridge.
dating back to the 1950s this was Ontarios first cranberry farm. Perhaps about a 30 minute drive from our cottage but it's worth th drive to sample some of Ontarios flavourful and one of a kind wines.
110 locals recommend
Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery
1074 Cranberry Rddating back to the 1950s this was Ontarios first cranberry farm. Perhaps about a 30 minute drive from our cottage but it's worth th drive to sample some of Ontarios flavourful and one of a kind wines.
Fire Bans 🔥
look here for the latest outdoor burning rules
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to avoid fines always be aware what th fire rating is durno your stay. if it's too hot youmay not be allowed to do s bon fire at night.
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
659 Exeter Roadlook here for the latest outdoor burning rules
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to avoid fines always be aware what th fire rating is durno your stay. if it's too hot youmay not be allowed to do s bon fire at night.
Shopping
are you into skincare? Then this place is a must. it's made locally, and their face serums work miracles on your face. their hand soaps natural soap bars cleansers foot care bodycare etc.
don't forget to go around thr corner to Affogato Cafe for a drink coffee and the best ice cream.
8 locals recommend
Soapstones Natural Skincare
54 Main St Eare you into skincare? Then this place is a must. it's made locally, and their face serums work miracles on your face. their hand soaps natural soap bars cleansers foot care bodycare etc.
don't forget to go around thr corner to Affogato Cafe for a drink coffee and the best ice cream.
The Owl Pen
58 Manitoba StThe Chancery Lane Co
33 Manitoba StreetPort Carling has many small local shops for some fun shopping and sweet treats too. We love the Turtle Jack's restaurant with its great highpatio and great good this is a must when visiting Port Carling.
126 locals recommend
Port Carling
Port Carling has many small local shops for some fun shopping and sweet treats too. We love the Turtle Jack's restaurant with its great highpatio and great good this is a must when visiting Port Carling.
Summer Cruises start May 1st!
Gravenhurst Muskoka Wharf
Bay StreetLady Muskoka Cruises
300 Ecclestone DrWaterfalls
close to the cottage don't forget to stop across the road at Taylor Farms
great place for pics
be careful rocks are slippery
and don't ventire too far as the other side is private property
park safey on the side of the road
Dee Bank
close to the cottage don't forget to stop across the road at Taylor Farms
great place for pics
be careful rocks are slippery
and don't ventire too far as the other side is private property
park safey on the side of the road
Wilson Falls Trail
500 Wilsons Falls RdHigh Falls
High Falls Road