Kahshe Lake Cottage Guidebook
Hiking
There are some amazing hiking trails near Kahshe Lake Getaway. They range in difficulty. Remember to bring water, sunscreen and bug spray.
This hiking option is located at the end of Sam Cook Road (The road the cottage is on). It is good for hiking. We would suggest driving to the trail as it is a 4-5 kms away. Parking is tricky but the road is maintained.
Jevins and Silver Lake Conservation Reserve
This hiking option is located at the end of Sam Cook Road (The road the cottage is on). It is good for hiking. We would suggest driving to the trail as it is a 4-5 kms away. Parking is tricky but the road is maintained.
Kahshe Barrens Trail
1342 ON-11Just off of Highway 11.
Bass Lake is 600 metres from the cottage. It's a beautiful walk down Sam Cook Road, then a right on Houssey Rapids Road and then go to the left at Barkway. There is a great beach at this park.
Bass Lake
Bass Lake is 600 metres from the cottage. It's a beautiful walk down Sam Cook Road, then a right on Houssey Rapids Road and then go to the left at Barkway. There is a great beach at this park.
Food scene
This is a very convenient store in nearby Washago. From kindling wood to pickles and milk.. it is a one-stop shop. The attached bakery and coffee shop has the most amazing treats.
46 locals recommend
Canoe Fresh Food Market
3384 Muskoka StThis is a very convenient store in nearby Washago. From kindling wood to pickles and milk.. it is a one-stop shop. The attached bakery and coffee shop has the most amazing treats.
Great for all kinds of food or get some frozen gourmet dinners.
10 locals recommend
The Butcher's Daughters
133 Hwy 60 EGreat for all kinds of food or get some frozen gourmet dinners.
Relish
240 Muskoka Rd NA Foodie's paradise in Gravenhurst.
Muskoka Brewery
1964 Muskoka Beach RdFor the micro-brewery lover in you. Great beer and chill space.
Mariposa Market is a destination for many bakery lovers. A wide range of baked goods located in Orillia's historic downtown area. Great for baking and small gifts.
118 locals recommend
Mariposa Market
109 Mississaga St EMariposa Market is a destination for many bakery lovers. A wide range of baked goods located in Orillia's historic downtown area. Great for baking and small gifts.
This is a fun out of the way restaurant about 35 minutes from the cottage. A great place by Lake St. John right next to the regional airport where you can watch planes land and take off.
40 locals recommend
Tailwinds Bar & Grill
3449 Airport RdThis is a fun out of the way restaurant about 35 minutes from the cottage. A great place by Lake St. John right next to the regional airport where you can watch planes land and take off.
Sightseeing
This is a local hot spot. Walk along the wharf at sunset or dine at one of the waterfront restaurants. Take a tour of Lake Muskoka on one of the Muskoka Steamships.
58 locals recommend
Gravenhurst Muskoka Wharf
Bay StreetThis is a local hot spot. Walk along the wharf at sunset or dine at one of the waterfront restaurants. Take a tour of Lake Muskoka on one of the Muskoka Steamships.
Take a tour of Muskoka Lake. It's a fun way to get a better look at what Muskoka has to offer. Opens May 1st.
90 locals recommend
Muskoka Steamships
185 Cherokee LnTake a tour of Muskoka Lake. It's a fun way to get a better look at what Muskoka has to offer. Opens May 1st.
Great for families! The website says: "Explore our one-of-a-kind museum that inspires curiosity and feeds the imagination for persons aged 1 to 101.
When you explore our exhibits and galleries you will get to know Muskoka."
32 locals recommend
Muskoka Discovery Centre
275 Steamship Bay RdGreat for families! The website says: "Explore our one-of-a-kind museum that inspires curiosity and feeds the imagination for persons aged 1 to 101.
When you explore our exhibits and galleries you will get to know Muskoka."
HELI MUSKOKA
1255 Gravenhurst ParkwayGo way up! Helicopter and plane tours.
Porter Airlines will be offering flights from Toronto Island to Gravenhurst airport. Skip the traffic.
51 locals recommend
Porter Airlines
2 Eireann QuayPorter Airlines will be offering flights from Toronto Island to Gravenhurst airport. Skip the traffic.
The is a dream for star-gazers but also a fun daytime activity.
89 locals recommend
Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve
Southwood RoadThe is a dream for star-gazers but also a fun daytime activity.
Try your luck? Casino Rama is only about 35 minute drive away.
196 locals recommend
Casino Rama Resort
5899 Rama RdTry your luck? Casino Rama is only about 35 minute drive away.
Boat Rentals
Denne's Marina
1179 North Kahshe Lake RoadDenne's Marina rents boats, tubes and water trampolines. Book in advance!
Muskoka Boat Rentals
165 Steamship Bay RdBook ahead for boat rentals.
Jet Ski Rentals Muskoka
165 Steamship Bay RdJetski rentals.
Neighbourhoods
A wonderful small town less than 30 minutes away from the cottage. It has everything you will likely need. Equipment rental, grocery stores, LCBO and a charming downtown with restaurants, micro breweries and food stores.
97 locals recommend
Gravenhurst
A wonderful small town less than 30 minutes away from the cottage. It has everything you will likely need. Equipment rental, grocery stores, LCBO and a charming downtown with restaurants, micro breweries and food stores.
Bracebridge is under 30-minutes away. A charming small town with many amenities, and services. The Muskoka region has a number of Ontario's quintessential small towns. Great for browsing the downtown or discovering a new favourite restaurant.
132 locals recommend
Bracebridge
Bracebridge is under 30-minutes away. A charming small town with many amenities, and services. The Muskoka region has a number of Ontario's quintessential small towns. Great for browsing the downtown or discovering a new favourite restaurant.
Orillia is the biggest small town around! It's 45- minutes away. It also has a nice downtown and waterfront. There are great bakeries and restaurants.
71 locals recommend
Orillia
Orillia is the biggest small town around! It's 45- minutes away. It also has a nice downtown and waterfront. There are great bakeries and restaurants.
Kid's Stuff
Santa's Village: Muskoka's Theme Park
1624 Golden Beach RoadSanta's Village is great for the kids.
Wibit Waterpark in Orillia is about a half hour drive away. Also near a great kids park and beach.
23 locals recommend
Splash ON Water Parks
55 Lakeshore DrWibit Waterpark in Orillia is about a half hour drive away. Also near a great kids park and beach.
Near a water park. A nice family beach with jungle gyms and water playground. It's in Orillia, about a 35 minute drive.
36 locals recommend
Tudhope Park
450 Atherley RoadNear a water park. A nice family beach with jungle gyms and water playground. It's in Orillia, about a 35 minute drive.
Muskoka Heritage Place
Muskoka Heritage PlaceA great piece of Muskoka Heritage to share with the kids.
Beaches
Gull Lake Rotary park is a nice beach - perfect for the kids. There are also docks and picnic areas. It's only about 20 minutes drive from us.
25 locals recommend
Gull Lake Rotary Park
Third StreetGull Lake Rotary park is a nice beach - perfect for the kids. There are also docks and picnic areas. It's only about 20 minutes drive from us.
A beautiful nice beach with the bonus of having a great sunset. Nice place for the family to unwind.
8 locals recommend
Muskoka Beach Park
1141 Muskoka Beach RdA beautiful nice beach with the bonus of having a great sunset. Nice place for the family to unwind.