Bala and Area
Sightseeing
Great for short trail walks, fruit wine tastings, a shop with many local food products.
110 locals recommend
Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery
1074 Cranberry RdGreat for short trail walks, fruit wine tastings, a shop with many local food products.
We love hiking here in every season. There are options for a short loop or longer hikes and both have incredible views! Pack a picnic and maybe even swimsuits and towels if its a warm day - you might want to go for a dip. The parking lot is small and fills up quickly on weekends, but we find people spread out on the trails and it's never too busy.
76 locals recommend
Hardy Lake Provincial Park
Highway 169We love hiking here in every season. There are options for a short loop or longer hikes and both have incredible views! Pack a picnic and maybe even swimsuits and towels if its a warm day - you might want to go for a dip. The parking lot is small and fills up quickly on weekends, but we find people spread out on the trails and it's never too busy.
Every Monday from June 27 - September 27 in Jaspen Park in Bala from 9 am - 2 pm.
12 locals recommend
Bala Farmers' Market
1005 Pine Ridge RdEvery Monday from June 27 - September 27 in Jaspen Park in Bala from 9 am - 2 pm.
The Rock
1185 Juddhaven RdGreat local golf course
Food scene
The best classic cottage country bakery. Everything is great, but we particularly recommend the apple fritters and the "scones" (which are really a triangle shaped bun that is great for peameal bacon sandwiches!
48 locals recommend
Don's Bakery
3119 Muskoka District Road 169The best classic cottage country bakery. Everything is great, but we particularly recommend the apple fritters and the "scones" (which are really a triangle shaped bun that is great for peameal bacon sandwiches!
Great local brewery - they have a nice beer garden with a huge playground for kids!
46 locals recommend
Clear Lake Brewing Co.
4651 Southwood RdGreat local brewery - they have a nice beer garden with a huge playground for kids!
A very cute cafe right on the water in Bala. Great eats, local shopping, and you can drink your coffee on their dock right on Bala Bay. Note - they have boat parking!
15 locals recommend
Jack and Stella
1004 Bala Falls RdA very cute cafe right on the water in Bala. Great eats, local shopping, and you can drink your coffee on their dock right on Bala Bay. Note - they have boat parking!
Turtle Jack's Port Carling
123 Medora StA busy patio right on the water in Port Carling.
Pie Wood fired PIzza Joint
114 Medora Street