Garrett's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Hardy Lake Trail Head
Muskoka District Road 169Beautiful hiking area with scenic views of the lake.
Grant's Woods
1485 Division Rd WEasy hiking for families, go take a photo with the iconic truck.
A leisurely steamship ride through Muskoka Lakes. A great way to experience the beauty from a historic steamship (Spring - Fall).
90 locals recommend
Muskoka Steamships
185 Cherokee LnA leisurely steamship ride through Muskoka Lakes. A great way to experience the beauty from a historic steamship (Spring - Fall).
Food Scene
The Common Stove
27 Mississaga Street WestFantastic steakhouse to celebrate a special occasion.
Great wine selection curated by a sommelier in training.
8 locals recommend
PICNIC Snack Bar & Provisions
140 Mississaga Street EastGreat wine selection curated by a sommelier in training.
Sawdust City Brewing
397 Muskoka Rd NFantastic beer with rotating seasonal taps.
While a bit of a drive, it's a working hops farm that brews its own beer.
43 locals recommend
Quayle's Brewery
4567 12 Line NWhile a bit of a drive, it's a working hops farm that brews its own beer.
Plan to stop on the way to the cottage or on the way home. There is a reason these charcoal grilled burgers have a following.
66 locals recommend
Webers
8825 ON-11Plan to stop on the way to the cottage or on the way home. There is a reason these charcoal grilled burgers have a following.
Activities
Bring your clubs and play a quick round you can even stay for dinner if you are so inclined.
15 locals recommend
Muskoka Bay Resort
1217 N Muldrew Lake RdBring your clubs and play a quick round you can even stay for dinner if you are so inclined.
A bit of a drive but a fun place for young children.
184 locals recommend
Santa's Village: Muskoka's Theme Park
1624 Golden Beach RoadA bit of a drive but a fun place for young children.
Closest golf course to the cottage. Cheap green fees and will take walk ons
27 locals recommend
Lake St George Golf Club
3156 S Sparrow Lake RdClosest golf course to the cottage. Cheap green fees and will take walk ons
Vetta Nordic Spa
3210 3 Line NWhile a bit of a drive, a great option for a day trip to unwind.
City advice
Travelling with kids
BMX, Scooters and Skateboards
Centennial Park in Washago has a recently completed pump track and small halfpipe. Great way to kill an afternoon with active children. You will need to bring your own equipment however.