CLOSE AT HAND DORSET, LOCATED AT THE CROSSROADS OF OUTDOOR ADVENTURES, MUSKOKA & HALIBURTON ALL YEAR LONG

Dorset straddles the District of Muskoka and the The area around Dorset boasts ATV and County of Haliburton and is nestled on the eastern snowmobile trails, hiking, snowshoeing and cross shore of , spanning "the Narrows" country ski trails, public boat launches and canoe between Big and Little Trading Bays. Located at routes, nearby golf courses and downhill skiing, Highway 35 and the east end of Muskoka Road and opportunities for hunting, fishing and 117, it is an easy, 2.5 hour scenic drive from the camping. . Only a 30 minute drive from Dorset, world-famous Dorset is home to the world-famous Dorset Scenic Algonquin Park provides attractions for all family Lookout Tower and the widely known Robinson’s members: hiking, fishing, camping, wildlife viewing General Store. The historic single lane humpback and educational visits to its Visitor Centre. bridge in the downtown waterfront also boasts the village's only traffic lights. This is a popular spot to CULTURE & HERITAGE view the incredible fireworks on the water every Canada Day or glimpse daring snowmobilers as Dorset’s landscape has inspired generations of they “puddle jump” the open waters in winter. writers, painters and dreamers with its natural beauty, lush forests, and pristine lakes. Annual arts tours are held throughout Muskoka and Sudbury North Bay Haliburton, and local artisans sell their wares at

Algonquin Park studios, galleries and shows. Ottawa Dorset

Explore the area’s rich history by visiting two Kingston

Toronto unique museums, taking a cruise on a century-old, restored steamship, or following the heritage London Buffalo walking tour through downtown. Detroit

Cleveland Visit our website for more info: S.S.Bigwin on Lake of Bays Credit: James Leo www.dorsetcanada.com www.dorsetcanada.com Credit: Warren Prince

LAKE OF BAYS ROBINSON’S GENERAL STORE Dorset’s picturesque waterfront downtown allows Visit this award-winning, family-owned country boat and snowmobile access to the village and store that stocks everything from groceries and surrounding towns of Dwight and Baysville. hardware to clothing and gifts.

S.S. BIGWIN STEAMSHIP & MUSEUM LOCAL ARTISTS Take a cruise on this restored steamship, Dorset is home to many artists’ studios, galleries departing from the Dorset docks from June to Downtown Dorset and museums. Studio tours and craft shows take October. Visit the Marine Museum at the docks. Credit: Muskoka UAV place throughout the year.

HERITAGE MUSEUM Showcasing the past through displays, photos and stories of pioneer life. Open seasonally; with a hiking trail to the Lookout Tower.

DORSET SCENIC LOOKOUT TOWER Climb to the observation deck of this historic

S.S.Bigwin tower for a breathtaking panoramic view from Puddle Jumping The Narrows Credit: Jennifer Pilon 142m (456') above Lake of Bays. HERITAGE WALKING TOUR SNOWBALL WINTER CARNIVAL A self-guided tour through downtown Dorset, A long-standing, family-oriented event filled with highlighting interesting historical buildings, indoor and outdoor winter activities. Always the businesses and locations. 3rd weekend in February.

RECREATION CENTRE & LIBRARY FROST CENTRE A public facility with library, full gym, squash court, 10 minutes south of Dorset. Camping, canoe fitness and weight room, showers, kitchen and rentals and water trails, hiking, ski and snowshoe Scenic Lookout Tower free Wi-Fi. Hosts year-round activities and events. Credit: Wei Wong rentals and 25km of groomed trails. DORSET, ONTARIO Huntsville 19km Dwight Algonquin Park 30km Dorset is located in the heart of cottage country, at the crossroads of Muskoka and Haliburton and only a 2.5 hour drive from the GTA, as well as a scenic 35 route to Algonquin Park. Dorset is rich in historic culture, has an abundance of summer and winter recreational activities, pristine waters, and an abounding beauty of natural forests and terrain. The panoramic view of the landscape from atop the Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower has made this hamlet Scenic Lookout Tower an international attraction. The village offers a revitalized waterfront, art galleries, a pottery studio Lake of Bays (that runs kids’ programs), unique shopping, Kawagama Lake > restaurants, a baseball diamond, skating rink, a Heritage Museum lakeside parkette with picnic and swimming area and Pavilion so much more!

Outdoor Skating Rink Rec Centre & Library The Dorset Recreation Centre is a hub of activity. Parkette Playground Programming for kids, adults, and seniors runs throughout the year. It also offers free Wi-Fi. The Robinson’s General Store Dorset Public Library is located in the Rec Centre, DORSET offering books and other media to borrow during your stay. SS Bigwin Steamship & Marine Museum The Dorset Heritage Museum, the Lake of Bays Health Hub Marine Museum and the self-guided heritage walking tour are great ways to experience the rich local history.

Visit our website for more info: www.dorsetcanada.com

Accommodation Attraction 35 117 Boat Launch Gas Station

Hiking Trails Information

Marina Medical 45km Bracebridge 27km Baysville Leslie Frost Natural 5km Picnic Area Public Showers Resources Centre Public Wi-Fi Restaurant

500 m Map distances and locations are approximate. Snowshoeing Washrooms