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250 Things to See & Do in Festivals and Special Events Museums and Historic Sites Art Shows and Studio Tours Music Concerts, Theatre & More www.discovermuskoka.ca • 1.800.267.9700 One-Of-A-Kind Attractions Gravenhurst Muskoka lakes Muskoka Wharf Bala’s Museum – Featuring Gravenhurst’s waterfront memories of author Lucy Maud has been reborn in this Montgomery who vacationed in 89-acre waterfront trea- Bala in 1922 where she was sure – homeport of North inspired to pen her novel “The America’s oldest operat- Blue Castle”. Great family fun ing steamship, the RMS where kids tour in costume and Segwun, Visit Grace & Speed – the fantastic new boat and magic lantern shows take place every Saturday. heritage centre. Nearby shops, restaurants, boardwalk and 1024 Maple Avenue at River Street. 1-888-579-7739 hiking trails make this an experience you won’t want to miss. Highway 169 in Gravenhurst. 705 687-3412 The Wall – Port Carling’s past comes alive in the world’s Muskoka Wildlife Centre largest historic photo-mosaic. Discover a world of wonder at this fifty-acre interactive What appears to be a huge learning park featuring exhibits & wildlife native to steamship is actually made Ontario. Walk the trails and see these creatures in spa- up of thousands of individual cious natural enclosures. Highway 11 North just south of photos from the past. Gravenhurst. 705 689-0222 Beside the locks in downtown Port Carling. Bethune Memorial House National Johnston’s Cranberry Marsh and Historic Site – Commemorates the life and achieve- Muskoka Lakes Winery – Open year round. ments of Dr. Norman Bethune, most famous for the time Hike, bike or take a tour and learn about cranberry he spent in China serving as a surgeon and teacher. Today, growing. Taste the wines and experience the wide range of his story continues to be an example to millions of Chinese cranberry gifts and products available. Located just students. 235 John Street. 705 687-4261 outside of Bala at 1074 Cranberry Road. 705 762-3203 The Opera House – Great performances in a Muskoka Lakes Museum – Visit the Hall Family charming 106-year-old heritage building … this is where Homestead – a two-story log cabin built in 1875 and Canadian Summer Theatre began! 295 Muskoka Road S. experience what life was like in the late 1800’s. The Marine 1-888-495-8888 Room pays tribute to the history of boat building in the area. Located on a scenic Island Park in Port Carling. The Tree Museum – Combine the pleasure of a walk Approach is by footbridge. 705 765-5367 in the woods with the surprise of contemporary sculpture nestled in a natural setting. Nature, an integral part of the Cruising - The best installations, presents a constantly changing canvas. Doe way to see the grandeur of Lake Road. Visit www.thetreemuseum.ca for directions the lakes of Muskoka with and a self-guided tour. their remarkable boathouses Rotary Gull Lake Park-Music on the and majestic summer homes is from the deck of a tour Barge – Many well known musical acts have been presented here since the 1940’s. Starting June 23 and then boat, whether it is a private every Sunday until August 18. Showtime 7:30 Shows are charter or a public cruise. The cruises range from sightseeing free but donations accepted. tours, lunch and dinner cruises, and overnight adventures which http://www.discovergravenhurst.ca/ include accommodations at a historic resort. For more information visit www.discovermuskoka.ca Great Things to See and Do Bracebridge Great Country Stores Santa’s Village Family Entertainment – The Lake of Bays area has some Park – Features 50 acres of family fun. Visit Santa in his wonderful country stores, antique summer home, enjoy rides and a park train tour. Older shops and trading posts. One of kids will adore Sportsland with its go-karting, mini-golf, our favourites is Robinson’s General laser tag, video arcade and more. You and the family can Store on the main street by the bridge even camp at the Whispering Pines campground. Follow in Dorset – voted Canada’s best the Santa signs to Santa’s Village Road. 705 645-2512 country store! The Old Palmer House in Dwight is another. Nestled in a Lady Muskoka Cruises – century old log cabin, it offers unique Offering a wide variety of cruises for all budgets that will items for the home. take you down the beautiful Muskoka River out onto Lake Muskoka. Daily departures from the Riverside Inn at the Oxtongue Rapids – A dream for artists and corner of Highway 118 and Ecclestone Drive. photographers! Park overlooks the beautiful rapids of the 1- 800-263-LADY (5239) Oxtongue River. Picnic tables and walking trails. Just off Hwy 60, 5 km east of Dwight. Rich Hill Candles – Curiosities, treasures, collect- ibles and candles – a unique experience every time you visit. Lake of Bays Marine Museum – Watch the Watch the chandlers in action or play in the candle crafting Bigwin steamship being restored and visit this museum room –affordable fun for the whole family. 9 Robert Dollar operating in the building that originally housed the Lake Drive. 705 645-8600 of Bays Navigation Company at the turn of the century when the Captains would sleep upstairs and the company Back Country Paint Ball operated and sold tickets and handled cargo from the lower Back Country Paintball offers everyone the opportunity to level. 1090 Main Street, Dorset. 705 766-1927 challenge themselves in a safe, fun, and dynamic environ- ment. Open year round with a selection of playing fields Baysville & the Baysville Dam – A popular and loads of bunkers. Let us host your party. spot for sightseers and a great area to stop, shop, relax and 705-645-9869 www.backcountrypaintball.com enjoy the day. Historical plaque at the dam commemorates the founding of the village. Take Hwy 117 and exit to Maple Valley Ranch Baysville. Limited hours. Escape to the peace and quiet of our beautiful ranch. We offer ½ hour and 1 hour trail rides.705-646-3759. Huntsville Lake of Bays Muskoka Heritage Place – Home of the Muskoka Pioneer Village and the Huntsville & Lake of Dorset Fire Tower – This former forest fire lookout Bays Railway featuring the offers a 310-mile viewing Portage Flyer steam train. radius. Climb the 128 steps Museum features rotating shows to the majestic view 465 feet including the region’s only above Lake of Bays. One of first nations exhibit. Fun-filled the best places in Muskoka special events throughout the to view the fall colours! season. 88 Brunel Road. Located just off Hwy 35 in 705 789-7576 Dorset. No End to the Adventures Huntsville continued... Pool to the Severn River. It is the only marine railway of its Group of Seven Outdoor Gallery kind in North America still in use. 705 756-8802 Walking Tour – In celebration of the Group of Seven Boat Cruises – a wide variety of cruise lines operate and Tom Thomson’s contribution to our heritage, some of in the Georgian Bay area – a great way to see the 30,000 the best-loved paintings of the Group of Seven have been islands. Try the Island Queen (705 746-2311) or Midland reproduced as larger than life murals in Huntsville’s Tours (705-728-9888) Downtown business area. 705 789-1400 / www.downtown-huntsville.com Georgian Bay Airways – AMAZE at the natural beauty of the 30,000 Islands of Georgian Bay! Let us make Lion’s Lookout – Huntsville’s top spot offering a your vacation a memorable beautiful park and picnic area overlooking Fairy Lake and experience. Georgian Bay offering a breathtaking panoramic view of Huntsville. Airways provides many Located off Brunel Road on Park Drive behind Huntsville services with our legendary Centennial Centre. seaplanes, including daily Sightseeing Tours over the Algonquin Theatre – Where Huntsville celebrates 30,000 Islands. We offer a the arts year round. Featuring a wide variety of plays, “Fly & Dine” to World Famous Henry’s Fish Restaurant, musical performances and presentations. Breathtaking Fly-In Fishing day trips. We also provide a full charter bronze statue of Tom Thomson located outside and created service to any suitable water location. 1-705-774-9884 by local sculptor Brenda Wainman-Goulet. 37 Main Street East. 705 789-4975 Port Severn & Honey Harbour – Shop, stay and play in these truly charming towns. Port Severn marks Tree Top Trekking – Features and Courses the point where the Trent-Severn Waterway and Arbraska Treetop Trekking’s newest family member! We Gloucester Pool flow into Georgian Bay. Here you can view have seven aerial courses located in the beautiful Muskoka the Port Severn Locks, circa-1910 swing bridge, several Forest. Some of the things included on our courses are: dams, waterfalls and the historic Victorian Gothic Bressette bridges, tarzan swings, monkey cables, and ZIP LINES! House (circa 1888). Honey Harbour is perched on Lake Back Country ATVing and Personal Huron’s Georgian Bay. From here, you can embark on a cruise or sea-kayaking trip through the 30,000 islands – Watercraft– Welcome to Back Country Tours, a fascinating Great Lakes archipelago. Ontario’s Largest, Most Experienced Outdoor Adventure Company - We offer the most Fun at the best rates - X-Treme ATV and Snowmobile Tours - Open Year Round! Algonquin Georgian Bay Amazing Outfitters – Before you set out on your wilderness adventure be sure to stop at one of the region’s terrific outfitters. The two Big Chute Marine Railway – Located at Lock 44 closest to the park are: of the Trent Severn waterway, the Big Chute is an The Portage Store on Canoe engineering marvel not to Lake (705 633-5622), be missed.