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The District of Muskoka includes the Town of Huntsville, Township of Lake of Bays, Town of Bracebridge, Township of Muskoka Lakes, and Township of Georgian Bay.
In all, it encompasses over 2,500 square miles. Colloquially known as “cottage country,” the region welcomes over 2 million visitors each year. Muskoka is a scenic area sprinkled with picturesque villages and towns, 1,600 lakes, waterfront resorts, world-class golf courses and even a few private retreats for the rich and famous.
Muskoka’s ruggedly awe-inspiring topography is due to its foundation on the Canadian Shield, which is a dominant segment of Canada’s ecological identity. Muskoka’s varied and scenic beauty makes it perhaps the most popular and recognized tourist destination in Canada.
www.doitinmuskoka.com or http://wikipedia.org/wiki/Muskoka_District_Municipality_Ontario
Places to Go
- Algonquin Provincial Park is the perfect place to experience Muskoka’s cavalcade of autumn colour. Located 45 km. east of Huntsville on Hwy. 60. www.algonquinpark.ca
- Muskoka Heritage Place features an authentic pioneer village, a working steam train circa 1902, a First Nation’s exhibit, nature walks, demonstrations and more. Brunel Rd. 1 km. south of downtown Huntsville. www.muskokaheritageplace.org
- Echo Valley Observatory is operated by Delta Grandview Resort. It features a 16' Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope situated on one of the highest points in the area, providing a truly dark night sky for excellent astronomical observation. www.deltahotels.com
- Ragged Falls is a hiker and photographer’s dream located on the north side of Hwy. 60 in the Oxtongue Lake area.
Things To Do
- Algonquin Theatre in downtown Huntsville, features a variety of art, drama and music productions year round. www.algonquintheatre.ca
- Deerhurst’s Stage Show ‘Canada Rocks’ offers a jam-packed, Canadian content, high-energy variety show.
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