The calm nature of the lake makes it suitable for water sports like wake boarding, water skiing, tubing and swimming. Kayakers enjoy calm evenings and early mornings for a paddle. Vast networks of hiking trails stretch through the hilly, forested regions surrounding the lake. Out of all of the activities that lure people to Lake Joseph, fishing has to be the most popular one. The lake is teeming with many different species of fish, but it is most famous for its populations of lake trout, walleye, whitefish, pike and bass. From horseback riding to mountain biking, Lake Joseph has it all.
As if all of the outdoor fun and gorgeous cottages weren’t enough, the Muskoka Lakes region is known to attract some of today’s most famous celebrities and most powerful business people. Canadian entrepreneur and Dragon’s Den Dragon, Kevin O’Leary owns a lavish cottage on the shores of Lake Joseph. Lake Joseph’s answer to Lake Muskoka’s Millionaires Row is known as Billionaires Row, and it includes some of the most finely appointed Muskoka cottages in the area belonging to such celebrities as Cindy Crawford and Kenny Rogers.
Also on the shores of Lake Joseph is the renowned Lake Joseph Club, a Clublink course offering a favourite destination for professional athletes, entertainers and actors. With a wide selection of delectable food and fine wines, a character member of Savour Muskoka welcomes a world of regional culinary experiences at The Water’s Edge Wine Bar. Lake Joseph Club also caters to the entire family, with Children’s Camps, Fitness Classes and Tennis.
Other popular restaurants include Bass Lake and Sherwood Inn Dining room, and golf clubs include Rocky Crest, Oviinburg and Sherwood Inn. Foots Bay, Gordon Bay and Pride Marinas are filled with cottagers refuelling to continue their adventurous quest on the water.
