Unique architectural cottages sprinkle the shores of Lake Muskoka from island homes, bay, and peninsula properties. Resorts such as Touchstone and Taboo have chosen Lake Muskoka as their main attraction for their guests to enjoy. The openness this lake has makes it an eventful one to enjoy many water activities. Marinas such as Beaumaris and Pride of Muskoka are easily accessible by water, and provide all your boat servicing needs. Enjoy a day of sailing at the Beaumaris Yacht Club.
In Gravenhurst, visit The Wharf and set sail on the Segwun & Wenonah Steamship cruises. The R.M.S. Segwun is the oldest operating coal-fired steamship in North America. The haunting steam whistle sounds and the Segwun backs away from the dock. Down below, the coal-fired engines churn and chug, powering the majestic Segwun gracefully through the water’s of Ontario’s premier summer playground until you arrive at your destination—Millionaires Row. Many of these cottages boast 15 bedrooms with opulent boathouses and staff quarters.
Other towns to visit include the bustling town of Port Carling to experience its little shops and the quaint Town of Bala with its famous bakery, Don’s Bakery and the Kee to Bala. The “Kee” as it is commonly referred to is a famous concert hall and bar, originally named “Dunns Pavillion”. Every summer, very well-known Canadian artists play here, including Tragically Hip, Blue Rodeo, Jeff Healey, Sam Roberts, Doug and the Slugs, and Drake.
This magnificent lake known as the Malibu of the North is the summer escape to celebrities such as Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks