Nicole's Guidebook

Nicole
Nicole's Guidebook

Hikes

Literally behind u. For trail access turn right off of shady lane and walk towards Coppers Falls Rd. about 200 feet on the left you will see a foot path into the woods marks with yellow or orange ties. Easy to follow once you are on and it leads to the main trail. Trail head is accessed turn left of Riverdale and walk to end of road. You will see trail head sight on your right hand side.
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Alexander Hope Smith Nature Reserve
Riverdale Drive
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Literally behind u. For trail access turn right off of shady lane and walk towards Coppers Falls Rd. about 200 feet on the left you will see a foot path into the woods marks with yellow or orange ties. Easy to follow once you are on and it leads to the main trail. Trail head is accessed turn left of Riverdale and walk to end of road. You will see trail head sight on your right hand side.
Adams Nature Reserve
1900 Coopers Falls Rd
39 mins away great hiking!
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Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve
Southwood Road
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39 mins away great hiking!
31 mins away from cottage great trails can be busy
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Hardy Lake Trail Head
Muskoka District Road 169
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31 mins away from cottage great trails can be busy
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Huckleberry Rock Lookout
1057 Milford Bay Rd
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Sightseeing

Boardwalk, park and beach which are great for family outings. As well as a small train which circles the park is always fun for the little ones or kids at heart ❤️
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Orillia Waterfront Centre
50 Centennial Dr
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Boardwalk, park and beach which are great for family outings. As well as a small train which circles the park is always fun for the little ones or kids at heart ❤️
Local eats, across from Wednesday’s Farmers market and Muskoka cruises can be boarded here
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Gravenhurst Muskoka Wharf
Bay Street
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Local eats, across from Wednesday’s Farmers market and Muskoka cruises can be boarded here

Food scene / Farmers Markets

West side of Hwy 11 - Farmers Market great for local fresh produce and treats, I prefer this one.
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Orillia Fairgrounds Farmers' Market
4500 Fairgrounds Rd
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West side of Hwy 11 - Farmers Market great for local fresh produce and treats, I prefer this one.
Gravenhurst Farmers Market Every Wednesday morning until 2pm. It is also across from the lake and boardwalk with great views and sightseeing cruises
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Muskoka Farmers Market
861 Bay St
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Gravenhurst Farmers Market Every Wednesday morning until 2pm. It is also across from the lake and boardwalk with great views and sightseeing cruises
Canoe has everything you need food wise during your stay including an awesome bakery and deli counter with great prepared meals!
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Canoe Fresh Food Market
3384 Muskoka St
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Canoe has everything you need food wise during your stay including an awesome bakery and deli counter with great prepared meals!
Great patio and food. Also fun for the kids as you see the float planes land and take off
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Tailwinds Bar & Grill
3449 Airport Rd
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Great patio and food. Also fun for the kids as you see the float planes land and take off
Downtown - One of two framers markets. This one has less produce and more gifts and food vendors.
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OrilliaFarmer's Market
50 Andrew St S
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Downtown - One of two framers markets. This one has less produce and more gifts and food vendors.
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Gravenhurst Muskoka Wharf
Bay Street
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Coffee, Breakfast, Lunch & Gifts

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Arts at the Albion
100 Muskoka Rd N
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The Shipyards
908 Bay St
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Blue Willow Tea Shop
900 Bay St
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Relish
240 Muskoka Rd N
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XCountry / Downhill Skiing, Ice Skating and hiking

About 1hr away but the xcountry classic and skate skiing trails are great as well as the hiking and outdoor ice skating trail
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Arrowhead Provincial Park Cross Country Skiing
RR3
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About 1hr away but the xcountry classic and skate skiing trails are great as well as the hiking and outdoor ice skating trail
30 mins away for great trails!
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Hardwood Ski and Bike
402 Old Barrie Rd W
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30 mins away for great trails!
These trails are not formally groomed I think but every time we have gone it’s been great! You can also hike here as well. About 30mins drive north on Hwy 11 and is directly off of the Hwy.
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Bracebridge Resource Management Area
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These trails are not formally groomed I think but every time we have gone it’s been great! You can also hike here as well. About 30mins drive north on Hwy 11 and is directly off of the Hwy.
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Horseshoe Resort
1101 Horseshoe Valley Rd W
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Mount Saint Louis Ski Area

Activities for Families & Young at Heart

44 mins from cottage. Kids love fishing here. Anything you catch you eat and they clean for you.
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Milford Bay Trout Farm
1224 Hewlitt Rd
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44 mins from cottage. Kids love fishing here. Anything you catch you eat and they clean for you.
About 1 hr away just east of Huntsville off of Hwy 60. We go here at least once a year. Kids love it!
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Treetop Trekking Hunstville
1180 ON-60
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About 1 hr away just east of Huntsville off of Hwy 60. We go here at least once a year. Kids love it!
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Isixeko sikaSanta: Isitolo saseMuskoka
1624 Golden Beach Road
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Gamebridge Go-Karts
2687 Concession Road A
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Spa / Massage

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Vetta Nordic Spa
3210 3 Line N
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Junction Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy, Chiropractor, Acupuncture and Massage