Sightseeing
You don’t have to wait until the fall to experience the view at the Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower. The observation deck offers a 360 degree view, 142 metres (456 feet) above Lake of Bays. For those that enjoy the view closer to the ground Peek-a-boo Rock keeps your feet on the ground with a great view across Dorset. At the top of tower hill there is an information/gift kiosk, picnic tables and toilet facilities.
The original Fire Tower was built in 1922 and stood 25 metres (82 feet) tall. Access to the top of the tower was up an enclosed ladder. The tower became obsolete in 1962 when aircraft replaced towermen. Many people climbed the tower to enjoy the view. Then, in 1967 the existing tower was built, not for fire watching, but for the spectacular view! This tower stands 30 metres (100 feet) tall with a staircase making it much easier to climb.
To park at the tower there is a per vehicle charge, season passes are also available. Because parking is limited during our busiest time there is some-times a waiting time. To avoid long line ups during the fall colour season it is recommended that you visit the tower during the week. Free parking is available at the baseball diamond on Main Street, as well as the parkette located on Highway 35. From both of these areas it is easy access to the walking trail that leads to the tower from the base of Tower Hill, just behind the Dorset Heritage Museum. The trail is marked and the walk itself should take about twenty minutes up the less steep trail.
The tower can be visited by snowmobile in winter months. The trail leading there is part of the Tall Pines Snowmobile Club Trail.
Tower use is a “use at own risk” and signs are posted throughout the area. High risk use of Tower and Mountain is not permitted.
Open seasonally 705-766-1032
www.dorsetower.com
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I-Dorset Lookout Tower
1191 Dorset Scenic Tower Rd You don’t have to wait until the fall to experience the view at the Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower. The observation deck offers a 360 degree view, 142 metres (456 feet) above Lake of Bays. For those that enjoy the view closer to the ground Peek-a-boo Rock keeps your feet on the ground with a great view across Dorset. At the top of tower hill there is an information/gift kiosk, picnic tables and toilet facilities.
The original Fire Tower was built in 1922 and stood 25 metres (82 feet) tall. Access to the top of the tower was up an enclosed ladder. The tower became obsolete in 1962 when aircraft replaced towermen. Many people climbed the tower to enjoy the view. Then, in 1967 the existing tower was built, not for fire watching, but for the spectacular view! This tower stands 30 metres (100 feet) tall with a staircase making it much easier to climb.
To park at the tower there is a per vehicle charge, season passes are also available. Because parking is limited during our busiest time there is some-times a waiting time. To avoid long line ups during the fall colour season it is recommended that you visit the tower during the week. Free parking is available at the baseball diamond on Main Street, as well as the parkette located on Highway 35. From both of these areas it is easy access to the walking trail that leads to the tower from the base of Tower Hill, just behind the Dorset Heritage Museum. The trail is marked and the walk itself should take about twenty minutes up the less steep trail.
The tower can be visited by snowmobile in winter months. The trail leading there is part of the Tall Pines Snowmobile Club Trail.
Tower use is a “use at own risk” and signs are posted throughout the area. High risk use of Tower and Mountain is not permitted.
Open seasonally 705-766-1032
www.dorsetower.com
Once a summer getaway for the wealthy, including movie stars and royalty, Bigwin Island has been brought back from the brink of ruin to be once again enjoyed by visitors far and wide. Located on the largest island on Lake of Bays, the property boasts a world-class golf course, private residences and amenities, all just a short ferry ride away.
Named after Chief John Bigwin (who was alive at the time of development in the 1920’s) the island developers have preserved the native burial grounds found there. The Bigwin Inn had it’s heyday in the 1930’s where visitors enjoyed activities in some of the largest buildings in the area. The inn changed hands several times after founder C.O. Shaw died in 1942 and finally closed in 1966. It sat abandoned for decades. Unfortunately, most of the original buildings had to be demolished, but the current owners have continued the vision in Shaw’s original style
Bigwin Island
Once a summer getaway for the wealthy, including movie stars and royalty, Bigwin Island has been brought back from the brink of ruin to be once again enjoyed by visitors far and wide. Located on the largest island on Lake of Bays, the property boasts a world-class golf course, private residences and amenities, all just a short ferry ride away.
Named after Chief John Bigwin (who was alive at the time of development in the 1920’s) the island developers have preserved the native burial grounds found there. The Bigwin Inn had it’s heyday in the 1930’s where visitors enjoyed activities in some of the largest buildings in the area. The inn changed hands several times after founder C.O. Shaw died in 1942 and finally closed in 1966. It sat abandoned for decades. Unfortunately, most of the original buildings had to be demolished, but the current owners have continued the vision in Shaw’s original style
Parks & Nature
World Famous park for nature and animal lovers. The essence of Algonquin is in its vast interior of maple hills, rocky ridges, and thousands of lakes. Hike one of 14 trails, take part in extensive Natural Heritage Education programs, and visit Algonquin’s exceptional Visitor Centre, Logging Museum and Art Centre. For over 50 years, each Thursday in August, park staff have offered the “Public Wolf Howl”, a highly engaging program on wolf ecology that includes howling for wolves. Weather and wildlife dependent. Check for details on park events.
Excellent trout fishing, particularly in the month of May
Amazing moose viewing opportunities along Highway 60 as the moose are attracted to roadside salt left after the winter sanding operations
Spring also features outstanding birding opportunities throughout the park with spring arrivals and migrants
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I-Algonquin Provincial Park
Ontario 60World Famous park for nature and animal lovers. The essence of Algonquin is in its vast interior of maple hills, rocky ridges, and thousands of lakes. Hike one of 14 trails, take part in extensive Natural Heritage Education programs, and visit Algonquin’s exceptional Visitor Centre, Logging Museum and Art Centre. For over 50 years, each Thursday in August, park staff have offered the “Public Wolf Howl”, a highly engaging program on wolf ecology that includes howling for wolves. Weather and wildlife dependent. Check for details on park events.
Excellent trout fishing, particularly in the month of May
Amazing moose viewing opportunities along Highway 60 as the moose are attracted to roadside salt left after the winter sanding operations
Spring also features outstanding birding opportunities throughout the park with spring arrivals and migrants
Bracebridge Falls
great falls in Bracebridge,
beautiful ragged falls to view, 10 min easy hike from Parking Lot
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Oxtongue River - Ragged Falls Provincial Park
1050 Oxtongue Lake Rdbeautiful ragged falls to view, 10 min easy hike from Parking Lot
Food Scene
Situated on the channel beside the bridge Trading Bay Dining Company welcomes you in a family friendly atmosphere. Chef owned and operated, they are open for lunch and dinner, with a lakeside patio, and occasional live music. Take out is available
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Trading Bay Dining Company
1089 Main StSituated on the channel beside the bridge Trading Bay Dining Company welcomes you in a family friendly atmosphere. Chef owned and operated, they are open for lunch and dinner, with a lakeside patio, and occasional live music. Take out is available
Zachary’s Restaurant located on the north side of the humpback bridge serves breakfast and lunch year round, during the summer months they are also open for dinner. Take out is available. The lakeside patio is open, weather permitting.
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Zachary's Restaurant
1066 Main StZachary’s Restaurant located on the north side of the humpback bridge serves breakfast and lunch year round, during the summer months they are also open for dinner. Take out is available. The lakeside patio is open, weather permitting.
Pizza On Earth features a selection of gourmet thin-crust pizzas prepared with quality ingredients.
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Pizza On Earth
1009 Clan MacKay RdPizza On Earth features a selection of gourmet thin-crust pizzas prepared with quality ingredients.
Great food, satisfying, comforting
http://www.castironrestaurant.ca/
Tuesday - Sunday
12 - 9pm
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Cast iron restaurant
2635 Muskoka District Road 117Great food, satisfying, comforting
http://www.castironrestaurant.ca/
Tuesday - Sunday
12 - 9pm
Fork in the road is a cool little gourmet groove sitting by the park
along the Muskoka River. It is a place where we can cook what we want
when we want. The main deal is to make artisanal sausages. We make our
own with no nitrates, sulfites, msg or mystery meat, using the finest cuts
of meat and a pinch of beer grain from our friends at Lake of Bays Brewing
Company. We dig potatoes and make fresh cut fries with some cool sauces
and flavors. Visit them at www.forkintheroadmuskoka.ca
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Fork in the Road
6 Bay StFork in the road is a cool little gourmet groove sitting by the park
along the Muskoka River. It is a place where we can cook what we want
when we want. The main deal is to make artisanal sausages. We make our
own with no nitrates, sulfites, msg or mystery meat, using the finest cuts
of meat and a pinch of beer grain from our friends at Lake of Bays Brewing
Company. We dig potatoes and make fresh cut fries with some cool sauces
and flavors. Visit them at www.forkintheroadmuskoka.ca
product line consists of homemade Jams, Dessert Toppings, Pepper and Herb Jellies, Fat Free Vinaigrette Dressings and Marinades and pure maple syrups infused with fresh fruit or liqueurs. Yummies are sold either individually or in Gift Boxes. All products are still hand made and hand packaged in my Yummies kitchen in Baysville, Muskoka. Every recipe has been created in our own kitchen to ensure flavours unique to Yummies and each product is prepared in small, individual batches using only the finest ingredients.
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Yummies in a Jar
6 Bay Stproduct line consists of homemade Jams, Dessert Toppings, Pepper and Herb Jellies, Fat Free Vinaigrette Dressings and Marinades and pure maple syrups infused with fresh fruit or liqueurs. Yummies are sold either individually or in Gift Boxes. All products are still hand made and hand packaged in my Yummies kitchen in Baysville, Muskoka. Every recipe has been created in our own kitchen to ensure flavours unique to Yummies and each product is prepared in small, individual batches using only the finest ingredients.
The Humble Pie Butter Tart Factory and Pizzeria is your bakery in the south end of Lake of Bays. The Humble Pie is famous for it’s delicious butter tarts but has a wide variety of pies, pastries, breads and delicious custom made authentic Italian pizzas; that can be purchased whole or by the slice. Check out their Facebook Page for seasonal hours and current deals. They also do custom orders for holidays.
Phone: (705) 224-8278
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Humble-Pie-Butter-Tart-Factory-Pizzeria/164353797011751
E-mail: humble_pie@live.ca
Humble Pie Butter Tart Factory and Pizzeria is located in the heart of Baysville at 6 Bay Street Baysville ON (In the old LCBO building)
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Humble Pie Butter Tart Factory
6 Bay StThe Humble Pie Butter Tart Factory and Pizzeria is your bakery in the south end of Lake of Bays. The Humble Pie is famous for it’s delicious butter tarts but has a wide variety of pies, pastries, breads and delicious custom made authentic Italian pizzas; that can be purchased whole or by the slice. Check out their Facebook Page for seasonal hours and current deals. They also do custom orders for holidays.
Phone: (705) 224-8278
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Humble-Pie-Butter-Tart-Factory-Pizzeria/164353797011751
E-mail: humble_pie@live.ca
Humble Pie Butter Tart Factory and Pizzeria is located in the heart of Baysville at 6 Bay Street Baysville ON (In the old LCBO building)
Miss Nelles is a beautiful antique store and coffee/ice cream shop in Baysville Ontario. Step back in time and have some delicious soup coffee or sandwich in the old time store.
New: Miss Nelles now has a licensed patio.
Browse the antiques, or treat yourself to some delicious Kawartha Dairy Ice Cream in the summer. There is also several BBQ items offered in the summer months. Find them on the web at www.missnelles.ca Phone: (705) 767-2181 Miss Nelles is located at 2 Bay
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Miss Nelle's Antiques
2 Bay StMiss Nelles is a beautiful antique store and coffee/ice cream shop in Baysville Ontario. Step back in time and have some delicious soup coffee or sandwich in the old time store.
New: Miss Nelles now has a licensed patio.
Browse the antiques, or treat yourself to some delicious Kawartha Dairy Ice Cream in the summer. There is also several BBQ items offered in the summer months. Find them on the web at www.missnelles.ca Phone: (705) 767-2181 Miss Nelles is located at 2 Bay
The Hound Lounge Bar and Grill offers Casual Dining With A Contemporary Menu. Located on the East side of the bridge in Baysville (just accross from the swim docks). Check out their web site for menu at www.houndloungebarandgrill.com.
Phone: (705) 767-3975
E-mail: houndlounge@live.ca
Web Site: www.houndloungebarandgrill.com
The Hound Lounge Bar & Grill
4 North RoadThe Hound Lounge Bar and Grill offers Casual Dining With A Contemporary Menu. Located on the East side of the bridge in Baysville (just accross from the swim docks). Check out their web site for menu at www.houndloungebarandgrill.com.
Phone: (705) 767-3975
E-mail: houndlounge@live.ca
Web Site: www.houndloungebarandgrill.com
they make the beer and it is great tasting! They have a store, worth your stop!
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Lake of Bays Brewing Company
2681 Muskoka District Road 117they make the beer and it is great tasting! They have a store, worth your stop!
Shopping
Robinson’s General Store was voted Canada’s Best Country Store. Like an old fashioned department store Robinson’s offers a Foodland Supermarket with a full deli, Home Hardware, Red Onion Boutique, Dry Goods Department with moccasins, maps, toys, gifts/souvenirs, lottery tickets and tobacco products … but be sure to leave enough time to see all 15,000 square feet of goods.
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Robinson's General Store
1061 Main StRobinson’s General Store was voted Canada’s Best Country Store. Like an old fashioned department store Robinson’s offers a Foodland Supermarket with a full deli, Home Hardware, Red Onion Boutique, Dry Goods Department with moccasins, maps, toys, gifts/souvenirs, lottery tickets and tobacco products … but be sure to leave enough time to see all 15,000 square feet of goods.
Arts & Culture
Rafters Home Store
1090 Main Stinterior design store
Dorset Museum
1040 Main StEntertainment & Activities
For golfers,
1-844-424-4946
www.ssbigwin.com
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Bigwin Island Golf Club
1137 Old Highway 117For golfers,
1-844-424-4946
www.ssbigwin.com
Mountain Trout House is your Kawagama and Lake of Bays stop for:
Muskoka Yamaha snowmobiles, outboard motors & generators
Kawagama Lake covered boat docking, fuel, repairs and storage
Ontario Five Star Yamaha Dealer
Rossiter, Grady-White, MirroCraft and Naden Boats rentals
Muskoka and Haliburton Boat Rentals
Kawagama Lake barging and water taxi service
Gifts & clothing with Kawagama Lake logo
Fishing supplies, propane & convenience store
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Mountain Trout House Marina
1508 Russell Landing RdMountain Trout House is your Kawagama and Lake of Bays stop for:
Muskoka Yamaha snowmobiles, outboard motors & generators
Kawagama Lake covered boat docking, fuel, repairs and storage
Ontario Five Star Yamaha Dealer
Rossiter, Grady-White, MirroCraft and Naden Boats rentals
Muskoka and Haliburton Boat Rentals
Kawagama Lake barging and water taxi service
Gifts & clothing with Kawagama Lake logo
Fishing supplies, propane & convenience store
they offer horseback riding and dog sledding for kids and adults.
Algonquin Highlands Trail Riding & Farm
they offer horseback riding and dog sledding for kids and adults.
Drinks & Nightlife
great city to visit, tons of restaurants and entertainment.
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Huntsville
great city to visit, tons of restaurants and entertainment.