Welcome to the beautiful Lake of Bays community in Muskoka!
Pristine wilderness
Algonquin Park (29 mins drive) contains incredibly pristine wilderness that is teeming with wildlife and some of the best camping in the world. Local companies provide several outdoor excursions and guided trips. There are several trails of varying levels of difficulty that all everyone in the family can enjoy.
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Algonquin Park
Algonquin Park (29 mins drive) contains incredibly pristine wilderness that is teeming with wildlife and some of the best camping in the world. Local companies provide several outdoor excursions and guided trips. There are several trails of varying levels of difficulty that all everyone in the family can enjoy.
Beautiful rapids and waterfall (27 mins). Stop by the BeaverTails along the way for iconic fried Canadian pastries
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Oxtongue River - Ragged Falls Provincial Park
1050 Oxtongue Lake RdBeautiful rapids and waterfall (27 mins). Stop by the BeaverTails along the way for iconic fried Canadian pastries
Arrowhead Provincial Park
451 Arrowhead Park RdShopping essentials
This historic landmark (5 mins drive or by boat) has been in continuous operation in Dorset since 1921. It is a one-stop-shop for all essentials (groceries, toys, stationary, souvenirs, apparel, hardware, firewood, worms, etc.). If feel like splurging try their aged Wagyu steaks.
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Robinson's General Store
1061 Main StThis historic landmark (5 mins drive or by boat) has been in continuous operation in Dorset since 1921. It is a one-stop-shop for all essentials (groceries, toys, stationary, souvenirs, apparel, hardware, firewood, worms, etc.). If feel like splurging try their aged Wagyu steaks.
Found in the same plaza as Robinson’s General Store and can also be accessed by boat. Try the local beer from Lake of Bays Brewing Co.
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LCBO
1059 Main StFound in the same plaza as Robinson’s General Store and can also be accessed by boat. Try the local beer from Lake of Bays Brewing Co.
Pharmasave Dorset Village Pharmacy
1103 Main StreetLocated a convenient 4 mins drive from the cottage
Food scene
Just across the Dorset bridge from Robinson’s General Store (5 mins drive or boat ride from our cottage), the Trading Bay Dining Company provides casual dining, friendly service and a nice waterfront patio adjacent to a narrows where can watch boats pass by.
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Trading Bay Dining Company
1089 Main StJust across the Dorset bridge from Robinson’s General Store (5 mins drive or boat ride from our cottage), the Trading Bay Dining Company provides casual dining, friendly service and a nice waterfront patio adjacent to a narrows where can watch boats pass by.
Next to Robinson’s General Store, this new café has great croissants and gelato. They also display the work of a local wildlife photographer.
Robinsons Café & Gelato
1061 Main StreetNext to Robinson’s General Store, this new café has great croissants and gelato. They also display the work of a local wildlife photographer.
The Moose n' Paddle
1092 Main StreetDecent food truck in the Robinsons Marina lot (4 mins drive)
Popular wood oven pizzeria https://pizzaonearth.ca that is a 3 mins drive away from the cottage.
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Pizza On Earth
1009 Clan MacKay RdPopular wood oven pizzeria https://pizzaonearth.ca that is a 3 mins drive away from the cottage.
Din's Fresh Cut Fries
2876 Ontario 60Best food truck in the area. 15 mins drive from the cottage.
Boiler Room Tap & Grill
25748 Ontario 35Decent pub food (15 mins drive)
Dockside Lounge
Casual waterfront dining with gorgeous views
Marine Dining Room
Fine dining with beautiful lake views and sunsets
15 mins by boat, Ferry available in Baysville
Bigwin Island
Dockside Lounge
Casual waterfront dining with gorgeous views
Marine Dining Room
Fine dining with beautiful lake views and sunsets
15 mins by boat, Ferry available in Baysville
Local beer flights and pubfare
(17 mins drive)
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Lake of Bays Brewing Company
2681 Muskoka District Road 117Local beer flights and pubfare
(17 mins drive)
Homemade pastries, cinnamon buns, freshly baked bread and sandwiches (16 mins)
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Henrietta's Pine Bakery - Dwight
2868 ON-60Homemade pastries, cinnamon buns, freshly baked bread and sandwiches (16 mins)
Webster's Beacon
Ontario 60Delicious sandwiches (including breakfast sandwiches; 16 mins drive)
Homemade baked goods, pastries, sandwiches, and coffee. Try the butter tarts. (17 mins)
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Erika's
2832 ON-60Homemade baked goods, pastries, sandwiches, and coffee. Try the butter tarts. (17 mins)
Cast iron restaurant
2635 Muskoka District Road 117Best restaurant in Baysville (18 mins)
Yummies in a Jar
6 Bay StYummy jams and gourmet preserves (20 mins)
Best cuisine in the Lake of Bays area. Highly recommended (34 mins). Best to book reservations in advance during the summer.
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The Artisan House
21 West Street SBest cuisine in the Lake of Bays area. Highly recommended (34 mins). Best to book reservations in advance during the summer.
Arts and crafts
1090 Main St
1090 Main StreetClark's on Main (4 mins drive)
Unique gift shop with local arts/crafts.
Artist/owner (Jake Rhodes) run shop (5 mins drive) with nice chainsaw carved wood sculptures in the Robinson’s General Store plaza. They will intermittently schedule a carving exhibition.
Northern Rhodes Artistry in Wood
Artist/owner (Jake Rhodes) run shop (5 mins drive) with nice chainsaw carved wood sculptures in the Robinson’s General Store plaza. They will intermittently schedule a carving exhibition.
Check out this local artisan’s shop or sign up for pottery classes
https://www.lovepottery.ca (4 mins drive)
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Love Pottery
1022 Harvey AveCheck out this local artisan’s shop or sign up for pottery classes
https://www.lovepottery.ca (4 mins drive)
Nice selection of crafts and original art by Canadian artists and artisans (15 mins drive)
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Oxtongue Craft Cabin & Gallery
1073 Fox Point RdNice selection of crafts and original art by Canadian artists and artisans (15 mins drive)
Local gift shop for souvenirs and handmade items, with over 100 styles of authentic moccasins (17 mins)
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Dwight Trading Post
Ontario 60Local gift shop for souvenirs and handmade items, with over 100 styles of authentic moccasins (17 mins)
The Murden Gallery
1002 Earth Park RoadMuskoka themed original art and prints (20 mins)
Sightseeing
Learn about the history and way of life of original settlers of Dorset (5 mins drive)
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Dorset Museum
1040 Main StLearn about the history and way of life of original settlers of Dorset (5 mins drive)
Lake of Bays Marine Museum and SS Bigwin
Learn about the history of the Lake of Bays and/or book a cruise on the historic S.S. Bigwin.
https://www.ssbigwin.com/lake-of-bays-marine-museum
(4 mins drive)
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Lake of Bays Marine Museum
1090 Main StLake of Bays Marine Museum and SS Bigwin
Learn about the history of the Lake of Bays and/or book a cruise on the historic S.S. Bigwin.
https://www.ssbigwin.com/lake-of-bays-marine-museum
(4 mins drive)
Originally built in 1922 as a fire lookout and standing at 465 feet above Lake of Bays (tower itself is 100 feet high), the Dorset Lookout Tower provides beautiful 360-degree views of the surrounding landscape. It is a hike up to the top, but the views are worth it. (7 mins)
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I-Dorset Lookout Tower
1191 Dorset Scenic Tower RdOriginally built in 1922 as a fire lookout and standing at 465 feet above Lake of Bays (tower itself is 100 feet high), the Dorset Lookout Tower provides beautiful 360-degree views of the surrounding landscape. It is a hike up to the top, but the views are worth it. (7 mins)
Nice stretch of soft sand beach, with nice views, picnic tables, washroom facilities and Dippin’ Dots ice cream truck (17 mins drive)
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Dwight Beach
1158 Dwight Beach RdNice stretch of soft sand beach, with nice views, picnic tables, washroom facilities and Dippin’ Dots ice cream truck (17 mins drive)
Sugarbush Hill Maple Farm
2389 Muskoka District Road 10All things maple (31 mins drive)
Great day trip for the family (35 mins drive). Highly recommend the train ride
https://www.muskokaheritageplace.ca/en/index.aspx
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Muskoka Heritage Place
Muskoka Heritage PlaceGreat day trip for the family (35 mins drive). Highly recommend the train ride
https://www.muskokaheritageplace.ca/en/index.aspx
Golf
Beautiful and historic 18-hole course that is consistently ranked top 20 in Canada
15 mins boat ride; Ferry available in Baysville
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Bigwin Island Golf Club
1137 Old Highway 117Beautiful and historic 18-hole course that is consistently ranked top 20 in Canada
15 mins boat ride; Ferry available in Baysville
Deerhurst Resort
1235 Deerhurst DrGreat course and dining options (30 mins drive)
City/town information
Downtown Huntsville is a charming town that is 33 mins drive from the cottage. It is recommended for a stroll. Suggestions below:
- Nice waterfront patios at On the Docks, Boston Pizza and That Little Place by the Lights (great italian food)
- BeaverTails
- Gift shops (Two Horse Gallery)
- Group of Seven Outdoor Gallery
There are also large department stores and chain grocery stores in the city.
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Huntsville
Downtown Huntsville is a charming town that is 33 mins drive from the cottage. It is recommended for a stroll. Suggestions below:
- Nice waterfront patios at On the Docks, Boston Pizza and That Little Place by the Lights (great italian food)
- BeaverTails
- Gift shops (Two Horse Gallery)
- Group of Seven Outdoor Gallery
There are also large department stores and chain grocery stores in the city.