Tourism

Points to do with the Family this Winter

Households that Play Collectively, Keep Collectively!

Arrowhead Ice Skating Trail There is no such thing as a scarcity of winter enjoyable and household recollections to be made in our winter wonderland. Bundle up, get lively and get outdoor with the entire fam this winter and begin make winter recollections that can final a lifetime!

Horse Drawn Winter Sleigh Rides

In all probability certainly one of our hottest household actions is a horse-drawn sleigh or wagon experience by way of the gorgeous Muskoka. Again of Past Equine Centre has a personal household sleigh experience and campfire.

Winter Carnivals

Muskoka’s winter carnivals really epitomize the attraction of our small cities. Every supply their very own distinctive twist on this excellent household custom.

Fire & Ice Bracebridge:  January 25, 2025
Port Carling Winterfest: January 31  – February 2, 2025
Gravenhurst Winter Carnival: February 14 – 17, 2025
Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival: February 14 – 15, 2025

Ice Fishing

Get rid of the tablets and the telephones for a day. Convey the household collectively for a day of ice fishing and high quality time.   Muskoka Shores Cottages has ice huts for hire on Three Mile Lake.

Memorial Park Winter Village

The entire household can skate till their coronary heart’s content material at this excellent park-like skating path situated proper within the coronary heart of downtown Bracebridge. After your skate, take the household to one of many close by outlets for a spherical of sizzling chocolate.

Winter at Arrowhead Provincial Park

Arrowhead Provincial Park provides a complete of 44 km of ski trails that cater to each basic and skate snowboarding kinds, starting from newbie to knowledgeable issue. Moreover, there are 8+ km of snowshoe trails that run by way of the forest. One of many predominant points of interest of the park is the 1.3 km ice skating path that winds by way of the forest, which is a must-try for guests. For those who want any gear, Arrowhead has every thing you want.

Canine Sledding

This winter, create a memorable expertise for youths with canine sledding excursions at North Ridge Ranch in Huntsville. The paths supply sufficient area for the entire household.

Stroll with Goats

Are you searching for a enjoyable and family-friendly exercise that includes connecting with mild livestock? Strolling charming goats on a lead by way of lovely forest trails and nation lanes might be a good way to unwind and de-stress. Muskoka Goat Away can customise the tempo of the stroll primarily based in your talents and let the goats accompany you in your journey.

Pond Hockey

A household recreation of pond hockey is the quintessential Canadian winter expertise. Don’t overlook to load your thermos with sizzling chocolate!

Muskoka Lakes Farm & Vineyard has flooded certainly one of their cranberry beds and created regulation outside pond hockey rinks. Give them a name to e book the rink.

Though not on the pond, Annie Williams Park in Bracebridge and the Muskoka Wharf in Gravenhurst have outside rinks that supply each skating and hockey, the most effective of each worlds.

Snowshoeing

Snowshoeing is an inclusive exercise for all ages and talent ranges and one of many best methods to carry the complete household collectively!

Tenting in Muskoka, Muskoka Lakes Farm & Vineyard , and Arrowhead Provincial Park all have leases and nice trails on-site.

In order for you a enjoyable and interactive snowshoeing expertise, let a neighborhood knowledgeable take you into Muskoka’s wondrous back-country with a guided snowshoe tour. These knowledgeable adventurers will present you the ropes whereas offering your group with fascinating information and info solely a neighborhood may know.

Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Space

Ontario ski resort Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Space is the one ski resort in Muskoka. It’s an important place for households to benefit from the slopes. The hill is ideal for each inexperienced persons and skilled skiers and snowboarders.

Fats Biking

A household fats biking journey would possibly carry again enjoyable recollections of educating your youngsters the best way to experience a motorbike. Now they is perhaps educating you the best way to experience a motorbike … within the snow!

Liv Exterior in Bracebridge has fats bike leases and trails on-site, and Algonquin Outfitters in Huntsville has bikes for hire with trails close by.

If you’re searching for a brand new household journey that may be a bit off the overwhelmed path, that is it!

Zig Zag Escape Rooms

In search of a good way to bond with your loved ones? Contemplate locking yourselves in a cabin at Zig Zag’s escape cabins – the last word household journey! These escape rooms are designed to immerse your loved ones into an exhilarating story, the place you’ll work collectively to unravel puzzles, codes, clues and issues to uncover hidden secrets and techniques. The video games are difficult, however with a twist to make sure everybody can stay concerned and enthusiastic all through the journey. This exercise is ideal for households with youngsters 10 years and older.

Climb Muskoka

Climb Muskoka supplies a novel group centered recreation expertise in an inclusive and household pleasant setting. They may encourage folks to develop a ardour to be bodily lively and a love for climbing. Climb Muskoka is a 6,400 sq. ft indoor mountain climbing facility. They supply climbers with a full vary of bouldering terrain, 33′ route partitions with high rope, lead and auto belay stations. A second story mezzanine has area for stretching, free weights and cardio gear. There are change-rooms, a foot wash station, bathe and a retail area with all of the gear you’ll want. A multi-purpose room supplies a gathering area for group teams, group conferences, birthday celebrations and basic leases. They are going to be providing a full vary of youth and grownup applications, particular occasions.

KIDZONE

In search of some enjoyable indoors? KIDZONE at Muskoka Discovery Centre is an interactive and excessive vitality area designed particularly for households with youngsters. A few of the superior actions in KIDZONE embrace:

  • LEGO constructing artistic centre
  • 3D Augmented Actuality Sandbox
  • Die Cutter station
  • KEVA Plank constructing zone
  • Big chalk board wall
  • A Muskoka camp web site
  • Board video games and films
  • A lot, way more!

Mmmm Maple

As the times get hotter and winter turns into spring, take the household for the generational custom of visiting the sugar shack. The candy aroma of boiling sap within the air, rolling syrup within the snow to make taffy, and assembly the maple syrup producer is all part of the enjoyable. Construct your personal journey on the Muskoka Maple Path, a group of maple experiences that features sugar bush excursions, pancake breakfasts, maple baked goodies and extra!

Yamaha Mini Sled Rides

How cool are these machines? For ages 6 – 14, take your youngsters on a 30-minute experience at Deerhurst Resort, instruction, gear, and rental are all included. Your youngsters are going to dwell this!

Keep and Play

Take advantage of your Muskoka expertise and take a look at our high suggestions for locations to remain and ideal getaway packages.