Wednesday 14 November 2018

Winter Adventures in Muskoka

Winter is coming!  We have had our first days of snow here in Southwestern Ontario.  Some of you may be grumbling about that, but winter is such an exciting and fun time up north!  Cottage country has so much to offer no matter the season.  Winter is a perfect time to getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life - to unwind in a cozy cottage and enjoy some relaxation fire side. Or if staying active is more your thing, there are tons of adventures to be had!
Some favourite winter activities in the area to experience are:

Skating the Arrowhead Ice Skating Trail
This 1.3 km skating trail located in Arrowhead Provincial Park is one of the most popular attractions.  It winds through a beautiful forest providing a magical experience - and it’s only minutes away from Downtown Huntsville!

  • The season is subject to weather conditions but typically begins the first week of January
  • Opens at 11 am daily, 7 days a week
  • Skate rentals are available for $10
  • Saturdays can be extremely busy - try to plan your visit for Sundays or, ideally, midweek
  • Admission is $20 per vehicle Saturday, Sunday and Holidays, $17 per vehicle Monday to Friday

Dog sledding at North Ridge Ranch 
A team of 60 Alaskan Huskies are waiting to take you on an unforgettable sledding adventure through the forests of Muskoka! 

  • The Ranch offers Half Day tours (20 km) or 1 Hour tours (10 km). 
  • Suitable for children as long as they are accompanied by an adult (and can tolerate sitting in a sled for the entire duration of the tour)
  • Tours begin with a thorough lesson so that you are comfortable with your abilities to mush your own team
  • Prices start at $125 per person with discounts for children


Downhill Skiing at Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area is located in the heart of Muskoka. This hidden gem offers 14 groomed trails, three quad chairlifts, one handle tow, night skiing and a terrain park. 


  • Lift rates start at $36 for kids over the age of 6 and $50 for adults
  • Kids 5 and under are only $12 when accompanying a paying adult



Craft Brewery Tours
Some of the best craft beers in Canada are brewed in Muskoka!  Head out to the local breweries for a guided tour and tastings!

  • Visit cottagecountrybeertrail.ca for helpful information as breweries have different hours for tours, with some requiring advanced booking
  • Consider a trip with BrewTours.ca.  They do the entire tour experience, including driving, from Toronto to cottage country!

I hope I've given you some ideas to make the winter more fun and bearable! I don't know about you, but these are all on my bucket list for sure. Bring on winter! Hope you all stay safe and warm :)


Nina
Serenity Vacation Rentals

2 comments:

  1. The vacations fills a wave of the joy in every person. Because during the vacation they do not need to follow their daily routine. This will make them able to have the joy of the different types of the things . These things will make their vacation so much special.

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  2. The Muskoka part of Ontario is a winter destination of adventure vacation.Skating at the arrowhead provincial park, dog sledding at the north ridge ranch, downhill skiing at the hidden valley and craft brewery here is just awesome.

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