About Muskoka
Muskoka is well known as the Ontario’s cottage country. It is located geographically in Ontario region and just 200 km north of Toronto.
Muskoka occupies an area of 6,475 km2 in Southern Ontario that includes the towns of Bracebridge, Gravenhurst and Huntsville, as well as the townships of Georgian Bay, Lake of Bays and Muskoka Lakes. Muskoka also borders Algonquin Park in the East (www.algonquinpark.on.ca/index.php).
It has 1600 lakes which provides cottaging destination as well as scenic boating adventures; the largest and most famous are Lakes Joseph, Muskoka and Rosseau which are interconnected.
Many of Muskoka’s seasonal properties are mansion-like summer estates, some of which have been passed down from generation to generation through Canadian families. These estates commonly feature a main cottage, boathouse, Bunkie, and multiple docks.
In 2017, Muskoka was the #1 most searched Canadian destination for vacation rentals and has been dubbed The Canadian Hamptons (National Geographic) and The Malibu of the North (New York Times).
The scenic forests and lakes and the recreational opportunities they presented brought people from the growing cities of Southern Ontario and the United States,
Muskoka population swells with seasonal residents and tourists, especially in the warmer months. It is known for its rugged landscape and natural splendor, from the windswept pines, rocky shores and turquoise waters of Georgian Bay in the west to the thick forest, freshwater lakes and abundant wildlife.
Muskoka was in 2017 the #1 most searched Canadian destination for vacation rentals as well as being ranked #1 best trips of 2011 by National Geographic. It has been recently named the Malibu of the North by the New York Times.
Muskoka plays a great role in offering the most captivating vacations especially for families with the varieties of activities that helps them bond and have fun creating unforgettable memories.
Calm Muskoka waters bring all kinds of watersports right to your dock. On a given day in the summer you will see water-skiers, wakeboarders, wake-surfers, stand up paddle boarders, and kayakers cruise by. With miles of world-class boating (www.boatday.ca), restaurants, dockside bars and beautiful summer weather, the Township of Muskoka Lakes comes to life, especially in the summer months. World class golf courses, country clubs, and marinas serve visitors from near and far.
Muskoka also hosts cultural events throughout the year, from the Antique and Classic Boat Show in the summer to the Bala Cranberry Festival in the fall and the Bracebridge Fire and Ice Festival in the winter which attracts more tourists in the region.
