ZuKa's Guidebook - What to Do and Where to Go
Food Scene
Muskoka's only European-style coffeehouse and eatery. The best Belgian Waffles.
Wolff's Den Cafe and Eatery
1130 Bay StMuskoka's only European-style coffeehouse and eatery. The best Belgian Waffles.
- Silver Pines Restaurant: - this restaurant is located just 3 minutes walk from the cottage, right at the corner, if you ever feel hungry and not in the mood to cook. It overlooks beautiful Sparrow Lake. The offer lunch and dinner, but open seasonally.
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Silver Pines
1613 Kilworthy Rd- Silver Pines Restaurant: - this restaurant is located just 3 minutes walk from the cottage, right at the corner, if you ever feel hungry and not in the mood to cook. It overlooks beautiful Sparrow Lake. The offer lunch and dinner, but open seasonally.
- Webers (also known as Webers Hamburgers) is a hamburger restaurant on Ontario Highway 11, located 15 km south of us just north of Orillia, that opened in July 1963. Webers grills their burgers over charcoal, with a grill man said to be able to flip up to 800 patties an hour. Long line ups are a common sight at the restaurant, which made the restaurant build a footbridge over the highway to provide access for guests from the southbound side. A bridge that was being used as part of the CN Tower's SkyWalk. This bridge has the distinction of being the first and only privately owned bridge spanning a public highway in Ontario.
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Webers
8825 ON-11- Webers (also known as Webers Hamburgers) is a hamburger restaurant on Ontario Highway 11, located 15 km south of us just north of Orillia, that opened in July 1963. Webers grills their burgers over charcoal, with a grill man said to be able to flip up to 800 patties an hour. Long line ups are a common sight at the restaurant, which made the restaurant build a footbridge over the highway to provide access for guests from the southbound side. A bridge that was being used as part of the CN Tower's SkyWalk. This bridge has the distinction of being the first and only privately owned bridge spanning a public highway in Ontario.
Boston Pizza is Canada’s No. 1 casual dining brand with more than 380 restaurants in Canada serving more than 100 unique and delicious menu items such as gourmet pizzas and pastas, juicy burgers and our famous BP wings. There is a great patio that offers amazing views of Muskoka lake. Annually, Boston Pizza serves more than 40 million guests, and in 2014 achieved system-wide sales that surpassed $1 billion. Boston Pizza has proudly been recognized as a Platinum Member of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies for 21 consecutive years.
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Boston Pizza
1100 Bay StBoston Pizza is Canada’s No. 1 casual dining brand with more than 380 restaurants in Canada serving more than 100 unique and delicious menu items such as gourmet pizzas and pastas, juicy burgers and our famous BP wings. There is a great patio that offers amazing views of Muskoka lake. Annually, Boston Pizza serves more than 40 million guests, and in 2014 achieved system-wide sales that surpassed $1 billion. Boston Pizza has proudly been recognized as a Platinum Member of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies for 21 consecutive years.
Casual restaurant on Lake Muskoka offering seafood, steaks & pasta in a colourful space with a deck. Enjoy the summer weather and sitting on Dock of the Bay Muskoka, What can be more perfect to have nice music come with it. Every Sunday and Monday live music in month of July and August 6:00 - 9:00 pm.
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Dock Of The Bay Steak & Seafood Grille
1110 Bay StCasual restaurant on Lake Muskoka offering seafood, steaks & pasta in a colourful space with a deck. Enjoy the summer weather and sitting on Dock of the Bay Muskoka, What can be more perfect to have nice music come with it. Every Sunday and Monday live music in month of July and August 6:00 - 9:00 pm.
Everything Else
Shopping at a local farmers’ market is a part of the Muskoka lifestyle. Being able to shop the local merchants that are selling homemade goods, locally sourced foods, local art and other hidden gems has long been a tradition among locals and visitors in Muskoka.
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Muskoka Farmers Market
861 Bay StShopping at a local farmers’ market is a part of the Muskoka lifestyle. Being able to shop the local merchants that are selling homemade goods, locally sourced foods, local art and other hidden gems has long been a tradition among locals and visitors in Muskoka.
This Muskoka Wharf in Gravenhurst is a great place to relax, stroll, shop and dine. Walk the spectacular boardwalk (over 2000 feet) from one end of the site to the other, stop at some of the shops, enjoy waterfront dining, visit local attractions, and take in the beautiful sites and sounds of this waterfront shopping destination.
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Gravenhurst Muskoka Wharf
Bay StreetThis Muskoka Wharf in Gravenhurst is a great place to relax, stroll, shop and dine. Walk the spectacular boardwalk (over 2000 feet) from one end of the site to the other, stop at some of the shops, enjoy waterfront dining, visit local attractions, and take in the beautiful sites and sounds of this waterfront shopping destination.
Stores
LCBO
155 Edward StLocal LCBO Store. Just 15 minutes from ZuKa Lakehouse.
At Canoe Fresh Foods in Washago you will find best baked goods, grocery products, and produce.
They offer a tremendous selection of specialty and gourmet products for your everyday basics or to make any occasion special. Wether its groceries, bakery items, fresh cut steaks and meats, deli items, and take home hot or cold meals.
Canoe Bakery offers the finest, the freshest, and the most delicious baked goods around. Customer drive from far distances for butter tarts and meat pies. You should try them!
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Canoe Fresh Food Market
3384 Muskoka StAt Canoe Fresh Foods in Washago you will find best baked goods, grocery products, and produce.
They offer a tremendous selection of specialty and gourmet products for your everyday basics or to make any occasion special. Wether its groceries, bakery items, fresh cut steaks and meats, deli items, and take home hot or cold meals.
Canoe Bakery offers the finest, the freshest, and the most delicious baked goods around. Customer drive from far distances for butter tarts and meat pies. You should try them!
Sobeys Gravenhurst
225 Edward StLocal supermarket store. Just 15 mins from us.
Sightseeing
Take a step into the past by cruising on one of the historic ships that ply Muskoka’s big three lakes. The RMS Segwun, at 130 years old, is the oldest operating steamship in North America.
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Muskoka Steamships
185 Cherokee LnTake a step into the past by cruising on one of the historic ships that ply Muskoka’s big three lakes. The RMS Segwun, at 130 years old, is the oldest operating steamship in North America.
Encompassing 1,990 hectares (5,000 acres), the Torrance Barrens Conservation Reserve is one of the most striking geological areas in Muskoka. The lunar landscape of the Torrance Barrens is characterized by low ridges of Precambrian bedrock, separated by wetland and peat-filled hollows. The Barrens is also an ideal place to view the night skies.
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Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve
Southwood RoadEncompassing 1,990 hectares (5,000 acres), the Torrance Barrens Conservation Reserve is one of the most striking geological areas in Muskoka. The lunar landscape of the Torrance Barrens is characterized by low ridges of Precambrian bedrock, separated by wetland and peat-filled hollows. The Barrens is also an ideal place to view the night skies.
Entertainment
Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area is a ski and snowboard resort in Huntsville, Ontario, Canada. Hidden Valley offers 15 groomed trails, three quad chairlifts, one handle tow, two snow cats, night skiing and snowboarding, and a terrain park.
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Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area and Muskoka Ski Club
1655 Hidden Valley RdHidden Valley Highlands Ski Area is a ski and snowboard resort in Huntsville, Ontario, Canada. Hidden Valley offers 15 groomed trails, three quad chairlifts, one handle tow, two snow cats, night skiing and snowboarding, and a terrain park.
This is the oldest continuing operating Drive In theatre in all of Canada having opened in 1952, and unlike any other Drive In experience in the country. Nestled among many indigenous trees like pine and birch, they are unique in that they have a cement movie screen that as built on top of a giant rock that is located on the theatre property. But just not any rock, the screen was built upon Canadian Shield Granite Rock! They also have a kid's playground with many of the original play equipment including a giant sand pit filled with toys. They still play cartoons to start the night, vintage intermission snack bar clips and do draws for prizes every night they are open. It's the ultimate Drive In experience filled with fun, families and nostalgia!
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Muskoka Drive-In
1001 Theatre RdThis is the oldest continuing operating Drive In theatre in all of Canada having opened in 1952, and unlike any other Drive In experience in the country. Nestled among many indigenous trees like pine and birch, they are unique in that they have a cement movie screen that as built on top of a giant rock that is located on the theatre property. But just not any rock, the screen was built upon Canadian Shield Granite Rock! They also have a kid's playground with many of the original play equipment including a giant sand pit filled with toys. They still play cartoons to start the night, vintage intermission snack bar clips and do draws for prizes every night they are open. It's the ultimate Drive In experience filled with fun, families and nostalgia!
This unique 60-acre attraction nestles in a bend of the Muskoka River. A Family amusement park in Bracebridge, Ontario has been Santa’s summer home for 60+ years.
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Jólasveinarnir: Tema Park Muskoka
1624 Golden Beach RoadThis unique 60-acre attraction nestles in a bend of the Muskoka River. A Family amusement park in Bracebridge, Ontario has been Santa’s summer home for 60+ years.
Seasonal Fun:
Winter - Skate the Ice Trail, Snowshoe, Play Bog Hockey
Sip hot mulled wine & cider
Spring - Maple Syrup season!, Hike the trails, Spot wildlife, See deep burgundy cranberry vines
Summer - Relax on the patio, Tour Blueberry Hill, See cranberry blossoms!
Fall - See the harvest, Take a Wagon tour, Take the Cranberry Plunge, Enjoy fall colours on our trails, Check out the Bala Cranberry Festival
Cranberry Ice Trail - Skate a 1.2 km loop around 12 acres of cranberries. With forest on one side and cranberry beds on the other, this is a one-of-a-kind experience.
Stop by the waterfalls and warm up by the fire. Head back to the winery for hot mulled wine or hot cran-apple cider.
Every Saturday night (weather permitting), they light the trail with 400 tiki torches for night skating.
Bog Hockey Acre: Skate on frozen cranberries. Includes 2 pond hockey surfaces – complete with boards and goals and a surface for learn-to-skate, strollers etc. Included with Ice Trail Pass.
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Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery
1074 Cranberry RdSeasonal Fun:
Winter - Skate the Ice Trail, Snowshoe, Play Bog Hockey
Sip hot mulled wine & cider
Spring - Maple Syrup season!, Hike the trails, Spot wildlife, See deep burgundy cranberry vines
Summer - Relax on the patio, Tour Blueberry Hill, See cranberry blossoms!
Fall - See the harvest, Take a Wagon tour, Take the Cranberry Plunge, Enjoy fall colours on our trails, Check out the Bala Cranberry Festival
Cranberry Ice Trail - Skate a 1.2 km loop around 12 acres of cranberries. With forest on one side and cranberry beds on the other, this is a one-of-a-kind experience.
Stop by the waterfalls and warm up by the fire. Head back to the winery for hot mulled wine or hot cran-apple cider.
Every Saturday night (weather permitting), they light the trail with 400 tiki torches for night skating.
Bog Hockey Acre: Skate on frozen cranberries. Includes 2 pond hockey surfaces – complete with boards and goals and a surface for learn-to-skate, strollers etc. Included with Ice Trail Pass.
Arrowhead Ice Skating Trail - The 1.3 km Ice Skating trail winds through the thick Muskoka forest and is a winter experience like no other. If you get to skate the loop after a fluffy snowfall, consider yourself in luck. Being surrounded on all sides by snow-covered evergreen trees is an absolutely stunning sight, and one that you won’t soon forget. Bring your family and watch your kids whip around the track with the perfect backdrop, or surprise your loved one with a romantic ‘hand-holding’ skate through the forest.
Weather permitting throughout the winter, the Arrowhead Provincial Park hosts Fire & Ice nights at the Ice Skating Trail on select Saturday nights in January and February. As if a skating trail through the forest wasn’t awesome enough, this is an experience you have to try first hand! Once the sun goes down and the stars come out, the Ice Skating Trail is illuminated by hundreds of tiki torches lighting your way as you carve through Muskoka’s beautiful evergreens.
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Arrowhead landshluti parkur
451 Arrowhead Park RdArrowhead Ice Skating Trail - The 1.3 km Ice Skating trail winds through the thick Muskoka forest and is a winter experience like no other. If you get to skate the loop after a fluffy snowfall, consider yourself in luck. Being surrounded on all sides by snow-covered evergreen trees is an absolutely stunning sight, and one that you won’t soon forget. Bring your family and watch your kids whip around the track with the perfect backdrop, or surprise your loved one with a romantic ‘hand-holding’ skate through the forest.
Weather permitting throughout the winter, the Arrowhead Provincial Park hosts Fire & Ice nights at the Ice Skating Trail on select Saturday nights in January and February. As if a skating trail through the forest wasn’t awesome enough, this is an experience you have to try first hand! Once the sun goes down and the stars come out, the Ice Skating Trail is illuminated by hundreds of tiki torches lighting your way as you carve through Muskoka’s beautiful evergreens.
North Ridge Ranch is an adventure of dog sledding. Owners and Operators Brad & Leah Fetterley and over 60 amazing Alaskan Huskies make up a dynamic team that are excited to take you on an unforgettable dog sled tour through the wilds of Muskoka.
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North Ridge Ranch
1823 Williamsport RdNorth Ridge Ranch is an adventure of dog sledding. Owners and Operators Brad & Leah Fetterley and over 60 amazing Alaskan Huskies make up a dynamic team that are excited to take you on an unforgettable dog sled tour through the wilds of Muskoka.
Located at the confluence of the Muskoka Rivers' North and South branch, Liv Outside Adventures offers access to great wilderness canoeing and kayaking directly from their waterfront and many other routes within a short drive. Hike the Trans Canada Trail, tour the local waterfalls, or bike one of the many local cycle routes. Equipment Rentals The Bracebridge location provides equipment rentals year round for on-site use or to explore other Muskoka wilderness areas. From canoes, kayaks, bikes and paddleboards to winter skiing and snowshoeing. Check our online rental listing for complete details. On-site Paddling Located on the Muskoka River we offer one of Muskoka's best paddling trips right from our waterfront. Paddling up the South Muskoka branch offers a secluded 3-4 hour round trip to majestic South Falls, the areas longest vertical waterfall. This area offers a great picnic stop and swimming locations. Other accessible trips include Sharpe's Creek waterfalls, Bracebridge Falls as well as access to Lake Muskoka. If you wish to try paddling and don't have enough experience we offer on-site instruction courses or guides can be hired for your trip. Guided Adventures Liv Outside also offers guided adventure trips by Canoe, Kayak, Bike, Paddleboard or Rock and Ice Climbing all from their location or within a short drive. Check out their website for all trips being offered in each season.
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LIV OUTSIDE - Gear + Adventures
271 Ecclestone DrLocated at the confluence of the Muskoka Rivers' North and South branch, Liv Outside Adventures offers access to great wilderness canoeing and kayaking directly from their waterfront and many other routes within a short drive. Hike the Trans Canada Trail, tour the local waterfalls, or bike one of the many local cycle routes. Equipment Rentals The Bracebridge location provides equipment rentals year round for on-site use or to explore other Muskoka wilderness areas. From canoes, kayaks, bikes and paddleboards to winter skiing and snowshoeing. Check our online rental listing for complete details. On-site Paddling Located on the Muskoka River we offer one of Muskoka's best paddling trips right from our waterfront. Paddling up the South Muskoka branch offers a secluded 3-4 hour round trip to majestic South Falls, the areas longest vertical waterfall. This area offers a great picnic stop and swimming locations. Other accessible trips include Sharpe's Creek waterfalls, Bracebridge Falls as well as access to Lake Muskoka. If you wish to try paddling and don't have enough experience we offer on-site instruction courses or guides can be hired for your trip. Guided Adventures Liv Outside also offers guided adventure trips by Canoe, Kayak, Bike, Paddleboard or Rock and Ice Climbing all from their location or within a short drive. Check out their website for all trips being offered in each season.
Back of Beyond Equine Centre is a sanctuary for horse lovers and horses alike. Here you will experience a horse drawn sleigh or wagon ride (private for your group only) in the tradition of the original Muskoka settlers through woodland trails and rolling hills. Owner/operator Bill Statten and his wife Cathy Foyston have approx. 15 horses (most rescued or retired) on the farm; all with fascinating stories to share. In the winter, finish your adventure at a cozy campfire, roasting marshmallows and sipping a hot beverage surrounded by the beauty of the Muskoka landscape.
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Back of Beyond Equine Centre
2572 Muskoka District Road 10Back of Beyond Equine Centre is a sanctuary for horse lovers and horses alike. Here you will experience a horse drawn sleigh or wagon ride (private for your group only) in the tradition of the original Muskoka settlers through woodland trails and rolling hills. Owner/operator Bill Statten and his wife Cathy Foyston have approx. 15 horses (most rescued or retired) on the farm; all with fascinating stories to share. In the winter, finish your adventure at a cozy campfire, roasting marshmallows and sipping a hot beverage surrounded by the beauty of the Muskoka landscape.
Twin Maples Farm offers horse drawn wagon and carriage rides. Limited horse boarding is available as well as farrier services.
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Twin Maples Farm
1227 Base Line RdTwin Maples Farm offers horse drawn wagon and carriage rides. Limited horse boarding is available as well as farrier services.
Mount St. Louis Moonstone is one of the largest family owned ski resorts in Ontario offering great ski hills for skiing and snowboarding. The resort is located just north of Barrie in the snow belt region of Ontario. Today, it contains 36 slopes, 9 chairlifts and 3 carpets. The resort is known for being family friendly and prides itself on accommodating the beginner skier to the most advanced skier.
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Mount St. Louis Moonstone
24 Mt St Louis Rd WMount St. Louis Moonstone is one of the largest family owned ski resorts in Ontario offering great ski hills for skiing and snowboarding. The resort is located just north of Barrie in the snow belt region of Ontario. Today, it contains 36 slopes, 9 chairlifts and 3 carpets. The resort is known for being family friendly and prides itself on accommodating the beginner skier to the most advanced skier.
There are sledding hills at Pratt's Pit on the edge of Gravenhurst's industrial park. It is rated as a large hill with slopes ranging from 35 to 70 degrees. No support facilities or washrooms are nearby, so that should be a consideration if you are taking little ones out for a run.
Pratt’s Pit
320 Industrial Drive,
Gravenhurst, ON
P1P 1X4
320 Industrial Dr
320 Industrial DriveThere are sledding hills at Pratt's Pit on the edge of Gravenhurst's industrial park. It is rated as a large hill with slopes ranging from 35 to 70 degrees. No support facilities or washrooms are nearby, so that should be a consideration if you are taking little ones out for a run.
Pratt’s Pit
320 Industrial Drive,
Gravenhurst, ON
P1P 1X4
Come discover why Horseshoe Resort, located near Barrie and just one hour north of Toronto, is a top destination for family winter fun. With 29 downhill ski and snowboard runs, perfect for every level of skier and over 30km of groomed cross country ski trails, Horseshoe Resort has all your ski and snowboard needs covered.
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Horseshoe Resort
1101 Horseshoe Valley Rd WCome discover why Horseshoe Resort, located near Barrie and just one hour north of Toronto, is a top destination for family winter fun. With 29 downhill ski and snowboard runs, perfect for every level of skier and over 30km of groomed cross country ski trails, Horseshoe Resort has all your ski and snowboard needs covered.
City/town information
Town of Gravenhurst: we are just around 15 minutes drive from the downtown of Gravenhurst - otherwise known as "The Gateway to Muskoka". Gravenhurst offers a vibrant community rich in Arts, Culture and Heritage and is home to great events, recreational facilities and outdoor activities in Muskoka.
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Gravenhurst
Town of Gravenhurst: we are just around 15 minutes drive from the downtown of Gravenhurst - otherwise known as "The Gateway to Muskoka". Gravenhurst offers a vibrant community rich in Arts, Culture and Heritage and is home to great events, recreational facilities and outdoor activities in Muskoka.
Bracebridge is situated on the Muskoka River and overlooks the famous Bracebridge Falls, the most significant waterfall in Muskoka. Bracebridge offers some of the best all-round recreation in Ontario. Whether you are a Weekend Warrior, Explorer, Foodie, Shopper, Artist or Wellness Seeker, you can pursue your passion in THE BRIDGE all year round.
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Bracebridge
Bracebridge is situated on the Muskoka River and overlooks the famous Bracebridge Falls, the most significant waterfall in Muskoka. Bracebridge offers some of the best all-round recreation in Ontario. Whether you are a Weekend Warrior, Explorer, Foodie, Shopper, Artist or Wellness Seeker, you can pursue your passion in THE BRIDGE all year round.
Orillia is located just 20 minutes from Zuka Lakehouse , off of Hwy 11. Nestled near Lake Couchiching and positioned at the gateway to cottage country, Downtown Orillia is thriving shopping area rich in culture featuring special events and festivals all year long.
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Orillia
Orillia is located just 20 minutes from Zuka Lakehouse , off of Hwy 11. Nestled near Lake Couchiching and positioned at the gateway to cottage country, Downtown Orillia is thriving shopping area rich in culture featuring special events and festivals all year long.