While Muskoka is usually considered a summer season vacation spot, there’s a lot to do right here within the winter! Winter is a magical time of the yr. As snow begins to fall and lakes start to freeze, there are some nice actions for the entire household to get pleasure from, together with cross nation snowboarding, snowshoeing, skating, snowmobiling and ice fishing.
Centrally positioned in the midst of Muskoka’s ‘big three lakes’ (Muskoka, Rosseau and Joseph), the Muskoka Lakes space is well-known for its nice waterways, iconic cottages and historic cities and villages. This winter, the Muskoka Lakes area is as soon as once more offering quite a few winter adventures so that you can get pleasure from!
You gained’t wish to miss these winter actions occurring round Muskoka Lakes.
Winter Walking
Conveniently positioned within the city centres of Bala and Port Carling, Hanna Park and the Bala Sports Park supply fabulous alternatives to go for a winter stroll and soak up that contemporary winter air. Each park provides a cleared 200m strolling path for the pubic to make use of.
Snowshoeing
Muskoka Lakes is dwelling to a number of the coolest trails within the space and winter is the right time to discover and see them with a unique view. Snowshoeing is on the market on the Huckleberry Rock Lookout, Hazelwood, Fish Hatchery and Hardy Lake Trails.
Cross-Country Skiing
The Township in partnership with native volunteers, provides a cross-country ski path on the Milford Manor Golf Course in Milford Bay. The path is roughly 1km in size, groomed as soon as per week, and open so long as doable within the winter. Typically proper after New Years as quickly because the climate permits till March break!
This is a free path to make use of, open to the general public. There is snowshoeing obtainable across the exterior of the trail. There is a transportable washroom on website, however no indoor amenities.
Skating
Grab your skates and head to the rink to get pleasure from skating all winter lengthy. Public skating is recurrently scheduled on the Bala and Port Carling Arenas.
A neighborhood 200m free skating path can be positioned at Hanna Park in Port Carling. Run by volunteers and open so long as doable within the winter. This is a free path to make use of, open to the general public as a part of the choices of Hanna Park. The skating path is lit till 10:00 p.m. and there are washroom amenities on website.
Due to climate circumstances the skating path is at present closed. Please observe the Facebook web page for updates.
Snowmobile
Muskoka Lakes is dwelling to a whole bunch of kilometers of groomed snowmobile trails. With the efforts of the Muskoka Sno-Bombers and Muskoka Lakes Snow Trails Association these trails are maintained and marked to your security. Snowmobiling is a good way to expertise Muskoka Lakes and there are a number of operators prepared to swimsuit you up and take you out onto the paths.
Embrace the cooler climate, seize your gear and prepare to profit from winter in Muskoka Lakes. This winter, the Township of Muskoka Lakes as soon as once more offering quite a few winter adventures so that you can get pleasure from!