Sylvia's Guidebook
Nearby Towns to visit
Quaint towns in the area with shops, restaurants and natural beauty.
Port Sydney
Huntsville
Bracebridge
Baysville
Dorset
Gravenhurst
Waterfalls
Scenic waterfalls and local swimming holes nearby
One of my favourite waterfalls to visit for a refreshing soak in the pools below the falls. It’s a short 10-15 minute hike from the parking lot but well worth the trip.
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Hatchery Falls
One of my favourite waterfalls to visit for a refreshing soak in the pools below the falls. It’s a short 10-15 minute hike from the parking lot but well worth the trip.
Scenic chutes you can slide down if you are brave enough. Refreshing swimming hole. In the quaint nearby town of Port Sydney
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Port Sydney Falls
Scenic chutes you can slide down if you are brave enough. Refreshing swimming hole. In the quaint nearby town of Port Sydney
Great for a beautiful short hike to the scenic falls. Located right in Bracebridge.
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Wilsons Falls
Great for a beautiful short hike to the scenic falls. Located right in Bracebridge.
High Falls
High Falls RoadBeautiful scenic falls near Bracebridge just a short walk in.
Scenic dam and falls right in the heart of Bracebridge. Beautiful all year round.
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Bracebridge Falls
Scenic dam and falls right in the heart of Bracebridge. Beautiful all year round.
Bracebridge Food Scene
Wabora
295 Wellington St NOne of my favourites. Great sushi and teppanyaki
El Pueblito
155 Manitoba StDelicious authentic Mexican food
Great food and great service with live entertainment
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The Old Station Restaurant
88 Manitoba StGreat food and great service with live entertainment
Fresh Kuts Market & Grill
195 Wellington StDelicious home style breakfast and friendly service
Great coffee and sandwiches. Amazing chocolate chip cookies and brownies, and don’t forget the icecream.
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Camp Muskoka Coffeehouse
72 Manitoba StGreat coffee and sandwiches. Amazing chocolate chip cookies and brownies, and don’t forget the icecream.
Huntsville Food Scene
Delicious food at reasonable prices. One of my favourites.
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SENG'S AUTHENTIC THAI CUISINE
79 Main St EDelicious food at reasonable prices. One of my favourites.
My favourite breakfast place for Eggs Benedict and good portioned breakfasts at reasonable prices
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Family Restaurant & Pizza
1 King William StMy favourite breakfast place for Eggs Benedict and good portioned breakfasts at reasonable prices
Westside Fish & Chips
126 Main St WGreat fish and chips
That Little Place By The Lights
76 Main St EDelicious Italian cuisine
3 Guys And A Stove
143 ON-60Incredible food and atmosphere
Sightseeing
Excellent view of Huntsville with easy access. One of my go to spots with visitors.
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Ukubuka kwamaLayoni
Lookout RoadExcellent view of Huntsville with easy access. One of my go to spots with visitors.
Hiking and biking
Some of my favourite spots to hike and bike nearby
Nice flat trails for biking and hiking, some running alongside the north branch of the Muskoka River. Also access to scenic Duck Chutes. Only a short 12 minute drive south on Hwy 11 on your way to Bracebridge.
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Bracebridge Resource Management Area
Nice flat trails for biking and hiking, some running alongside the north branch of the Muskoka River. Also access to scenic Duck Chutes. Only a short 12 minute drive south on Hwy 11 on your way to Bracebridge.
Network of trails for hiking and some intermediate to advanced mountain biking. Great views of Wilson’s Falls. A 19 minute drive into Bracebridge.
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Wilsons Falls
Network of trails for hiking and some intermediate to advanced mountain biking. Great views of Wilson’s Falls. A 19 minute drive into Bracebridge.
A beautiful scenic trail skirting the south shore of Hunter’s Bay in Huntsville. Good for hiking and biking. Beginner to intermediate. A short 18 minute drive away at the entrance to nearby Huntsville.
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Hunters Bay Trail
A beautiful scenic trail skirting the south shore of Hunter’s Bay in Huntsville. Good for hiking and biking. Beginner to intermediate. A short 18 minute drive away at the entrance to nearby Huntsville.
A beautiful network of trails great for hiking, biking and skiing and snowshoeing. Entrance fee required. Just a 24 minute drive from your doorstep.
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Arrowhead Provincial Park
451 Arrowhead Park RdA beautiful network of trails great for hiking, biking and skiing and snowshoeing. Entrance fee required. Just a 24 minute drive from your doorstep.
Beautiful network of trails good for hiking, biking, skiing and snowshoeing. A 44 minute drive away.
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Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Reserve
South Limberlost RoadBeautiful network of trails good for hiking, biking, skiing and snowshoeing. A 44 minute drive away.
This famous park is only a 50 minute drive from your doorstep. Spectacular in all seasons with hiking, biking and winter sports trails scattered throughout the park. Also plenty of lakes for paddling and swimming.
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I-Algonquin Provincial Park
Ontario 60This famous park is only a 50 minute drive from your doorstep. Spectacular in all seasons with hiking, biking and winter sports trails scattered throughout the park. Also plenty of lakes for paddling and swimming.
One of my favourite spots for a hike or bike or snowshoe. Spectacular views overlooking Lake Muskoka. Just a 32 minute drive from your doorstep.
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Huckleberry Rock Lookout
1057 Milford Bay RdOne of my favourite spots for a hike or bike or snowshoe. Spectacular views overlooking Lake Muskoka. Just a 32 minute drive from your doorstep.
Another favourite spot of mine for hiking and biking (intermediate) and cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Beautiful exposed granite vistas and trails. A 51 minute drive passing through Gravenhurst. Make a loop of the trip returning through Port Carling and Bala. A great day trip.
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Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve
Southwood RoadAnother favourite spot of mine for hiking and biking (intermediate) and cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Beautiful exposed granite vistas and trails. A 51 minute drive passing through Gravenhurst. Make a loop of the trip returning through Port Carling and Bala. A great day trip.
Another favourite of mine for hiking and biking (intermediate) and snowshoeing. Beautiful lake views and scenery in all seasons. A 38 minute drive from your doorstep passing through Gravenhurst.
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Hardy Lake Provincial Park
Highway 169Another favourite of mine for hiking and biking (intermediate) and snowshoeing. Beautiful lake views and scenery in all seasons. A 38 minute drive from your doorstep passing through Gravenhurst.