Households that Play Collectively, Keep Collectively!
There isn’t any scarcity of winter enjoyable and household recollections to be made in our winter wonderland. Bundle up, get lively and get outdoor with the entire fam this winter and begin make winter recollections that can final a lifetime!
Horse Drawn Winter Sleigh Rides
Most likely certainly one of our hottest household actions is a horse-drawn sleigh or wagon trip via the gorgeous Muskoka. Again of Past Equine Centre has a non-public household sleigh trip and campfire.
 Winter Carnivals
Muskoka’s winter carnivals really epitomize the attraction of our small cities. Every provide their very own distinctive twist on this glorious household custom.
Fire & Ice Bracebridge:Â January 25, 2025
Port Carling Winterfest: January 31 – February 2, 2025
Gravenhurst Winter Carnival: February 14 – 17, 2025
Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival: February 14 – 15, 2025
Ice Fishing
Dispose of the tablets and the telephones for a day. Convey the household collectively for a day of ice fishing and high quality time.  Muskoka Shores Cottages has ice huts for lease on Three Mile Lake.
Memorial Park Winter Village
The entire household can skate till their coronary heart’s content material at this glorious park-like skating path situated proper within the coronary heart of downtown Bracebridge. After your skate, take the household to one of many close by retailers for a spherical of scorching chocolate.  Â
Winter at Arrowhead Provincial Park
Arrowhead Provincial Park gives a complete of 44 km of ski trails that cater to each traditional and skate snowboarding kinds, starting from newbie to skilled issue. Moreover, there are 8+ km of snowshoe trails that run via the forest. One of many predominant sights of the park is the 1.3 km ice skating path that winds via the forest, which is a must-try for guests. In the event you want any gear, Arrowhead has every thing you want.
Canine Sledding
This winter, create a memorable expertise for teenagers with canine sledding excursions at North Ridge Ranch in Huntsville. The paths provide sufficient area for the entire household.
Stroll with Goats
Are you searching for a enjoyable and family-friendly exercise that entails connecting with mild cattle? Strolling charming goats on a lead via lovely forest trails and nation lanes will be an effective way to unwind and de-stress. Muskoka Goat Away can customise the tempo of the stroll primarily based in your skills and let the goats accompany you in your journey.Â
Pond Hockey
A household recreation of pond hockey is the quintessential Canadian winter expertise. Don’t overlook to load your thermos with scorching chocolate!
Muskoka Lakes Farm & Vineyard has flooded certainly one of their cranberry beds and created regulation outside pond hockey rinks. Give them a name to e-book the rink.
Though not on the pond, Annie Williams Park in Bracebridge and the Muskoka Wharf in Gravenhurst have outside rinks that supply each skating and hockey, the perfect of each worlds.
Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing is an inclusive exercise for all ages and ability ranges and one of many best methods to deliver the whole household collectively!
Tenting in Muskoka, Muskoka Lakes Farm & Vineyard , and Arrowhead Provincial Park all have leases and nice trails on-site.
In order for you a enjoyable and interactive snowshoeing expertise, let an area skilled take you into Muskoka’s wondrous back-country with a guided snowshoe tour. These skilled adventurers will present you the ropes whereas offering your group with fascinating data and info solely an area might know.
Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Space
Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Space is the one ski resort in Muskoka. It’s a terrific place for households to benefit from the slopes. The hill is ideal for each freshmen and skilled skiers and snowboarders.
Fats Biking
A household fats biking journey would possibly deliver again enjoyable recollections of instructing your youngsters find out how to trip a motorcycle. Now they could be instructing you find out how to trip a motorcycle … within the snow!
Liv Exterior in Bracebridge has fats bike leases and trails on-site, and Algonquin Outfitters in Huntsville has bikes for lease with trails close by.
In case you are searching for a brand new household journey that could be a bit off the crushed path, that is it!
Zig Zag Escape Rooms
On the lookout for an effective way to bond with your loved ones? Take into account locking yourselves in a cabin at Zig Zag’s escape cabins – the last word household journey! These escape rooms are designed to immerse your loved ones into an exciting story, the place you’ll work collectively to resolve puzzles, codes, clues and issues to uncover hidden secrets and techniques. The video games are difficult, however with a twist to make sure everybody can stay concerned and enthusiastic all through the journey. This exercise is ideal for households with kids 10 years and older.
Climb Muskoka
Climb Muskoka gives a singular neighborhood targeted recreation expertise in an inclusive and household pleasant setting. They’ll encourage individuals to develop a ardour to be bodily lively and a love for climbing. Climb Muskoka is a 6,400 sq. ft indoor mountain climbing facility. They supply climbers with a full vary of bouldering terrain, 33′ route partitions with prime rope, lead and auto belay stations. A second story mezzanine has area for stretching, free weights and cardio gear. There are change-rooms, a foot wash station, bathe and a retail area with all of the gear you’ll want. A multi-purpose room gives a gathering area for neighborhood teams, staff conferences, birthday celebrations and common leases. They are going to be providing a full vary of youth and grownup packages, particular occasions.
KIDZONE
On the lookout for some enjoyable indoors? KIDZONE at Muskoka Discovery Centre is an interactive and excessive power area designed particularly for households with kids. A number of the superior actions in KIDZONE embrace:
- LEGO constructing artistic centre
- 3D Augmented Actuality Sandbox
- Die Cutter station
- KEVA Plank constructing zone
- Big chalk board wall
- A Muskoka camp web site
- Board video games and flicks
- A lot, rather more!
Mmmm Maple
As the times get hotter and winter turns into spring, take the household for the generational custom of visiting the sugar shack. The candy aroma of boiling sap within the air, rolling syrup within the snow to make taffy, and assembly the maple syrup producer is all part of the enjoyable. Construct your personal journey on the Muskoka Maple Path, a group of maple experiences that features sugar bush excursions, pancake breakfasts, maple baked goodies and extra!
Yamaha Mini Sled Rides
How cool are these machines? For ages 6 – 14, take your youngsters on a 30-minute trip at Deerhurst Resort, instruction, gear, and rental are all included. Your youngsters are going to dwell this!
Keep and Play
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