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10 Reasons Deerhurst is THE Ultimate Hot Spot For Summer

Summer’s HERE! It’s here from June until September, but it’s also right here on the water, in Muskoka, on the dock, on the beach, in the trees, all around Deerhurst Resort.  Summer is not only one of the seasons Muskoka does best, but it’s a state of mind, a place, and a time. Experience everything […]


Guest Review: March Break With The Falsettis

“Travel Through The Eyes Of A Child” Read along in our Guest Stay Series as some of our guest partners give their perspective on everything that a Deerhurst stay has to offer. With Vanessa Falsetti of @josephineacreativelife Digital Creator, Toronto Resident, Mama of 3. Website: josephineacreativelife.com Type of Stay: March Break Family Vacation Stayed At […]



Guest Review: “The Perfect Family Resort”

By Michael Atkinson for Luxury Lifestyle Magazine Deerhurst Resort is one of Ontario’s and Canada’s most historic resorts, starting life as a purpose built first-class resort, designed from the outset to provide upscale vacations to a high-end clientele. The resort traces its history to the end of the 19th century, when Charles W. Waterhouse opened […]


The Secret To The Ultimate Family Getaway This Holiday Season

5 Reasons Why To Make Deerhurst Home For The Holidays At Deerhurst Resort, our cozy cottage country setting makes the festive season extra merry and bright. Holiday magic comes alive in Muskoka to create the ultimate destination for your family’s holiday getaway. Whether you’re looking to experience a family vacation during the holiday school break, […]


Pink Peppercorn & Cranberry Vinaigrette Recipes

We’ve got our talented culinary team’s recipes for the Pink Peppercorn and Cranberry Vinaigrettes that were demonstrated at our Girlfriends Getaway Weekend in the Savoury Cooking Demo. Bring a little Deerhurst to your home kitchen and let us know how they turn out! Pink Peppercorn Vinaigrette In a pan roast the garlic cloves and shallot. […]


Vanilla Cupcakes & Pink Tuxedo Strawberries Recipes

By popular demand we are sharing our talented culinary team’s recipes for decadent Vanilla Cupcakes and Pink Tuxedo Strawberries that were demonstrated at our Girlfriends Getaway Weekend in the Sweet Cooking Demo. Give them a try and let us know how it turns out! Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe Start by adding your sugar, eggs and vanilla […]


We’re Making Winter Fun Again

In Muskoka’s Winter Wonderland Remember when a snow day meant hours spent playing outside followed by hot chocolate and cozy afternoons instead of more screen time and less fun time? At Deerhurst Resort, we’re taking back the snow day and making winter fun again in Muskoka’s Winter Wonderland. Here is our how-to guide to turn […]


Our Top Spots to Photograph the Amazing Fall Colours

It starts with the shock of seeing your first red leaf followed by the odd orange-tinged tree suddenly appearing in late August, which is always earlier than you think that should happen, then picks up speed until our world becomes completely immersed in blazing colour by the end of September into early October. According to […]


6 Things We Bet You Don’t Know About Fall in Muskoka

Everyone knows that the Fall foliage in north Muskoka and Algonquin are some of the most spectacular in the province. Brilliant reds and almost neon orange take over the landscape, set off by the double blue of Muskoka’s sunny skies and shimmering lakes.  From mid-September to mid-October, even locals who see them year after year […]