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Check our Deerhurst Resort blog frequently for the latest stories, recipes and happenings at our Muskoka destination.
Why June is the Best Summer Vacation Time for Grown-ups
Summer doesn’t wait to start until school gets out, so why should you? Even adults without school age children tend to think of July and August as the automatic time for summer vacation. Sure, that’s when families can get away and let the kids take full advantage of their newly found freedom, but when you’re […]
Maple Roasted Heirloom Carrot Soup
There’s nothing like the sweet taste of maple syrup. If you know, you know; if you don’t know, you NEED to know! Deerhurst’s Maple Sugar Shack has been operating every Spring since 1993, however, these same maple woods have been used for syrup production since the Emerson Farnsworth family settled here in the late 1870’s! Deerhurst’s […]
Every Kid’s Essential Cottage Country Experience
How a Trip to Deerhurst Resort is Like Wrapping Up Everything You Love About Muskoka With a Bow for Your Kids How many generations have cherished childhood memories filled with the squeaky screen doors, musty board games missing a few pieces and lumpy mattresses of cottage vacations? In those days kids (and parents) sacrificed creature […]
Beerhurst-at-Deerhurst Craft Beer Festival
Returns with ‘The 90s Edition’
Deerhurst Resort Welcomes 20+ Local Producers for its Popular Craft Beer Festival in Muskoka this March 4th HUNTSVILLE, Ontario – February 9, 2023. Deerhurst Resort is set to welcome back 20+ producers for the 3rd annual Beerhurst-at-Deerhurst Craft Beer Festival the weekend of March 4th, 2023. This year’s event, which takes place at this iconic Muskoka […]
Chef Vikram Vij Will Heat Up Winter in Muskoka with the Richness of Indian Cuisine at Deerhurst Resort
Deerhurst Resort Thrilled to Host One of Canada’s Most Celebrated Chefs, January 27 – 29, 2023 It’s taken almost three years to come about but celebrity chef and former Dragon, Vikram Vij will finally bring his culinary journey all the way from the West coast to Deerhurst Resort in Muskoka this winter. During the weekend […]
A Look Back At GGWs Past: Favourite Moments & Memories
Girlfriend’s Getaway Weekend is an experience like no other. It’s a time and a place for gal pals of all ages to reconnect and enjoy a weekend of light-hearted fun. Now in its 14th year for Deerhurst Resort, GGW is a legend of its own, marked by the excited energy of guests, staff, vendors and performers […]
Paddling Your Way to the Perfect Muskoka Vacation
Summer is the perfect time to try something new, especially when you’re in vacation mode. And even more so if that vacation mode finds you by a lake in Muskoka. Sure, it’s fun to jump off the dock, splash around, or get lazy on a lounger by the beach. But, if you’re going to be […]
Off The Beaten Path: How to Check Out Fall Colours Like a Local
Muskoka is known for its beauty in the summer, yet elsewhere is incomparable to the marvelous fall colours that headline an autumn trip north. No beauty can match the radiant fall red, yellow and orange colours reflecting off of peaceful lakes. However, the exquisite views only last just less than a month in the trees […]
THE RETURN OF BEERHURST-at-DEERHURST
THE RETURN OF BEERHURST-at-DEERHURST Deerhurst Resort Welcomes Over 25 Local Producers Back to its Craft Beer Festival in Muskoka HUNTSVILLE, On. April 29, 2022. Starting the iconic Muskoka summer season off in true cottage country fashion, Deerhurst Resort is set to host its second Beerhurst-at-Deerhurst Craft Beer Festival the weekend of May 28, 2022. This […]
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 […]