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Check our Deerhurst Resort blog frequently for the latest stories, recipes and happenings at our Muskoka destination.
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 […]
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 13th year for Deerhurst Resort, GGW is a legend of its own, marked by the excited energy of guests, staff, vendors and […]
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 […]
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 […]
We’re Making Winter Fun Again
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. Here is our how-to guide to turn your next snow day into a getaway full […]
Your Guide to the Ultimate Late Fall Getaway
Got A Case of the Novembers? We’ve Got the Cure Gone are the days of steaming hot summer where a breeze or a patch of shade was all we wanted, and here are the days where we run to catch the last ray of sunshine at 4:45pm and a cool breeze feels like a personal […]
It’s Hygge Time… and What Exactly Does That Mean?
Coziness and contentment never go out of style, and what better time to embrace these two ideal states of being than late Fall? I mean… let’s be honest, what else are you doing? The Danes have had that long figured out with their concept of hygge (pronounced hue-gah): enjoying simple pleasures that contribute to well-being. […]
How to See The Best Fall Colours Muskoka Has to Offer
Set Out and Experience Stunning Muskoka Colours this Fall Spending time in Muskoka during fall is an experience that goes unmatched. Nature begins its greatest show, as the forests surrounding pristine blue lakes come to life with vibrant reds, oranges and yellows. There is NEVER a dull day when the autumn leaves begin to change. […]
Is Hygge Still a Thing? You Bet.
Coziness and contentment never go out of style. The Danes have had that long figured out with their concept of hygge (pronounced hue-gah): enjoying simple pleasures that contribute to well-being. A few years ago, hygge took the rest of the world by storm, and why not? Who doesn’t want comfort, happiness and relaxation, especially as […]