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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, […]


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 […]


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 […]


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 […]