Canada Day Holiday Week
Celebrate Canada, Muskoka-Style
June 26th – July 5th, 2026
Canada Day is just one day. We made it nine! From June 26 to July 5, Deerhurst turns Canada Day week into a full summer kickoff celebration – nine themed days on Peninsula Lake built around the best of Muskoka. Enjoy a morning paddle, watch a drone light show over the water, take part in our signature Cake in the Lake, and raise a glass to Canada’s 159th on the best patio in cottage country. Every day has its own character. Come for the long weekend, stay for the whole run.
Everything you need for an ‘eh’-plus long weekend escape!
- Daily Themed Programming: Nine days, Nine Themes! Learn more here!
- Canada Day Fun: Guest Parade, Cake in the Lake, Foam Parties
- Unlimited Lakeside Fun: with one of Muskoka’s longest waterfronts, with two beach areas and complimentary use of Canoes, Kayaks, and Stand-up Paddle Boards
- Deer Scout Series – Includes Arts & Crafts, Scavenger hunts & hikes
- Kid-Approved Activities: Guided Morning Paddles, Guided Hikes & More!
- Nature Adventures: Hiking and trails throughout our Muskoka countryside property
- Family Fun & Bonding: 9-hole Disc and Foot Golf, Tennis, Pickleball, Horseshoes, Kan Jam, Sand Volleyball, Basketball and Lawn Games
Saturday, June 27
Summer Kickoff – The season starts here. Live music, a drone light show over the water, and the feeling of a proper opening night.
Sunday, June 28
Wellness Sunday – Slow morning on the lake. Guided paddles, yoga on the lawn, campfires at sunset.
Monday, June 29
Muskoka Crafts – Local makers, a vendor market on the lawn, craft beer from Muskoka Brewery, and an evening paint-a-paddle session.
Tuesday, June 30
Muskoka: The Origin Story – A day to go deeper – wildlife encounters, indigenous storytelling, and a new appreciation for why this place matters.
Wednesday, July 1
Happy 159th Canada! – Cake in the Lake, the resort parade, an Aperol Spritz pop-up, and a sunset dance party to close it out.
Thursday, July 2
Cottage Country Classics – Lawn games, Freezies at the beach. The timeless version of a Muskoka summer.
Friday, July 3
Be a Kid in Muskoka – Foam parties, cotton candy, campfire sing-alongs. Suits kids and adults who never fully grew up.
Saturday, July 4
Deerhurst, Since 1896 – Today we learn our stories history – guided history trail hike, vintage photos, places around the property, and a challenge to recreate them where they were taken.
Sunday, July 5
The Deerhurst Games – The resort turns into a playing field. Lawn races, lawn games, and the competitive spirit of 1896 Athens – the first modern Olympic Games.
Full details coming soon!
*Subject to availability. Length of stay requirements may vary.
While we welcome summertime guests for this special weekend, we acknowledge that our history began long before the first designated Canada Day. As we enjoy the Muskoka fresh air, lakeside relaxation and sunshine, we at Deerhurst Resort would like to respectfully acknowledge that we are on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, specifically the Chippewa, Ojibwa and Potawatomi peoples, under the terms of the Robinson-Huron Treaty #61 of 1850, and the Williams Treaties of 1923. We are grateful to be here. We hope you are too. To read our land acknowledgement in its entirety, please see here.
Deer Scout Series – Adventure Awaits! Kids can explore Muskoka like never before with the Deer Scout Series, a fun-filled activity program included in your stay! Each child receives a Deer Scout Guide and lanyard to track their adventures—from scavenger hunts to look & listen nature hikes and the iconic Muskoka Chair photo. Complete five activities, hand in your guide, and claim your prize!
*Activities and other benefits are included with your nightly resort fee. Outdoor activities are dependent on weather conditions. *Rate is per room, per night, based on double occupancy (two adults per room) with up to two children 18 years and under sharing parents’ room free. Rates shown are applicable to select accommodation and may fluctuate based on dates and availability. Subject to availability and minimum stay requirements. (i.e. two and three night stays may be required on select dates). 13% HST, 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax (Huntsville) and resort fee are additional. Deerhurst Resort is not responsible for any package components or recreational facilities made unavailable due to weather and/or circumstances beyond our control. For complete details, including our deposit and cancellation policy, please click here.