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Check our Deerhurst Resort blog frequently for the latest stories, recipes and happenings at our Muskoka destination.
This Normal Isn’t New Here
Social distancing is the new normal for now, but it’s nothing new for Muskoka. Here, we’re used to it. We take our cues from nature. Our “screen time” is a view of the lake out the window; our four walls are the forest. The ceiling is a canopy of stars. And while face masks and shunning handshakes […]
Get a Healthy Dose of Vitamin N!
Why “Vitamin N” is More Important Now Than Ever Being outside is good for us. Especially when you’ve been cooped up for, say, a couple or three months. You know the feeling. It’s been a long day, maybe a stressful one keeping everyone including yourself ‘not bored,’ and you just need to step outside those four […]
Six Things You Didn’t Know About Deerhurst Resort’s Early Years
Six Things You Didn’t Know About Deerhurst Resort’s Early Years Updated April 2020. These highlights from the past remind us that our current closure is but one chapter in our long history. And when we can turn the page, Deerhurst will be ready to set the stage for so many more memories to be made […]
Beerhurst-at-Deerhurst: Muskoka’s Newest Craft Beer Festival is Coming this March
GET READY FOR BEERHURST-at-DEERHURST Toronto Band Dwayne Gretzky to Headline Muskoka’s Newest Craft Beer Festival Who says you have to wait until May 2-4 to crack open Muskoka-time? On March 7, 2020 some of Ontario’s finest craft breweries are getting a jump on the cottage country bandwagon and heading north for the first ever […]
What’s New for Meetings & Events at Deerhurst Resort – Spring 2019
A Fresh Look for Meetings PAVILION CONFERENCE CENTREWEST WING GETS $500K REDESIGN First Phase of 4-Year $1.5M Reno Plan Complete The first thing you notice entering Deerhurst’s newly remodelled conference space is a sense of calm. Below your feet, the ebb and flow of sand and water is emulated in the soothing design of the […]
How Deerhurst’s Maple Sugar Shack Sweetens Springtime in Muskoka
While most of the country spends April obsessing about the spring to come, those in the know appreciate that April is in fact its own unique season: maple syrup season! The warming days of April bring with them to Muskoka this annual tradition, and there’s nowhere better to experience a ‘taste’ of spring than Deerhurst […]
How to Make Chicken & Waffles the Muskoka Way
Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Herb Waffles A Northern take on a Southern dish! Chef Rory Golden and his team took this sweet and salty dish and turned it into a savoury delight. Topped with Fennel and Apple Slaw and a maple whipped chevre, this dinner option is sure to wow the crowd at your next […]
Better Together: 3 Reasons Why Every Couple Needs a Snowy Getaway Now
Winter is magical. There’s nothing that compares to a sparkling, snowy landscape, and no better time for you to sneak away for a break with your partner. Whether you already love winter adventure or wouldn’t even know where to begin, here are the top reasons to make time for a winter getaway in Muskoka. 1. Ramp Up the Romance What […]
Food Pairing with Muskoka Brewery
Beer + Food Pairings with Muskoka Brewery Think only cheese and wine pair well together? Think again! Deerhurst has just launched its summer menu at Maple Pub & Patio and we couldn’t be more excited! All your favourite pub classics are featured throughout the menu including The Maple Burger, Fish Tacos, Pulled Smoked Chicken Mac’n […]
Six Must Visit Shops in Downtown Huntsville
Six Must Visit Shops in Downtown Huntsville From swimming, canoeing, hiking and relaxing there is a ton to do in Muskoka, but if visiting the area (even if you’ve been coming here for years), exploring downtown Huntsville is a must! Home to unique stores and eateries, Main Street in Huntsville is the place to be – […]