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Muskoka-Style Red Wine Hot Chocolate

Cozy Up with Red Wine Hot Chocolate with a Muskoka Twist Picture yourself on a cold winter day with a cup of velvety smooth homemade hot chocolate, feeling cozy right? Now picture yourself on a cold winter day with a cup of velvety smooth homemade hot chocolate with red wine…wait what? Things just got interesting.  […]


Arrowhead’s Ice Skating Trail Goes International!

In case you haven’t heard …Arrowhead Provincial Park’s 1.5km Ice Skating Trail is international news! This past Friday, Ontario’s not-so-hidden gem was shared with the world on LIVE! with Kelly & Michael. So will you be adding this Muskoka experience to your bucket list? Plan your trip! Just 10 minutes from Deerhurst, the park is […]


Top Reasons Why Muskoka is Winter’s Best ‘Staycation’

With the new year here you’ve likely started to map out your 2016 vacation and while you may be dreaming of sunny beaches down south, a ‘staycation’ may be your better choice. With the Canadian dollar at a low (and speculation of a further decrease), why not explore your own backyard? Muskoka was just named […]


How to Weatherproof Your Holidays in Muskoka

Muskoka is known for its white Christmases, and is often covered in white stuff when there’s not flake to be found near the city. Even with this December’s mild temps, we’re not counting out snow just yet. With the holidays fast approaching you need a plan because the kids will be on holidays for two […]


An Insider’s Guide to Fall Colours in Muskoka

An Insider’s Guide to Fall Colours in Muskoka Spending time in Muskoka during fall is an experience that goes unmatched. Nature begins it’s greatest show, as the forests surrounding pristine blue lakes come to life with vibrant reds, oranges and yellows. There is NEVER a grey fall day when the autumn leaves begin to change. […]


Top 10 Reasons to Visit Muskoka in Autumn

Top 10 Reasons to Visit Muskoka in Autumn [Originally published in 2015; some information may be outdated.] Autumn colour buffs annually flock to Muskoka to experience a spectacular Canadian Shield landscape turned crimson and yellow. Some come to tee off on the district’s championship golf courses. Others to hike or bicycle past foaming rivers and […]