See and Do…

Four Season

Bala Falls - The infamous falls in the heart of Bala.

Torrance Barrens - The world’s first dark sky reserve just a few kilometres in our backyard. An amazing topography with all season, 24 hour access, it will give you both day and night experiences you won’t forget. We love this place and know you will too, be sure to give it a visit. Pop over to the Clear Sky Chart for star gazing optimization

Hiking Trails - Four easily accessed trails with variable difficulties

Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery - We love our local Cranberry gurus. It’s from them we get Muskoka Cranberries for our delicious Cranberry Radler. Be sure to visit the Farm & Winery for a Bog to Bottle tour, the marsh winter skating trail and fantastic little gift shop

Away We Go - curated trips and adventures in a downloadable format - local know how for the curious!

Muskoka Steamships & Discovery Centre - Learn and Experience Muskoka history through an interactive museum and authentic steamship cruises. Located 15 minutes away in Gravenhurst - Museum hours & Cruise Schedule

Cranberry Route A fun-filled (and delicious) self-guided culinary trail inspired by our beloved cranberry!

Local Events There’s always something….

Warm Weather

Muskoka BeerSpa - Your Canadian Spa! Day Admission and shuttle service included with all overnight rates.

The Kee To Bala - the iconic, waterfront concert venue with an incredible musical history. Concerts from May through October

Muskoka Power Sports and Recreation Renting boats, sea doos and other water toys, for your extended stay.

What Wake Park No shirt, no shoes, no boat. No problem. Just past Bala. Water sport wickedness

Bush’s Watersports Muskoka’s Premier Waterski school. 5 minutes away!

Bala’s Museum with Memories of Lucy Maude Montgomery

Ozzy’s Driving Range - Get yourself a bucket of balls and see if you can knock the dimples off of them.

Muskoka Lakes Museum Explore Muskoka’s rich history. Set on an island between the locks, the Muskoka Lakes Museum houses an extensive collection of artifacts and interactive exhibits that provide a colourful glimpse into the way things were. Explore our First Nations gallery and exhibits on local resort, steamship and boat building history. Visit an original pioneer log cabin and watch history come alive.

Cold Weather

Snowmobile Trails Sled trails are not far from us, making the Bala Bay Inn a great overnight location for those on a sled adventure

Guided Snowmobile Tours Get a guide, sleds and an amazing adventure from our friends at Muskoka Stay & Play Tours

Ice Fishing Rent a hut and try your hand fishing a frozen lake. Coaching and gear available with rental. A service provided by Muskoka Stay & Play Tours

Dog Sledding in Huntsville with North Ridge Ranch, totally worth the day trip.

Ice Climbing and other great outdoor winter events with Liv Outside