Muskoka, Ontario
Where is Muskoka? This is a question that is often asked
and is difficult to answer for most tourists. Everyone usually knows that
Muskoka is north of Toronto. See the Muskoka
Map. To the south Muskoka Borders Simcoe county and changes along
the Severn River, the south side is mostly Simoce County, and the North
side is Muskoka. To the East, the main border is Tay Township which is
also part of Simcoe County. Muskoka also touches on Georgian Bay and the
30,000 Island to the east. To the North Muskoka Borders on the Parry Sound
District, and often Muskoka-Parrry Sound are used as one destination.
To the West, Muskoka borders on Haliburton County and Algonquin Park.
Muskoka has the reputation as being one of the larger areas in the province
known as cottage country. Many consider Muskoka to be located in northern
Ontario. However, by provincial standards, Muskoka is located in Southern
Ontario. In most hearts it will also be in the north. Muskoka is famous
for cottage rentals, the 'Muskoka Chair",
Lake Muskoka, and the Muskoka sands beaches.
Fall is a favorite time in Muskoka and there are several fall colour
routes to see fall colors and foliage. The following road trips touch
on the Muskoka area are are inclusive of the Muskoka Area.
For latest fall colour (color) changes please see
Fall Colours Leaf
Change Central Ontario
Muskoka members are distributed throughout this vast region. The towns
and communities with 400ELEVEN members follows. Click on anyone of the
towns below to find information and direct links to accommodation, attractions
and Muskoka related tourist associations.
Additional information on travel and toursim in Muskoka Ontario can be
found at www.discovermuskoka.ca
Muskoka Travel and Tourism Information centres can be found off of Highway
400 at Muskoka Road 5 at the Port Severn-Honey Harbour exit, and just
south of Gravenhurst on Highway 11, driving north.
The District
Municipality of Muskoka is the extended version of 'Muskoka' and encompasses
the following towns or townships
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Port
Carling blooms supreme
Gravenhurst Banner - Gravenhurst,ON,Canada
Submitted photo A full five blooms and a first-place win has thrust the
small community of Port Carling into the national spotlight. The Muskoka
Lakes ...
Port
Carling Muskoka visitors discover 'the wall'
Toronto Star - Ontario, Canada
"Kids love it," says Barb Kostenuk of the local tourism office.
"I've seen little kids crawl into the big end." The obelisk-type
structure was erected 20 ... See more info on Muskoka
Canada or Port Carling
Doors Open Ontario
returns to Muskoka in 2008 in a variety of communities from Bala to Lake
of Bays. See Doors Open Muskoka.
Huntsville and
Lake of Bays Railway Society
Muskokia Provincial plaque recognizes Huntsville and Lake of Bays Railway
Company---Smallest Commercially Operated Railway in the World in 1905.
Muskoka Ontario to Host Ironman Event 2008
World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) recently announced an addition to the
global Ironman 70.3 Event Series, the Muskoka
Ironman 70.3 set for the fall of 2008 -a perfect time to enjoy the
beautiful fall colours (colors) The 1.2
mile/1.9km swim course will consist of one-loop in the majestic waters
of Peninsula Lake. The event is followed by a 56 mile/90km scenic and
challenging one-loop bike course that takes athletes through Lake of Bays,
including the Hamlet of Dwight, Dorset and Baysville. The course will
end with an out-and-back 13.1 mile/21.1km run that incorporates the Fairy
Vista Trail in the Town of Huntsville. Where is Muskoka.
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