Twinview Lake House Local Guidebook
Food Scene
A MUST TRY!
Hands down, this is THE best restaurant in the area and a quick 15 minute drive! Looks like a simple diner from the outside, the food is anything but! Taste and quality is on par with high end restaurants in downtown Toronto, and the chef regularly changes the menu!
10 locals recommend
Tent Kitchen + Bar
6273 Simcoe County Road 169A MUST TRY!
Hands down, this is THE best restaurant in the area and a quick 15 minute drive! Looks like a simple diner from the outside, the food is anything but! Taste and quality is on par with high end restaurants in downtown Toronto, and the chef regularly changes the menu!
A hidden gem close by is Quaker Oaks Farm with great coffee, delicious baked goods - try their famous butter tarts, frozen pot pies, tasty sandwiches, and fun souvenirs! A 10 minute drive
11 locals recommend
Quaker Oaks Farm
789 Monck RdA hidden gem close by is Quaker Oaks Farm with great coffee, delicious baked goods - try their famous butter tarts, frozen pot pies, tasty sandwiches, and fun souvenirs! A 10 minute drive
Family run restaurant/diner for breakfast and brunch. Also serves authentic Greek food. 15 minute drive.
Kirkfield Restaurant
991 Portage RdFamily run restaurant/diner for breakfast and brunch. Also serves authentic Greek food. 15 minute drive.
Not just a chip truck! They sell burgers, hot dogs, poutine, and ice cream as well! A quick 10 minute drive. Picnic tables are set up for outdoor dining
Peggy's Chip Truck
4216 Simcoe County Road 169Not just a chip truck! They sell burgers, hot dogs, poutine, and ice cream as well! A quick 10 minute drive. Picnic tables are set up for outdoor dining
If you're taking a trip to Orillia, make sure to have a meal at this gem of a restaurant. Delicious Neapolitan-style wood fired pizza and their pastas are wonderful as well!
35 locals recommend
Rustica Pizza Vino
132 Mississaga St EIf you're taking a trip to Orillia, make sure to have a meal at this gem of a restaurant. Delicious Neapolitan-style wood fired pizza and their pastas are wonderful as well!
If you absolutely need your Double Double fix, the closest Tim's is in Brechin, a 15 minute drive
38 locals recommend
Tim Hortons
2234 ON-12If you absolutely need your Double Double fix, the closest Tim's is in Brechin, a 15 minute drive
Groceries
Foodland - Brechin
2202 ON-12Closest supermarket, 15 minute drive from the cottage
For a quick fix or emergency supplies, the general store is just a short drive away. Also has a Beer store
8 locals recommend
Sebright General Store
1028 Monck RdFor a quick fix or emergency supplies, the general store is just a short drive away. Also has a Beer store
The closest Costco is in Orillia, about a 30 minute drive, in case you need to stock up for essentials for the week!
25 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
625 University AveThe closest Costco is in Orillia, about a 30 minute drive, in case you need to stock up for essentials for the week!
LCBO
2211 Gladstone StLocal LCBO is in Brechin, a 15 minute drive
Sightseeing
Boat rental, bait and tackle services are just across the lake and a 5 minute drive
8 locals recommend
Lake Dalrymple Resort
230 Lake Dalrymple RdBoat rental, bait and tackle services are just across the lake and a 5 minute drive
Hidden gem - Mara has a beautiful large beach and is a must visit.
24 locals recommend
Mara Provincial Park
181 Courtland StHidden gem - Mara has a beautiful large beach and is a must visit.
The Market is open each Saturday from 8am - 12:30pm, year round!
Parking is free on Saturdays during market hours in metered and pay machine parking lots 4,7,9,10 closest to the Library in Downtown Orillia
21 locals recommend
OrilliaFarmer's Market
50 Andrew St SThe Market is open each Saturday from 8am - 12:30pm, year round!
Parking is free on Saturdays during market hours in metered and pay machine parking lots 4,7,9,10 closest to the Library in Downtown Orillia
Casino Rama station
Roulette? Poker? Blackjack? Slots? Casino Rama is a short 20 minute drive.
About an hour drive - Christmas-themed amusement park with a petting zoo, splash pad, rides & visits with Santa
184 locals recommend
Santa's Village: Muskoka's Theme Park
1624 Golden Beach RoadAbout an hour drive - Christmas-themed amusement park with a petting zoo, splash pad, rides & visits with Santa
A great stop during your stay for family fun! More than go-karts and mini putt, there is a bouncy castle area, ice cream parlor, candy shop, funnel cake and so many other goodies! It's worth the 30 minute drive!
35 locals recommend
Coboconk Go-Karts & Mini-Putt
6923 ON-35A great stop during your stay for family fun! More than go-karts and mini putt, there is a bouncy castle area, ice cream parlor, candy shop, funnel cake and so many other goodies! It's worth the 30 minute drive!
Need for speed? It's a 20 minute drive to Gamebridge Go-Karts in Brechin.
Must be 52 inches tall to drive, otherwise ride with an adult in a double kart.
15 locals recommend
Gamebridge Go-Karts
2687 Concession Road ANeed for speed? It's a 20 minute drive to Gamebridge Go-Karts in Brechin.
Must be 52 inches tall to drive, otherwise ride with an adult in a double kart.
City/town information
Lagoon City is a one-of-a-kind waterfront community with over 16 km of canals located on the east shore of Lake Simcoe. Only a short 20 minute drive, enjoy a stroll in the neighborhood and try out one of the local restaurants.
19 locals recommend
Lagoon City
Lagoon City is a one-of-a-kind waterfront community with over 16 km of canals located on the east shore of Lake Simcoe. Only a short 20 minute drive, enjoy a stroll in the neighborhood and try out one of the local restaurants.
Orillia is the closest big city and less than a half hour drive. It is home to many great restaurants, parks, and museums. Definitely worth a visit.
71 locals recommend
Orillia
Orillia is the closest big city and less than a half hour drive. It is home to many great restaurants, parks, and museums. Definitely worth a visit.
Golf
Great place to play a round of golf, four or five holes are links-style while the rest features great variety of elevation change and curvature - a 25 minute drive
Black Diamond Golf Club
705 Pontypool RdGreat place to play a round of golf, four or five holes are links-style while the rest features great variety of elevation change and curvature - a 25 minute drive
27 well maintained holes that are spread out and walkable. A 25 minute drive
27 locals recommend
Lake St George Golf Club
3156 S Sparrow Lake Rd27 well maintained holes that are spread out and walkable. A 25 minute drive
Great 12 hole course for all skill levels! Course is challenging and in great shape, greens are well kept; only a 17 minute drive
Scottish Highlands Golf Orillia
4282 Monck RdGreat 12 hole course for all skill levels! Course is challenging and in great shape, greens are well kept; only a 17 minute drive
Nice and forgiving 9 hole golf course with a beautiful country and river setting. A short 17 minute drive
12 locals recommend
Western Trent Golf Club
156 Bolsover RdNice and forgiving 9 hole golf course with a beautiful country and river setting. A short 17 minute drive