Guidebook for Huntsville & Area
Parks & Nature
Arrowhead Park is beautiful summer and winter. In the summer enjoy hiking trails, scenic views of Stubbs Falls and the Lookout, clean beach and swimming in a secure, roped off area and canoe & kayak rentals. In the winter enjoy groomed ski trails and the famous ice skating trail (weather permitting). (Skate & ski rentals available). All only 5 minutes from The Farm.
354 locals recommend
Arrowhead Provincial Park
451 Arrowhead Park RdArrowhead Park is beautiful summer and winter. In the summer enjoy hiking trails, scenic views of Stubbs Falls and the Lookout, clean beach and swimming in a secure, roped off area and canoe & kayak rentals. In the winter enjoy groomed ski trails and the famous ice skating trail (weather permitting). (Skate & ski rentals available). All only 5 minutes from The Farm.
With a breathtaking 360 degree view, the observation deck of this historic tower stands 142 metres (465 feet) above Lake of Bays. The view from the base of the tower is also spectacular. Mid-week visits are less crowded during the fall colour season. Enjoy a stroll around Dorset after
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175 locals recommend
Dorset Lookout Tower
1191 Dorset Scenic Tower RdWith a breathtaking 360 degree view, the observation deck of this historic tower stands 142 metres (465 feet) above Lake of Bays. The view from the base of the tower is also spectacular. Mid-week visits are less crowded during the fall colour season. Enjoy a stroll around Dorset after
http://www.algonquinhighlands.ca/news/dorset-lookout-tower.php
World Famous Algonquin Park provides numerous trails of various difficultly suitable for all visitors. Beautiful lakes and beaches await you as a place to swim or canoe/kayak. Rentals are available in the park. The Visitor Centre provides a great source of entertainment and history and the logging museum explores the history of the park.
417 locals recommend
Algonquin Park
World Famous Algonquin Park provides numerous trails of various difficultly suitable for all visitors. Beautiful lakes and beaches await you as a place to swim or canoe/kayak. Rentals are available in the park. The Visitor Centre provides a great source of entertainment and history and the logging museum explores the history of the park.
Lovely gift shop items as well as garden supplies in a pretty setting.
10 locals recommend
Sandhill Nursery
1686 Aspdin RoadLovely gift shop items as well as garden supplies in a pretty setting.
This beautiful rocky lookout provides a unique hiking trail experience. Start in the parking lot - and read the signs posted. The route to the lookout is not particularly well marked so pay attention to the map to find your way. It will be worth it - the view over Lake Muskoka is stunning. About 45 minutes from The Farm. An interesting stop if you visit Port Carling.
83 locals recommend
Huckleberry Rock Lookout
1057 Milford Bay RdThis beautiful rocky lookout provides a unique hiking trail experience. Start in the parking lot - and read the signs posted. The route to the lookout is not particularly well marked so pay attention to the map to find your way. It will be worth it - the view over Lake Muskoka is stunning. About 45 minutes from The Farm. An interesting stop if you visit Port Carling.
Enjoy a short hike and beautiful views of the Ragged Falls on the Oxtongue River. This is a favorite destination for artists and painters. About 35 minute drive along Highway 60. Include this stop on your way to Algonquin Park.
39 locals recommend
Oxtongue River - Ragged Falls Provincial Park
1050 Oxtongue Lake RdEnjoy a short hike and beautiful views of the Ragged Falls on the Oxtongue River. This is a favorite destination for artists and painters. About 35 minute drive along Highway 60. Include this stop on your way to Algonquin Park.
Beautiful views of Mary Lake from the beach and the grassy park beside the beach await. We love to pack some chairs , lunch and a good book. Also, continue over the bridge to the falls to enjoy the scenic views. Picnic tables are available. Washrooms also provided by the beach. The general store on the main road provides food options such as pizza, sandwiches and ice cream cones. The Community Centre has a great playground to enjoy and if open - washrooms for the public. The consignment shop on the main road is always an interesting visit.
55 locals recommend
Port Sydney Falls
Beautiful views of Mary Lake from the beach and the grassy park beside the beach await. We love to pack some chairs , lunch and a good book. Also, continue over the bridge to the falls to enjoy the scenic views. Picnic tables are available. Washrooms also provided by the beach. The general store on the main road provides food options such as pizza, sandwiches and ice cream cones. The Community Centre has a great playground to enjoy and if open - washrooms for the public. The consignment shop on the main road is always an interesting visit.
Enjoy numerous trails of varying levels of difficulty- unspoiled beauty with free admission. The Limberlost Forest borders Algonquin Park. Check their website for details.
135 locals recommend
Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Reserve
South Limberlost RoadEnjoy numerous trails of varying levels of difficulty- unspoiled beauty with free admission. The Limberlost Forest borders Algonquin Park. Check their website for details.
This family-friendly beach on Lake Vernon is 5-10 minutes from our farmhouse. There is a playground and some picnic tables. The shallow water entry and long sandy beach makes it ideal for all swimmers. Take our folding chairs and enjoy the lake and beautiful views. It is usually easy to find shade and enjoy a breeze on a hot day.
25 locals recommend
Hutcheson Beach
9 Hutcheson Beach RdThis family-friendly beach on Lake Vernon is 5-10 minutes from our farmhouse. There is a playground and some picnic tables. The shallow water entry and long sandy beach makes it ideal for all swimmers. Take our folding chairs and enjoy the lake and beautiful views. It is usually easy to find shade and enjoy a breeze on a hot day.
Arrowhead Lake
Great spot to take the family for a swim.
Food Scene
"The best lasagne ever!" This restaurant serves authentic Italian food. Several of the items can be purchased to cook at home. Purchase a small pan of lasagne to cook in our infra-red convection toaster oven and pick up a salad and french stick from one of the grocery stores and you will have a delicious hot dinner in the comfort of your BnB suite. You won't be disappointed."
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109 locals recommend
That Little Place By The Lights
76 Main St E"The best lasagne ever!" This restaurant serves authentic Italian food. Several of the items can be purchased to cook at home. Purchase a small pan of lasagne to cook in our infra-red convection toaster oven and pick up a salad and french stick from one of the grocery stores and you will have a delicious hot dinner in the comfort of your BnB suite. You won't be disappointed."
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Delicious menu options. This restaurant is about 35-40 minutes from the farm - a lovely drive through Muskoka countryside. The little village of Rosseau makes a nice destination to stroll around. Reservations are recommended during the busy summer season - especially for the patio. Check their online menu for serving times.
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59 locals recommend
Crossroads
2 Cardwell RdDelicious menu options. This restaurant is about 35-40 minutes from the farm - a lovely drive through Muskoka countryside. The little village of Rosseau makes a nice destination to stroll around. Reservations are recommended during the busy summer season - especially for the patio. Check their online menu for serving times.
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Great menu and food options overlooking the river. Lots of seating outside - with beautiful views of the river.
134 locals recommend
On The Docks Pub
90 Main St E Great menu and food options overlooking the river. Lots of seating outside - with beautiful views of the river.
Everyone loves ice cream and this is the best!
http://kawarthadairy.com/location/kawartha-dairy-huntsville/
49 locals recommend
Kawartha Dairy Huntsville
178 ON-60Everyone loves ice cream and this is the best!
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Good fresh food, generous portions and tasty menus. Guests have enjoyed their "Beef Dip". Gluten free options. Open 7 am-9 pm Monday to Saturday, Sunday 7 am -3 pm.
34 locals recommend
Main St. Local Kitchen
24 Main St EGood fresh food, generous portions and tasty menus. Guests have enjoyed their "Beef Dip". Gluten free options. Open 7 am-9 pm Monday to Saturday, Sunday 7 am -3 pm.
Good pub food - open late. Live entertainment most Saturday nights. Our guests have always given positive reviews after dining here. Pizza is excellent. Seasonally, you can enjoy the outside patio overlooking River Mill Park and the river.
95 locals recommend
The Mill On Main
50 Main Street EastGood pub food - open late. Live entertainment most Saturday nights. Our guests have always given positive reviews after dining here. Pizza is excellent. Seasonally, you can enjoy the outside patio overlooking River Mill Park and the river.
Eat in or take out a great breakfast/lunch/ coffee shop. Delicious gelato! A nice clean little cafe behind Main street - at the back of "Little Place by the Lights" and very close to the docks and River Mill Park and stage. Open 8-5 weekdays, 9-5 on weekends.
23 locals recommend
Affogato Café + Gelato
72 Main St EEat in or take out a great breakfast/lunch/ coffee shop. Delicious gelato! A nice clean little cafe behind Main street - at the back of "Little Place by the Lights" and very close to the docks and River Mill Park and stage. Open 8-5 weekdays, 9-5 on weekends.
This Thai restaurant never disappoints. It is located near the green bridge on Main Street. Recommendations include green curry, Papaya salad and butter chicken.
31 locals recommend
SENG'S AUTHENTIC THAI CUISINE
79 Main St EThis Thai restaurant never disappoints. It is located near the green bridge on Main Street. Recommendations include green curry, Papaya salad and butter chicken.
Upscale restaurant which recently had extensive renovations. Many great reviews especially for their 3 course dinners. Dining available in gazebos as well.
82 locals recommend
Tall Trees
87 Main St WUpscale restaurant which recently had extensive renovations. Many great reviews especially for their 3 course dinners. Dining available in gazebos as well.
Stylish Italian food - this place does not disappoint. Dine in or take out. All pizzas are cooked in the authentic wood burning pizza oven. New to the menu - pasta creations. Save room for dessert!
19 locals recommend
Allora
19 Main St EStylish Italian food - this place does not disappoint. Dine in or take out. All pizzas are cooked in the authentic wood burning pizza oven. New to the menu - pasta creations. Save room for dessert!
Henrietta’s Pine Bakery - Huntsville
92 King William StDelicious bakery/cafe.
Windmill Bakery And Pastry Shop
99 Hanes RoadBakery cafe with many delightful choices.
Starbucks
84 King William StreetIt's worth the drive .... we promise! Check out Tristan's Facebook page - order ahead and then drive over (15-20 minutes) to pick up your order. A public dock and picnic area is located nearby on Penninsula Lake.
Tristan's Tasty Eatz
2222 ON-60It's worth the drive .... we promise! Check out Tristan's Facebook page - order ahead and then drive over (15-20 minutes) to pick up your order. A public dock and picnic area is located nearby on Penninsula Lake.
Taco Stop
7 John StFood truck near Boston Pizza overlooking the river. Fabulous!
Great food truck located beside Canvas Brewery - take your food and order a beer and dine on the rooftop patio overlooking the river.
8 locals recommend
Fox in the Henhouse
12 John StGreat food truck located beside Canvas Brewery - take your food and order a beer and dine on the rooftop patio overlooking the river.
Essentials
FreshCo
12 Cann StGreat fresh produce and good prices on all other grocery staples.
Great laundromat - ask the very pleasant staff for help to get your laundry done.
7 locals recommend
Fabricare Cleaning Center
110 Main St EGreat laundromat - ask the very pleasant staff for help to get your laundry done.
Find information about local attractions - within Algonquin Theatre, right on Main Street, behind the Tom Thomson statue.
Tourism And Information Center
133 ON-60Find information about local attractions - within Algonquin Theatre, right on Main Street, behind the Tom Thomson statue.
Large grocery store with ready-made food and fresh made salads. Also contains a pharmacy, Joe Fresh clothing, wine outlet and beer sales.
76 locals recommend
Bullock's Your Independent Grocer
131 Howland DrLarge grocery store with ready-made food and fresh made salads. Also contains a pharmacy, Joe Fresh clothing, wine outlet and beer sales.
Freshly renovated store providing ready made meals, fresh salads as well as vast selection of grocery needs.
53 locals recommend
Metro
70 King William StFreshly renovated store providing ready made meals, fresh salads as well as vast selection of grocery needs.
RBC Royal Bank
22 Main St EScotiabank
70 King William StLocated in the mall.
TD Canada Trust Branch and ATM
107 North Kinton AvenueLocated near Walmart
CIBC Branch with ATM
1 Main St WLCBO
1059 Main StSightseeing
A wonderful vista of Huntsville, overlooking the Muskoka River and Fairy Lake. Car accessible in spring, summer, fall. Take your snowshoes in the winter. Not to be missed!
119 locals recommend
Lions Lookout
Lookout RoadA wonderful vista of Huntsville, overlooking the Muskoka River and Fairy Lake. Car accessible in spring, summer, fall. Take your snowshoes in the winter. Not to be missed!
A beautiful trail that wraps around the shore of Hunters Bay. Copy and paste link to download map.
http://www.huntsville.ca/en/living/resources/Hunters_Bay_Trail_Web_2011.pdf
Hunters Bay
A beautiful trail that wraps around the shore of Hunters Bay. Copy and paste link to download map.
http://www.huntsville.ca/en/living/resources/Hunters_Bay_Trail_Web_2011.pdf
Hutcheson Beach is located at the end of this road - just over 5 minutes from the house. A beautiful sand beach extending out into the lake allows for a great place to picnic and enjoy a swim. The water remains shallow with a lovely sandy bottom for a long way out making it great for those with young children. A few picnic tables and chairs are available.
Hutcheson Beach Road
Hutcheson Beach RoadHutcheson Beach is located at the end of this road - just over 5 minutes from the house. A beautiful sand beach extending out into the lake allows for a great place to picnic and enjoy a swim. The water remains shallow with a lovely sandy bottom for a long way out making it great for those with young children. A few picnic tables and chairs are available.
Shopping
Lots of brand name clothing to check out - including Roots and Hatley PJs for the family. Also good selection of high quality boots, shoes, sandals.
Reflections Of Muskoka
49 Main St ELots of brand name clothing to check out - including Roots and Hatley PJs for the family. Also good selection of high quality boots, shoes, sandals.
Enjoy a stroll down both sides of Main Street, lots of unique, one-of a kind shops, including toy stores, candy specialties, games, furniture, specialty soaps, jewellery and health food store. Algonquin Outfitters and Sharpley Source for Sports offers rental canoes and kayaks.
Main Street East
Main Street EastEnjoy a stroll down both sides of Main Street, lots of unique, one-of a kind shops, including toy stores, candy specialties, games, furniture, specialty soaps, jewellery and health food store. Algonquin Outfitters and Sharpley Source for Sports offers rental canoes and kayaks.
Beautiful organic vegetables and produce and other kitchen essentials. Worth a visit to help you plan your special picnic.
37 locals recommend
Farmer's Daughter
118 ON-60Beautiful organic vegetables and produce and other kitchen essentials. Worth a visit to help you plan your special picnic.
Everything Else
Faith Baptist Church
169 West Rd.Muskoka Community Church
126 Greer RdSt. Andrews Presbyterian Church
1 High StSaint Mary of the Assumption Parish
12 Centre St NBethel Pentecostal Tabernacle
35 Silverwood DrHarvest Church Huntsville
5 Crescent RoadGetting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
174 Main St WHuntsville Transit
37 Main St E