The Great Canadian Wilderness

A Muskoka Maple Adventure: Tapping Into Tradition at Windermere House Tapping Into Tradition: A Muskoka Maple The Great Canadian Wilderness % dventure Celebrate the flavours and stories of spring with a weekend getaway to Muskoka – a truly unique escape into the heart of Ontario’s maple season. Stay two nights at the historic Windermere House on Lak...

Celebrate the flavours and stories of spring with a weekend getaway to Muskoka – a truly unique escape into the heart of Ontario’s maple season.

A winter hike around the Algonquin Logging Museum Trail in Algonquin Provincial Park.
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The faces of the Annual Kearney Dog Sled Races.
Kearney, Ontario
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The Feel Good special at the Bala Falls Pub, Bala, Ontario. $3 from the weekly special goes to a local charity
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Winter Festival Fun in Ontario's Cottage Country Embrace all things snow and ice and join in the fun at a traditional winter carnival - and The Great Canadian Wilderness has it all to offer throughout the coming months.

Traditional winter carnivals galore in our region!
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From The Ice Tail to Main Street and Beyond: Your Perfect Huntsville Getaway When visiting the Ice Trail at Arrowhead, the neighbouring town of Huntsville is a hot spot in winter, with plenty to do and great places to dine and warm yourself. This season in Muskoka, it's all ab...

The Ice Trail at Arrowhead Provincial Park should be on everyone’s bucket list. The neighbouring town of Huntsville is a hot spot in winter as well, with plenty to do and great places to dine and warm yourself. This season in Muskoka, it’s all about what comes after the Ice Trail.

Snow, Silence, and Stunning Views: Exploring Killbear Provincial Park in Winter One of Ontario's most popular provincial parks is now rivaling Arrowhead and Algonquin Park as a must winter destination. Check out the top five reasons you need to make a trip in the off season.

Killbear Provincial Park - Mukwa Nayoshing - is rivaling Arrowhead Provincial Park and Algonquin Provincial Park as a must visit winter destination. Click the link for the top five reasons you need to make a trip in the off season!

The pine marten - the cutest of assassins in Algonquin Provincial Park from brokenpaddlephotography.
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75 Truckloads of Fun: Fire & Ice Festival Brings Winter Magic to Downtown Bracebridge The Hottest and Coolest Festival returns to Downtown Bracebridge The popular main street event is back in "Muskoka's Downtown" with fun activities and incredible entertainment.

The incredible Fire & Ice Festival returns to Bracebridge on January 31, 2026.

Blue skies over Lake of Bays in Muskoka.
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Huntsville Holiday Lights Bus Tour: Downtown Displays & Forest of Light The Huntsville Holiday Lights Tour is a community-driven experience that brings together the best of winter to create a fully hosted, festive evening for local families. This curated package showcases...

Join us December 18 or 19 for an amazing tour around Huntsville to see the Christmas lights, enjoy a hot chocolate from the Nutty Chocolatier and a tour of the Forest of Light at Sandhill Nursery. Click on the link for more details.

The importance of a warm coat in winter captured by @sunsetval.
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Outdoor winter dining at the JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa on Lake Rosseau.
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Parry Sound embracing the winter weather. Brady.cgd.
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Main Street Magic: Annual Santa Parades Kick Off Christmas When Santa calls Ontario's Cottage Country his second home you know he always puts on a good show. Drop on by the many parades in his honour and see him in action on downhill skis, on a train, a fire ...

Check out all the fun parades and unique events across Ontario's cottage country honouring the guy in the big red suit this holiday season and watch him spread some cheer on downhill skis, on a fire truck, a train and riding in his trusted sleigh!

First snowfall of the season and Colin Bruce captured this great shot of a ruffed grouse.

Muskoka mornings.

Lake of Two Rivers in Algonquin Provincial Park.
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Moose Monday brought to you by @naturebyshawn.
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Beaver Meadow Trail at Mikisew Provincial Park, South River, Ontario.
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Misty morning magic from James Paige Wilderness.

Beautiful day on the North Shore Rugged Hiking Trail in Parry Sound, Ontario.
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Fall Camping: Essential Bear Safety Tips for Autumn Adventures Fall camping and hiking in the great Canadian wilderness offers spectacular foliage and crisp air, but campers must stay vigilant about black bears preparing for winter hibernation.

Fall camping and hiking in the great Canadian wilderness offers spectacular foliage and crisp air, but it pays to stay vigilant about black bears preparing for winter hibernation. Follow these tips from Ontario Parks for a stress-free outdoor experience!

Beautiful Northern Lights over Georgian Bay. @Georgianbaydreaming
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Fantastic Fall Fairs in Full Effect Across Ontario's Cottage Country Once the summer starts to wrap up, cooler temperatures prevail and the annual celebrations of all things rural get started. It's fall fair season in Ontario's cottage country and that means great fun ...

Here’s just a partial list of 2025’s sweater weather fairs happening across the region in September and October, including the Bala Cranberry Festival.

Dancers Tyrone Jones,
Zydin Good and Reese Pamajewong from Shawanaga First Nation at the Killbear Provincial Park Social.
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Spilling the Tea in Muskoka: Best Afternoon Tea Spots We’re spilling the tea on where to enjoy a memorable tea time experience in Ontario’s cottage country. Whether you’re visiting for a relaxing resort getaway, a cozy cottage stay, or a day trip to the ...

We’ve found the best places to enjoy a memorable tea time experience in Ontario’s cottage country. Whether you’re visiting for a relaxing resort getaway, a cozy cottage stay, or a day trip to the lake, these tea experiences are sure to steep your day in flavour and charm.
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Happy International Wolf Day. An Algonquin Provincial Park icon beautifully photographed by Chris McQuarrie @myinnerwild.
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Last night's moon.
Cliff Valley Astronomy.
South River, Ontario.
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Kayaking Georgian Bay, Ontario
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