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Muskoka Lakes

The city of Barrie marks the end of Toronto's suburban sprawl and the gateway to the Muskoka Lakes region, although pleasant, lakeside Barrie can feel like just another Toronto suburb at times.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Muskoka Steamships & Discovery Centre
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This well-conceived museum tells the region’s rich history of the First Nations people who lived here, the European settlers and loggers who displaced…
Group of Seven Outdoor Gallery
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Thirty-six beautiful murals, reproductions of Ontario landscapes painted by Tom Thomson and the famous Group of Seven artists he inspired, are a highlight…
Bracebridge Falls
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Near the visitor center you'll find the best known of Bracebridge's 22 waterfalls, Bracebridge Falls. Though this one is artificial – it was created as…
Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery
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This family-run cranberry farm offers tours of its facilities, self-guided nature trails, and even cranberry wine tastings. Stop by in late September for…
Leacock Museum National Historic Site
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In 1928 Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock built a lavish waterfront house that has since become the Leacock Museum. Some rooms were kept as Leacock left…
Muskoka Heritage Place
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Come here for a historical perspective of the region, which includes an authentic pioneer village with staff in period dress, a small but informative…
Bethune Memorial House National Historic Site
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This small museum honors Canadian doctor Norman Bethune, who spent much of his life in China as a surgeon and educator. Bethune set up the world’s first…
Coldwater Canadiana Heritage Museum
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Halfway between Orillia and Midland, on Hwy 12 before it connects with Hwy 400, you'll find this charming riverside folk museum with its sweet collection…

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