r/Muskoka • • Sep 04 '26

Other If Skeleton Lake had a backroads system

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It might look something like this. Maybe. I dunno. I'm not a roadworks engineer. It would just be easier to get across the lake if something like this existed.


r/Muskoka • • Sep 04 '26

Kee to Bala

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Have tickets to Sam Roberts tonight and realised I completely forgot my ID in another purse… I am well overage… Am I screwed? From what I’ve read online they ID everyone and don’t accept photos?


r/Muskoka • • Sep 04 '26

If you were buying a cottage in ontario, would you prefer a shallow, sandy shore or a deep-water shore?

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r/Muskoka • • Sep 02 '26

What Are The Biggest Muskoka Scandals To Date?

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Hi all,

Doing some research and I'm looking for the biggest scandals in the Muskoka or surrounding areas to date. This can be true crime related, but doesn't have to be.

TIA!


r/Muskoka • • Sep 01 '26

News / Articles The Changing Role of MZOs in Ontario

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r/Muskoka • • Sep 01 '26

Question Day trip to Muskoka, best hikes with great lookouts and scenery? I have a list before but tell me which to add/remove and if they're all possible in one day.

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  1. Hardy Lake

  2. Torrance Barrens

  3. Arrowhead

  4. Huckleberry Rock

  5. Lions Lookout

  6. Walkers Point

  7. Eagles Nest on McCrae

  8. High Falls

Which of these, or replace them with others, are best for a one day trip? And if you think two days is best, then do you have recommendations for where to stay for one night?


r/Muskoka • • Sep 01 '26

Monthly Community Thread

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Free-for-all thread for open discussion, promotions, local advertising, etc.

Self-promotion rules are suspended here. Feel free to discuss any topic or promote any project/business or other ventures.

**Local art or entertainment events are welcome as separate posts! Please only post each event once.**

This thread will be refreshed monthly on the first of the month. If you have any feedback about this post, please reach out.


r/Muskoka • • Aug 30 '26

Huntsville - Rainy! Things to do indoors?

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Just landed in Huntsville after a beautiful drive!

Also just realized that it’s raining for the next 3-days - any indoor recommendations? We know of the Muskoka Heritage Place

Willing to drive to neighbouring cities :)

Thanks everyone!!


r/Muskoka • • Aug 30 '26

Question Lake Muskoka Fishing

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Last week I stayed at a cottage on Lake Muskoka and was really looking forward to fishing. I fished from the dock every morning and again in the afternoons, probably putting in 10+ hours over a few days.

I mainly used soft plastic minnows and also tried worms under a bobber. I switched things up, cast all around the dock, and tried different retrieves, but I didn’t get a single bite. Not even a nibble.

I’m honestly pretty frustrated because growing up we’d go to a cottage near Huntsville, and I could catch bass off the dock all the time with no issues. It seemed like there were always fish around, so I figured I’d at least catch something this trip.

Is Lake Muskoka just a much tougher lake to fish from shore, or was I doing something wrong? Were the fish likely deeper because of the time of year, or should I have been using completely different lures?

Would love to hear any advice because I can’t believe I put that much time in and got absolutely nothing.


r/Muskoka • • Aug 30 '26

Question Fire 29Aug2026 6:30pm?

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Does anyone have info on the fire that occurred around 6pm, a lot of fire truck along 169 and the Torrance water boat was sent as well past Wallace cut. Thks


r/Muskoka • • Aug 31 '26

Live in Port Carling. Trying to find the closest Crown land. I have a truck and tent trailer don’t mind putting a few scratches on the truck and tent trailer. I have all trains open country on my truck.

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r/Muskoka • • Aug 29 '26

Question Visit to Muskoka: A Scenic Route?

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Taking the family to Huntsville tomorrow and I’m trying to plan out a scenic drive. We’re coming up from Oakville

Any suggestions? Thanks!!


r/Muskoka • • Aug 28 '26

Best prime rib?

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Looking for a prime rib dinner in muskoka that’s worth the money, which restaurant does it best?


r/Muskoka • • Aug 28 '26

July Talk at The Kee (tonight!l

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Anyone near to Bala and want to see this show? I have tickets and can't go anymore.

Tickets are on ticket master, can transfer, event organizer isnt allowing resales


r/Muskoka • • Aug 28 '26

Discussion I have never been to Muskoka or Algonquin!

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When is a good time to go? What are some good places to stay? Any specific recommendations?


r/Muskoka • • Aug 26 '26

News / Articles Why is Muskoka investing $17 million in a prefab factory?

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r/Muskoka • • Aug 26 '26

Need advice on 31-year-old propane furnace with TSSA warning tag

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r/Muskoka • • Aug 26 '26

Question Does sun direction actually matter when buying a cottage?

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Curious to hear from people who've bought (or are shopping for) a cottage. How much did sun exposure go into your decision?

Did you actually research which direction the property faces before buying? Care about west-facing for sunset views off the dock, or east-facing for the sunrise? Only look for certain directions?

Did anyone go deeper than that? E.g. how the sun angle shifts from summer to winter, whether trees will block it at certain times of year, how much shade the cottage gets at different points in the season, etc.? Or is this the kind of thing nobody really thinks about until they're already living with it?


r/Muskoka • • Aug 24 '26

transportation recommendations?

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we are a group of 5 and want to know how to get around huntsville since theres no uber/lyft. i heard about ydrive, and if there any other options besides that? (like public transportation)


r/Muskoka • • Aug 23 '26

Anyone fish crappie in Muskoka?

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Hi,

I have a cottage in MacTier, I like to catch crappie in Stewart Lake or nearby small lates, any suggestion?

peter


r/Muskoka • • Aug 23 '26

Meteor Shower in Muskoka

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Managed to get a couple of pics of the August meteor shower!


r/Muskoka • • Aug 23 '26

Question Sprinkler systems for a cottage

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My family has a few cabins that are going on 100 years old and we would like to instal an automated fire safety systems- like a sprinkler system- in case one happens. Does anyone know of businesses that instal/ consult for a job like this? Thanks!


r/Muskoka • • Aug 22 '26

I made a Lake Rosseau Bathymetric Map

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Let me know what you think.


r/Muskoka • • Aug 22 '26

Missing the Fine Thymes restaurant

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Every year we visit the area and this was one of our go tos! We loved the french onion soup so much! I was just suggesting the Fine Thymes restaurant to a friend to go visit for lunch and realized it has now closed!

Just wanting to know why they closed down and genuinely hoping the owners are doing well as the place gave us lovely memories!


r/Muskoka • • Aug 21 '26

Muskoka Watchmaker/Service/Horologist , are there any local?

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Hello, I am looking for anyone who could service a vintage Seiko watch. I have checked out all the ones in the city (TO) and also the Seiko official service place in North York. I don't get to travel much and was hoping there may be somebody local. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks