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sandy shores of Dwight Beach offer over 150 meters of unsupervised shoreline on Lake of Bays

25 ft Cabin Cruiser with a captain for you to discover one of the most beautiful lakes in Ontario , Lake of Bays. It's only a 13 minute (16 km) short drive from our Deer Den Cottage. Cabin cruisers have all the amenities to make cruising fun. Vessel offer all the essentials of home, including a galley (kitchen), head (toilet), and multiple berths (sleeping accommodations) to accommodate a family or friends.

The township known as Lake of Bays consists of three different communities; Baysville, Dwight and Dorset, and it is home to the lake called Lake of Bays, which is the second largest in all of Muskoka. You can certainly explore Lake of Bays, Skeleton Lake, Lake Wasoesa and all of North Muskoka. Also , you can enjoy the Canoe via lake access point at Algonquin provincial park Canoe Lake Access Point (#5)

Located very close to Deer Den ( 1180 Highway 60, Huntsville ) just a 4minutes or 5km drive

Arrowhead Provincial Park Three sand beaches on Arrowhead Lake Quiet motorboat-free lakes 15 km of hiking trails; including a trail leading to a waterfall (Stubb's Falls) Rental canoes, kayaks, paddleboards and mountain bikes during the summer season; skis, sit-skis, snowshoes, sledge and ice skate rentals during the winter Well-known for winter activities; cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice-skating, tubing, heated roofed accommodations.

Located in Deer Den Cottage area.3.6km trail is nestled in the community of Hillside .

This is one of the most beautiful spots in Muskoka, so relax and enjoy. Picnic facilities are available including a small covered shelter. This rugged terrain highlights natural grown forest, has a steep incline and a steep descent. It is meant for a good nature walk. The untouched perimeter leads the way to wildlife, birds, butterflies and nature. Share in the splendor of making the markers, and be sure to look up! Seasonal washrooms available. Not winter maintained.

From the parking lot, turn right on Dwight Beach Road. Follow this quiet road 1500 steps to Dwight Beach, an excellent spot for lunch with a view up Dwight Bay.

Whether you are looking for wildlife, planning a short hike, a fast paced mountain bike trail ride, or a scenic snowshoe excursion, it is our hope you will find everything you are looking for in the Echo Valley Nature & Bike trails. There are a total of over 3.5 km of trails consisting of the main trunk line and 14 smaller trails with varying degrees of difficulty. Hiking the main trunk line should take approximately 30-45 minutes. The park is approximately 24 hectares (60 acres) in size and th

Muskoka is one of the leading golf destinations with its abundance of trees, rocks, water, and its dramatic landscape gives the courses a natural mesmerizing look. It is home course of 2013 masters Champion Mike Weir. The following are some of the golf courses in Muskoka

Limberlost Trail. It is beautiful, lots of hills and lake views. Might even see some wildlife. Smooth turns make this an enjoyable ride. No need to worry about parking as Deer Den Cottage is located in Limberlost area.