Allison's Guidebook
Food scene
These are some of our favourite places to eat in Huntsville and neighbouring towns. If you want to support some local businesses instead of a chain restaurant, here are some of the best ones.
Family Place is locally owned and operated, and has great pizza. They have an easy to use online portal to order take out.
Familyplacerestaurant. com
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Family Restaurant & Pizza
1 King William StFamily Place is locally owned and operated, and has great pizza. They have an easy to use online portal to order take out.
Familyplacerestaurant. com
On the Docks is a very popular spot for locals and cottagers alike. There is a 3 level patio with a view of the river. They have delicious, locally sourced, “homemade” tasting food, with a selection of local and popular beers, and tasty cocktails. There is live music on weekends.
Onthedockspub. com
IG: @onthedockspub
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On The Docks Pub
90 Main St EOn the Docks is a very popular spot for locals and cottagers alike. There is a 3 level patio with a view of the river. They have delicious, locally sourced, “homemade” tasting food, with a selection of local and popular beers, and tasty cocktails. There is live music on weekends.
Onthedockspub. com
IG: @onthedockspub
The Huntsville Brewhouse by Lake of Bays is one of the best places to eat in Huntsville, especially if you like pub food. They have a huge selection of beers brewed on the premises and in their brewery, that pair well with their excellent food. Great atmosphere and friendly service.
Huntsvillebrewhouse. ca
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Huntsville Brewhouse
59 Main St EThe Huntsville Brewhouse by Lake of Bays is one of the best places to eat in Huntsville, especially if you like pub food. They have a huge selection of beers brewed on the premises and in their brewery, that pair well with their excellent food. Great atmosphere and friendly service.
Huntsvillebrewhouse. ca
Mill on Main is a great local relaxed date night spot. They have a double decker patio with view of the river, and great food including wood fired pizza.
Themillonmain. ca
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The Mill On Main
50 Main Street EastMill on Main is a great local relaxed date night spot. They have a double decker patio with view of the river, and great food including wood fired pizza.
Themillonmain. ca
That Little Place by the Lights is a local favourite for good reason. They have excellent pizza and pasta and mouthwatering specials. The mushroom ravioli is a must-try. They also have the cutest river-side patio out back!
Thatlittleplacebythelights . ca
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That Little Place By The Lights
76 Main St EThat Little Place by the Lights is a local favourite for good reason. They have excellent pizza and pasta and mouthwatering specials. The mushroom ravioli is a must-try. They also have the cutest river-side patio out back!
Thatlittleplacebythelights . ca
Craft breweries
We are big beer fans. If you have that in common with us, or just want to try something new or catch some live music etc, here’s all the info you need. (Many of these places have drinks other than beer, too 😉)
Canvas has up to 20 taps on rotation with lots of tasty and refreshing craft beers. Enjoy a beer on their street side or rooftop patio with view of the river.
Snack menu available and food trucks on site.
Tues: Artisan market 11-3, Bingo 7-8
Wed: Open Mic 7-10
Thurs: Trivia 7:30-9
Fri: Live music on the roof 6-9
Sat: Live music on the roof 3-6
Canvasbrewing . com
IG: @canvastaproom
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Canvas Brewing Company
12 John StCanvas has up to 20 taps on rotation with lots of tasty and refreshing craft beers. Enjoy a beer on their street side or rooftop patio with view of the river.
Snack menu available and food trucks on site.
Tues: Artisan market 11-3, Bingo 7-8
Wed: Open Mic 7-10
Thurs: Trivia 7:30-9
Fri: Live music on the roof 6-9
Sat: Live music on the roof 3-6
Canvasbrewing . com
IG: @canvastaproom
Great local brewery. Seasonal brews as well as year round favourites. Stop in for a drink, or to stock up on some local beers to bring back to the Sugar Shack.
Lakeofbaysbrewing . ca
IG: @lb_brewing
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Lake of Bays Brewing Company
2681 Muskoka District Road 117Great local brewery. Seasonal brews as well as year round favourites. Stop in for a drink, or to stock up on some local beers to bring back to the Sugar Shack.
Lakeofbaysbrewing . ca
IG: @lb_brewing
If you are taking a drive down to Gravenhurst during your stay, Sawdust has amazing seasonal beers and a brand new food menu!
IG: @sawdustcitybeer
Sawdustcitybrewing . com
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Sawdust City Brewing
397 Muskoka Rd NIf you are taking a drive down to Gravenhurst during your stay, Sawdust has amazing seasonal beers and a brand new food menu!
IG: @sawdustcitybeer
Sawdustcitybrewing . com
A must-go for beer lovers in visiting the area. Muskoka Brewery is an institution in these parts. Patio and snack menu available.
Muskokabrewery . com
IG: @muskokabrewery
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Muskoka Brewery
1964 Muskoka Beach RdA must-go for beer lovers in visiting the area. Muskoka Brewery is an institution in these parts. Patio and snack menu available.
Muskokabrewery . com
IG: @muskokabrewery
Sightseeing and Things to Do
Whether you want to make a day of it in a provincial park, go on a quick little hike, or see something cool, inspiring or interesting, there’s lots to do nearby.
World famous Algonquin Park was the first provincial park in Ontario, and one of the largest in Canada. Algonquin is known for its beautiful campgrounds, scenic trails, and breath-taking beaches. Be sure to peruse the Algonquin Art Centre, and learn some history at the Algonquin Logging Museum. Use the day pass included with your stay for admittance.
52 minute drive to West Gate into the park.
Algonquinpark. on . ca
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Algonquin Provincial Park
Ontario 60World famous Algonquin Park was the first provincial park in Ontario, and one of the largest in Canada. Algonquin is known for its beautiful campgrounds, scenic trails, and breath-taking beaches. Be sure to peruse the Algonquin Art Centre, and learn some history at the Algonquin Logging Museum. Use the day pass included with your stay for admittance.
52 minute drive to West Gate into the park.
Algonquinpark. on . ca
Experience the history of Muskoka first hand. Muskoka Heritage Place is an interactive village museum made up of real preserved pioneer buildings. Great place to spend the day immersed in history.
88 Brunel Rd, Huntsville. 25 minute drive.
Muskokaheritageplace . ca
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Muskoka Heritage Place
Muskoka Heritage PlaceExperience the history of Muskoka first hand. Muskoka Heritage Place is an interactive village museum made up of real preserved pioneer buildings. Great place to spend the day immersed in history.
88 Brunel Rd, Huntsville. 25 minute drive.
Muskokaheritageplace . ca
A short trail leads to a lookout of a beautiful Gravel Falls, one of the top ten waterfalls in Ontario! Use the day pass provided with your stay for admittance.
1050 Oxtongue Lake Rd, Dwight. 40 minute drive.
Ontarioparks. com
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Oxtongue River - Ragged Falls Provincial Park
1050 Oxtongue Lake RdA short trail leads to a lookout of a beautiful Gravel Falls, one of the top ten waterfalls in Ontario! Use the day pass provided with your stay for admittance.
1050 Oxtongue Lake Rd, Dwight. 40 minute drive.
Ontarioparks. com
Arrowhead is filled with beautiful trails, including one leading to Stubb’s Falls. There are lakes, beaches, and rentals available for canoes, mountain bikes, paddle boards etc. Use the day pass provided with your stay for admittance.
451 Arrowhead Park Rd. 25 minute drive.
Huntsville
ontarioparks. com
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Arrowhead Provincial Park
451 Arrowhead Park RdArrowhead is filled with beautiful trails, including one leading to Stubb’s Falls. There are lakes, beaches, and rentals available for canoes, mountain bikes, paddle boards etc. Use the day pass provided with your stay for admittance.
451 Arrowhead Park Rd. 25 minute drive.
Huntsville
ontarioparks. com
Algonquin Outfitters offers outdoor equipment rentals like canoes, kayaks, pedal boats and bikes. Explore the provincial parks nearby, or go for a cruise down the river in the heart of Huntsville.
Algonquinoutfitters. com
IG: @algonquinoutfitters
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Algonquin Outfitters - Huntsville
86 Main St EAlgonquin Outfitters offers outdoor equipment rentals like canoes, kayaks, pedal boats and bikes. Explore the provincial parks nearby, or go for a cruise down the river in the heart of Huntsville.
Algonquinoutfitters. com
IG: @algonquinoutfitters
A fantastic place to experience breathtaking views of Fairy Lake and the town of huntsville. It is quick and easy to get to from downtown, making it a great after dinner spot to watch the sunset. Make sure you bring your camera!
Lookout Rd, Huntsville, Ontario. Near the Canada Summit Centre.
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Lions Lookout
Lookout RoadA fantastic place to experience breathtaking views of Fairy Lake and the town of huntsville. It is quick and easy to get to from downtown, making it a great after dinner spot to watch the sunset. Make sure you bring your camera!
Lookout Rd, Huntsville, Ontario. Near the Canada Summit Centre.
A publicly accessible private property with fairytale-esque trails for hiking and biking in the summer and skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. Canoe rentals also available.
IG: @thelimberlostforest
Limberlostforest . com
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Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Reserve
South Limberlost RoadA publicly accessible private property with fairytale-esque trails for hiking and biking in the summer and skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. Canoe rentals also available.
IG: @thelimberlostforest
Limberlostforest . com
Talented artists play concerts in a beautiful outdoor setting. Performances most Sundays and some weekdays. Most concerts are $20.
2012 Etwell Road, Huntsville. 25 minute drive.
For concert calendar: etwellconcertseries. ca
Etwell Concert Series page on FB is very active and up to date.
Etwell Concert Series
2012 Etwell RdTalented artists play concerts in a beautiful outdoor setting. Performances most Sundays and some weekdays. Most concerts are $20.
2012 Etwell Road, Huntsville. 25 minute drive.
For concert calendar: etwellconcertseries. ca
Etwell Concert Series page on FB is very active and up to date.
This place has old school video games and a pool table if you’re looking for something to do in town on a rainy afternoon. They are licensed, and sometimes do DJ nights.
IG: portalretro_arcade
The Portal Retro Arcade
This place has old school video games and a pool table if you’re looking for something to do in town on a rainy afternoon. They are licensed, and sometimes do DJ nights.
IG: portalretro_arcade
Huntsville Festival of the Arts is an organization that creates artistic and cultural events to provide entertaining and enriching experiences around Huntsville area. There are art displays, live music performances, movie screenings, comedy shows and more! Most feature local artists and musicians and many are free or low cost. If you are looking for something to do, and want to support the community, check out their website. Their summer programming is listed under the “what’s on” tab.
Huntsvillefestival .ca
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Huntsville Festival Of The Arts
37 Main St EHuntsville Festival of the Arts is an organization that creates artistic and cultural events to provide entertaining and enriching experiences around Huntsville area. There are art displays, live music performances, movie screenings, comedy shows and more! Most feature local artists and musicians and many are free or low cost. If you are looking for something to do, and want to support the community, check out their website. Their summer programming is listed under the “what’s on” tab.
Huntsvillefestival .ca