Fall in (love with) Muskoka

You love Muskoka, don’t you? We know that if you’ve visited us once before (or many times), then you must. We don’t think it’s possible to come here and not be touched by Muskoka's natural beauty, charming towns and fabulous people. 

If there were ever a best time to fall in love with Muskoka, Autumn is probably it: warm days (mostly…), cool nights, a show of colour that gets better with each passing day and lots to see and experience without the crowds of summer. 

If you're planning to visit this month, here’s a taste of what’s happening for the rest of September in Muskoka:

• The display of gorgeous fall color has started but isn’t at its peak yet (that means there’s still time for you to get here to see it). In Muskoka, most areas are reporting 5-20% change while Algonquin Park is reporting 40% change. If you’re on Facebook, watch our page for photos or check out Algonquin Park’s photo stream for theirs.
• Film North, the Huntsville International Film Festival, presents a selection of Canadian and international films at the Algonquin Theatre from September 20-22.
• The Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour runs the next two weekends, September 22-23 and 29-30. Visit with local artists in their studios and see them in action!
• Culture Days celebrates the arts and cultural life in communities across Canada on September 28-30. There are creative events and activities happening across Muskoka. Check out the calendar of events to see what’s on.
• Northwords Muskoka Literary Festival runs from September 28-30 with author presentations, workshops and special events. If you love books, this event is for you!
• For all you cyclists out there (of both the road and mountain variety), The Muskoka Bicycle Festival celebrates all things bikes on Saturday, September 29.

As always, we’re happy to see you any time of year but if you’ve never come for a visit in the Fall then check out the availability of our waterfront cottages and experience what some call Muskoka’s most spectacular season.

The Howell Family

Fabulous Fall in Muskoka

Fall 2011 at Colonial Bay

Huntsville Fall Fair
September 21-23, 2012 at the Huntsville Fairgrounds, Ravenscliffe Rd.
-Midway, Live Music, Horse and Livestock Shows, Exhibits, Contests and More!
Huntsville Fall Fair
September 21-23, 2012 at the Huntsville Fairgrounds, Ravenscliffe Rd.
-Midway, Live Music, Horse and Livestock Shows, Exhibits, Contests and More!

While it’s not yet officially Fall (September 22 gets that honour), the cooler nights, shorter days and changing leaf colours signal that the change in seasons is not far off. It’s a beautiful time to visit Muskoka – the busy-ness of summer has subsided but the weather is still warm enough for hiking, biking, boating and swimming.

It’s also a time to celebrate the Fall harvest at one of our region’s annual Fall Fairs. With everything from horse shows and tractor pulls to artists and local growers, a fall fair is an excellent way to glimpse the diversity of rural life in Muskoka. Here are the local fairs happening in September:

South River Fall Fair

September 7-9, 2012 at the South River Community Centre, 1A Lincoln Ave (West off Hwy 11 & Ottawa Ave)

-Variety Show, Mutt Show, Exhibits, Western & Light Horse Show, Heavy Horse Pull, Parade, Lumberjack Competitions, Horseshoe Pitching Contest, Poultry Show, Livestock Displays, Children’s Games

Stisted Fall Fair "A Little Country Fair, with a Big Country Heart"..

September 8, 2012 at the Stisted Fairgrounds, Etwell Rd.

-Exhibits, Horse Shows, Egg Toss, Swede Saw, Nail Driving, Shoe Kick, 3-Legged Race, Corn Roast and more 

Bracebridge Fall Fair

September 14-16, 2012 at the Bracebridge Fairgrounds, 331 Fraserburg Rd.

-Midway, Live Music, Tractor Pull, Horse and Livestock Shows, Exhibits, Chainsaw Carving and more!

Whether you choose to take in a Fall Fair or not, the Fall colors are worth a visit to Muskoka all on their own. Mother Nature follows her own calendar so be sure to check the Fall Colour Reports for Muskoka and Algonquin Park before you head out. And if you’ve ever wondered why the leaves change colour, check out this article by HuntsvilleAdventures.com.

We hope you’ll come to visit us this month, particularly if you’ve never experienced Fall in Muskoka. It’s an amazing sight! You can view the availability of our waterfront cottages here.

Happy Travelling,

The Howell Family