Muskoka Still Has Amazing Winter Conditions

It's been quite the winter so far! Despite unseasonable spring-like temperatures earlier this year, we still have an abundance of snow and amazing conditions heading into March break (March 9-17). Here are just some of the things you can do while you're here:

Alpine Skiing - Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area is open every day during March break for skiing and snowboarding. Check out their annual Pancake Breakfast, Dress-Up Day and Puddle Jump on Saturday, March 16. If you go, take some photos and enter the Capture Hidden Valley Highlands contest  - you could win a GoPro camera!

Nordic Skiing and Snowshoeing- Both Arrowhead Provincial Park and Algonquin Park have excellent conditions listed for March break.

Skating - Arrowhead's skating trail is longer this year. Have you tried it yet?

Snowmobiling - There are lots of trails still open. Check the interactive trail guide for current trail conditions.

Dog sledding - Flying along behind a pack of exuberant dogs is an amazing experience. If you've never tried dog sledding, check out these local businesses: Call of the Wild Adventures. Snow Forest Adventures, Voyageur Quest, Wilderness Adventures, Chocpaw Expeditions.

Play in the snow - No matter what you do. Winter in Muskoka is fun!

We hope to see you before the season ends. You can view the availability of our waterfront cottages here.

Enjoy the snow!
The Howell Family

Muskoka: Fun For Everyone

We love Muskoka and we know that you do, too! Part of its attraction, beyond natural beauty and friendly people, is that there’s something for everyone to do here. Families and singles, young and young-at-heart, two-legged and four-legged friends… there’s an attraction, event or activity to please everyone.

We’re not surprised that National Geographic Magazine included Muskoka in its newly-released book, “100 Places That Can Change Your Child’s Life,” adding to Muskoka’s earlier National Geographic designations as one of the 10 Best Summer Trips in 2011 and one of the Best of the World in 2012. It’s an amazing place for kids to explore, play or just hang out.

Muskoka is also an attractive destination for active seniors and two upcoming events will showcase their skills as athletes: 

• Huntsville welcomes the Ontario 55+ Winter Games from February 26-28. More than 1000 athletes will compete in outdoor and indoor events including Alpine Skiing, Badminton, Curling, Duplicate Bridge, Ice Hockey, Nordic Skiing, Prediction Skating, Table Tennis, Ten Pin Bowling and Volleyball.
• From March 4-10, the Arrowhead Nordic Ski Club hosts the 2013 Canadian Masters National Championship at Arrowhead Provincial Park. Skiers aged 30 to 85+ will compete in races from 5km to 20 km in length. Check both websites for the event schedules and come cheer on the athletes!

Family Day weekend just ended – sunny, blue skies and crisp winter air made perfect conditions for outdoor activities – and March Break is just 3 weeks away. If the long-range forecast is to be believed, we’ll still have plenty of snow and balmy winter temperatures for you to ski, snowshoe, and play outside. So get out of the city and come visit for one last winter adventure, why don’t you?

Whether you decide to visit now or when summer makes its glorious return, we’d love to see you at Colonial Bay! You can see the availability of our waterfront cottages here.

The Howell Family