Why Muskoka?
Muskoka is consistently named as one of the best places to visit in Canada and the world by publications such as National Geographic, Frommer's and Reader's Digest. Discover what makes Muskoka so amazing……
Discover Muskoka
Mary Lake is part of the Huntsville lake chain with access to Lake Peninsula, Lake Vernon and Fairy Lake via the Brunel lock system. This chain of lakes grants access to over 40 miles of boating making it very desirable to cottagers looking for an adventurous lifestyle. Sure there are plenty of things to do when visiting Port Sydney. Here are some good ideas to consider.
Hiking
- Stubb's Falls Loop; Distance: 2.6km; Average time: 39 min; Difficulty: Easy
- Hunters Bay Trail; Distance: 5.0km; Average time: 1.39 Mins; Difficulty: Easy
- Arrowhead lake Loop Trail; Distance: 10.6km; Average time: 3.16mins; Difficulty: Easy
Beach
Please yourself to a day at the beach at:
Mary Lake Beach
520 Muskoka Road 10
Port Sydney, Ontario P0B 1L0 Canada
Skiing
Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area and Muskoka Ski Club,1655 Hidden Valley Rd, Huntsville, ON P1H 1A4
Golf
North Granite Ridge Golf Club, 476 S Mary Lake Rd, Port Sydney, ON P0B 1L0
Fishing
Fishing is popular on Mary Lake with the major species being lake trout, northern pike, smallmouth bass, lake whitefish, largemouth bass and walleye. Currently, the lake trout population is attempting to be rehabilitated with the stocking of lake trout eggs collected in Lake of Bays. Rehabilitation stocking is also being attempted with lake whitefish using adult fish from Lake of Bays and fingerlings from Lake Simcoe. For those wishing to use a water vessel for fishing can access public boat launches in downtown Port Sydney, or for a fee at any of the local marinas. The lake can also be accessed from Fairy Lake via the Brunel navigation lock.
Restaurants
There are some wonderful restaurants in town to suit all tastes. Here are a few to look up:
Mexican restaurant: Taco Stop
Steakhouse: Muskoka on the Rocks
Sports bar: On The Docks Pub, Boston Pizza
Italian: That Little Place By The Lights
Canadian: The Artisan House
Café: Frenchie's crepe Café
Thai restaurant: Seng's Authentic Thai Cuisine
Restaurants: with kids playground: The Family Place Restaurant and Pizza, Westside Fish & Chips