Muskoka: Canada’s Cottage Country Summer Escape

Muskoka offers a wide range of events from live music, family fun and local festivals.  Here are some key events not to be missed this summer.  Visit our Event Guide for a full list. 

• • May 15 & 16 – Dwayne Gretzky at The Kee to Bala
  • May 16 –Muskoka 2/4 Craft Beer Festival in Huntsville
  • May 22 – Motown Gold at Gravenhurst Opera House
  • May 23 – Shuffle the Decades at Rene M. Cassie Theatre in Bracebridge
  • May 28 – Floydium at Gravenhurst Opera House
  • May 30 – A Candlelite Soul Tribute to Bruno Mars at the JW Marriott in Rosseau
  • May 30 – Amanda Keeles at Gravenhurst Opera House
  • May 30 – Murder Mystery at Muskoka Discovery Centre in Gravenhurst
  • June 1 – August 31 – Huntsville Art Crawl
  • June 6 – Venture Fest: Muskoka Brewery’s 30th Anniversary 
  • June 13 & 14 – Gravenhurst Triathlon and Duathlon
  • June 18 – 21 – The Overland Gathering – Muskoka
  • June 19 – 21 – Bala Bay Diva Pride Weekend
  • June 21 – National Indigenous Peoples Day in Huntsville
  • June 26 – 54-40 at The Kee to Bala
  • June 27 – Big Sugar at The Kee to Bala
  • July 1 – Canada Day Celebrations across Muskoka
  • July 5 – IRONMAN 70.3 Muskoka in Huntsville
  • July 11 –Vintage Boat Show at the Muskoka Wharf in Gravenhurst
  • July 11 – August 30 – Pirate Cruises on the Wenonah II in Gravenhurst
  • July 11 & 12 – Bracebridge Triathlon & Duathlon
  • July 17 – 19 – Muskoka Arts & Crafts Summer Show in Bracebridge
  • July 17 & 18 – Tall Pines Music & Arts Festival in Gravenhurst
  • July 18 – Nuit Blanche North 2026 in Huntsville
  • July 24 – 26 – Muskoka Boat and Cottage Show at the Muskoka Wharf in Gravenhurst
  • July 31 – Moonlight Madness in Bracebridge
  • August 1 & 2 – Piratefest at Muskoka Wharf in Gravenhurst
  • August 7 – 16 – Muskoka Chautauqua Summer Festival
  • August 8 – Kim Mitchell at The Kee to Bala
  • August 8 & 9 – Dockside Festival – Gravenhurst
  • August 8 & 9 – Baysville Arts and Crafts Festival
  • August 14 & 15 – The Sheepdogs at The KEE to Bala
  • August 21 & 22 – The Beaches at The Kee to Bala
  • August 25 – Music Cruise with the Awesome 80’s Bon Jovi and More

Looking to learn more? Check out the comprehensive Waterfall Guide to Muskoka 

1. Bala Falls – Located in the heart of charming Bala, the Bala Falls is a great spot to stop and enjoy a picnic with the family with an incredible backdrop.

2. Minnehaha Falls – This hidden gem of a waterfall is a bit difficult to find, but once you find the trail it’s worth the trek! Be prepared to hike on loose soil, steep slopes and some slippery rock. 

3. Ragged Falls – Named one of the 10 best waterfalls in Ontario, this waterfall on Oxtongue River is a must-see. There is roughly a 1km hike to this beautiful cascade from a parking area

4.  Oxtongue Rapids – This amazing destination on the Oxtongue River is believed to be the inspiration for The Red Maple, one of A.Y. Jackson’s (member of the Group of Seven) most celebrated paintings.

5. Hatchery Falls – Take a 26-minute hike along a well-marked trail with a beautiful waterfall waiting for you at the finish line, Hatchery Falls. 

6. Bracebridge Falls – Explore one of the trademark sights of the community at the Bracebridge Falls. Located right downtown, the Silver Bridge and Bracebridge Falls is an iconic scene.

7. Wilson’s Falls – is the wildest and most scenic falls on the North Branch of Muskoka River. Located just to the north of the Downtown area off of River Road

8. Muskoka Falls -This brilliant waterfall is carved into a large gorge at Muskoka Falls, showing the eroding power of the falls over thousands of years. 

9. High Falls and Little High Falls – Bracebridge
There are five waterfalls located at the High Falls site. These include Pott’s Falls, Muskoka Canyon Falls, Little High Falls, Big High Falls and a 5th man-made falls to accommodate the High Falls Water Park. 

Muskoka Favourites:

• HARDY LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK – A very popular spot near Torrance with three hiking loops. Two are 3km and one 9km.
• SCHOOL HOUSE TRAIL – 5.3km out-and-back easy trail. This trail is great for birding and hiking. Located in Georgian Bay.
• LIMBERLOST FOREST & WILDLIFE RESERVE – Offering more than 70km of trails. Located outside of Huntsville, rivals Algonquin Park.
• TORRANCE BARRENS DARK SKY RESERVE – World’s first permanently designated Dark Sky Reserve.
• OXTONGUE RAPIDS – 1km out-and-back trail in the Village of Dwight. Ending with a stunning waterfall.
• LION’S LOOKOUT – The lookout trail is roughly 1.5km long with a steep incline and stunning views of Huntsville.
• STUBB’S FALLS TRAIL – 2.6km trail that includes a stop by Little East River. Located in Arrowhead Provincial Park in Huntsville.

• WILSON’S FALLS TRAIL – 4km loop trail along the Muskoka River and Wilson’s Falls in Bracebridge. 
• HAHNE FARM TRAIL – 3.7km out-and-back trail that features a granite ridge view overlooking the woods of Gravenhurst.
• HUNTER’S BAY TRAIL – 4.6km trail one way, with access at many different spots in Huntsville . Enjoy scenic boardwalk sections by the Vernon Narrows. 
• STRAWBERRY POINT TRAIL – 5km return trail through country lanes and wooded area offers a panoramic view of Lake Muskoka. Located in Bracebridge.
• WALKER’S POINT LOOKOUT – A moderately short climb leading to a panoramic lookout point where sightseers will enjoy stunning views of Lake Muskoka.
• HAZELWOOD TRAIL – 2.5km out-and-back trail, just outside of Port Carling. Runs besides a large beaver pond.