Family Attractions

Back of Beyond Equine Centre welcomes you and your family out to the farm for a horse-drawn sleigh ride through their own woodland trails and rolling hills. All wagon rides include:

• Private for your group only (couples, families and large groups)
• A farm tour, meet and brush the ponies before the ride (takes about 20 minutes)
• A horse drawn wagon ride in the tradition of the original Muskoka settlers through our own woodland trails and rolling hills (approx. 40 minutes)
• A variety of comfortable wagons to choose from, the size of which depends on the number of people in your group. The small sleigh holds up to 5 adults and the large sleigh 14

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Zig Zag Escape Rooms are the only one of its kind in Muskoka, and the first ‘Escape Cabins’ in Canada. Their family games have been specifically designed to engage all ages from 10 and up. Come and submerge yourself in the story, solve puzzles, codes, clues and problems and discover hidden secrets. This experience is sure to create memories and smiles for every member of your family. Catch the craze, and see why the popularity of escape rooms have sky-rocketed worldwide!

Visit Stargazers arcade. Their arcade, located inside Deerhurst Resort is open to both guests and the general public. Stargazers arcade features 16 games, many of which allow patrons to collect tickets to redeem for fun prizes. We operate by reservation only, with a maximum of 10 people (bubbling together).

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Be an adventurist and explore Muskoka like never before.

​No matter your age, stage, or ability, Muskoka’s Incredible Race has an adventure for you. Explore the area like a local and uncover what makes this rustic region of Ontario so magical and revered.

​Whether you’re racing down the streets of Huntsville in search of your next clue, trying a stand up paddle board, or building a Muskoka chair, Muskoka’s Incredible Race will be sure to create adventurous memories to last a lifetime!

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An exciting outdoor adventure for family and friends to share together, Muskoka Zip Lines & Aerial Park offer an adventure experience for all ages. Nestled around Santa’s Village, the Muskoka Zip Lines and Aerial Park offers all the excitement of a modern Aerial Adventure Park with the added bonus of the amenities available within the bustling amusement park.

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“Get Dirty in Muskoka” on a guided Tour Excursion driving a 2018 Side by Side (UTV). We travel through the most stunning scenic landscapes of Muskoka on 100’s of kilometres of undisturbed natural forest trails, navigating over rocky and sometimes muddy terrain, from Foots Bay, Lake Joseph to Georgian Bay.  – Please check out our Reviews and Gallery pages.  Call/Text 705-938-TOUR(8687)

More comfortable than an ATV, all of our Side by Sides (UTV’s) have excellent handling for all levels of experience. They feature two bucket seats for your comfort, a 4 point harness,  power steering wheel, roof, doors, a part windshield for your protection and enjoyment and plenty of storage.  Instruction and training are provided prior to setting out on your Tour Excursion.  We provide all equipment necessary as well as refreshments and snacks along the way.

So gather up your family, friends, bachelor / bachelorette party or corporate group and let’s Get Dirty in Muskoka! 

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Summer Water Sports has been performing waterski shows since the 70’s, and they keep the family cottage tradition going every summer. These family-friendly shows are packed with entertainment for all ages. Come watch members of the Canadian National Ski Show Team and Team SWS as they thrill audiences with death defying stunts, grace, beauty, technical sophistication and, of course, comedy for the kids. All shows are open to the general public.

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The SWS floating waterpark located at Clevelands House Resort is open to the public 7 days a week for all ages to enjoy. Bounce, jump, slide and play on this inflatable waterpark all day long with the purchase of a Muskoka Adventure Centre day pass ($25 plus HST for all ages).

The day pass also includes use of the tennis courts, fitness centre, beach (public area), trails, mini putt, shuffleboard, basketball courts, floor hockey, badminton courts, horseshoe pitch and ping pong at Clevelands House Resort.

Day passes are available on the resort at the Muskoka Adventure Centre (Maple Hill Pro Shop), SWS Ski School and SWS Marine.

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Axe Throwing

Unique Fun in the Woods
For Groups Large and Small, a chance to bond in nature

THE WOODSMAN ( 1 HOUR STATIONARY TARGETS) $30/PP
HE POKER TRAIL ( 2+ HOURS WITH MOVING TARGETS) ONLY $40/PP
Build your poker hand

Walk through the woods
Throw axes
Laugh
Challenge yourself to try something new
Sneak up on a target?
Hit a moving target
12 different styles of targets
Claim your spot on the 4 aces trophy
Take a selfie
Tell your friends

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Sportsland is a separate area of Santa’s Village that is geared towards older kids as well as adults who are kids at heart! In Sportsland you’ll find exciting attractions including single and double go karts, bowling, soccer, a bungee trampoline, laser tag, batting cages, climbing wall, mini golf, an arcade and much more!

Admission to Sportsland is FREE, Just pay-as-you-play. After 7:30 p.m. on weeknights, Sportsland attractions only require half the number of points to play.

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Enjoy great family cruises July and August aboard the Wenonah II.

Pirate Cruises: Sail on board Wenonah II with Captain Corbin and his locked treasure chest. Rumour has it that Captain Ron Hook has the key. Will Dangerous Derek successfully infiltrate Hook’s men like a pirate spy and steal the key? What is in that treasure chest? Come aboard to find out.

Ice Queen and Snow Princess Cruise: Join the Ice Queen and Snow Princess on board Wenonah II for a captivating and magical cruise as they tell their story and perform enchanting songs.

Intergalactic Adventure Cruise for Space Cadets: Shy space creatures live on an island in the lake. They are in danger and space cadets must bring them news that will save them. Do we get to the island on time to save the creatures? How do we get the message to them? Join our crew on board Wenonah II to find out.

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Archery

Release your inner Katniss or Robin Hood in the woods of Muskoka. Bring your family or friends and join us in the bush at Find Your Wild Base Camp for an hour of archery with our professional instructor. Add some axe throwing to make a two hour axes ‘n arrows program.

$30 P.P. ONE HOUR
$40 P.P. TWO HOURS

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Treetop Trekking in Huntsville is one of the most exciting adventure activities in Muskoka, and is home to Tarzan, a giant freefall swing! Spend a fun filled day at our huge aerial game and zipline park on Highway 60 in Huntsville. Fun for all ages and all skill levels, Treetop Trekking is a great family experience.

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‘Big Easy’ Fun Family Float

Leave your worries (and even the paddles) behind and join us for a relaxing 3 to 4 hour float down the ‘Big Easy’, Muskoka’s Big East River. We will stop at numerous beaches to swim, build sand castles, play Frisbee and other games … or simply soak up the sun. Your trip ends with roasting marshmallows over a campfire on our private beach. Smores anyone?

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We have 18 holes of spectacular Mini Golf set on the beautiful Muskoka River in Bracebridge, ON! Great for any age, our course has been a family friendly staple of the community for over 25 years and offers a great way to get out and have some family fun and spend time together while getting some fresh air and sunshine.

We also have a snack shack that offers real fruit smoothies, Kawartha scooped ice cream, Chapman’s novelty ice cream and popsicles, cold drinks, and build-your-own frozen yogurt! The snack shack is the perfect place to end your game with a refreshing snack or beverage on those hot summer days! Visit our Snack Shack page for more information.

We are pet friendly! We simply request that your furry friends are on a leash at all times and you stoop and scoop.

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Three Exciting Parks, One Great Campground. Santa’s Village + Sportsland + Muskoka Zip-Lines and Aerial Park + Santa’s Whispering Pines Campground, all on-site with affordable camping packages. Please check santasvillage.ca/hours for specific dates and times the various parks are open. Spring and Fall have reduced hours of operation.

Where Kids are Elves for a Day. Your kids will spend the day as an elf on over 50 acres of family fun. Rudolph’s Roller Coaster, the Christmas Ball Ferris Wheel, Santa’s Summer Sleigh River Boat Cruise, Santa’s Express Train and many more rides and attractions await the young and the young at heart. Visit Santa’s deer, see the animals in Santa’s farm, splashzone just for kids, and visit Santa in his summer home. SPORTSLAND, a free admission, pay as you play park – go-carts, mini-golf, batting cages, lazer tag and arcade. Muskoka is soaring to bigger heights in 2015! Nestled around Santa’s Village, the Muskoka Zip Lines and Aerial Park offers all the excitement of a modern Aerial Adventure Park with the added bonus of the amenities available within the bustling amusement park. The facilities offer an adventure experience for all ages. Spend the day with us and try everything or spend a few minutes and take a leap from the Jump Tower for a quick shot of adrenaline! Be sure to check out the combo packages and plan your day!

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