Explore local, shop local
With so many stunning natural areas to explore, delicious eateries to order from, and quaint local shops to visit, there’s really nothing better than spending time in cottage country. Even as locals familiar with all of the backroads and off-the-beaten-path stops, there’s always something new to try or explore. When you’re fortunate enough to call Muskoka home, there’s no shortage of fun to be had in your own backyard.
This summer, Explorers’ Edge wants to help you take your local adventures and exploration even further. That’s why they’ve offered permanent and seasonal residents in the region a Cottage Country Spirit Package to help support local shopping and exploration.
With so many amazing experiences and great local businesses in Muskoka, it can be difficult to decide where to use your Cottage Country Spirit vouchers. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite ways to use these vouchers at participating local businesses to make it even easier for you to get out and explore local this season.
Read on to learn more about ways to use your Cottage Country Spirit vouchers
Where to use your vouchers
From sampling award-winning butter tarts to taking a magical winter sleigh ride, there are so many different ways to use your Cottage Country Spirit travel vouchers. So what are you waiting for? Get out and explore this breathtaking region you call home this winter while supporting local tourism businesses.
Participating businesses include the following:
Food & Drink
- 3 Guys And A Stove
- Beavertails
- Blue Willow Tea Shop
- Bracebridge Barrelhouse
- Cast Iron Restaurant
- Erika’s
- Field of Greens
- Humble Pie Butter Tart Factory & Pizzeria
- Huntsville Brewhouse
- Inn at the Falls Pub & Patio
- The Old Station Restaurant
- Windermere House Pub & Patio
- Yummies in a Jar
Breweries & Wineries
- Lake of Bays Brewing Company Taproom
- Muskoka Brewery
- Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery
- Sawdust City Brewing Co.
Accommodations
- Baldwins Resort
- Bayview Wildwood Resort
- Bear and Butterfly Bed & Breakfast
- Bondi Village Resort
- Comfort Inn
- Deerhurst Resort (including climbing wall & fat bike rentals)
- Fern Glen Inn B&B
- Hidden Valley Resort
- Inn at the Falls
- Muskoka BeerSpa
- Muskoka Shores Cottages
- Port Cunnington Lodge
- Quality Inn Bracebridge
- Residence Inn by Marriott Muskoka Wharf
- Santa’s Whispering Pines Campground
- Severn Lodge
- Sherwood Inn
- Sleep Inn Muskoka
- Spring Lake Resort
- Tally Ho Inn
- Tipi Adventures
- Trillium Resort & Spa
- Walker Lake Resort
- Windermere House
Attractions & Things To Do
- Algonquin Adventure Tours
- Algonquin Art Centre
- Algonquin Outfitters – Bracebridge, Huntsville, Oxtongue Lake
- Arts at the Albion
- Back of Beyond Equine Centre
- Bala Cranberry Festival Shop
- Deerhurst Highlands
- Deerhurst Lakeside
- Eclipse Art Gallery
- Find Your Wild
- Helen E. Grose Photography
- Heron’s Nest Studio Gallery
- The Murden Gallery
- Muskoka Bay Clothing
- Muskoka Bay Pottery & Gallery
- Muskoka Discovery Centre
- Muskoka Heritage Place
- Muskoka Highlands Golf Links
- Muskoka Jewellery Design
- Muskoka Steamships
- Muskoka Zip Lines & Aerial Park
- Muskoka’s Incredible Race
- The Oxtongue Craft Cabin & Gallery
- Peter’s Players
- The Portage Store
- Santa’s Village & Sportsland
- South Muskoka Curling & Golf Club
- Stoneleigh Farms at Deerhurst
- Sunset Cruises
- SWS Boatworks Surf Shop
- Zig Zag Escape Rooms
Please click here for the full list of participating businesses
COVID-19 Modifications
The Muskoka region, including the local businesses discussed above, have taken several precautions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Social distancing procedures must be followed. Masks are required for entry into all buildings and when social distancing is not possible. Frequent hand-washing is encouraged and everyone must self-isolate if experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms. For more information regarding COVID-19, please visit our COVID-19 Updates page.
Stay and Play
Make the most of your Muskoka experience and check out our top recommendations for places to stay and perfect getaway packages.
