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visit a local winter attraction
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Algonquin Provincial Park
is the oldest and most famous wilderness park in Ontario. It was established
over 100 years ago to protect a vast wilderness area more than 7500
square kilometers in size. This area of ancient rock, sculptured by
glaciers consists of quiet forests, rolling hills, and an endless
network of rivers and lakes. It's a great place to see wildlife in
their natural habitat. The Visitor's Center and Logging Museum are
well worth visiting. Fishing, canoeing, hiking, birdwatching, and
mountain biking are popular activities in the Park. Excellent cross
country ski trails are maintained in winter.
Blue Water Acres is located about 15 minutes drive from the West Gate
of the Park.
Arrowhead Provincial Park
is situated on 2 beautiful lakes with sandy beaches. Visitor's can
enjoy swimming, canoeing, fishing, and hiking. In winter it's a
great place to go cross-country skiing. Six trails totalling 25 kilometers
are maintained there for your enjoyment. You can also go skating,
snowshoeing, and tobogganing there. About 25 minutes drive from
Blue Water Acres.
Pioneer Village is a reconstruction
of a typical crossroads settlement at the turn of the century. This
Village includes 17 restored pioneer buildings from throughout the
Muskoka area. Interpreters in period costume are there to make the
visit more authentic. There's a restaurant and gift shop on site.
It's worth a visit. Located only 15 minutes drive from Blue Water
Acres.
Casino Rama is gaming,
food and entertainment. Located about 75 minute drive from Blue Water
Acres.
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