Welcome to Bruce Lake House Muskoka!
Nearby town information
Learn more about the towns nearest to our cottage
Our favorite spot is downtown Port Carling. This town is considered the hub of the Big 3 Lakes. It is only a 20 minute drive from the property and there is plenty of opportunity to shop, dine and explore.
Browse multiple unique shops, featuring clothing, art and cottage décor. Enjoy cocktails or a bite to eat with friends overlooking the Indian River at Turtle Jack's. Explore the local heritage at the Muskoka Lakes Museum that includes an original settler’s log home. See “The Wall”, a photo mosaic produced with thousands of individual pictures that create the image of the RMS Sagamo passing through the Port Carling locks.
Finally finish off with some ice cream at Mooskoka's.
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Port Carling
Our favorite spot is downtown Port Carling. This town is considered the hub of the Big 3 Lakes. It is only a 20 minute drive from the property and there is plenty of opportunity to shop, dine and explore.
Browse multiple unique shops, featuring clothing, art and cottage décor. Enjoy cocktails or a bite to eat with friends overlooking the Indian River at Turtle Jack's. Explore the local heritage at the Muskoka Lakes Museum that includes an original settler’s log home. See “The Wall”, a photo mosaic produced with thousands of individual pictures that create the image of the RMS Sagamo passing through the Port Carling locks.
Finally finish off with some ice cream at Mooskoka's.
The village of Rosseau has a quaintness and pace that makes it attractive to city people from all across Canada and the US who cottage in Muskoka. It has our absolute most favorite restaurant, Cross Roads!
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Rosseau
The village of Rosseau has a quaintness and pace that makes it attractive to city people from all across Canada and the US who cottage in Muskoka. It has our absolute most favorite restaurant, Cross Roads!
Whether you are a thrill seeker, art enthusiast, foodie, nature lover, shopper or festival goer, Bracebridge has it all! It is the downtown hub of Muskoka district for all your essential cottage needs.
Once you arrive, it doesn’t take long to feel at home. While shopping in local stores, you will connect with the merchants and business owners who will make you feel at home. You will be astonished by the unique shops and businesses the town has to offer and the tailored services each provide. Family-owned restaurants wait to inspire your taste buds – from Thai to Irish, Mexican to Japanese, quaint bistros to deli shops and so much more, there is something to satisfy everyone. The craft-beer enthusiast can sip the exceptional and refreshing brews at our local restaurants or take a tour of Muskoka Brewery – enjoy samples and see first-hand how their award winning beers are produced.
Explore the town’s historical streets or take a leisurely walk, snowshoe or cross-country ski on one of the year-round trails. Experience simplistic living at its finest – wind down and enjoy the best nature has to offer!
The falls and Bracebridge Bay both provide a scenic anchor to the historic downtown core. Sit and enjoy a picnic, swim at the beach or take a stroll on Bracebridge’s Historic Walk. The town has many beaches, boat launches and parks throughout Bracebridge.
For the active, or those looking to try something new, Bracebridge is home to many businesses who rent canoes, kayaks, standup paddle boards, skis, and snowshoes. There is also opportunity to learn how to ice climb, do snowga (snowshoe yoga), fat bike and more.
Whatever you decide to do while in “the Bridge”, it is sure to change, engage and inspire you. Come taste, create and live the Bridge!
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Bracebridge
Whether you are a thrill seeker, art enthusiast, foodie, nature lover, shopper or festival goer, Bracebridge has it all! It is the downtown hub of Muskoka district for all your essential cottage needs.
Once you arrive, it doesn’t take long to feel at home. While shopping in local stores, you will connect with the merchants and business owners who will make you feel at home. You will be astonished by the unique shops and businesses the town has to offer and the tailored services each provide. Family-owned restaurants wait to inspire your taste buds – from Thai to Irish, Mexican to Japanese, quaint bistros to deli shops and so much more, there is something to satisfy everyone. The craft-beer enthusiast can sip the exceptional and refreshing brews at our local restaurants or take a tour of Muskoka Brewery – enjoy samples and see first-hand how their award winning beers are produced.
Explore the town’s historical streets or take a leisurely walk, snowshoe or cross-country ski on one of the year-round trails. Experience simplistic living at its finest – wind down and enjoy the best nature has to offer!
The falls and Bracebridge Bay both provide a scenic anchor to the historic downtown core. Sit and enjoy a picnic, swim at the beach or take a stroll on Bracebridge’s Historic Walk. The town has many beaches, boat launches and parks throughout Bracebridge.
For the active, or those looking to try something new, Bracebridge is home to many businesses who rent canoes, kayaks, standup paddle boards, skis, and snowshoes. There is also opportunity to learn how to ice climb, do snowga (snowshoe yoga), fat bike and more.
Whatever you decide to do while in “the Bridge”, it is sure to change, engage and inspire you. Come taste, create and live the Bridge!
Food scene
Fine dining in the beautiful village of Rosseau
overlooking Lake Rosseau. This is our absolute most favourite restaurant. Be sure to make a reservation well in advance of your stay if you want a chance to dine here! Crossroads gets booked out often.
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Crossroads
2 Cardwell RdFine dining in the beautiful village of Rosseau
overlooking Lake Rosseau. This is our absolute most favourite restaurant. Be sure to make a reservation well in advance of your stay if you want a chance to dine here! Crossroads gets booked out often.
Cottage inspired menu with steaks, burgers,
pasta, wings, and premium salads. Enjoy a great meal on their patio with views overlooking the Indian River that connects Lake Muskoka to Lake Rosseau
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Turtle Jack's Port Carling
123 Medora StCottage inspired menu with steaks, burgers,
pasta, wings, and premium salads. Enjoy a great meal on their patio with views overlooking the Indian River that connects Lake Muskoka to Lake Rosseau
The Oar offers a unique casual dining experience in one of South Muskoka’s favourite local hot spots. Chef Brett and his team have prepared an exciting lunch and dinner menu that offers up traditional and vegetarian dishes from fresh, simple, and tasteful ingredients. You will not be disappointed!
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The Oar Restaurant
530 Muskoka Rd NThe Oar offers a unique casual dining experience in one of South Muskoka’s favourite local hot spots. Chef Brett and his team have prepared an exciting lunch and dinner menu that offers up traditional and vegetarian dishes from fresh, simple, and tasteful ingredients. You will not be disappointed!
Beautiful views at this location enhancing the very comfortable atmosphere. The food was fantastic and the service was friendly and attentive. Highly recommend you treat yourself at Portside Fusion.
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Portside Fusion Restaurant
98 Joseph StBeautiful views at this location enhancing the very comfortable atmosphere. The food was fantastic and the service was friendly and attentive. Highly recommend you treat yourself at Portside Fusion.
Excellent Italian food and presentation, good service a great spot to dine in Muskoka. Located inside the JW Marriott in Minnett, take this opportunity to take a tour and snap some pictures of this beautiful resort on Lake Rosseau
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1050 Paignton House RdExcellent Italian food and presentation, good service a great spot to dine in Muskoka. Located inside the JW Marriott in Minnett, take this opportunity to take a tour and snap some pictures of this beautiful resort on Lake Rosseau
Situated in the heart of Port Carling, we offer delicious Kawartha Dairy ice cream, frozen yogurt made with real fruit, old fashioned milkshakes, smoothies and iced coffee and teas! Stop by and unwind, all while taking in the beauty of our lakes!
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Mooskoka's Ice Cream Shop
98 Maple StSituated in the heart of Port Carling, we offer delicious Kawartha Dairy ice cream, frozen yogurt made with real fruit, old fashioned milkshakes, smoothies and iced coffee and teas! Stop by and unwind, all while taking in the beauty of our lakes!
Sightseeing
You will find the Hardy Lake trails in Hardy Lake Provincial Park just off of Hwy 169 east of Torrance. There are no facilities at this Park, but there is a parking lot and hiking trails. This is a non-operating park, and as such biking, motorized vehicles and camping are not permitted.
The park has a rich community of Atlantic coastal plain species. These species are here because at one time, much of present day Ontario was submerged beneath numerous glacial and post-glacial lakes. When the ancient Lake Algonquin receded, it left a remnant community of Atlantic Ocean shoreline plants behind. The park also contains an inland section of displaced Georgian Bay shoreline.
There are three hiking trails to choose from, ranging in difficulty. If you are looking for great Muskoka hiking trails, these are some of the best!
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Hardy Lake Provincial Park
Highway 169You will find the Hardy Lake trails in Hardy Lake Provincial Park just off of Hwy 169 east of Torrance. There are no facilities at this Park, but there is a parking lot and hiking trails. This is a non-operating park, and as such biking, motorized vehicles and camping are not permitted.
The park has a rich community of Atlantic coastal plain species. These species are here because at one time, much of present day Ontario was submerged beneath numerous glacial and post-glacial lakes. When the ancient Lake Algonquin receded, it left a remnant community of Atlantic Ocean shoreline plants behind. The park also contains an inland section of displaced Georgian Bay shoreline.
There are three hiking trails to choose from, ranging in difficulty. If you are looking for great Muskoka hiking trails, these are some of the best!
The Rock Golf Club, designed by legendary golfer Nick Faldo, has been artfully sculpted on the shores of one of Muskoka's premier lakes, Lake Rosseau. Challenge your game at The Rock: Muskoka's hidden gem. Enjoy rolling greens, challenging natural hazards in one of the most picturesque settings in Muskoka.
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The Rock
1185 Juddhaven RdThe Rock Golf Club, designed by legendary golfer Nick Faldo, has been artfully sculpted on the shores of one of Muskoka's premier lakes, Lake Rosseau. Challenge your game at The Rock: Muskoka's hidden gem. Enjoy rolling greens, challenging natural hazards in one of the most picturesque settings in Muskoka.
Huckleberry Rock has been well known locally for over 100 years as a scenic lookout – and one of the best places to catch a sunset in all of Muskoka.
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Huckleberry Rock Lookout
1057 Milford Bay RdHuckleberry Rock has been well known locally for over 100 years as a scenic lookout – and one of the best places to catch a sunset in all of Muskoka.
Set on an island between the locks, the Muskoka Lakes Museum houses an extensive collection of artifacts and interactive exhibits that provide a colourful glimpse into the way things were. Explore our First Nations gallery and exhibits on local resort, steamship and boat building history. Visit an original pioneer log cabin and watch history come alive.
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Muskoka Lakes Museum
100 Joseph StSet on an island between the locks, the Muskoka Lakes Museum houses an extensive collection of artifacts and interactive exhibits that provide a colourful glimpse into the way things were. Explore our First Nations gallery and exhibits on local resort, steamship and boat building history. Visit an original pioneer log cabin and watch history come alive.
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Don't forget a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses!
Sun protection is a must in the hot summer months
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Book a restaurant reservation in advance of your visit
If you intend on visiting one of the many restaurants in Muskoka district, it is best to book an online reservation well in advance. Tables tend to book out and it will be impossible finding something on the day of.
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Check out our official Welcome Book
For more recommendations, helpful information and instructions about our cottage, take a look at our fancy little welcome book available in pdf form and hard copy at Bruce Lake House
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Check if there is a fire ban before using outdoor fire pit
To avoid incurring an unpleasant visit from the fire marshall and a possible $1000 fine, please check the Muskoka lakes website to see if a fire ban is in effect before using our outdoor fire pit https://www.muskokalakes.ca/en/residents/fire-rating