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Muskoka Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

Regional Municipality in Ontario, Canada

About Muskoka

The District of Muskoka covers a large area, but has a permanent population of only about 60,000 people (2016), living mainly in small towns. In summer, the population swells by 100,000 as seasonal residents arrive from Ontario's cities, and tourists come from all over. While Muskoka is physically similar throughout, experiences can vary depending on where you visit, as some are more laid back than others. Much of Muskoka, especially around Georgian Bay or any other body of water, is private property. Towns such as Honey Harbour are filled with fenced cottages whose residents may not be very welcoming. The many provincial parks in the area offer parking, facilities, access to the water and campgrounds. If you are interested in boating, do not expect to find boat rentals by Muskoka's lakes.

Muskoka Travel Guide Sections

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