The beautiful fall colours have arrived in Muskoka!
Plunge into, taste, and tour the harvest of Muskoka cranberries during the Cranberry Harvest.
Cruise along the recommended driving tours to get the best views of the fall colours.
Dress up and ride into the Halloween spirit at Halloween Spooktacular.
Read on to learn more about each of these fun-filled events.
Cranberry Harvest
Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Daily
The Cranberry Harvest has started and there are many events daily to make the most of it. Muskoka Lakes Farm and Winery is open daily 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Wade in a sea of floating cranberries in the famous cranberry plunge, sip on wine ranging from dry to dessert made with the best of Muskoka’s native fruits during the wine tasting or saddle up for the wagon tours. There are a wide range of scheduled activities.
During the harvest, the beloved Bala Cranberry Festival takes place October 18 – 20. View the harvest, shop at the farmers’ market, or sip on a delicious cranberry bevvy while enjoying candied cranberries and other goodies.
While you’re in the cranberry spirit, tour around Muskoka for the 2nd annual Cranberry Route – a fun-filled (and delicious) culinary trail inspired by the cranberry! Businesses across Muskoka have worked hard to create delicious cranberry products to celebrate the harvest, whether it be a baked goodie or treat, craft brew, dining and culinary meal, spa treatment, cranberry good or a cranberry attraction. Click here for the list of participating businesses and a sneak peek into their creations!
Fall Driving Tours
Various Routes
Nothing can compare to a relaxing drive during the colourful fall season, and there is no better place to hit the road than in Muskoka, named the best place in Canada to view fall colours by Huffington Post. You will be in awe of the oranges, yellows, and fiery reds that are bursting at every turn in the road, and the thousands of lakes across Muskoka only add to the allure. Pack your bags, hop in the vehicle, and hit a number of these driving tours in Muskoka to see the fall colours at their absolute best! While you’re on the road, check out the perfect place for a picnic on the View the Lakes Chair Tour. Stay up-to-date on the Muskoka colours with the Fall Colour Report.
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Halloween Spooktacular
Santa’s Village | October 19 – 20 & 26 – 27 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Something spooky’s happening at Santa’s Village! Dress the entire family in Halloween attire and head to Bracebridge for Halloween Spooktacular. The park-wide event is sure to get your whole family in the Halloween spirit.
Check out your favourite rides and attractions as well as a haunted house, trick-or-treating, a pumpkin patch and more.
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Content produced in partnership between Muskoka Tourism and the government of Ontario
