Family Fun in Muskoka

Muskoka was once recognized by National Geographic as one of “100 Places that can Change your Child’s Life” and with good reason.

Muskoka is a place where kids can get disconnected from electronics, and connect with family. It is a place of many firsts, like a kid’s first fish being caught at the end of the dock, first s’more around the campfire, first time getting up on water skis, or the first time learning how to swim. Where carefree is the norm, and child’s laughter blends in as one of the many sounds of summer. Muskoka summers are all about putting a smile on your kid’s face, and creating family memories that will last a lifetime.

There are so many great family activities in Muskoka, you could spend the entire summer here and not be able to do them all.

Santa’s Village

Santa’s Village is a unique 60-acre attraction that nestles in a picturesque bend of the Muskoka River. Visitors may tour the village by miniature train or cruise the Muskoka River on Santa’s Summer Sleigh Jet Boat. Santa’s Village is like Christmas in the summer!

Features include Santa Claus and his elves at work, Santa’s Roller Coaster Sleigh ride, Santa’s deer, the Red Baron biplane ride, ferris wheel, swan paddle boats, Jumpin’ Star mini-dropper, ATV peddle bikes, Elves Island Play Village, live amphitheatre shows with clowns, magicians and roving entertainers, games of skill, gifts and great food. For more information, visit their website

Aspen Valley Wildlife Centre

Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is committed to caring for injured and orphaned wildlife. Once rehabilitated, these animals are released back into the wild for a second chance. Aspen Valley has moose, coyotes, bears, and wolf packs in residence – to name a few of the animals you may meet on any given day. Book a guided group tour this summer, with a tour nearly daily.

Muskoka Goat Away

Are you looking for a fun and family-friendly activity that involves connecting with gentle farm animals? Walking charming goats on a lead through beautiful forest trails and country lanes can be a great way to unwind and de-stress. They customize the pace of the walk based on your abilities and let the goats accompany you on your journey.

Brooklands Farms

Brooklands Farm was established in 1876 and has been a working farm for six generations. It is located on the historic Butter & Egg Road. If you come up our driveway, you can indulge in our delicious maple syrup, asparagus, rhubarb, and strawberries during their respective seasons.

Treetop Trekking

Swing, Climb and Zip in Muskoka’s Forest Canopy
The 3-hour Zip line & Aerial Game Trek at Treetop Trekking takes you on one of Muskoka’s most exciting adventures, high above in the treetops of the picturesque Muskoka forest. Fun for all ages and all skill levels. For families of four or more, use their family rate promotion when booking online and save! For more information, visit their website

Away We Go Trips

Away We Go Trips offers self-guided road trip itineraries full of local intel that mix Muskoka’s must-see and off-the-beaten path destinations, curated to include all the intel you need to navigate, park and connect with the locations along the routes.
Routes download instantly, so you can grab yours ahead of time or just in time.
You can start your trip anytime and complete it all or save stops for another day. Once you have the content, it’s up to you how you use it! You decide the size of your crew: A single route can be used by the whole group.

Climb Muskoka

Climb Muskoka provides a unique community focused recreation experience in an inclusive and family friendly environment. They will inspire people to develop a passion to be physically active and a love for climbing. Climb Muskoka is a 6,400 sq. ft indoor rock climbing facility. They provide climbers with a full range of bouldering terrain, 33′ route walls with top rope, lead and auto belay stations.

Travel Back in Time at Muskoka Heritage Place
Dive into Muskoka’s rich history with the museum and pioneer village, featuring authentic pioneer buildings and live costumed narrators that bring you right back to the 1800s. The Portage Flyer Train – once the world’s smallest commercial railroad – is one of Muskoka’s true hidden gems, taking you on an open-air, scenic trip along the Muskoka River to a platform overlooking Fairy Lake. For more information, visit their website

Zig Zag Escape Rooms

Zig Zag Escape Room is the only one of its kind in Muskoka, and the first ‘Escape Cabins’ in Canada. Their family games have been specifically designed to engage all ages from 10 and up. Come and submerge yourself in the story, solve puzzles, codes, clues and problems and discover hidden secrets. This experience is sure to create memories and smiles for every member of your family. Located at Deerhurst Resort.

Back of Beyond Equine Centre

Be introduced to the world of horses and connect with these magnificent creatures as you brush and interact with them. Explore the farm and learn how it operates, pet the ponies, and ride behind the big red tractor on a wagon ride. Another exceptional family experience at the farm is private horse-drawn wagon/sleigh rides through their scenic woodland trails during the fall and winter. For more information, visit their website

Experience Lake Life in Muskoka. With a fleet of boats on Lake Muskoka, Lake Rosseau, Lake Joseph, and Lake of Bays, and an offering to coach on customers’ own boats.
Offering wakeboarding, wakesurfing, waterskiing, and flyboarding, Muskoka Wake strives to offer a fun and educational experience in towed watersports for all ages and skill levels. Whether your skill level is beginner or advanced, our knowledgeable and enthusiastic team of coaches will help take you to the next level. Our goal with every lesson is that you leave your session having learned something new while remembering the most important part – to have FUN! For more information, visit their website

Explore 9 million dollar expansion at the Muskoka Discovery Centre!
Enjoy great family cruises July and August aboard the Wenonah II. The Muskoka Steamships has a captivating cruise scheduled every day of the week during sailing season. Ranging between 2 to 2.5-hours, their sightseeing cruises take you along the rugged shorelines and show you a spectacular view of Lake Muskoka’s small cottage islands and grand estates. Visit their website to learn more, or to book your spot today! For more information, visit their website

Sandhill Nursery

Visiting in the fall? You can’t miss the Fall Festival at Sandhill Nursery outside of Huntsville. Gather your friends and family and head on over to Sandhill to see the transformation that has taken place over the last year and have some fun at the same time. There are so many fun games, activities, performers and musicians for everyone to enjoy over the next few weeks. So where do you start? You’ll want to check out the pumpkin slingshot, two mazes, the scavenger hunt, cornhole games, art installations, and more. While a lot of these activities will be on everyday, weekends offer even more. There is a full lineup of music and performers to entertain you every Saturday and Sunday, and you can even grab a drink at the Canvas Brewing Co. Beer Garden.