An extra day for your family to play with your family in Muskoka!
Take advantage of the extra day and go on an adventure with the people you love most! There are so many activities happening in Muskoka, so join in on the fun and make some memories this Family Day Weekend.
With 100 places to stay in the region from hotels, motels, cottage rentals, resorts, cottage resorts, inns and bed breakfasts – there’s something for everyone!
Here’s your ultimate guide to making the most of the long weekend in Muskoka.
Traverse the frosty landscape at Back of Beyondin the comfort of a sleigh, and experience the magical stillness that comes to the forest after it is blanketed in fresh white snow. Bundle up next to your family and let friendly and professional sleigh drivers take you on a winter tour.
Cost – $175 plus HST (includes the first two people). Each additional adult is $35 plus HST. Children (3 to 10 years old) are $28 plus HST. Children under 3 years old ride for free.
All experiences provide the unique opportunity to see the Sanctuary’s permanent residents, hear their stories, and learn how we can live in harmony with wildlife. Aspen Valley has moose, coyotes, bears, and wolf packs in residence – to name a few of the animals you may meet while on a Guided Tour.
Family Day, with Guided Group Tours at 9:00, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00 and 11:30. Kids 10 and under are FREE on Family Day – book a tour now!
Winter Carnivals
Winter in Muskoka is anything but sleepy—it’s a season full of festive energy, thanks to its iconic winter carnivals! These events bring communities together for weekends of snowy excitement, cozy charm, and starry nights. Here’s what’s in store:
Gravenhurst Winter Carnival(Feb 14–17): Four days of fun with lumberjack demos, puddle jumps, polar bear dips, and live shows.
Dorset Snowball(Feb 14–15): Delight in pancake breakfasts, parades, and skating parties.
Discover Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area this Winter! Open mid-December to the end of March for day and night downhill skiing and snowboarding. Offering a snow school, cafeteria, kids camp, childcare, ski & snowboard instruction & rentals, repair shop, retail store and membership opportunities.
Enjoy skiing Family Day Weekend February 14 -17 9am-9pm
Snowshoeing is an inclusive activity for all ages and skill levels and one of the easiest ways to bring the entire family together! Try the skishoe & snowshoe sampler or snowshoe safari at Find Your Wild. Don’t miss their nighttime adventure, running until February 16th.
Winter is a beautiful time in Muskoka with endless winter activities. Muskoka boasts several outdoor rinks and 2 skating trails, including being home to the first outdoor skating trail that gained popularity at Arrowhead Provincial Park and at Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery, where you skate around the cranberry bog.
Clear Lake Brewing, Torrance: A backyard ice rink is a labour of love. Theirs is no different. It’s a ‘family’ project that’s been built and maintained by staff, friends and neighbours. It is open for use (subject to weather & ice conditions) during brewery hours (9am-8pm) open to everyone. Learn more
Hanna Park Rink: New this year in Port Carling is the rink installed. Learn more
Dwight Beach: Short skating trail located at Dwight Beach. Be safe, lace up your skates, and embrace the cold! Learn more
Dwight Outdoor Rink: Outdoor rink, open seasonally and weather dependent. Lighting for evening use. Learn more
Baysville Outdoor Rink: At the Dam Outdoor rink located near the Baysville dam.Learn more
Dorset Ice Palace: Outdoor Rink. Maintained by the Township of Algonquin Highlands. Learn more
Fat Biking
A family fat biking adventure might bring back fun memories of teaching your kids how to ride a bike. Now they might be teaching you how to ride a bike … in the snow!
Liv Outside in Bracebridge has fat bike rentals and trails on-site, and Algonquin Outfitters in Huntsville has bikes for rent with trails nearby.
If you require fat bikes for kids, youth fat bikes are available at Algonquin Outfitters for ages 10+, and small fat bikes are available at Liv Outside for ages 12+. Be sure to call ahead and reserve before you go.
If you are looking for a new family adventure that is a bit off the beaten path, this is it!
Ice Fishing
Enjoy ice fishing in Muskoka Family Day Weekend. Canadian residents can fish free in Ontario Feb 15-17, 2025. Always check the ice to make sure it is safe.
Are you looking for a family-friendly activity suitable for all ages? Come and enjoy a delightful experience walking charming goats on a lead through beautiful forest trails and country lanes, tailored to the abilities of their guests. They’ll walk at your pace, allowing the goats to help you relax and de-stress. Join them for goat walks at Muskoka Goat Away during the Family Day Weekend, and at the Baysville Winterfest on Family Day.
Cross Country Skiing
Muskoka boasts an extensive network of cross-country skiing trails, catering to all skill levels. From beginners to seasoned skiers, there’s a trail for everyone to enjoy. Here are some notable trails that showcase Muskoka’s winter charm.
Winter in the Wild
Algonquin Park’s Winter in the Wild Festival is Saturday, February 15, 2025 — Join us for this family-friendly festival that celebrates winter in Algonquin Park through indoor and outdoor events. Come experience snowshoeing, winter camping, ice skating, bird watching, special guests, and much more.
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 for being physically active and a love for climbing. Open Family Day. 12pm-10pm.
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.
