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Township in Ontario, Canada
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Lake of Bays is the northeastern township in Muskoka, sharing its name with one of the region's largest lakes. About 4,000 (2021) people live here year-round. It's a rural cottage country area popular for lakefront cottage getaways and rest stops en route to the west end of Algonquin Park's Highway 60 corridor.
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In the north end of the township, Big East River is a waterway park that provides canoeing and kayaking between the western boundary of Algonquin Park and Arrowhead Provincial Park in Huntsville. There are no services, amenities, or maintained campsites within the park. Parts of the waterway closer to Arrowhead are most accessible. Although the length of the river between the two parks has access to public land, trips along the entire length of the waterway require more experience and preparation, and may not be possible during all times of the year.
The restored steamship from the early 1900s once ferried summer residents and celebrity guests between the Bigwin Inn and the mainland. As part of the Marine Museum, which houses some artifacts from the peak of the steamboat and resort era, the SS Bigwin provides guided daily tours of the Lake.
Popular restaurant for comfortable pub snacks, burgers, fish, steak, or wings.
Family-run bakery on the west side of Dwight, with several varieties of butter tart, but also homemade soups and sandwiches, pizza and ice cream.
Family-run bakery on the east side of Dwight, specializing in bread, pastries, treats, and of course, butter tarts.
The local craft beer brewer in this part of Muskoka. Many of their products are available throughout the region, but their brewery offers a taproom with fresh tastings, and retail sales to-go by the can or keg (by reservation).
Cabin and cottage-style resort, with tennis courts, indoor pool, sauna. Individual cabins include kitchens, air conditioning, fireplaces, BBQs, and private decks.
Small inn on 7 acres of forest, with free Wi-Fi, and daily breakfast. Access to snowmobile trail.
Basic motel Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Offers campfire pits with free firewood and guest BBQs. Outdoor Recreation areas for children and adults.
Lakefront lodge-style resort with cabins. Breakfast and dinner on-site included. Wi-Fi, fitness room, sauna, canoes, kayaks, and stand up paddle boards available.
Motel with a private beach and on-site restaurant. Canoes and kayaks on-site.
Mostly provides car camping sites, but also offers a range of camping cabins. Each campsite has an individual fire pit and table. RVs are not permitted on site.
The township is located east of Highway 11. Highway 60 passes through the township between Algonquin Provincial Park and the junction with Hwy 11 in Huntsville.
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