Lake Joseph, Muskoka

National GeographicSep 29, 2013

Muskoka and Algonquin Provincial Park

While winter offers sledding, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing, summer rules in Muskoka and Algonquin, part of Canada's 50 Places of a Lifetime.

21 things in this story

Lake JosephSightCottage development in the Muskoka region began on the northern islands of Lake Joseph in the 1870's but quickly spread…
Lake MuskokaSightThe lake is surrounded by many cottages.
Lake RosseauSightThe south end of the lake is in the Township of Muskoka Lakes, and the north end is in Seguin Township.
DitchburnPlacecruise in a mahogany Ditchburn
R.M.S. SegwunSightNorth America’s oldest operating steamship, built in 1887
Lake of Bays BrewingRestaurantsample local suds
Milford Bay smoked troutRestaurantfeast on Milford Bay smoked trout
Belly ice creamRestaurantfeast on Belly ice cream
Simply CottagePlacere-creates treasures like Great-Grandma’s striped bedspread
Windermere HouseHotelan old Muskoka gem on Lake Rosseau
DumbiedikesHotelgrand Victorian cottage with a lake view
Muskoka ConservancyPlace
Elsewhere
Algonquin ParkPlaceAlgonquin Provincial Park, CanadaCanada's oldest provincial park, established in 1893
Canoe LakeSightAlgonquin Provincial Park, Canadaa storied portal to vast Algonquin
Portage StorePlaceAlgonquin Provincial Park, Canadaoffers canoe rentals, outfitting, advice, and guides
Big Trout LakeSightAlgonquin Provincial Park, Canadacast a line in its cool, deep waters
Grassy BaySightAlgonquin Provincial Park, Canadaglide past a massive bull moose
Arowhon PinesHotelAlgonquin Provincial Park, Canadahistoric Algonquin, all-inclusive wilderness lodge
Portage Store gift shopMarketAlgonquin Provincial Park, Canadalocal crafts include decoys, moccasins, and pottery
Northern Light: The Enduring Mystery of Tom Thomson and the Woman Who Loved HimPlaceAlgonquin Provincial Park, Canadacrash course in local Algonquin lore
Friends of AlgonquinPlaceAlgonquin Provincial Park, Canada

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