SPEND YOUR WINTER WITH US IN MUSKOKA
The resort is situated on the shores of Lake of Bays in the heart of Muskoka, an area renowned in winter for its large annual snowfall, spectacular beauty, clean air, and abundance of wildlife.
Take Advantage of Great Winter Pricing on Traditional and Luxury Cottages!
BOOK NOWGet Outside and Enjoy Winter!
Most people agree, the more you get outside in the winter, the more you enjoy it! Blue Water Acres is the perfect place to take advantage of Muskoka’s fresh, powdery snow, winter wildlife and activities galore. Downhill skiing and snowboarding may start as early as November if the weather is cold enough to make snow, and by Christmas Muskoka is usually a winter wonderland. So get outside and enjoy winter, and give you and your family the white Christmas you deserve!
Activities for the Whole Family
Blue Water Acres has more on-site recreational facilities than most other resorts in Ontario. Enjoy skating, tubing, ice fishing and snowshoeing without leaving the resort, and snowboarding, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, dog sledding, sleigh rides and snowmobiling are all available close by. Book now to reserve your next winter family getaway in the heart of Muskoka’s cottage country!
Resort Amenities with Cottage Privacy
Our guests enjoy the benefits of having cottage accommodation. Families will appreciate the convenience of separate bedrooms. Couples will enjoy the privacy of their own cottage. There is much to do and see at Blue Water Acres. To avoid disappointment, it’s a good idea to book your vacation as early as possible. Our rates are very competitive, especially if you book during value and super value times of the season!
COTTAGES
We have cottages for every budget and group size. Our Traditional Cottages have everything you or your family needs and are the perfect launch pad to explore Muskoka. Or try our luxury cottage models and pamper yourself.
ON RESORT
Don’t feel like exploring today? There’s lots to do right here on resort. And it’s easy to limit the kids screen time when you have so many physical activities to choose from!
Staying Active Indoors
If you decide not to go skiing, snowshoeing or skating, you can still get your heart rate going indoors!
- Indoor pool
- Fitness room
- Games room
Relaxing After a Big Day Outdoors
After an active day outdoors, you will probably want to relax during the evening hours. Here are some of the things you may wish to do at night.
- Campfires
- Swap stories around the campfire
- Watch a movie in your cottage on your own TV and DVD player
- Dine out at one of the local amazing restaurants
- Have a sauna, whirlpool, and swim in the indoor pool
- Watch the spectacular sunset from your cottage deck
- Read your favourite book
- Play games with the family
Next Door to Wildlife
You may have to be an early riser. If you walk along roads leading to the resort, you may see deer, moose, fox, bear, mink, martens, otter, beaver, squirrels, skunks, porcupines, raccoons, chipmunks, wolves, and many different species of birds. Wild animals generally avoid humans. However, they will cross your path from time to time while you’re driving or walking. Guests who are early risers have seen them in the morning walking across the beach and open spaces while others are still asleep. They’ll run as soon as they spot you. However, sometimes you’ll be lucky enough to capture them with your camera.
ON THE WATER
Ice Fishing
Blue Water Acres Resort in Muskoka is a great place to test your ice fishing luck and skill! You can set up within walking distance of your cottage, and are never far from the creature comforts you may need. Even though todays’ ice huts are a far cry from the days of old.
The Locals Know
The local fisherman must know something. Ice huts are randomly organized in an area where there must be a great fishing shelf. Everyone is always boasting about the size of the lake trout they caught today. Sometimes someone catches a whitefish too. Both are excellent eating fish!
SHOP AND EXPLORE
Whether you need supplies, or just want to go exploring, Muskoka is dotted with small towns that are great for shopping, dining and more. Take home a piece of Muskoka at one of the great interior decorating shops, visit a brewery or grab lunch or dinner with the family.
Here are just a few of your options:
| BAYSVILLE - Home of Lake of Bays Brewery |
| DWIGHT - A quaint slice of Muskoka! |
| DORSET - Get a birds eye view from the Fire Tower lookout |
| HUNTSVILLE - Group of Seven Outdoor Gallery and a great downtown |
| BRACEBRIDGE - Visit the famous Santa’s Village |
| GRAVENHURST - Cruise on the Segwun, one of the last working steamships in North America |
AROUND MUSKOKA
Algonquin Park & Arrowhead Park
One of the country’s premier parks, Algonquin Provincial Park is on our doorstep. With trails for all skill levels, canoe rentals and wildlife to spare, it’s a truly Canadian experience everyone should have. April to June is the best time to view moose in Algonquin Park.
Arrowhead Park is also a short drive away, offering activities and trails for all seasons. Once the snow flies they have excellent cross-country skiing and a unique skating trail that you can even skate on at night! Definitely a must-have Muskoka experience.
Snowmobiling
Ontario has the world’s longest integrated snowmobile trail network – 21,000 miles (33,600 km) of groomed routes which connect most snow belt communities. Overlaid on this network are almost 6000 miles (9,600 km) of Trans Ontario Provincial (TOP) Trails which provides main thoroughfares, regional connections, and the province’s most direct touring routes.
Blue Water Acres is located in the heart of one of Ontario’s most popular snowmobiling regions known as Muskoka. The resort is located in a natural snow belt area making it one of the most reliable regions providing good snow conditions. Trails in this area are among the most scenic in the province as they wind through the backwoods of the Canadian Shield. Guests staying at Blue Water Acres can access many networks of local trails right from the resort.
Blue Water Acres is located at Trail number 7 in district 7 of the O.F.S.C.. trail system. Our local club is the Algonquin Snowmobile Club. You must have a trail permit to drive your own machine on the trails. You can visit the O.F.S.C. Website for current permit costs and more information.
Gas and service can be acquired at South Portage Marina, which is less than a one minute ride from the resort. There is room to park trailers at the resort. You can park your machine right at your cottage.
Snowshoe
You can still do it the ol’ fashioned way. Snowshoeing is a great way to get around in pure virgin snow. In places where you would be waist deep in snow without snowshoes, you can easily traverse through the beautiful country side with them. It’s fun, a bit tricky at first, and good exercise. Equipment can be rented at Blue Water Acres at a cost of $15 for 1/2 day.
Skiing
Hidden Valley Ski Area is only 15 minutes drive from Blue Water Acres. Play all day, an afternoon, or just for the evening. Then, relax in the privacy of your own cottage in front of your fireplace.
Best Selfies Ever
Muskoka is so photogenic! You’ll find dozens of place to create memories with you and the kids, or whoever you share your vacation with. And the wildlife photo opportunities are truly world class, especially if you’re willing to get up early. So bring your cameras and phones and post away!
OWN A PIECE OF MUSKOKA
Cottage Ownership Made Affordable
Want to make your vacation at Blue Water Acres a permanent? Fractional Ownership makes it affordable to buy a Cottage in Muskoka. This isn’t time-share! You can buy shares in one of our four luxury cottage models, sharing the costs of ownership with other cottagers. It’s an investment that appreciates with time, can be rented for income and you own it until you sell or pass it down to your children.
Travel The World With Our Exchange Program
Blue Water Acres Fractional Owners are members of Interval International, a vacation club with access to over 1500 destinations in over 100 countries. Members can swap weeks to stay at high-end resorts that would normally cost hundreds of dollars a night!
