Blue Water Acres is one of Ontario's favourite cottage resorts. The resort is located in Muskoka about 250 km. (160 miles) north of Toronto, Ontario, near Huntsville and Algonquin Park in an area renowned for its spectacular beauty, pristine lakes, and natural wilderness. Our cottages include use of many recreation facilities designed for every season of the year. The resort also offers fractional cottage ownership at exceptional prices. Blue Water Acres is truly an Ontario resorts experience and you'll love our lakeside cottages.

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This gem among cottage resorts was founded by Bill and Annette Van Gelder in 1978. The resort property was discovered while they vacationing at their private cottage on Lake of Bays.There were four old cottages on the property which was run as a small cottage resort by the previous owners.

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Two of the original ontario cottages are still in use although completely renovated. Bill built 4 new cottages in 1979. More cottages were built during 1982, and 1984 and 1985. With a total of 40 cottages, Blue Water Acres became the largest cottage resort in Ontario. An indoor pool, whirlpool, and games room were added in 1984, as were 3 tennis courts. Dining and meeting rooms were added added in 1985. Blue water Acres has become a favorite among Ontario resorts for lakeside cottages, natural beauty and an abundance of recreational facilities. It is among Muskoka resorts in Ontario that are fortunate to be located close to Algonquin Park and be in the heart of Muskoka. At the request of resort customers, fractional cottage ownership is now being considered as an option to renting.