Activities

We will be doing many different activities on our trip.

Day 1:

Waterskiing Lesson

We will be waterskiing just like this man
We will be taking a waterskiing lesson at Peninsula Lake. Waterskiing is an exciting sport where a person, standing on waterskis, is pulled along by a boat. Deerhurst Resort is located right beside the lake, and therefore we don't need transportation there. An hour long adult lesson costs $38 each. The waterskis and other equipment are provided. As there are five of us, the total cost will be $190.

Various Activities at Peninsula Lake

A view of Peninsula Lake and Deerhurst Resort in the background
Deerhurst Resort provides different equipment for water activities. Access to the equipment costs $20 per person. You also get access to their Splash Zone. Different activities that one can do on Peninsula Lake are canoeing, kayaking, rowboating, windsurfing, swimming and fishing. As there are five of us, the total cost will be $100.

Day 2:

Paintball

A collage of images showing a paintball game at Deerhurst Resort
We will be playing paintball in the woods surrounding Deerhurst Resort. The prices are $35 per person and include 50 paintballs, a camouflage jacket, a paintball gun, goggles and gloves. One game takes 3 hours. We will not require transportation as this takes place at the resort. As there are five of us, the total cost will be $175.

Muskoka Heritage Place

The train & steam museum at Muskoka Heritage Place
Our cultural activity will be a visit to the Muskoka Heritage Place. The Heritage Place includes a museum about Muskoka, a pioneer village and a Train & Steam Museum. A full site pass costs $15.50. For five people, it would cost $77.50. It is located around 7km away from our resort and so we will be driving there. It is open daily from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

The Muskoka Museum talks about the history of Muskoka including the First Nations people who've lived there, the settlement of Muskoka and Huntsville, its development, different industries and tourism. Through the museum we will be able to learn about Muskoka's culture and history.

The Pioneer Village replicates a community in Muskoka circa 1880 - 1910. It includes different houses, a schoolhouse, a general store, a church and a train station. There are various hands-on activities one can participate in such as candle dipping, blacksmithing and pioneer baking.

The Train & Steam Museum is a re-creation of a 1920's train station. It focuses on the history of locomotives and railways in Muskoka.

Main Street

One of the shops along Main St
The Main Street in Huntsville boasts many different kinds of shops and businesses. The shops sell things like clothing, local art, souvenirs, food and more.

Spa

A spa at Deerhurst Resort
We will be going to the Spa at Deerhurst. A relaxing 75 minute massage costs $150. The price for 5 people would be $750.

Dancing

The exterior of The Cottage Waterfront Grill
The Cottage Waterfront Grill provides a DJ on Saturday nights. He plays from 10pm to 2am. It is located in the center of Huntsville, just an 8 minute drive away from Deerhurst Resort.

Day 3:

Hiking

A picture of the view taken from the second ridge on the trail.
We will be hiking the Centennial Ridges Trail in the Algonquin Provincial Park. It is a 10km loop going through two high ridges. It should offer some great views. The trail itself is very difficult and dangerous. It contains many open cliffs and requires a lot of climbing. The start of the trail is a 20 minute drive from our campground.

Day 4:

Whitewater Canoeing

Oxtongue River in the fall
We will be whitewater canoeing on the Oxtongue River at Smoke Lake. We will rent a canoe and equipment from The Portage Store located right across from the lake. A standard canoe costs $36. It is a 15 minute drive from our campground.

Swimming

Canisbay Lake in the fall
We will be swimming at Canisbay Lake, right beside our campground. We will bring our own bathing suits and towels.

Fishing

Canisbay Lake
We will be fishing at Canisbay Lake. We will bring our own fishing gear.

Hiking

A view from Lookout Trail
We will be doing some more hiking. First, we will hike the Lookout Trail at Algonquin Park. It is a fairly steep and rugged 1.9 km trail offering great views of Algonquin. We will then hike the Two Rivers Trail which leads to a pine-clad cliff. The trail is a 2.1km loop and is a fairly easy trail. Both of these trails are within 20 minutes from our campground when driving.

Night Climb (Zip Lining)

Eaglecrest Aerial Park during the day
We will be zip lining at night at the Eaglecrest Aerial Park in Bracebridge. Bracebridge is a half an hour drive from Huntsville. The Night Climb costs $89 each, and therefore will cost $445 for 5 people. The entire course should take about 3 hours to complete. Equipment is provided.

Day 5:

Algonquin Theatre

The stage at Algonquin Theatre
Algonquin Theatre is the local theatre in Huntsville. The shows that go on there are mostly by local performers and many of them come from Huntsville High School or the Huntsville School of Ballet. Different shows include orchestra concerts, musical and dance showcases. We will hope to see an interesting show. Tickets should cost around $15 per person - $75 for five people. It is a 7 minute drive from the Holiday Inn we will be staying at.

The Nutty Chocolatier

The exterior of The Nutty Chocolatier
The Nutty Chocolatier is a famous chocolate and candy store located on Main Street in Huntsville. It will take no time to walk there after lunch. While the sweets can be a bit pricy, they are of great quality.