No Ontario Summer bucket list is complete without a trip North.
Here’s how to spend a summer weekend in Ontario’s most beloved vacation region.
This beautifully restored chapel is the heart of The Northridge Inn & Resort, where soaring ceilings, modern design and cozy gathering spaces create the perfect place to relax, reconnect or celebrate with family and friends.
Stay: Northridge Inn & Resort
Before arriving in Muskoka, begin your getaway at Northridge Inn & Resort, a boutique lakeside retreat on the shores of Lake Bernard in nearby Sundridge. Surrounded by forests and more than 1,300 feet of private shoreline, the property delivers the charm of a classic Canadian cottage experience with elevated hospitality, chef-inspired dining, and thoughtfully designed accommodations ranging from lodge suites to private lakeside chalets.
Days are spent kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming, hiking, or simply enjoying the view from the resort’s iconic dock. As the sun sets over Lake Bernard, recognized as the world’s largest freshwater lake without an island, it’s easy to understand why Northridge has become a favourite destination for couples, families, corporate retreats, and waterfront weddings alike. Consistently recognized among the region’s top-rated accommodations, the resort offers the perfect opportunity to slow down, reconnect, and experience Northern Ontario at its best.
Tee off on one of Muskoka’s most scenic courses, where pristine fairways, dramatic granite outcrops and stunning natural landscapes make every hole unforgettable.
Play: The Rock Golf Club
No Muskoka getaway is complete without time on the links. Located in Minett on the shores of Lake Rosseau, The Rock Golf Club has earned a reputation as one of Canada’s most scenic golf destinations. Designed by legendary golfer Sir Nick Faldo, the championship course stretches 6,649 yards across Muskoka’s rugged landscape, incorporating dramatic elevation changes, granite outcroppings, hardwood forests, and rolling hills.
The course challenges golfers with narrow, tree-lined fairways and sloping greens while rewarding them with spectacular views at nearly every turn. The Rock welcomes guests for golf, dining, and special events, making it a natural addition to any summer itinerary in cottage country. Accessible from the Clevelands House Marina docks, where a shuttle to and from is available.
