The Ultimate Muskoka Day Trip


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Muskoka, Ontario's 'Cottage Country', is one of Canada's best-loved and most beautiful destinations. This adventure packs so many highlights into a single outing that it may just be the ultimate day tour.
We’ll start the day exploring Hardy Lake on a gentle 3.2 km loop trail. This hike introduces you to Muskoka’s distinct scenery, around gorgeous lakes, the iconic granite outcrops of the Canadian Shield and an environment unmistakably shaped by beaver activity. Along the way, you may just spot some of the beavers, otters and turtles who call Hardy Lake home, offering a true snapshot of Muskoka's wilderness.
After our hike, we'll drive into the charming town of Bala to experience a slower pace for a while. We'll relax, grab a gourmet lunch, or enjoy local ice cream together—a perfect opportunity to chat and recharge before the next adventure.
Our afternoon continues with a short hike up to a spectacular nearby viewpoint. The trail ascends steadily, offering an excellent reward at the top: clear views across the eponymous Lake Muskoka.
We’ll finish the day with a visit to the iconic town of Bracebridge, giving you the chance to wander, shop, or simply unwind before we head home. It’s built around a dramatic waterfall that cuts right through the downtown, and it's one of the few places in Ontario where you can walk from an independent coffee shop to a riverside lookout in under five minutes. It offers just enough to explore without feeling rushed, making it a perfect final stop to wind down before the drive home.
From forests and lakes to great food and panoramic views, this tour showcases the best Muskoka has to offer in just one day. Join us and experience it yourself.
Included in your trip:
Return Transport from Toronto
You'll ride in our comfortable air conditioned coach, with a TTC accessible pickup location.
Expert Guides
Our guides are the best in the business. Friendly, encouraging and brimming with qualifications. They'll keep you safe, teach you all about the environment and ensure you have fun as you do it.
Itinerary
08:00 - 10:00 - Shuttle leaves to Muskoka
10:00 - 12:00 - Hike the 3km Hardy Lake Trail
12:00 - 13:00 - Lunch and ice cream in Bala
13:00 - 13:45 - Visit local viewpoint
14:00 - 15:00 - Visit Bracebridge
15:00-18:00 - Return journey to Toronto
Please note that you will first need to become a member at www.wildernessunion.com and complete registration there for this activity. We offer a one month risk-free trial and $25 trip credit to new members to figure out if the group is right for you.
About Wilderness Union
Wilderness Union is deliberate about building an outdoors community of people like you who will become your new friend group. Members range from 20-40 years old and are a mix of people who've grown up here but their friends are in a different place, newcomers to Canada, and folks from out West who want that lifestyle in Toronto
Attendance numbers on Meetup don't reflect our actual event attendance - we typically have 15-20 community members at each event. Large enough that there's someone new to meet but small enough that it's not overwhelming!

The Ultimate Muskoka Day Trip