This region, which, along with Haliburton and Kawartha Lakes, is referred to as "cottage country", sees over 2.1 million visitors annually. Muskoka is a scenic area sprinkled with picturesque villages and towns, farming communities, and lakeside vacation hotels and resorts near to golf courses, country clubs, and marinas. The regional government seat is Bracebridge. This area encompasses Lake of Bays township, Georgian Bay township, Muskoka Lakes township and the towns of Huntsville, Bracebridge and Gravenhurst.

The name of the municipality derives from a First Nations chief of the 1850s. Lake Muskoka was then the hunting grounds of a band led by Chief Yellowhead or Mesqua Ukie. He was revered by the government, who built a home for him in Orillia where he lived until his death at the age of 95.

Muskoka has just over 50,000 permanent residents, but an additional 100,000 seasonal property owners spend their summers in the region every year, making this a major summer colony. Many of the seasonal properties are large mansion-like summer estates, some of which have been passed down through families from generation to generation. Most of these expensive properties can be found along the shores of Muskoka's three major lakes: Lake Muskoka, Lake Rosseau, and Lake Joseph. In recent years, various Hollywood and sports stars have built retreats in Muskoka, including Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, Mike Weir,[2] Martin Short, Harry Hamlin, Cindy Crawford, Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell.

I just love this place. Lake Muskoka is located between Port Carling and Gravenhurst, Ontario. The lake is surrounded by many cottages. The lake is primarily in the Township of Muskoka Lakes, with the southeast corner in the Town of Gravenhurst. Lake Muskoka is connected to Lake Rosseau through the Indian River and lock system at Port Carling. The lake is mainly fed by the Muskoka River, Lake Joseph and Lake Rosseau.

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Lovely images. I visited your link. Looks like a good place to relax.

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Muskoka, where nature awaits for you, is a peaceful place to visit.

look like a good spot for family vacation

I stayed three nights in the resort over the long Thanksgiving weekend in Canada. That was beautiful, overlooking the lake and trees in full autumn color. We had perfect weather every day, and spectacular starry nights.

I just love this place. Pond Muskoka is located between Interface Carling and Gravenhurst, New york. The stream is ornamented by many cottage. The stream is primarily in the Township of Muskoka Ponds, with the south corner in the Town of Gravenhurst. Pond Muskoka is connected to Pond Rosseau through the Native indian Stream and locking mechanism at Interface Carling.