Gravenhurst

Gravenhurst lies at the southeastern crook of beautiful Muskoka Bay and is the southern gateway to Muskoka’s Great Lakes Waterfront Trail. With tons of heritage waterfront, unique restaurants, breweries and bakeries, stellar accommodations, steamship tours, water sports and nearby hiking, you will find a ton of not-to-be-missed experiences and volumes of new memories.

Out of town you’ll find the Trail winding along Lake Muskoka itself, with the water nearby and the scent of pine on the wind. It’s beautiful at any time of year. In fall, it will blow your mind.

The Trail in Gravenhurst follows mostly quiet rural roads south of the Town. Closer to Town and Highway 11 the route follows arterial roadways that can be busy, especially in summer. West of Town the route follows Regional Road 169 a busy road recommended for experienced travellers comfortable riding with traffic.

Much of the route through Gravenhurst is also part of the signed Great Lakes Waterfront Trail signature Lake Muskoka Loop, an 90km single or multi-day experience circumnavigating Lake Muskoka, offering a healthy taste of the heart of Ontario’s cottage country.

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Trail Attributes

Distance: 58km

Most of the route in rural Gravenhurst follows rural roads which can be seasonally busy.
Within Town the route follows residential and main connectors which will be seasonally busy.

Trail Tips:

Spend a few days on the 90km Lake Muskoka Loop for a true taste of the region.
Muskoka Beach Road is very scenic and an ideal connection between Gravenhurst and Bracebridge for a short day trip.

Local Maps and Connections Staging Areas Amenities and Transit Helpful Links

Links to Local Maps

Muskoka Tourism Interactive Map – Amenities dining and events.
District of Muskoka (Municipal Interactive Map)
Gravenhurst Municipal Maps (PDF links)

Connections

The Great Trail – The Trans Canada Trail / Great Trail network stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific and Arctic Oceans, forming the largest trail network in the world. Within Muskoka, the Great Trail and Great Lakes Waterfront Trail meet and cross several times in the area north of Coopers Falls through Bracebridge.

Community Links

Town of Gravenhurst
District Municipality of Muskoka
Town of Bracebridge
Township of Muskoka Lakes

Staging Areas

All staging areas have parking, washrooms (may be seasonal)

Gravenhurst: Gull Lake Rotary Park, 405 Brock Street, Gravenhurst

Where to Stay:

Under the sheets? Accommodations are located need the Muskoka Wharf. There are many other cottage resorts in the surrounding area.

Amenities

Accommodations, Campground
Accommodations, Roofed
Beaches
Groceries
Hospital
South Muskoka Memorial Hospital is located in Bracebridge.
LCBO (Includes Breweries and Wineries)
Marinas
Muskoka Wharf
Museums
Outfitters
Restaurants
Shopping Areas
Tourist Information
Washrooms
WIFI
Winter Maintenance

Transit

Transit:
The Corridor 11 Bus runs weekdays (excluding holidays) from Huntsville to Barrie and back including stops in the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail communities of Orillia, Washago (near the route), Gravenhurst and Bracebridge.

GO Transit: Travellers can connect to Barrie from the the Greater Toronto, Hamilton and Niagara regions via GO transit.

Porter Airlines offers limited flights between Toronto and Muskoka Airport located between Gravenhurst and Bracebridge.

Ontario Northland runs a bus service from Toronto with many stops through the North.

Shuttle
In addition to their touring opportunities, Humdinger Tours offers a customizable shuttle service which can include luggage and gear. Contact them for a quote.

Helpful Links

Tourism (General)
Muskoka Tourism – Places to eat, places to stay, packages events etc for the District of Muskoka and an interactive map.
Explorer’s Edge – Regional tourism for Muskoka, Parry Sound and the surrounding area. Places to visit, activities, packages and events.
Tourism Muskoka’s Cycle-and-Stay recommendations.

Museums and Heritage Sites
Muskoka Steamships – Tour on the RMS Segwun, North America’s oldest operating steamship or the more modern Wenonah II.
Bethune Memorial House National Historic Site – Historic victorian-era home.
Muskoka Rails Museum

Natural Attractions
Hardy Lake Provincial Park – Great hiking near Torrance, west of Gravenhurst.
Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve – Perfect for stargazing. Camping and some hiking trails on site. Located roughly 8km south of Torrance on MR 13.

Ontario By Bike – Great resource with routes, tours and a vast list of bike-friendly businesses.