Come here for a historical perspective of the region, which includes an authentic pioneer village with staff in period dress, a small but informative history museum and a working steam train from 1902 (departs several times per day; rides included in admission).
Muskoka Heritage Place
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
Muskoka Steamships & Discovery Centre
29.03 MILES
This well-conceived museum tells the region’s rich history of the First Nations people who lived here, the European settlers and loggers who displaced…
19.99 MILES
Near the visitor center you'll find the best known of Bracebridge's 22 waterfalls, Bracebridge Falls. Though this one is artificial – it was created as…
27.98 MILES
This family-run cranberry farm offers tours of its facilities, self-guided nature trails, and even cranberry wine tastings. Stop by in late September for…
Bethune Memorial House National Historic Site
28.79 MILES
This small museum honors Canadian doctor Norman Bethune, who spent much of his life in China as a surgeon and educator. Bethune set up the world’s first…
Nearby attractions
19.99 MILES
Near the visitor center you'll find the best known of Bracebridge's 22 waterfalls, Bracebridge Falls. Though this one is artificial – it was created as…
2. Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery
27.98 MILES
This family-run cranberry farm offers tours of its facilities, self-guided nature trails, and even cranberry wine tastings. Stop by in late September for…
3. Bethune Memorial House National Historic Site
28.79 MILES
This small museum honors Canadian doctor Norman Bethune, who spent much of his life in China as a surgeon and educator. Bethune set up the world’s first…
4. Muskoka Steamships & Discovery Centre
29.03 MILES
This well-conceived museum tells the region’s rich history of the First Nations people who lived here, the European settlers and loggers who displaced…