Stillwater Cottages Guidebook
Outdoor activities
January through March, weather permitting, Arrowhead has a fabulous Fire & Ice skating trail, a tubing hill and groomed cross country skiing trails.
354 locals recommend
Arrowhead Provincial Park
451 Arrowhead Park RdJanuary through March, weather permitting, Arrowhead has a fabulous Fire & Ice skating trail, a tubing hill and groomed cross country skiing trails.
Just down the road, there's a beautiful falls with hiking trails. No admission to get in and there's a good size parking lot with a portable toilet on site. Near the falls, there are picnic tables. Great photo opp
33 locals recommend
Brooks Falls
699 Deer Lake RoadJust down the road, there's a beautiful falls with hiking trails. No admission to get in and there's a good size parking lot with a portable toilet on site. Near the falls, there are picnic tables. Great photo opp
Beautiful trails for hiking, or cross country skiing. Free
135 locals recommend
Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Reserve
South Limberlost RoadBeautiful trails for hiking, or cross country skiing. Free
Overlooking Huntsville with a view of the Muskoka river and Fairy Lake. Gorgeous anytime but in the fall it's spectacular!
119 locals recommend
Lions Lookout
Lookout RoadOverlooking Huntsville with a view of the Muskoka river and Fairy Lake. Gorgeous anytime but in the fall it's spectacular!
This beautiful board walk takes you right over Lake Vernon! In one section you can dive right off the boardwalk and take a swim. The trail leads you through to Avery Beach, through an orchard with places to picnic and is just a great way to spend a few hours exploring! you can see the old structures in the water from the docks where boats came to deliver. The train station is in this area as well.
39 locals recommend
Hunters Bay Trail
This beautiful board walk takes you right over Lake Vernon! In one section you can dive right off the boardwalk and take a swim. The trail leads you through to Avery Beach, through an orchard with places to picnic and is just a great way to spend a few hours exploring! you can see the old structures in the water from the docks where boats came to deliver. The train station is in this area as well.
In the town of Emsdale, there is a community park with a covered ice rink in the winter. Great place for some pick up hockey/skating!
Emsdale
In the town of Emsdale, there is a community park with a covered ice rink in the winter. Great place for some pick up hockey/skating!
You can get to the Northern entrance of the park through Kearney for interior canoeing/camping and we're about 30 minutes from the entrance of this beautiful park which is well know for its rugged beauty. Many hiking trails, cross country skiing, kayking, canoeing, camping, snow shoeing etc.
255 locals recommend
Algonquin Provincial Park
Ontario 60You can get to the Northern entrance of the park through Kearney for interior canoeing/camping and we're about 30 minutes from the entrance of this beautiful park which is well know for its rugged beauty. Many hiking trails, cross country skiing, kayking, canoeing, camping, snow shoeing etc.
Kearney
The second week of February is usually the dog sled races. . .
Sightseeing
Local retired high school art teacher has created a most unusual garden full of stone sculptures. I believe admission is a donation to the local food bank. The artist lives on the property and is a great story teller
94 locals recommend
Screaming Heads
981 Midlothian RdLocal retired high school art teacher has created a most unusual garden full of stone sculptures. I believe admission is a donation to the local food bank. The artist lives on the property and is a great story teller
Santa's Village: Muskoka's Theme Park
1624 Golden Beach RoadGreat for families with children under 10
There's a village, a museum and a train that you can book a ride on!
43 locals recommend
Muskoka Heritage Place
Muskoka Heritage PlaceThere's a village, a museum and a train that you can book a ride on!
Food scene
Spicoli's Pizza
83 ON-518Always made with fresh ingredients, this pizza is always a hit!
Local favourite for special events! Intimate settings and amazing food!
82 locals recommend
Tall Trees
87 Main St WLocal favourite for special events! Intimate settings and amazing food!
Local diner. Nothing fancy, but food is great and well priced
35 locals recommend
Family Restaurant & Pizza
1 King William StLocal diner. Nothing fancy, but food is great and well priced
famous for their pasta and Italian cuisine and they serve amazing gelatto!
109 locals recommend
That Little Place By The Lights
76 Main St Efamous for their pasta and Italian cuisine and they serve amazing gelatto!
The best ice cream ever- so creamy! The 'baby' sized cone is a large amount of ice cream- ask before ordering :)
49 locals recommend
Kawartha Dairy Huntsville
178 ON-60The best ice cream ever- so creamy! The 'baby' sized cone is a large amount of ice cream- ask before ordering :)
Shopping
The handsoap in the bathroom comes from Soapstones. They have a full line of natural products from baby to adult that is so good for your skin and the environment. Located in Huntsville, you'll be glad you dropped in!
8 locals recommend
Soapstones Natural Skincare
54 Main St EThe handsoap in the bathroom comes from Soapstones. They have a full line of natural products from baby to adult that is so good for your skin and the environment. Located in Huntsville, you'll be glad you dropped in!
Want a momentum of your time here? Check out this wonderful local jewellery store!
22 locals recommend
Muskoka Jewellery Design
68 Main St EWant a momentum of your time here? Check out this wonderful local jewellery store!
Looking for camping gear, other accessories? Check out Algonquin Outfitters!
88 locals recommend
Algonquin Outfitters - Huntsville
86 Main St ELooking for camping gear, other accessories? Check out Algonquin Outfitters!
Retro candy, hand made chocolates, Kawartha Dairy ice cream.. . .
30 locals recommend
The Nutty Chocolatier
65 Main St ERetro candy, hand made chocolates, Kawartha Dairy ice cream.. . .
City advice
Don't miss
Like hiking?
check out this great website- https://www.awaywegotrips.ca/
Getting around
Check out the local attractions!
Here's a great website for up to date information on local events and attractions- https://www.discovermuskoka.ca/
Getting around
Dog park just around the corner!
If you are travelling with your dog during the year (except July and August) there is a dog park on Homeland Drive which is just a couple of minutes down the road. The entrance to the dog park is across the road from the community beach on Clear Lake.
Getting around
Interested in snowmobiling?
When the lake freezes over the trail goes right past our property! - Check out the trails- https://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/index.php?url=trails/view/almaguin-district-snowmobile-club-trail