Alec & Allie
Things To Do
Windermere Golf & Country Club
The Windermere Golf & Country Club is only steps away from Windermere House. This 18-hole, par 72 course offers 14 ponds, tree-lined fairways, and 124 acres of spectacular views. Windermere House's partnership with this course results in preferred rates & tee times for its guests who book rooms. To make a reservation, please contact the golf course directly.
Don's Bakery (best of Muskoka!)
Try the assorted mini tarts (lemon meringue & butter are our faves!), get a loaf of cheese bread, cinnamon rolls, or any of the other delicious treats! Since 1947, Don’s Bakery, in the heart of Muskoka, has been a sweet and tasty tradition for many local and seasonal residents of the area. Located at Portage Landing, nestled upon the Bala Falls between the Moon River and Lake Muskoka, Don’s is one of the few scratch bakeries left. We are family owned and operated and use the finest ingredients to produce handmade, goodies for our customers.
Webers Charcoal Grilled Hamburgers
Old-school joint for burgers (& veggie burgers!), shakes & poutine featuring dining inside a converted train car. There is also a Starbucks on site! Our favorite food stop on the way to or from Muskoka!
The Kee to Bala
Bar & concert venue! Check out their website for shows. The KEE to Bala, originally called "Dunn's Pavilion," is a concert venue and bar located on Lake Muskoka, in the town of Bala, Ontario. Dunn's Pavilion was originally purchased by owner Gerry Dunn in 1929, and built into a concert hall in 1930 with the aim of hosting big bands.
The CN Tower
See the iconic CN Tower, a 553.3 meter-high (1,815 ft) concrete communications and observation tower located in the downtown core of Toronto. Its name "CN" originally referred to Canadian National, the railway company that built the tower. There is an observation area at the top that will offer an amazing 360-degree view of the city! There is even a restaurant at the top where you can enjoy the view.
The Distillery District
The pedestrian-only Distillery District, set in quaint 19th century buildings that once housed a large whiskey distillery, draws crowds to its cobblestone streets lined with hip indie restaurants, bars and boutiques. Art lovers come for the galleries, outdoor sculptures and dance, music and stage performances at the area's several theatres.
Fashion District on Queen Street West
Often compared to New York City's Soho, Queen Street is the place to go for trendy dining and nightlife, plus cutting-edge fashion, art galleries, antique shops and bookstores. It's a fun place to explore a new restaurant, grab a drink, or walk around and window shop!
Casa Loma
If you're looking to explore some historical architecture, Casa Loma is a Gothic Revival style mansion and garden in midtown Toronto, that is now a historic house museum and landmark. It was constructed from 1911 to 1914 as a residence for financier Sir Henry Pellatt. The architect was E. J. Lennox, who designed several other city landmarks. Casa Loma is similar to some of the classic American "Breakers" Mansions of the Vanderbilts in Newport, RI. A real Canadian castle!
Toronto Eaton Centre
The Toronto Eaton Centre is an indoor shopping mall complex in the downtown core of Toronto.
Chinatown
Energetic Chinatown hosts a variety of Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese restaurants that range from dim sum and pho to modern fusion. The animated Asian open-air markets and shops along Spadina Avenue offer fresh fruits and vegetables, along with herbal medicine and souvenirs. Chinese New Year celebrations draw tourists and locals to live stage shows, martial arts demonstrations and lion dances.