By TIM JOHNSON
JW Marriott The Rosseau Resort near Minett (Photo: courtesy of JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa)
Located just 200km north of Toronto, the Muskoka region has long been the favourite chill weekend getaway spot for hot, tired city dwellers. They arrive by the carload to experience its lakes, rivers and beaches. Until recent years, that commute was the only kind of Muskoka road trip there way—this beautiful area was considered “cottage country” and a visit here was dependent on having a place on the lake—or a friend who has one.
That was then. These days, there’s a new kind of Muskoka road trip emerging. With the addition of a number of great luxury properties—including a lovely JW Marriott set on the shores of Lake Rosseau—a new kind of Muskoka holiday is becoming possible. More and more “cottage-less” folks can now explore the area, checking out its quirky shops, interesting museums and great restaurants, then bed down for the night in style at a five-star resort. To celebrate this new kind of traveller, we offer our Muskoka road trip guide, loaded with tips on where to go, what to see and where to stay.
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- Photo: Tim Johnson
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- Photo: Tim Johnson
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- Photo: Tim Johnson
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- Photo: Tim Johnson
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- Photo: Tim Johnson
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- Photo: courtesy of JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa
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- One of the thousands of Muskoka lakes, Lake Rosseau stretches out behind the JW Marriott resort.
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- Photo: Tim Johnson
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- Jasmine’s Art and Antiques in Bala (Photo: Tim Johnson)
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