preload

#10 long weekend road trip

Ontario

You’re going to love Muskoka

Make a break for the Georgian Bay in just over 2 hours drive. The road from Brampton to Muskoka takes you around Lake Simcoe and through the forest. Enjoy the pine forests and crystal-blue waters, the quaint towns and outdoor activities. The Muskoka region is popular for its lakeside cottages and quiet living.

Muskoka is great for relaxation, nature and lakeside activities.

Hacker tip

Muskoka used to be thought of as “cottage country” — meaning unless you had a lakeside home, or could borrow a friend’s, you’d be hard up to find a place to stay. Thankfully, with home rentals expanding and alternate accommodation options, there are plenty of ways to experience the beauty of this region, without having a connection.

COVID-19 information

As you consider current and future travel plans, stay up-to-date on car rental providers’ change and cancellation policies. As you’re searching for car rentals, use our Flexible Filters options that let you sort your search results by providers offering free cancellations (usually in the form of travel credits) and providers that are waiving change fees.

As you consider current and future travel plans, stay up-to-date on hotel providers’ change and cancellation policies. As you’re searching for hotels, use our Flexible Filters options that let you sort your search results by providers offering free cancellations (usually in the form of travel credits) and providers that are waiving change fees.

View country-level and province-specific restrictions in Canada here.

Enjoy your drive

If you just can’t wait, take a pitstop in Gravenhurst, considered the gateway to the Muskoka region, which has plenty of options for a light lunch, hiking and even a dark sky preserve. However, hold out just 20 minutes more to get to Bala. There, you’ll find a charming town with quaint shops, antique stores, cafes and nearby Bala Falls and Muskoka Lakes Winery.

 

Median rental car rate

This graph shows the median rental car rate in Brampton by month in 2020, compared to the same month in 2019.

Staying in Muskoka

 

Median hotel rate

This graph shows the median hotel rate in Muskoka by month in 2020, compared to the same month in 2019.

Top road trip destinations