Cottage Website
1083 Buckeye Rd
1083 Buckeye RoadFollowing is the address of the cottage website
www. sereneacrescottage. com
Neighborhoods
17 MINUTES/18 KM DRIVING DISTANCE
Port Carling is known as the Hub of the Lakes.
Its famous Locks and a Swing Bridge connect Lake Muskoka with Lake Joseph and Lake Rosseau.
It is a busy little town in the summer months. The downtown is located on the Indian River and has several local specialty shops inside the Muskoka Emporium Building, well known for its mural of Muskoka history photo collage.
Port Carling is also a home for popular restaurants like Turtle Jack’s.
126 locals recommend
Port Carling
17 MINUTES/18 KM DRIVING DISTANCE
Port Carling is known as the Hub of the Lakes.
Its famous Locks and a Swing Bridge connect Lake Muskoka with Lake Joseph and Lake Rosseau.
It is a busy little town in the summer months. The downtown is located on the Indian River and has several local specialty shops inside the Muskoka Emporium Building, well known for its mural of Muskoka history photo collage.
Port Carling is also a home for popular restaurants like Turtle Jack’s.
Parry Sound District
Bala
16 MINUTES/19 KM DRIVING DISTANCE
It is the cranberry capital of Ontario.
Bracebridge
41 MINUTES/43 KM DRIVING DISTANCE
WE ARE IN MACTIER
There is a Foodland for Grocery within 10 to 12 mins.
KB Pizeria is the closest pizza spot.
Mactier Beach also known as Stewart Lake Beach is the closest public beach (42 Stewart Street, MacTier) has an accessible public beach, playground, change rooms, swim platform, floating docks, and pavilion.
13 locals recommend
MacTier
WE ARE IN MACTIER
There is a Foodland for Grocery within 10 to 12 mins.
KB Pizeria is the closest pizza spot.
Mactier Beach also known as Stewart Lake Beach is the closest public beach (42 Stewart Street, MacTier) has an accessible public beach, playground, change rooms, swim platform, floating docks, and pavilion.
Provincial Parks
24 MINUTES/31 KM DRIVING DISTANCE
WHAT YOU’LL LIKE:
Set on the Boyne River, minutes from Parry Sound and Georgian Bay
Panoramic views from the waterfront campsites overlooking Oastler Lake
Summer hiking and biking on the nearby Seguin Recreational Trail
Great fishing for Rainbow Trout, pike and bass
Canoe rentals on site
Oastler Lake
24 MINUTES/31 KM DRIVING DISTANCE
WHAT YOU’LL LIKE:
Set on the Boyne River, minutes from Parry Sound and Georgian Bay
Panoramic views from the waterfront campsites overlooking Oastler Lake
Summer hiking and biking on the nearby Seguin Recreational Trail
Great fishing for Rainbow Trout, pike and bass
Canoe rentals on site
25 MINUTES/38 KM DRIVING DISTANCE
WHAT YOU’LL LIKE:
A charming family park with scenic landscape that has inspired painters
Many semi-private, waterfront, electrical and non-electrical campsites
Conveniently located off Hwy 400 in beautiful Muskoka
Three sandy beaches, including designated pet beach
Playground and picnic areas with picnic shelter for rent
Canoe, kayak and standup paddle board
Three rugged, picturesque hiking trails
Well-known for recreational boating and fishing
Park store with a wide range of products available
Six Mile Lake
25 MINUTES/38 KM DRIVING DISTANCE
WHAT YOU’LL LIKE:
A charming family park with scenic landscape that has inspired painters
Many semi-private, waterfront, electrical and non-electrical campsites
Conveniently located off Hwy 400 in beautiful Muskoka
Three sandy beaches, including designated pet beach
Playground and picnic areas with picnic shelter for rent
Canoe, kayak and standup paddle board
Three rugged, picturesque hiking trails
Well-known for recreational boating and fishing
Park store with a wide range of products available
33 MINUTES/38 KM DRIVING DISTANCE
WHAT YOU’LL LIKE:
Backcountry camping on Georgian Bay stretching from Parry Sound to the Moon River
Park takes in hundreds of windswept islands, inland forests and lakes
Camp by the bay or paddle to inland lake sites
Protected sanctuary for the Massasauga Rattlesnake
Boat mooring in a quiet cove
Visit Calhoun Lodge for a glimpse of 1930s cottage life
7 locals recommend
The Massasauga Provincial Park
33 MINUTES/38 KM DRIVING DISTANCE
WHAT YOU’LL LIKE:
Backcountry camping on Georgian Bay stretching from Parry Sound to the Moon River
Park takes in hundreds of windswept islands, inland forests and lakes
Camp by the bay or paddle to inland lake sites
Protected sanctuary for the Massasauga Rattlesnake
Boat mooring in a quiet cove
Visit Calhoun Lodge for a glimpse of 1930s cottage life
48 MINUTES/69 KM DRIVING DISTANCE
WHAT YOU’LL LIKE:
Kilometres of rugged, rocky shoreline mixed with numerous sand beaches
Beautiful views of windswept pines on rocky islands
6 km recreational trail for hiking and biking
Visitor Centre
Excellent sailing and windsurfing conditions
Georgian Bay sunsets
8 locals recommend
Killbear Park
48 MINUTES/69 KM DRIVING DISTANCE
WHAT YOU’LL LIKE:
Kilometres of rugged, rocky shoreline mixed with numerous sand beaches
Beautiful views of windswept pines on rocky islands
6 km recreational trail for hiking and biking
Visitor Centre
Excellent sailing and windsurfing conditions
Georgian Bay sunsets
59 MINUTES/70 KM DRIVING DISTANCE
WHAT YOU’LL LIKE:
Large, treed and private campsites in the heart of Muskoka
Three sand beaches on Arrowhead Lake
Quiet motorboat-free lakes
15 km of hiking trails; including a trail leading to a waterfall (Stubb’s Falls)
Rental canoes, kayaks, paddleboards and mountain bikes during the summer season; skis, sit-skis, snowshoes, sledge and ice skate rentals during the winter
Well-known for winter activities; cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice-skating, heated roofed accommodations.
Our complete guide to winter at Arrowhead has all the information you’ll need to plan your trip
354 locals recommend
Arrowhead Provincial Park
451 Arrowhead Park Rd59 MINUTES/70 KM DRIVING DISTANCE
WHAT YOU’LL LIKE:
Large, treed and private campsites in the heart of Muskoka
Three sand beaches on Arrowhead Lake
Quiet motorboat-free lakes
15 km of hiking trails; including a trail leading to a waterfall (Stubb’s Falls)
Rental canoes, kayaks, paddleboards and mountain bikes during the summer season; skis, sit-skis, snowshoes, sledge and ice skate rentals during the winter
Well-known for winter activities; cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice-skating, heated roofed accommodations.
Our complete guide to winter at Arrowhead has all the information you’ll need to plan your trip
63 MINUTES/85 KM DRIVING DISTANCE
WHAT YOU’LL LIKE:
Over 2,900 hectares of forested land on the shores of Georgian Bay
31 kilometres of trails
Summer interpretive programs
Interior lake for canoeing
Private and shaded campsites includes sites for RVs, car camping, pet-free camping and radio-free camping
17 kilometres backcountry ski trails in winter
40 locals recommend
Awenda Provincial Park
670 Awenda Park Road63 MINUTES/85 KM DRIVING DISTANCE
WHAT YOU’LL LIKE:
Over 2,900 hectares of forested land on the shores of Georgian Bay
31 kilometres of trails
Summer interpretive programs
Interior lake for canoeing
Private and shaded campsites includes sites for RVs, car camping, pet-free camping and radio-free camping
17 kilometres backcountry ski trails in winter
86 MINUTES/109 KM DRIVING DISTANCE
Algonquin, the first provincial park in Ontario, protects a variety of natural, cultural, and recreational features and values. As one of the largest provincial parks, Algonquin is diverse and offers something for nearly everyone.
416 locals recommend
Algonquin Park
86 MINUTES/109 KM DRIVING DISTANCE
Algonquin, the first provincial park in Ontario, protects a variety of natural, cultural, and recreational features and values. As one of the largest provincial parks, Algonquin is diverse and offers something for nearly everyone.
Marinas
14 MINUTES/1 KM WALKING DISTANCE
3 MINUTES/1 KM DRIVING DISTANCE
The Cove Marina at Foots Bay Lake Joseph, is a full service marina with fuel docks, seasonal slips, a service bay, Marina Accessories Store, and our very own SHAW’S Ice Cream Shop. We also offer valet and storage services. The distance to this marina is a 2 to 3 mins drive.
Cove Marina
470 Tisdelle Dr14 MINUTES/1 KM WALKING DISTANCE
3 MINUTES/1 KM DRIVING DISTANCE
The Cove Marina at Foots Bay Lake Joseph, is a full service marina with fuel docks, seasonal slips, a service bay, Marina Accessories Store, and our very own SHAW’S Ice Cream Shop. We also offer valet and storage services. The distance to this marina is a 2 to 3 mins drive.
Gordon Bay
8 MINUTES/9 KM DRIVING DISTANCE
Mariner's Cove Ltd
317 Healey Lake Road18 MINUTES/17 KM DRIVING DISTANCE
Food scene
15 MINUTES/17 KM DRIVING DISTANCE
Situated on Water, lots of outdoor seating and amazing atmosphere!
66 locals recommend
Turtle Jack's Port Carling
123 Medora St15 MINUTES/17 KM DRIVING DISTANCE
Situated on Water, lots of outdoor seating and amazing atmosphere!
16 MINUTES/17 KM DRIVING DISTANCE
Situated in the heart of Port Carling, offer delicious Kawartha Dairy ice cream, frozen yogurt made with real fruit, old fashioned milkshakes, smoothies and iced coffee and teas! Stop by and unwind, all while taking in the beauty of our lakes!
7 locals recommend
Mooskoka's Ice Cream Shop
98 Maple St16 MINUTES/17 KM DRIVING DISTANCE
Situated in the heart of Port Carling, offer delicious Kawartha Dairy ice cream, frozen yogurt made with real fruit, old fashioned milkshakes, smoothies and iced coffee and teas! Stop by and unwind, all while taking in the beauty of our lakes!
16 MINUTES/17 KM DRIVING DISTANCE
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Delicious Sandwiches and Coffee.
11 locals recommend
York & Mason
105 Maple St16 MINUTES/17 KM DRIVING DISTANCE
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Delicious Sandwiches and Coffee.
16 MINUTES/17 KM DRIVING DISTANCE
Offer fresh florals, curated goods, catering, and a gourmet marketplace.
Open all year round… looking forward to seeing you for a beveragino!
6 locals recommend
Beveragino
81 Joseph Street16 MINUTES/17 KM DRIVING DISTANCE
Offer fresh florals, curated goods, catering, and a gourmet marketplace.
Open all year round… looking forward to seeing you for a beveragino!
28 MINUTES/32 KM DRIVING DISTANCE
Sushi by the Water was established to introduce Asian/Japanese Cuisine to Muskoka and neighboring areas.
9 locals recommend
Sushi by the Water
2194 Muskoka District Road 16928 MINUTES/32 KM DRIVING DISTANCE
Sushi by the Water was established to introduce Asian/Japanese Cuisine to Muskoka and neighboring areas.
Ski Resorts
48 MINUTES/76 KM DRIVING DISTANCE
Horseshoe Resort is a family friendly Ontario ski and golf resort offering four seasons of fun, conveniently located just over an hour north of Toronto and 20 minutes from Barrie.
With 28 Alpine ski and snowboard runs, 30kms of groomed double track set Nordic trails, terrain park, snow tubing, snowshoeing, fat biking, golfing, man-made lake, indoor and outdoor pools, Treetop Trekking, Yamaha Adventures, hiking and biking trails, two restaurants, Amba Spa and more, there’s something for everyone!
Ideal for fun-filled family vacations, year-round getaways and meetings.
167 locals recommend
Horseshoe Resort
1101 Horseshoe Valley Rd W48 MINUTES/76 KM DRIVING DISTANCE
Horseshoe Resort is a family friendly Ontario ski and golf resort offering four seasons of fun, conveniently located just over an hour north of Toronto and 20 minutes from Barrie.
With 28 Alpine ski and snowboard runs, 30kms of groomed double track set Nordic trails, terrain park, snow tubing, snowshoeing, fat biking, golfing, man-made lake, indoor and outdoor pools, Treetop Trekking, Yamaha Adventures, hiking and biking trails, two restaurants, Amba Spa and more, there’s something for everyone!
Ideal for fun-filled family vacations, year-round getaways and meetings.
62 MINUTES/76 KM DRIVING DISTANCE
124 locals recommend
Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area and Muskoka Ski Club
1655 Hidden Valley Rd62 MINUTES/76 KM DRIVING DISTANCE
38 MINUTES/65 KM DRIVING DISTANCE
A Brief Look in History
Mount St. Louis Moonstone is one of the largest family owned ski resorts in Ontario. It was founded in 1964 by Austrian Alpine skier Josl Huter. The resort is located in the snow belt region of Ontario. Today, it contains 36 different ski slopes in addition to 8 chair lifts and 3 carpets. The resort is known for being family friendly and prides itself on accommodating everyone, from beginner skiers and snowboarders to the most advanced in their discipline.
174 locals recommend
Mount St. Louis Moonstone
24 Mt St Louis Rd W38 MINUTES/65 KM DRIVING DISTANCE
A Brief Look in History
Mount St. Louis Moonstone is one of the largest family owned ski resorts in Ontario. It was founded in 1964 by Austrian Alpine skier Josl Huter. The resort is located in the snow belt region of Ontario. Today, it contains 36 different ski slopes in addition to 8 chair lifts and 3 carpets. The resort is known for being family friendly and prides itself on accommodating everyone, from beginner skiers and snowboarders to the most advanced in their discipline.