There’s a lot to be said for the tried and the tested… especially when it comes to spending those hard earned vacation dollars. And they don’t come much more “tried and tested” than Cedar Grove Lodge. One of Muskoka’s older resorts, Cedar Grove Lodge has been hosting vacationers for close to 70 years. And after visiting the resort it’s easy to see why people keep coming back.

  Located on the shores of beautiful Peninsula Lake near Huntsville, Cedar Grove boasts 19 cozy cottages, all of them nestled among tall pine trees, and all equipped with fieldstone fireplaces. Many of the top-end cottages even come equipped with some great names – the deluxe “Raven”, with its Whirlpool bath tub; "Hermit Thrush” with its commanding view of the lake; and the fireplace cottages "Bobolink",  "Lovebird" and "Snowgoose”. The resort also has eight well-equipped and cozy main lodge rooms. 

  Set amid 75 acres of rugged Muskoka countryside, Cedar Grove is full of possibilities for those who enjoy outdoor activities. The resort takes full advantage of its lakeside location, offering a number of exciting water activities including water-skiing, scenic boat tours on a 10 person pontoon boat, canoeing and kayaking, and some great fishing. Best of all, these activities are free for the resort’s guests. There are also a variety of programs to occupy the wee ‘uns, as well as a children’s beach with roped in swimming area, slide and diving board.

  The resort also has two tennis courts, as well as indoor and outdoor shuffleboard, horseshoes. For gold enthusiasts, a number of top-notch courses are located nearby. Nature lovers will want to check out the interpretive nature trail, and maybe enjoy toasted marshmallows at the campfire pit. Afterwards, guests can relax in the resort’s hot tub, or take in a movie on the big screen TV.

Great food at Grove Lodge

Cedar Grove’s newly renovated dining room in the main lodge offers a variety of delicious home cooked meals. Along with the lakeside-view you’ll enjoy delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinner… ahh, dinner! How does homemade French Canadian pea soup with maple syrup, followed by chicken Wellington with herb jus sound? Or perhaps you’d prefer the pickerel with lemon parsley butter, or the fussili tossed in herbal olive oil with fresh grilled vegetables and marinara sauce? Whichever of these delightful dishes you chose, you’ll want to follow it up with the wild Muskoka strawberry shortcake, that’s for sure.

  A summer stopover at Cedar Grove needn’t break the bank. Daily rates start at $75 per person, with the most deluxe rooms costing $140 (including 3 meals). Off season and special package rates are often available. For further details, call 1-800-461-4269 or write to Cedar Grove Lodge, P. O. Box 5104, Huntsville, ON P1H 2K5.