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Now the white stuff’s here to stay, it’s time
to start planning that winter Muskoka getaway. Whatever your
particular pleasure, Muskoka in winter can (and does) deliver
– whether you’re after a spot of skiing, some snowmobiling
or simply kicking back at a luxurious spa, Muskoka’s got it
all.
One
popular place from which to base a Muskoka getaway is Colonial
Bay, located just a few minutes drive northeast of
Huntsville on Peninsula
Lake.
Although one of Muskoka's smaller vacation destinations (the
property has a mix of studios and cottages,
most with a lake view and gas fireplace), Colonial
Bay has a lot to offer. Winter activities include everything
from snowmobiling
to Alpine skiing and snowshoeing.
Snowmobilers
in particular will get a kick out of Colonial Bay. From the
property's front door you'll have access to limitless miles of
Ontario's best maintained and groomed trails. A trip around
Algonquin Park can be accomplished in a day, and visits to
Haliburton, North Bay or Parry Sound can all begin at Colonial
Bay. Colonial Bay staff take snowmobiling seriously, donating
their time to provide administration, trail maintenance and
grooming for the Algonquin Snowmobile Club as well as the
Muskoka Snowmobile Region.
Winter
sports a-plenty
Skiers,
too, will find much to do at Colonial Bay. Just five minutes
away is Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Club, offering a variety
of runs from novice to black diamond, as well as ski and
snowboard rentals. Hidden Valley also has an experienced team
of ski and snowboard instructors on hand, as well as some
excellent night skiing.
Tubing
fans, too, won’t be disappointed. Rock Ridge Tubing Park,
located just 10 minutes away in Huntsville, offers a range of
tubing runs, complete with a lift to get tubers back up the
hill. Tubing (although without a lift) is also available at
nearby Arrowhead Park.
Feeling
up for a little shinny? Colonial Bay makes full use of its
proximity to Peninsula Lake in all weather -- sunbathers
lounge on the property's beach throughout the summer, and
during winter months a part of the lake is cleared for
skating.
Colonial
Bay is also affordable. A standard unit with fireplace can be
rented for just $69 a night midweek, or $150 for a Friday and
Saturday. A weekly rate for the same unit is just $434.
For
further details, write to Colonial
Bay Cottages, 2218 Hwy. #60 Huntsville, ON P1H 2J6, or phone
1-800-916-2008. You can also visit them online at www.colonialbay.com
Snowmobilers
can find out more about local trail and
lake conditions
by calling
705-635-2008, or e-mailing mail@colonialbay.com
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