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There’s
no denying it: Winter’s simply a magnificent season in which
to visit Muskoka (it’s even better if you happen to live
here!). Winter’s also an excellent time to take a well
earned rest from the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives,
and to recapture, if only for a day or two, the magic of
simply kicking back and relaxing.
One
of the best places to take a well-earned Muskoka winter break
is Patterson-Kaye Lodge
located just 10 minutes away from Bracebridge. Owners Christine
and Norman Miller have
worked hard to make the family-run lodge a warm and friendly
place, and pride themselves on the fact their guests seem to
waste no time in making themselves feel right at home.
Patterson-Kay’s
main lodge is nestled amongst towering white pines on the edge
of Lake Muskoka, and visitors are greeted when they first
enter the building by a scene right out of the best of those
Muskokan coffee table books. The first thing you’ll notice
is a huge granite fireplace, surrounded by exquisitely
polished hardwood floors and a collection of antique
furnishings. Topping it all, a high cathedral ceiling adds to
the feeling that guests are in for a well-deserved
traditional-style Muskoka getaway.
Once
inside your room, that cozy feeling continues. Each room has
comes equipped with a
fireplace and, when you’re not out enjoying yourself
outside, you can relax in front of your own colour TV and VCR
or prepare a meal in the kitchenette. Of course, after a
hard-day’s skiing you’re probably not all that keen on
having to cook… instead, you might want to check out the
fine country cooking available back in the main lodge’s
smoke free dining room.
Winter
activities abound, with excellent cross-country
skiing on Patterson-Kaye’s own groomed
trails. Nearby trails also connect the property to the
Bracebridge Resource Centre, Kerr Park and K.O.A. ski trails. Snowshoeing
is another great way to see the snow-covered scenery
(complimentary snowshoes are supplied), and an on-site skating
rink is available. When you’re done being
active, there’s an outdoor
hot tub in which
to relax.
Snowmobilers,
too, find that Patterson-Kaye has much to offer. The property
has access to a number of OFSC
trails, and for those without a machine of their own, rentals
can be arranged, including delivery to the lodge.
During
the warmer weather, too, there’s all kinds of sports and
leisure activities on offer, such as watersports, fishing
(bass, pike and walleye are common catches), tennis, golf and
a variety of planned activities for young and old alike. For
those who prefer things really quiet, the lodge’s waterside
is festooned with colourful Muskoka chairs... heaven!
For
further details, phone (705) 645-4169 or toll free
1-800-561-6998, or e-mail pklodge@muskoka.com.
Alternatively, visit the website www.pklodge.com.
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