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There
are, without doubt, two very distinct Muskokas. There's the
summertime Muskoka, a haven for cottagers and visitors in
search of that rugged beauty that makes the region so popular.
For them, the seemingly endless sunny days, the peace and
tranquility, are what makes Muskoka so special.
Then
there's that other Muskoka, when winter closes in and the
landscape, although breathtaking in its beauty, can seem a lot
less friendly -- unless, of course, you' re one of that
ever-growing group who actually prefer Muskoka after the white
stuff falls.
If
you’ve never experienced the wonderland that Muskoka becomes
each winter, you’re missing out on a truly magnificent
experience. Rather than becoming less accessible, the arrival
of snow opens up vast new areas of the region to explore…
whether by cross-country ski, snowmobile, or even dogsled.
Far
from closing for the season, many businesses flourish during
the winter months, not least of all the regions’ many
resorts, inns and hotels.
One
Bracebridge business that has done a particularly good job of
adapting to the changing seasons is the Muskoka Riverside Inn,
located in Bracebridge on the banks of the Muskoka River.
During
the summer months, the Riverside Inn -- situated minutes from
the downtown core -- is perhaps best known as the docking
place for the Lady
Muskoka cruise ship. But in winter, it’s a bustling
stopover for countless snowmobilers travelling the region’s
many finely groomed trails.
“The
Muskoka Riverside Inn has always been a popular stopover for
snowmobilers,” says manager Don McGillis. “There are
trails right across the road from us -- we can supply guests
with trail maps if they need them.”
“We
get snowmobilers stopping for the night as well as some who
stay longer, using the Inn as a base for day trips. We get a
lot of traffic from the States, too. They love the quality of
the trails up here.”
McGillis
says that many bookings come from snowmobile clubs as far
afield as Milton, Kitchener, and the U.S. “The Americans
don’t invest in trail grooming equipment the way we do –
the quality of our trails is an important reason why they keep
coming back.”
The
Inn even provides secure lockups for snowmobiles, and trail
permits are also available for purchase.
The
54-room Muskoka Riverside Inn also boasts the following
features:
•
Pool
and Fitness Centre
•
Fine
Dining
•
Convention
facilities
•
Sports
Lounge
•
Teletheatre
•
Bowling
Alley
The
Muskoka Riverside Inn is located at 300 Ecclestone Dr.,
Bracebridge, Ont. P1L 1G5. For further information or
reservations, telephone 1-800-461-4474, or 705-645-8775.
Alternatively, visit their website at www.muskoka.com/tourism/rvrside/
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