Shamrock Lodge near Port Carling offers all you would expect of a holiday in Muskoka – a lakeside setting, a well-equipped waterfront, golf courses nearby, comfortable accommodation with lakefront views, delicious meals and a congenial, relaxing atmosphere.

  “We’re an all-inclusive, family resort,” says Gary Bryant, who has owned and operated the resort along with his brother Tim and their families since 1980. Gary emphasizes the all –inclusive feature, stating, “You pay one price for the week when you arrive on the Saturday.”

  Located on a quiet bay on Lake Rosseau, (formerly known as Shamrock Bay, hence the name for the lodge), the Main lodge includes the original farmhouse, which was built in 1880. Shamrock Lodge has expanded since then, though it is still one of the smallest, family–run resorts on the Muskoka lakes, says Gary. The cozy size and family environment is attractive to many, as Shamrock claims many repeat clientele.

  The Lodge’s waterfront is equipped with everything from lounge chairs to windsurfers. Try sailing, kayaking or canoeing, or a turn at water-skiing. There’s beach volleyball, tennis, shuffleboard, badminton, and more. Scenic boat tours aboard the Lodge’s own pontoon boat are a regular occurrence. For the fishermen try their ‘tour with a lure’  -- trolling from the back of the tour boat. Shamrock boasts some superb fishing – just take a look at some of the photos of the catches on the website for proof.

  If it’s a rainy day there is still lots to do indoors, with an indoor pool, table tennis, billiards, or the lounge to catch up on some reading.

  For the kids the resort runs a children’s program all summer long, which includes such things as scavenger hunts, sports of all kinds, swimming, fishing and more.  Family weeks take place the first two weeks of summer and the last two weeks of summer, when there is a reduced rate for children.

  Mealtime is always a pleasure at Shamrock, with a full American plan as part of the all-inclusive price. Some sample dinner entrees include Medallions of Pork in a mushroom and onion cream sauce, Roast Prime Rib and Yorkshire Pudding and Fillet of Salmon and Scallops Italienne. There is a separate children’s menu, separate dining rooms for adults, families, and one just for the kids, as well as outdoor lunches and barbeques.

  The Main Lodge hosts traditional, Muskoka style accommodations, with most rooms including either a deck or balcony for spectacular views of the lake. Shamrock also has secluded cabins, and a separate, two-storey chalet.

 Sit back, relax, and enjoy all that Muskoka has to offer at Shamrock Lodge.

  For more information go to www.shamrocklodge.com, or call toll free 1-888-742- 6742.