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Lake of Bays |
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Dwight in the north is the closest village to world renowned Algonquin Park. It boasts a number of `trading posts' selling native crafts and supply stores, restaurants and accommodation. A wonderful public beach and a township dock round out this bustling village. Baysville at the south end of Lake of Bays draws its name from the dam controlling the flow of water from the lake into the south branch of the Muskoka River. A centre of cottage activity, Baysville has a variety of stores and eateries, a range of accommodations and possesses a growing arts and crafts community. Between Baysville and Dorset is the Leslie Frost Outdoor Education Centre. A former forestry college, it has an active Interpretive program of the area's natural resources all summer long, and cross-country skiing in the winter. Dorset, at the eastern edge of the lake, is famous for it's Lookout Tower. The 100-foot high tower set on the region's highest hill was first erected as a forest fire lookout in 1922. Now it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding area -- a must for picture-taking, especially in the splendour of the fall colours. Dorset's other attraction is `the best general store in Canada' - Robinson's. Overflowing with goods and supplies it has everything a general store should and then some. You can spend hours roaming around the rambling building, just for the fun of it. Right across the street is a great place for yogurt cones, and throughout the hamlet are gift shops to poke about in, five restaurants, and a variety of accommodation. Lake of Bays -- an all-season wonderland awaiting your discovery For more information contact the Township of Lake of Bays or The Huntsville / Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce. < Back to Community and Government Copyright 2001 Muskoka.com |
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