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With its numerous river systems
Muskoka has a bountiful supply of scenic falls, many
in the centres of towns and villages. Spring is the best
time to enjoy them to their fullest, when water
levels are at their peaks from winter run-off.
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HIGH
FALLS
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The
highest falls in the district is 23 metres, and one of the
most easily accessed -- just off Hwy #11, north of Bracebridge. High Falls Park is for day-use, with picnic
grounds and a swimming area.
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MUSKOKA
FALLS
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Can be seen from Hwy #11
near Bracebridge, but best appreciated from the hamlet of Muskoka Falls.
A portage route takes you to the base of the falls.
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WILSON'S
FALLS
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This
pretty cascade on the east side of Bracebridge is the focus
of a new walking path in town.
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BRACEBRIDGE
FALLS
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A world famous park right at Muskoka's doorstop. A
vast wilderness with an abundance of northern species like moose,
timber wolves and black bear. Take Hwy #60 out of Huntsville and
follow the signs.
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VANKOUGHNET FALLS
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A
picturesque falls set in this little village on Hwy #118
east.
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BALA FALLS
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Dramatic falls cutting through the centre of town create
an island with numerous bridges. A beautiful place to
walk about.
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DEE
BANK FALLS
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A
rushing chute on the Dee River, 3 km east of Windermere. The falls runs
out of the west end of Three Mile Lake down through Clark Pond to Lake
Rosseau.
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MARSH'S FALLS
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Historic spot on the Oxtongue River, just east of Dwight. Privately
owned but accessible with permission from Copp's Trading
Post in Dwight.
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OXTONGUE
RIVER RAPIDS
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Long and dramatic series of rapids just off Hwy #60, east
of Dwight. Requires a hike in, but worth the effort --
great for picnics.
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RAGGED FALLS
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Famous
falls and park on the Hwy #60 just outside of Algonquin Park
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WHITE'S FALLS
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Where
Six Mile Lake flows into Gloucestor Pool (Trent Severn Waterways) 15km
N. of Port Severn off Hwy #69 on White's Falls Rd.
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BIG CHUTE
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Where
the Upper Severn River flows into Gloucester Pool (Trent Severn
Waterway) 17km N. of Port Severn off Hwy #69 on White's
Falls Rd.
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