Georgian Bay/Muskoka, Ontario

5 Days

842 km • 12 hours, 58 minutes

Barrie • Bracebridge • Huntsville • Parry Sound • Sudbury •

Owen Sound • Collingwood


L – R: Scenic Caves; Muskoka Heritage Place; Georgian Bay Airways                                          

Day 1:
Barrie, Ontario
Barrie to Bracebridge (1 hour, 4 minutes)


Surrounding the shores of Kempenfelt Bay on Lake Simcoe, Barrie is a great place to

begin your Georgian Bay/Muskoka tour. Start your day with a hardy breakfast before

walking around the award-winning MacLaren Art Centre where you will see world-class

galleries. Tour Kempenfelt Bay aboard Barrie Boat Cruises and view the beautiful homes

and local landmarks. Grab a bite to eat at one of the local restaurants before gearing up

for an afternoon of fun at Splash Canyon Waterpark! Once you’ve had your fix of fun

splashing about, pile into the car and make your way toward beautiful Bracebridge,

Ontario. Arrive in time to visit Rich Hill Candles where you can learn how to make your

own candles! Sit down at one of the local eateries for a much needed meal and reflect on

your day. Crawl into bed at one of the many hotels in the area and take in a good night’s

sleep to prepare yourself for tomorrow’s adventures!

Day 2:
Bracebridge to Huntsville (27 minutes)
Huntsville to Parry Sound (1 hour, 18 minutes)


Awake early this morning, as you have a long, eventful day ahead of you! Start your

morning off with a big breakfast at one of Bracebridge’s local eateries before setting off

to Santa’s Village. Make your way toward Lady Muskoka Cruises for a Captain’s Feast

lunch while breathing in the crisp cottage-country air along the Muskoka River. After a

relaxing cruise, bask in the soaking sun at High Falls Waterpark where you will find the

only bay in Canada where 5 separate waterfalls come together like magic! As evening

sets in, jump back into your car and make your way toward Huntsville for a quick tour of

Muskoka Heritage Place, where you will be taken back to a simpler time. After your fill

of history, drive to Parry Sound for a relaxing evening cruise with Island Queen Cruises.

After a long day of adventure, make your way back to your hotel room for a relaxing

night.


Day 3:
Parry Sound to Sudbury (2 hours, 4 minutes)


Awake early this day, grab a bite to eat to start your day right, and start the morning with

an airplane ride with Georgian Bay Airways and see Parry Sound from above – an

unforgettable experience for sure! Coming down from this high, you are about ready to

begin your trek toward Sudbury, Ontario. Grab a snack and pack into your car; arrive in

Sudbury in time for a round of golf at Dinosaur Valley Mini Golf where dinosaur and

insect exhibits are fantastic! Head back toward the downtown core and stop in at a local

eatery for a late lunch and some relaxation. After your meal, make your way toward

Sudbury’s famous Dynamic Earth and discover how mountains, volcanoes and

earthquakes are formed. Next, stopover at Science North and experience The Climate Change Show 

or walk around and be astounded by science! Grab a bite to eat at one of the local restaurants and

take it easy. Take in a movie after dinner, tour the town, or simply go back to your hotel room for a

relaxing night. Either way, you are sure to find Sudbury fun for the whole family.

Day 4:
Sudbury to Owen Sound (6 hours, 30 minutes)


An early morning rise will ensure that you get an early start to your long drive toward

Owen Sound. Be sure to make a few pit stops along the way, stop for a long lunch; make

the drive part of your trip. Site seeing en-route is always memorable! Arrive in Owen

Sound mid-afternoon, in time to tour the historical buildings of Owen Sound. Visit Billy

Bishop Home and Museum where you will learn of the military accomplishments of

Bishop and other Canadian aviators; next take a tour of Grey Roots Museum and

Archives and/or Owen Sound Marine and Rail Museum. As the day comes to an end,

stop for dinner in town before making your way to your hotel room for the night.

Day 5:
Owen Sound to Collingwood (47 minutes)
Collingwood to Barrie (46 minutes)


Arise early this morning to ensure you get as much done today as possible. Grab a bite to

eat at one of the local breakfast places before beginning your short trip to Collingwood,

Ontario. Arrive in Collingwood in time for an Eco Adventure tour or try the zip line at

Scenic Caves. After an adventurous morning, roam the beautiful streets in the Village at

Blue Mountain Resort and stop for a bite to eat at one of the local restaurants. After a

leisurely lunch, stop in at La Scandinave and soak in one of their baths, or have a relaxing

massage. As the afternoon dwindles down, take a tour with Summer Bound Tours with an

outing on the water in and around the Collingwood harbour. After a dinner in one of the

local eateries, take in a show at Theatre Collingwood. Take your time with this day, you

are almost back where you started; Barrie is less than an hour away!


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Hotels Available in the area:

Parry Sound Accommodations:
Comfort Inn Parry Sound
Quality Inn and Conference Centre

Sudbury Accommodations:
Comfort Inn Sudbury
Comfort Inn East End Sudbury
Quality Inn and Conference Centre Downtown

Owen Sound Accommodations:
Comfort Inn Owen Sound


Alternate Accommodations:

Barrie Accommodations:
Comfort Inn Barrie
Comfort Inn & Suites
Horseshoe Resort


Huntsville Accommodations:
Comfort Inn Huntsville

Collingwood Accommodations:
Blue Mountain Resorts
The Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain

 

Bracebridge Accommodations:
Sleep Inn Bracebridge

Note: Some attractions are seasonal. Please contact them directly for hours of operation. Distances are approximate only.