Magnetawan, Ontario, about two and a half hours north of Toronto, is the oldest settlement in the Parry Sound district. The area is known for ghost towns, turn of the century cemeteries and quiet country roads meant for mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding. There are a number of lakes and rivers in the area offering boating and fishing opportunities. The Swiss Country House Restaurant offers Swiss and Canadian cuisine and there are plenty of boat cruises on Georgian Bay to help you enjoy your visit.
Woodland Echoes Cottage Resort provides guests the choice of a one, two or three-bedroom waterfront cottage with home-cooked breakfast and dinner provided in the lodge dining room. On the shores of the Magnetawan River, between Ahmic Lake and Lake Cecebe, you can rent a motorboat or take a free canoe tour of the surrounding landscape. On the beach you can romp around on the water trampoline or take a trip down the water slide. You can also enjoy spa treatment from the qualified massage therapist including hot stone reflexology, holistic facials and aromatherapy massages. You can also enjoy area boat cruises like the R.M.S. Seguin's tour of Lake Muskoka, or check out the old Daily Brothers Power House, now a museum.
Roundstone Inn has the Sahara lodge room, with a mini-fridge, microwave, dining area and satellite TV with DVD player. The Cedar Grove suite is located on the second floor of the lodge and has a private entrance and a full-sized kitchen with dishes and utensils. The suite also has a private deck facing a wooded area. The Cavendish and Summerside cottages are two and one-bedroom structures and are large enough for a family. Tanner's Dining and Pub is located on the premises and offers authentic British pub grub.
Quiet Bay Log Motel on Lake Ahmic offers 10 rooms, some with kitchenettes in the heart of northern Ontario’s spectacular natural beauty. Rooms are decorated with oak furniture and feature high ceilings and some have fireplaces. The hotel is open year-round and the staff speaks English, French and German. Guests can enjoy a dip in the on-site outdoor hot tub or swimming ground and the hotel has a playground and rents motor and paddle boats. In the winter you can rent ice-fishing huts and cross country skis and staff can arrange snowmobile rental.
The Caretaker's Guesthouse is a renovated farm-style home that has four large bedrooms with private and shared bathrooms. Accommodations include a shared sun room, living room, parlor and family room. The house is located in the Heritage Village of Magnetawan and has views of the lake. It is a short walk to the village and the locks and pets are welcome. You can take in some shopping at the Downtown General Store or the Farmers Market open every Saturday, featuring local produce and arts and crafts. There is ample parking provided.
