Huntsville (Ontario)

Huntsville was named after Captain George Hunt. He arrived in 1869 and settled on the east side of the Muskoka River.
The town plays host to thousands of tourists in the summer season, mostly from Toronto and surrounding cities. Huntsville's numerous lakes and rolling hills make it a beautiful and ideal summer destination.
In 2010, Huntsville hosted the 36th G8 Summit, attracting much international attention.

Climate

Huntsville has warm, humid summers and cold winters. The city experiences four distinct seasons, with considerable variance in day to day temperature, particularly during the colder weather season. Huntsville is in the snowbelt region of Central Ontario, near the Great Lakes, so experiences snowy winters. The city has comfortable summer temperatures and occasional heatwaves accompanied by high humidity and active thunderstorm weather. Huntsville and the Muskoka region have the highest annual precipitation of any region in Ontario.

By plane

The closest major airport is Pearson International Airport in Mississauga, a suburb of Toronto. There are closer smaller airports in North Bay, Bracebridge, Emsdale and Sundridge/South River. There are daily flights between Toronto and North Bay.

By car

Huntsville is on Highway 11, a major highway in Ontario. Toronto is 217 km to the south and North Bay is 128 km to the north. Huntsville is also the western terminus of Highway 60, which is the main road to Algonquin Provincial Park (40 km east of Huntsville).

By bus

Ontario Northland Bus Service comes from North Bay, making stops at Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Washago, Orillia and Toronto

You can get almost anywhere in Huntsville by walking.

• The Lions Lookout provides spectacular views of the town and the rolling hills of Muskoka.

• Group of Seven Outdoor GalleryAn outdoor trail that features over 90 mural replicas showcasing the works of the Group of Seven painters and Tom Thomson who inspired them. This is a mobile tour of locations throughout Muskoka and Algonquin Park through which you can experience the art of these important early 20th-century Canadian artists.

• Muskoka Heritage Place

  phone: +1 705-789-7576 (ext. 3214)
  address: 88 Brunel Rd
  The primary historical centre in Huntsville, featuring two museums, 18 authentic pioneer buildings, and a genuine open-aired train ride, on a 90-acre site.

• Camp MiniyoweA camp with many programs for various age groups.

• Limberlost Trails

  address: 1088 Buck Lake Landing
  The private forest reserve contains more than 70 km of hiking, biking, skiing and snowshoeing trails made available to the public at no charge. No snowmobiles or ATVs. Lodges, cottages and camping available.
• Catch one of the many performances at the new Algonquin Theatre in downtown Huntsville.
• Huntsville is on three beautiful lakes so, naturally, the town has many public beaches for swimming and relaxing.
• Take a stroll down Main Street and check out all the little shops where you can find clothing, local art, fine dining and desserts.

• Soul Sista's

  phone: +1 705-789-6655
  address: 68 West Rd
  A "health and wellness" restaurant with organic and fair-trade coffees and teas, wholesome food, gluten-free products, organic spelt baked goods. Wi-Fi. Open year round. Fully accessible.

• That Little Place by the Lights

  phone: +1 705-789-2536
  address: 76 Main St E
  Pizza and pasta.

• Spencer's Tall Trees Restaurant

  phone: +1 705-789-9769
  address: 87 Main St W

• Westside Fish & Chips Family Restaurant

  phone: +1 705-789-7200
  address: 126 Main Street West
  Your choice of haddock, white fish or halibut

• On the Docks

  phone: +1 705-789-7910
  address: 90 Main St E
  Restaurant and pub with good Muskoka River view.

• Huntsville Brewhouse

  phone: +1 705-789-7931
  address: 59 Main St E
  Extra-small batch brewing facility includes a full kitchen with a seated capacity of 100 people.

• Moose Delaney's Sports Bar and Grill

  phone: +1 705-787-1025
  address: 3 Cann St
  Casual pub fare, full menu until 1AM, Wi-Fi.

Room rates at hotels in Huntsville are higher in the summer months than in the spring or fall.
The town also has many quaint bed & breakfasts.

Budget

• Econo Lodge

  phone: +1 705-788-5051
  address: 117 Main Street W
  Free coffee, free continental breakfast, pet-friendly hotel.

• Rodeway Inn King William

  phone: +1 705-789-9661
  address: 23 King William Street

• Motel 6

  phone: +1 705-787-0118
  address: 70 Howland Drive
  Free morning coffee, free expanded cable, pets allowed, accessible rooms, coin laundry, free Wi-Fi, indoor pool, kids stay free, smoke free.

• Comfort Inn

  phone: +1 705-789-1701
  address: 86 King William Street

Mid-range

• Hidden Valley Resort

  phone: +1 705-789-2301
  address: 1755 Valley Road
  An Ascend Hotel Collection member.

• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Huntsville - Muskoka

  phone: +1 705-788-9500
  address: 100 Howland Dr
  Wi-Fi, coffee and tea, and in-room conveniences. Free breakfast buffet. Smoke-free.

• Best Western Plus

  phone: +1 705-788-3345
  address: 86 Howland Drive
  Exercise facilities, wireless Internet connection in public areas, 100% smoke-free hotel, free full breakfast, indoor pool, hot tub, cable satellite television 42-inch. No pets.