Muskoka is just 2 hours north of Toronto and is one of Canada’s most popular vacation destinations renowned for lakeside cottages, striking landscapes, and abundant wildlife.
There is no Uber and limited taxi availability so we recommend renting a car if you plan to leave the resort.
Taboo Muskoka Resort
Taboo Muskoka has a wide variety of facilities for guests to enjoy throughout their stay:
· 3 outdoor swimming pools
· The longest private sandy beach in Muskoka
· Canoes and kayaks
· Har-Tru clay and hard-surfaced tennis and Pickle Ball courts
· Golf
· Nature Trails
The towns of Gravenhurst and Bracebridge are closest to Taboo, a 15 minute drive from the resort.
Gravenhurst
· Muskoka Wharf: a scenic boardwalk that traces the shoreline with shops and restaurants
· Blue Willow Tea Shop: Amazing scones and afternoon tea
· Muskoka Beer Spa: Hot tubs, pool, saunas, steam room, cabanas, loungers, hammocks, fountains, dump buckets, swings, beer garden and more
· Relish Kitchen & Market: café and market with healthy food and coffee
· Gravenhurst Farmers Market: Every Wednesday
· Sugar and Spice: Coffee and desserts
· Oliver's Coffee
Bracebridge
· Muskoka Brewery
· Bracebridge Farmers Market: Every Saturday
· Drive In Movie Theatre
· Main Street Deli: Great sandwiches and more
· The Oven: Woodfired pizza
· Deli Lama: Coffee, smoothies and vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options
You will also find necessities such as a grocery store, liquor store (LCBO), drug store, Starbucks, and Tim Horton's in both Gravenhurst and Bracebridge.
Port Carling
Port Carling is located on the Indian River between Lake Rosseau and Lake Muskoka and is a 35 minute drive from Taboo. It has a functioning drawbridge and locks, and the main street also has a handful of cute shops and restaurants, and there are more boutiques around the docks.
· The Hut: Smoothie and Juice Bar located inside Seasonal Resident store
· York and Mason: Coffee shop
· Tulo’s Taqueria : Mexican restaurant on the water – a good option for lunch / dinner or to grab a drink
· Beveragino: Excellent pizza on the river
· The Mooskoka: The area's best ice cream
· For shopping, start at Duke’s (small stores and pop ups), and walk down the way to Poppy’s
· Seasonal Resident: A Muskoka inspired lifestyle brand and boutique
· Cou: Luxury summer wear store
· Studio 3 Muskoka : A circuit workout
Bala
Bala is a 30 minute drive from Taboo.
· Don’s Bakery - iconic Muskoka spot known for cinnamon buns, fritters, butter tarts (a Canadian classic)
· The Pearl: Food market, snack bar, and restaurant
· Jack and Stella: Coffee, eats, treats & goods with water seating in the back
· For shopping, start at Jack and Stella and walk from there