2022 ESM Summer Retreat – What to do on Friday!

We hope you’ve all taken the day off or decided to “work from home” on the Friday of our retreat! For those who will be coming up early, we’ve compiled a list of restaurants and activities that you can enjoy with your family (or individually), before checking in at MBC. Please refer to the list below and click on the links to find out more!

Restaurants

North of MBC

 

Pizza Pizza
90 Main St. W, Huntsville, ON

South of MBC

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Activities at MBC

MBC offers a huge variety of activities and there are a lot of restaurants nearby. In case you don’t believe us, we made a couple lists for you!

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Activities Near MBC

If you want a broader experience of all that Muskoka has to offer, here are some activities to try, sights to see, and places to visit!

Treetop Trekking!
1180 Highway 60, Huntsville, ON

This summer, be adventurous and try zip-lining, and treetop trekking, walking high up between trees! This is a fun outdoor activity that will get the whole family outside. There are beginner, intermediate and advanced courses. Suitable for ages 9+. Be sure to reserve your spots and review the cancellation policy before hand on their website.

Zipline & Aerial Game Trek Family Rate:
Adults (16+): $59
Youth (12-15): $49
Children (9-11): $44

Muskoka Steamships & Discovery Centre
275 Steamship Bay Rd, Gravenhurst, ON

Enjoy a fun interactive museum equipped with a kids zone that focuses on STEAM learning with lots of engaging learning activities. There are also lots of exhibits, including ‘Watershed wonders’, which is perfect for young kids!

Prices:
Adult: $14
Children: $9
Children (under 2): Free
Family: $35

Lion’s Lookout Trail
Lookout Rd, Huntsville, ON

The Lions Lookout Trail can be accessed at Forbes Hill Drive and Camp Kitchen Road intersection, behind the Active Living Centre, at the Canada Summit Centre. The trail follows Camp Kitchen Road along the Muskoka River to Fairy Lake. The trail then crosses the Portage Flyer railway tracks and heads up a steep slope to the top of the sports track. The trail continues around the track and along the roadway to Forbes Hill Drive.

Difficulty = Intermediate (1.3km)

Hunter’s Bay Trail
The Hunters Bay Trail is a walking, running and cycling trail. It begins at the Centre Street bridge near Uponor and winds along the river, under the railway, along the south side of Hunters Bay, through Avery Beach Park and under the Hwy #11 corridor. There are several areas along the trail to stop and take in the scenery, including floating dock sections overlooking Hunters Bay and Orchard Park. The Trail Extension from Orchard Park to East Airport Road was completed in late fall 2017 and can also be accessed at the end of Lakeshore Road.

Difficulty = Moderate (4.6km one way)