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10 Things to do in Bala That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Bala, Canada including Muskoka Paddle Shack - Day Rentals, Bala's Museum with Memories of Lucy Maud Montgomery, Active Turtle, Muskoka Stay N' Play Tours, Johnston's Cranberry Marsh & Muskoka Lakes Winery, What Wake Park, Windsor Park, Balacade, Kee to Bala, Wahta Station.
Restaurants in Bala
1. Muskoka Paddle Shack - Day Rentals
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
2. Bala's Museum with Memories of Lucy Maud Montgomery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By THStyles
Jack & Linda's museum brings the world of Anne & LM Montgomery to life. For anyone who loves LM Montgomery's books, or the movie adaptations you will find this museum a dream come true. Jack & Linda can easily move through conversations on any of LM Montgomery's writings, as well as her life. Their charm and sprinkling of book references will delight those who know the books and characters. They opened the museum for my sister, daughter and myself on a rainy, cold November and once we were inside it was like we had stepped into a different world. Jack & Linda fed off each other's enthusiasm in making history come to life. They connected real world events to LM's writings that I had never noticed before. Jack charmed us with playing piano pieces from the first Anne of Green Gables silent moving picture. Linda reenacted Anne's baking scenes with my daughter pretending to be Marilla while my daughter was Anne. We just had such an incredible time. I would have loved to stay in the area for a couple nights to really soak in everything they have there, and talk with Linda and Jack. You can tell they have really dedicated their life to preserving this incredible part of Canadian history. Also should note that the gift shop is INCREDIBLE :) I loved it. could have spent hours just in that. I really liked that they had a mix of new and used gift items - everythign related to LM Montgomery and the world's she created. They sell all the books news, but also have a collection of all the used books - which was great because there were a few I was missing! Same with costumes and doll clothes - they had a mix of brand new items and also gently used items for those wanting to be more economical.....my penny pinching heart just loved it :)
3. Active Turtle
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Muskoka Yoga classes, workshops and retreats with will take you on an inspiring and creative journey of discovery or re-discovery of self through a variety of Yoga styles, Zumba, and more. Your mind-body connection will be explored in movement, breath, self expression and meditation.
4. Muskoka Stay N' Play Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Muskoka Stay N'Play Tours is located in Bala, Muskoka. Offering guided snowmobiling,ice fishing, ice trail skating, snowshoeing/wine tasting tours and cottage rentals.
Reviewed By Cityslicker561 - Palm Beach Gardens, United States
My 13-year-old son and I visited just as spring is started however Darren was able to give us a taste of several winter options. We did a 2 1/2 hour snowmobile ride which was amazing. The trails are beautiful and Darren knows the area like back of hand and always made us feel very comfortable and safe. We then tried on snowshoes which was fun and great exercise. We had hoped to ice skate on a lake but the weather was a bit warm and the lake closed for conditions. Darren suggested a downhill sled ( GT racer) which was the perfect icing on the cake. My son and I had an absolute blast. Darren was very accommodating and knowledgeable and was happy to take photographs of us to document the memories. I certainly plan to be back and will call on Darren to help us plan the next amazing trip in the Muskoka region. We had driven in from Toronto and it was very easy as a day trip.
5. Johnston's Cranberry Marsh & Muskoka Lakes Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 273 reviews
Discover the cranberries that make this area unique! The daily Bog to Bottle Discovery at 11 am, 1 pm & 3 pm is a Canadian Signature Experience. Taste and learn as you follow cranberries on a guided journey from peat bog to award-winning wine. Other 'must dos' include wine & cheese on the scenic patio and browsing for local goodies in the one-of-a-kind wine & gift shop. Hiking and snowshoe trails, GPS and kids' adventures and fall harvest activities are also available. Open daily, year round (Mon-Sun 10-5). Daily tour at 1 pm. Located four minutes north of Bala, in scenic Muskoka.
Reviewed By adrians211 - Queenston, Canada
Great place to do different activities in the winter. They have prepared several snowshoe trails, thru the woods (with a few nice tree carvings) or around the cranberry fields (with plaques to read). Not sure if they had cross country trails. What better to do after you activity than wine tasting. They offered a great deal, 9 wines for $10. You don't find that in Niagara where we are from. And they have some great interesting wines, mainly made from cranberries, blueberries or a combination.
6. What Wake Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
WHAT WAKE PARK is Muskoka's wakeboard and water-ski cable park and is bringing a whole new experience to water-sports in the Muskoka region. "...wait, what?" -"yeah, exactly." WHAT offers a "green" alternative to water-sports, riding without the need for a boat! Instead we create zero carbon emissions utilizing a Sesitec cable system equipped with an electric motor to pull beg. to pro riders.
7. Windsor Park
8. Balacade
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
9. Kee to Bala
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By octopusandmercedes - Wasaga Beach, Canada
A great venue for watching live bands. Balconies offer a great view and seating... while the main dance floor is perfect to watch the band's perform. Sound system awsome.... the organizers do a great job!!!
10. Wahta Station
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By StanleyB378 - Muskoka Lakes, Canada
They have really nice gifts and pure cotton pjs too! Pleasant staff, tasty treats and the gas is always reasonable
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