Lots of Places to Visit

Algonquin Provincial Park is the oldest and most famous wilderness park in Ontario. It was established over 100 years ago to protect a vast wilderness area more than 7500 square kilometers in size. This area of ancient rock, sculptured by glaciers consists of quiet forests, rolling hills, and an endless network of rivers and lakes. It's a great place to see wildlife in their natural habitat. The Visitor's Center and Logging Museum are well worth visiting. Fishing, canoeing, hiking, birdwatching, and mountain biking are popular activities in the Park. Excellent cross country ski trails are maintained in winter. Blue Water Acres is located about 15 minutes drive from the West Gate of the Park. Algonquin Park Website. Phone:705-633-5572

Arrowhead Provincial Park is situated on 2 beautiful lakes with sandy beaches. Visitor's can enjoy swimming, canoeing, fishing, and hiking. In winter it's a great place to go cross-country skiing. Six trails totalling 25 kilometers are maintained there for your enjoyment. You can also go skating, snowshoeing, and tobogganing there. About 25 minutes drive from Blue Water Acres. 705-789-5105

Pioneer Village is a reconstruction of a typical crossroads settlement at the turn of the century. This Village includes 17 restored pioneer buildings from throughout the Muskoka area. Interpreters in period costume are there to make the visit more authentic. There's a restaurant and gift shop on site. It's worth a visit. Located only 15 minutes drive from Blue Water Acres. Pioneer Village Website. Phone: 705-789-7576

Santa's Village is a fun amusement park for children ages 2-12 and is located in Bracebridge about 45 minutes drive from Blue Water Acres. This is Santa's summer home where he and his elves have built rides, games, an amphitheatre, and much more. Also visit Rudolph's Funland while you're there. Open weekends from May 17 - June 14, and daily June 14 to Labour Day. Cost: $9.95 per day for seniors and --children 2-4; $14.95 per day age 5 and up (1997 rates). Phone: 705-645-2512. You can visit Santa's Village websitefor more information.

Segwun Cruise is North America's oldest running steamship. It is still officially a Royal Mail Ship, and you can get your postage stamped there. Daily sight seeing cruises are provided from Spring to Fall. They also provide a "Rise & Shine" Breakfast cruise, a Lunch cruise, a Twilight Supper cruise, a Sunset cruise and a variety of other themed cruises. Prices vary per person from about $10 for a one hour family cruise to about $50.00 for the dinner cruise. Located about 45 minute drive from Blue Water Acres. 705-687-6667 Visit theSegwun Cruise website for more information.

Island Queen Cruise is located in Parry Sound. You will be taken on a scenic 3 hour trip along the narrow channels and shallow waterways of the 30,000 islands located in Georgian Bay. This area is home to one of the largest concentration of islands in the world. 1997 rates are $16 per adult; $8.00 ages 5-12 and free 4 and under. This attraction is located about one hour drive from Blue Water Acres. 1-800-506-BOAT

Lady Muskoka Cruise is a 2 1/2 cruise departing from Bracebridge. On this cruise you will see the Muskoka River, Santa's Village, historic sunken artifacts, Beaumaris, and the famous Millionaires' Row. Located about 40 minutes drive from Blue Water Acres. 1-800-263-LADY. Visit the Lady Muskoka website for more information.

Ragged Falls is a beautiful natural waterfall and a short hiking trail located about 10 minutes drive from Blue Water Acres. It's worth a visit.

Cranberry Marsh is a different kind of place to visit during the month of October. You will see a commercial Cranberry farm at work at a time when the berries are harvested.. Cranberry growing is unique to Ontario. Located about one hour drive from Blue Water Acres. 705-762-3203

Casino Rama is gaming, food and entertainment. Located about 75 minute drive from Blue Water Acres. 1-888-817-RAMA Casino Rama Website