Top 12 Places to Visit in
Bala | Ontario
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Cranberry Capital of Canada
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Bala Cranberry Festival | Weekend after Thanksgiving Since 1984, Bala has hosted its annual Cranberry Festival in October and is an event that can’t be missed. Each year various vendors sell local produce, baked goods, art and other products. There are also musicians performing live! This event is very popular amongst locals and tourists alike. […]
- 3130 Muskoka District Road 169, Bala, ON P0C 1A0
- (705) 762-1564
- https://www.balacranberryfestival.on.ca/
Bala Falls
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This beautiful cascade waterfall is located right in the heart of the town of Bala. The Bala Falls is the source of the Moon River, which flows from Lake Muskoka to Georgian Bay. You can either walk over the waterfall’s footbridge or down to the base. The rocks at the bottom are an excellent spot […]
Bala’s Museum
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With Memories of Lucy Maud Montgomery This family-owned museum honours the author of Anne of Green Gables, Lucy Maud Montgomery. The museum is in a restored 1920’s tourist home where Lucy spent two weeks in 1922. She based the novel The Blue Castle on the area. The museum includes popular displays such as the world’s […]
Windsor Park
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This park is a great place to relax while overlooking Bala Bay, one of the hubs of cottage country north of Toronto. It is also a great spot to enjoy the weekly ski show! Once a week in the summer months, students from a nearby water ski school perform aquatic stunts for audiences at the […]
Bala Historic Walk
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The Bala Historic Walk is a self-guided walk of historic Bala. The Town of Bala consists of three islands interconnected by bridges over beautiful waterfalls. This walk has a spectacular view of the Moon River and the falls. Photo: Vlad Umnov Check the trail map
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- https://ontarionaturetrails.com/trail/bala-historic-walk/
Summer Station
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In 1907 the Canadian Pacific Railway opened a prominent “summer” station at the harbour. In 1927, six CPR train routes each way served Bala, four daily. The Bala Weekend trains continued to serve the tourists until 1963 when the station was demolished. The Summer train station was built where the Portage Landing parking lot is […]
- 3117 Frank Miller Memorial Rte, Bala, ON P0C 1A0
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Johnston’s Cranberry Marsh & Muskoka Lakes Winery
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This local Marsh and Winery has been open since 1950. With maple syrup in the spring, blueberries in the summer, cranberry harvest in the fall and an ice trail in the winter, there is plenty to enjoy all year. They also offer quality craft wine that reflects the local fruit in the region. Check out […]
Jaspen Park
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This park is a great place to have a picnic, play a game of catch or sit back and relax. There are plenty of picnic tables and a pavilion for you to use, as well as a beautiful sand beach. This park is very family-friendly, with a great swimming area and playground for kids to […]
Don’s Bakery
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Are you looking for a delicious treat? Make sure to visit Don’s Bakery next time you are in Bala. The family-owned and operated bakery has been open since 1947 and makes homemade baked goods from scratch. They offer delicious loaves of bread, buns, cookies, cupcakes, muffins, cakes, pies, tarts, donuts and other pastries. With plenty […]
Bala Cove Marina
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If you want the opportunity to get out on the water, visit the Bala Cove Marina, which has been serving the community for over 20 years. This full-service marina offers boat rentals, boat sales, mechanical servicing, premium gas, seasonal mooring, onsite custom upholstery and winter storage. Photo: balacovemarina.com
Kee to Bala
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This charming concert venue is a big attraction for locals and visitors alike. They have a great selection of small Canadian bands that come to play. It’s a great place to enjoy live music with friends and have fun! Make sure to check out their website to see who is playing. Photo: Vlad Umnov
