Top 8 Places to Visit in
Dorset | Ontario
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Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower
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The Dorset lookout tower offers stunning 360-degree views from its observation deck. At 456 feet above the Lake of Bays, this tower offers scenes of stretching forests and glittering lakes. While it is a stunning site at any time of the year, observing the fall foliage from the tower is truly a site to behold. […]
- 1191 Dorset Scenic Tower Rd, Dorset, Ontario, P0A, 1H0
- 705-766-1032
- https://www.algonquinhighlands.ca/dorset-lookout-tower.php
Bigwin Steamship
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The S.S Bigwin has been sailing across the Lake of Bays since 1925 and counties to bring charm to its scenery to this day. Originally purchased by the Huntsville and Lake of Bays Navigation Company, it joined the fleet of wooden steamships transporting visitors across the Muskoka waterways. This boat was primarily used to transfer […]
Dorset Heritage Museum
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This small museum hosts a packed collection of photos and relics to help you learn about the origins of this community. This includes exhibits on the life of the early pioneers and settlers, traditional practices, the area’s development, and its local wildlife. The museum is operated completely by volunteers who wish to display the uniqueness […]
Mountain Trout House Marina
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This Family owned marina offers short-term rentals for all the adventure equipment you could desire. During the summer, they have plenty of vessels to get you out on the water, whether you’re looking for a boat to go fishing, a pontoon to relax on, a skidoo to whip around on, or a motor boat for […]
- Mountain Trout House Marina, 1508 Russell Landing Rd, Dorset, ON P0A 1E0
- 705-766-2292
- https://www.mthmarina.com/
Love Pottery Studio
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The Love Pottery Studio is owned and operated by local Dorset resident Tara Gilchrist. She injects whimsical images and designs into her practical wheel-thrown items inspired by her natural surroundings. Her love of her local nature and the cultures she has travelled to are evident in all the bowls, mugs, plates, and platters she produces […]
Pizza on Earth
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Pizza on Earth is a family-owned business that offers gourmet pizza. Their thin-crust pizzas are prepared with the highest quality ingredients and cooked in their traditional brick wood-fired pizza oven. They offer nine different pizzas, including classic favourites with new twists. My favourite is their Lake of Baysil Pizza, partly because of the delicious ingredients […]
Dorset Snowball Festival
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February Family Day weekend This family-friendly event draws in people from all over Ontario every Family Day weekend. The Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival allows guests to participate in all of the activities and wonders that are unique to the Canadian cottage experience. Guests can enjoy maple taffy and a pancake breakfast and check out some […]
- Dorset Recreation Centre, 1051 Main Street, Dorset, Ontario, Canada P0A 1E0
- (705) 766-9968
- www.dorsetsnowball.com
Robinson’s General Store
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This famous general store is a “must-see” for anyone visiting the Muskoka or Haliburton area. Located by the bridge on Main Street in Dorset, the store has been owned and operated by the same family since 1921 and now sprawls over 14,000 sq. ft. of retail space. Photos: https://robinsonsgeneralstore.ca/