Huntsville
Huntsville, [1], a town with a population of 17,338, is the largest community in the Muskoka District of Ontario, Canada.
The town, on Highway 11, is west of Algonquin Provincial Park. Access to the park is via Highway 60, between Huntsville and Maynooth.
Understand
Huntsville was named after Captain George Hunt. He arrived in 1869 and settled on the east side of the Muskoka River. The town plays host to thousands of tourists in the summer season, mostly from Toronto and surrounding cities. Huntsville's numerous lakes and rolling hills make it a beautiful and ideal summer destination.
In 2010, Huntsville hosted the 36th G8 Summit, attracting much international attention.
Get in
By plane
The closest major airport is Pearson International Airport in Mississauga, a suburb of Toronto. There are closer smaller airports in North Bay, Bracebridge, Emsdale and Sundridge/South River. There are daily flights between Toronto and North Bay.
By car
Huntsville is located on Highway 11, a major highway in Ontario. Toronto is 217 km to the south and North Bay is 128 km to the north.
By bus
Ontario Northland Bus Service comes from North Bay, making stops at Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Washago, Orillia and Toronto
Get around
On foot
You can get almost anywhere in Huntsville by walking
See
- The Lions Lookout provides spectacular views of the town and the rolling hills of Muskoka.
Do
- Camp Miniyowe. Is a camp with many programs for various age groups.
- Catch one of the many performances at the new Algonquin Theatre in downtown Huntsville.
- Huntsville itself is on three beautiful lakes so, naturally, the town has many public beaches for swimming and relaxing.
- Take a stroll down Main Street and check out all the little shops where you can find clothing, local art, fine dining and desserts.
Buy
Eat
- Soul Sista's, 68 West Rd. A "health and wellness" restaurant with organic and fair-trade coffees and teas, wholesome food, gluten-free products, organic spelt baked goods. Wi-Fi. Open year round.
Drink
- On the Docks, 90 Main St E, ☏ +1 705-789-7910. Restaurant and pub with good Muskoka River view. $10-30.
- Cottage Waterfront Grill, 7 John St, ☏ +1 705-789-6842. Summer: M-F 11AM–10PM, Sa 11AM–2AM, Su 10AM–10PM. Dining on the water in downtown Huntsville.
- Moose Delaney's Sports Bar and Grill, 3 Cann St, ☏ +1 705-787-1025. Casual pub fare, full menu until 1AM, wi-fi.
Sleep
Huntsville has many hotels: Best Western, Holiday Inn Express, Motel 6, Econo Lodge, as well as several others. The town also boasts many quaint Bed & Breakfasts.
Go next
| Routes through Huntsville |
| Thunder Bay ← North Bay ← | N  S
|
→ Bracebridge → Barrie |