A Muskoka Thanksgiving

October 5 - 8, 2012

Revel in the colours, fresh air and flavours of a classic Canadian Thanksgiving at Deerhurst, where there's still lots to do and enjoy for a weekend getaway. Start with an idyllic Muskoka autumn setting. Mix in your pick of adventure, add a dash of live entertainment, and tuck into a bount of harvest flavours. It's all here, in one easy-to-get-to spot.

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Harvest Flavours - Sunday, October 7

Reserve your holiday feasts in advance at 1-800-461-4393, option 3.

Muskoka Harvest Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet in Eclipse: Executive Chef Rory Golden and his team serve up all your favourites from Muskoka-raised turkey with local touches like Bala cranberries and sage & apple bread stuffing with chestnuts plus heapings of harvest vegetables and salads, cedar plank salmon, carved loin of peppered beef and a delicious autumn collection of homemade desserts. See full menu here.

Thanksgiving Sunday Brunch: A perfectly indulgent way to start the day.

 Fall Colour To-Dos

Book your activities in advance at 1-800-461-4393, Option 3

• Scenic Boat Tours: A leisurely cruise of Peninsula Lake and the historic canal
• Hikes to the Lookout: Bring your camera for stunning views of Deerhurst
• Horse-drawn Rides: Climb aboard a carriage, or saddle up for a trail ride
• Treetop Trekking: Zip, climb, swing high atop the fall colours
• Tee it up:  Some of the best views are from the golf courses
• EZ Cat, Fishing Boat, Canoe or Kayak rentals: View lakeside colours at your own speed
• Hummer Tours & Rock Buggy Rides: Rev up your weekend
• Paintball Games: Don’t get distracted by the fall colours!
• Bionx Bike Rentals: Explore Muskoka the easy way with power-assist bikes
• Great Fall Drives: Explore colourful routes to Algonquin Park, Dorset and Huntsville

 
More for Kids & Families

• Indoor Rock Climbing, Stargazer's Ridge Amusement Games & Indoor pool
• Kids & Ponies and Kids'n Critters: Fun at the stables for little ones
• Family Night at the Stables:Unlimited pony and wagon rides, barn tours & campfire (Saturday)
• Kids Play Golf Free: Budding golfers 5 – 12 years play Deerhurst Lakeside free with paying adult
• YMCA Children’s Programs & Drop-in: Creative play, crafts and more!
• Dance Lessons on Saturday, October 6. Mom's and Tots from 9:00 10:00, Hip Hop from 10:00 to 11:00, Dance Latin Workout from 11:00 to 11:45, and Salsa for couples from 12:00 to 1:00. Book in Advance by calling the Sports Desk, 705-789-7113 Ext. 4475.

Show Time 

Decades 2012 Rock to our newest revue of top pop hits from the 50’s to today, in this fun, fast-paced show suitable for whole family.  Book your seats for the Saturday or Sunday night performance in advance.

Please reserve activities, Thanksgiving dinner, spa, show reservations at: 1-800-461-4393, option 3

Area Events

There's always lots going on in and around Huntsville, just minutes from Deerhurst.

• Muskoka Heritage Place
• Huntsville Downtown Adventures
• Group of Seven Outdoor Gallery