We switched to Bala Cove Marina from another a few years ago in order to store our boat for winter…read more This season we were pleasantly surprised when the boat was returned with a tear in an aft seat beautifully repaired -- no charge, just a nice thing BCM did for us for being customers. Now they recognize us when we come to refuel, ask how the boat's running, and keep an account in our name where we can charge things like gas, water toys and bumpers (sometimes they go missing from the boat, what can I say?). Awesome.

Went there for boat rentals, was treated miserably. One of the guys working there was cursing at us…read moresimply because we didnt follow his instructions and had our way of doing things (we didnt cause any damages). The guy made our trip very unpleaeant simce none of us was in a good mood after dealing with him. I can say this is the worest experience ive ever had as a customer, HOW CAN YOU EVER SWEAR TO YOUR CUSTOMERS IF YOU WANT TO STAY IN BUSINESS? Definately do not recommand this place. Stayvaway from this place if you dont want to spoil your vacation.

The falls was only a few steps away from parking. A quick walk takes you deep into the woods and as…read moreclose to nature as you can get without breaking a sweat. There were people and kids bathing in the lake below. There was also a water park which seemed interesting. Definitely must visit place if you are looking for something quick and accessible yet very enjoyable. Parking is free but there seems to be few spots only

Lots of great scenic hiking around this falls area. Several different sized falls around as well…read more Great for canoeing as well.

Lyndsay is a fantastic instructor. I'm thoroughly enjoying her class on Saturday mornings in Bala…read more Her passion for and knowledge of Hatha will keep me coming back.

From the owner: Zoom Classes available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday…read more In person outdoors on the Dock in Bala @ Jack and Stella Café Friday, Sunday & Tuesday OR Outside by the Creek from my beautiful front lawn, 1157 Moon River Rd Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday

I was worried when I booked two sites at Six Mile Lake because they were described on the Ontario…read moreParks website as "adjacent to wetlands" (a.k.a. swamp: that means bugs). However, in August, the bugs were not a big problem at all, despite the swampy conditions. We had two adjoining sites, which meant that we could colonize a little area and, with strategic placement of vehicles and tents, create a nice private alcove. The swamp was quite fascinating, actually, and we enjoyed watching the behaviour of a heron who was a regular visitor to the swamp. The scenery in the Maple, Oak and Poplar Campgrounds was spectacular. Many of the sites are very picturesque, with beautiful rock formations and spectacular views, but can pose challenges when you are choosing a spot to pitch your tent or park your trailer. Case in point: Site 83. It is the most scenic, romantic site ever. Imagine visiting with the partner of your dreams, and declaring your love on top of a granite stage, overlooking a majestic Muskoka vista, the likes of which inspired the Group of Seven. Then, you walk down the nature-made granite steps to your cosy tent, sheltered by the granite shelf where your fire pit is perched. Your tent would have to be rather small, of course, to fit comfortably on your site. However, because you are in the Poplar Campground, you have an actual flush toilet to use close by. Oak and Poplar have flush toilets. Maple, which has even larger sites, only has the vault (non-flush) toilets. However, the staff maintains them well so that they are not too horrible. People seeking electricity can find sites in the other Campgrounds at Six Mile Lake, but they lack the sheer beauty and natural experience of the non-electric sites. My recommendations are: 1. Go off the grid and book a non-electric site 2. Pay close attention to the description of the site on the Ontario Park website. Pay close attention to the size and ground slope when you book 3. If you hate vault toilets, don't choose Maple: If you love nature, then choose Maple. Oh, and Internet Service is good throughout the park. This is a beautiful park, and very well maintained. The dog beach is really big and nice if you are bringing your canine companions. My dogs, Mykyta and Kyra , had a wonderful time. You can also rent canoes, paddle-boats and take lessons to learn to fish. The helpful camp store will give you free dog bags and garbage bags. If you need to stock up on supplies, Midland is a 25 minute drive away and has everything, but I recommend the scenic drive to Honey Harbour, to visit the Honey Harbour Towne Centre General Store, which has most things that you would likely need. In short, if you like camping, scenic Canadian Shield experiences and if you are taking your dog, then Six Mile Lake will not disappoint you!

Nice campgrounds. Each spot has a fire pit with a grill. They sell damp firewood. It was a rainy…read moreweek, so it's not their fault. They have hot coffee.

Seems to be a common theme here. I rented a jet ski and, without telling me, they processed a…read more$2,000 "deposit" against my credit card. I returned the jet ski and they said they would credit the deposit. Then, when I followed up, they claimed there was damage to the jet ski, which I know is not true. They then said they would provide an estimate for repairs and that I could see the alleged damage before any repairs. This was 3 weeks ago and, so far, no estimate, no information and the owner, Paul Neddow, is not getting back to me. I drove to their rental shop to see the jet ski but it wasn't available for inspection and the manager said he doesn't know where it is. Still not word.

They will try to scam you for repair damages - do not rent from them! I rented from them during the…read moreCanada day weekend and while they seemed friendly at the time, little did I know the extent to which they would try to rip us off later. First, I found it strange that they collected a security deposit of $2500 for the rental which seemed quite high to me. Admittedly, during our rental, we had a minor collision with the dock when offloading the jet ski which resulted in some minor damage to the jet ski (minor scratches to the hull and outer protective rubber coat). The jet ski was in great working order however, other than the minor (not even visible) cosmetic damage. They reassured us, including the manager/owner on duty, that the damages did not look that severe and they took photographs to document the damage. Boy was I surprised when they charged the entire $2500 security deposit to my credit card. I subsequently looked at their google reviews and found it full of reviews like this, where countless people were scammed using the security deposit as a tool to rob people of extra money. It seems to me that the security deposit is a major source of revenue for these crooks. Do yourself a favor and DO NOT rent from these people. It will save you a lot of money.

Looking for something to do at wasaga aside from the beach? Come check out this mini golf…read moreestablishment. Free parking at the back. Well maintained and pirate themed with nice music lighting and ambiance. 18 holes some of which can be quite challenging even for adults. The nice water features adds to the charm. Adults $15 plus tax which is affordable. There is 1 washroom on site. A score card to keep track up to 5 players on a sheet. Fun place to spend time with friends with photo opportunities throughout the venue. The last hole you can get a chance to win a free game! Excellent highly recommend.

We had so much fun! The lady who was working there may 10th in the morning was legit so wonderful…read moreand so friendly. The place is so clean and taken care of! The theming is great! Even the score card was themed like pirates! You have a chance at a free game! Reasonably priced, right by the beach, free parking, hard holes and some easier ones. Our fav was the "plinko"

This is a review for day-use only, as the park is actually closed for camping during this time of…read morethe year. There are a couple of day-use lots on the outside of the actual park for locals to use, I don't believe you can drive into the park proper to use it for day use. At the time we visited, Orillia was close to peak color, so it was a fantastic time. It was a nice day for a hike, and there were quite a few other people using the park as well -- there's a little beach area in the day use part as well as a playground and places for taking your dog on leash. We went and followed the trails in the park, there seems to be a few that can be used, one in the treeline and one along the lake. You can make a decent little loop of a couple of kilometers. There's nothing incredibly challenging about this little hike, to be honest, but the tree colors make for some gorgeous photos. I'll definitely want to come back and visit here and go camping during the season. A really lovely provincial park!

Beautiful scenery especially in fall. I come on week ends and not crowded. Book ticket in advance…read moreif u come on week ends. Bring food

Great hike! We did the loop starting behind the Dorset Heritage Museum. It was a bit steep at some…read moresections but very manageable. There were lots of spots to sit and even have a picnic. There's a small shop at the top of the hill under the tower that has various souvenirs and shirts. We did this on a Sunday in late August and there were a handful of people there also.

I camped at Beausoleil Island this summer. It was a dream trip for me, I drove over 7hrs to get…read morethere from Montreal because to me this has always been on of the most beautiful places I've seen photos of, in Canada and in the world. I wanted to see where the Group of Seven made their iconic images and be on an island without cars, and fall asleep to the sound of loons. But as you must know, this dream is no longer possible. A row of boats showed up each night within feet of the shore, blasting music, yelling, being generally drunk teens (I hope they were teens.) We figured no big deal, the police or the park ranger would come and have them quiet down after 11pm - this is standard practice at other campgrounds and in the city as well - but nope. No one came, the ranger apparently doesn't have jurisdiction if they are in the water and perhaps the local police don't mess with residents who have enough money to be yelling about their $50 000 boats at 3am? I don't know the answer but honestly, the experience was disgusting. The boat partiers were yelling racial slurs at the diverse group of campers who were trying to get them to turn it down, the children in the tents around us were waking up crying, it was the opposite of everything we'd hoped for. If this is what this region is all about why would anyone want to go there? Just like everywhere else, the local police need to issue warnings and then fines for citizens who disturb the peace. But for us and everyone else we spoke to the damage is done, we can't imagine ever going back to a place that can't preserve the beauty and serenity that draws us away from the city.