Skijoring in the Almaguin Highlands and Muskoka. A Great Winter Activity

I went to the Kearney Dog Sled Races this year in February and I enjoyed watching skijoring for the first time.  It was amazing to see how many people participated in this race.  It is great to see that dog owners can enjoy a fun sport with their dogs.  I can really see this sport become popular for couples and families with pets.  The whole family can get out for a fun activity and the dogs don't get left behind.

I also read an article on March 19th in the Weekender Newspaper about skijoring.  Arrowhead Provincial Park offers loads of winter activities to include skating, tubing, cross country skiing, ski skating and now skijoring.  I don't think you would be able to rent a dog but I am sure you may be able to rent skis from them.  The owner can bring their harness to put around their waist, bring their dog and off they go on some fantastic trails throughout the park.  For fun things to do in the Almaguin Highlands and Muskoka visit Almaguin Vacation and for a nearby Ontario cottage rental visit Sand Lake Cottages & Inn

Muskoka Kids Triathlon

Every year around the third weekend in July your kids can get out and participate in the Muskoka Kids Triathlon. Kids as young as 6 years of age can enter this event. Register your kids online at Muskoka Kids Triathlon. Registration is limited to 270 people.

The cost to register is $25 for youth and $30 for open (19 and over ). There is an $8 late fee after the beginning of July. The price includes race entry, bike check, bathing cap, post race barbecue, training seminar and a free T-shirt.

For nearby accommodations contact Almaguin Vacation. If you need to find more fun things to do in this area contact Danette at Sand Lake Cottages & Inn

2010 Ontario Winter Games Bracebridge

The Muskoka region is known for its great beaches and for tourism throughout the year. You can also come and enjoy loads of outdoor summer and winter sports. The Ontario Winter Games is held in the Muskoka Region in 2010.

Visit Ontario Winter Games 2010 for more information on this amazing event. This event should bring around 3000 athletes, 500 coaches and between 7000 - 10,000 visitors.

There are 26 events place between March 4 - 7, 2010 and cross-country skiing events taking place January 14 and 15.

If you are looking for an Inn, Chalet or Cottages near Huntsville visit

Sand Lake Cottages & Inn

For all types of accommodations again near Huntsville visit

Almaguin Vacation.

2010 Ontario Winter Games near Cottage Resorts

2010 Ontario Winter Youth Games is taking place in Huntsville, Muskoka starting March 4th. Athletes competing in the games range in age from 13 - 22 years.

This event started over 30 years ago to showcase amateur sport. It is Ontario's largest multi-sport event.

Book your accommodations early for this event and turn it into a family vacation for the whole family. Stay at a cottage rental, private cottage or a cottage resort for a full week. Booking weekly accommodations at cottage rentals gets you a much better rate for your stay.

The events that will be taking place in Huntsville is judo, cross country skiing, table tennis, wrestling and figure skating. Other nearby towns such as Baysville, Bracebridge and Gravenhurst will host events also. All these towns are located within 30 minutes to Huntsville.

The games are expected to attract 3280 athletes, coaches and sports officials along with approximately 1000 community volunteers.

Deerhurst, Delta Grandview and Hidden Valley has be listed for accommodations for this event in the Huntsville area.

Huntsville and the surrounding areas has loads of accommodations to choose from.

Contact Danette Evely from Almaguin Vacation for more accommodations and attractions in this area.

Kids Summer Camp Almaguin Highlands near Muskoka

Winning Techniques Camp on Clear Lake in the Almaguin Highlands has so much to offer the kids during summer vacation. The kids summer camp offers dance, figure skating, golf, hockey, horseback riding, intense water sports, leadership, traditional camp and cottage rentals.

Kids from age 4 to age 16 can participate and enjoy loads of summer fun in Muskoka, Ontario. Some activities included in all programs are archery, arts & crafts, badminton, board games, bocce ball, canoeing, fishing, hiking, horseshoes, kayaking, low ropes course, movie night, paddle boating, rock climbing, snorkeling, swimming, tubing, water skiing, wake boarding, wake skating and variety night.

Parents can also stay in one of the cottage rentals offered on Clear Lake so they can join in on the summer fun with their children. Clear Lake is about 2.5 hours from Toronto near Algonquin Park and Arrowhead Provincial Park near Muskoka.

Check out other area attractions in the Almaguin Highlands by visiting Almaguin Vacation. If you need a cottage resort or cabin rentals near clear lake you can also contact
Danette at Sand Lake Cottages & Inn

3 on 3 Hockey Tournament at Hunters Bay Muskoka

January is a great month to head up north for a getaway weekend. On the second weekend in January head to Hunters Bay Classic 3 on 3 Hockey Tournament in Muskoka. Players travel from all over Ontario to participate in this fun filled weekend.

Hunters Bay has three ice surfaces in total to accommodate all the teams. The Tournament runs from Friday with the first game starting at 7pm and the last game on Sunday ends around noon. The 3 on 3 Hockey Tournament raises money for The Canadian Cancer Society.

The tournament is open to spectators and is located at 115 Hunters Bay Drive. Take Muskoka Road 2 to West Road then turn onto Silverwood Drive and follow the road to the "T", turn left and follow the signs. For more information on this event visit http://www.3on3.ca/

If you need accommodations for this tournament or need to know what else is going on around here visit Almaguin Vacation.

Contact Danette at Sand Lake Cottages & Inn for area attractions. Make sure you don't miss on on this weekend in Muskoka and make sure you visit the Almaguin Highlands while you are here.

Ironman Huntsville Swim, Bike and Run Triathlon

The Ironman Triathlon was held in Huntsville, Ontario again this year. This event takes place every year and draws in over 1200 athletes from all over to compete in this sport.
This is held around the 3rd weekend in September.
The Triathlon draws about 4000 or more people into the Huntsville area to celebrate this event.
I own a Cottage Resort on Sand Lake in Kearney which is 30 minutes from Huntsville and we also enjoyed having the athletes stay with us.
If you need a place to stay or want to find out what else this area has to offer please visit http://www.almaguin-vacation.com/