Muskoka Cranberry Route: The Cranberry Capital of Ontario

A fun-filled (and attractive) path impressed by Muskoka’s love for cranberries!

September twenty sixth, 2025 – October nineteenth, 2025 

This fall the annual Muskoka Cranberry Route is again for one more season! Be part of us at greater than 30 stops throughout Muskoka, supplying you with the chance to take pleasure in cranberries in a plethora of various methods.

Bala is the cranberry capital of Ontario and has been internet hosting one of many largest cranberry celebrations, the Bala Cranberry Competition for the final 41 years.  This yr the competition is on October 17- 19, 2025. This cranberry capital can be house to the oldest cranberry farm in Ontario, and the one cranberry farm on the earth with its personal on-site vineyard!

The cranberry love doesn’t cease in Bala; actually Muskoka has lengthy been loopy for cranberries! Throughout the area proficient cooks, bakers, creators and brewers have been incorporating native cranberries into their craft for years. The Muskoka Cranberry Route pulls this assortment collectively to showcase native meals, expertise and culinary creativity.

Tour the cranberry marsh, sip cranberry craft beer and cider, take pleasure in cranberry baked items, style cranberry impressed delicacies, and a lot extra! Your cranberry journey will take you down a few of Muskoka’s most historic predominant streets, scenic again roads and alongside iconic lake aspect views.

Plan your #CRANROUTE culinary journey in the present day. That is one crantastic expertise you gained’t need to miss!

Go to the Cranberry Marsh

It’s only pure to start out the Muskoka Cranberry Route culinary journey with a go to to Muskoka Lakes Farm & Vineyard. Right here, you may achieve a real appreciation and understanding of how versatile cranberries actually are earlier than journeying on to the following stops.

• Take the Lavatory to Bottle Discovery Tour, an expertise so particular it has been designated a Canadian Signature Expertise. This one-of-a-kind expertise features a tour of the farm adopted by a guided wine tasting of their scrumptious wines. The Lavatory to Bottle tour runs all yr and, in the course of the fall harvest, the tour is a guided wagon experience across the South Marsh.

• Take the Cranberry Plunge, one among Muskoka’s most fun fall experiences. Don a pair of hip waders and enterprise into the cranberries for that iconic candid picture of raining cranberries that can absolutely enliven any picture album or Instagram feed! There have even been marriage proposals within the berries (they stated sure)!

• Store the Cranberry Retailer for some wonderful goodies to take house like contemporary cranberries, wines, Mrs. J’s well-known preserves, cranberry honey, cranberry teas and a lot extra cranberry impressed delicacies. A must-take-home deal with is one among their Cranberry Ciders or Cranberry Splash Wine Spritzers! Learn extra

Bala Cranberry Competition

The forty first Bala Cranberry Competition is Friday, October seventeenth – Sunday, October nineteenth 2025!

Since 1984, they’ve had an estimated attendance of over half million individuals within the small city of Bala. The Bala Cranberry Competition is a Festivals and Occasions Ontario High 100 Occasion!

At all times the weekend after Thanksgiving, the competition celebrates the cranberry harvest season and improves the standard of life in our neighborhood, by offering monetary help to organizations and people in want. That includes native distributors and artisans, buskers, musicians and extra; it is a crantastic occasion you WON’T need to miss!

Can’t wait to see you there!

Eating & Culinary

Blue Willow Tea Store

Muskoka is house to many hidden culinary gems and deemed a worthy foodie vacation spot by meals lovers. With exceptionally proficient cooks dedicated to contemporary, native components (like Bala cranberries), it’s no surprise Muskoka is beginning to achieve a repute for implausible meals!

Uncover the wonderful tastes of cranberry-inspired delicacies at these nice eateries and eating places:

Blue Willow Tea Store: The present excessive tea menu options an assortment of cranberry crammed favourites. Take pleasure in their cranberry hen salad canapé on the underside tier. Transfer to the second tier to take pleasure in a cranberry lemon scone with clotted cream and preserves. Save room for the cranberry apple parfait on the highest! Pair this excessive tea expertise with their cranberry apple tea obtainable scorching and iced.

Effectively – Fed Sandwich Store: Make a cease at Effectively Fed – Sandwich Store alongside the Muskoka Cranberry Path to take pleasure in some scrumptious treats! Attempt their Lemon Cranberry Muffins, a Roasted Turkey Sandwich with Cranberry Mayo and Swiss Cheese, and don’t miss the broccoli-cauliflower salad topped with dried cranberries.
Take your tasty cranberry delights and savor them whereas having fun with the gorgeous views at Muskoka Wharf or Gull Lake Rotary Park.

Affogato Café + Gelato: Sizzling Cranberry Apple Cider – Their house-made mix of crisp apples and tart cranberries, simmered with simply the proper contact of spice, then steamed to cozy perfection. It’s candy, with somewhat tangy sass, and mainly Autumn in a mug.
Cease by the café to sip, smile, and heat up with a cup this Fall.

The Griffin Pub: Go to The Griffin Pub in Bracebridge alongside the Muskoka Cranberry Route for an entrée and cocktail to have fun the unbelievable cranberry growers within the space!

Forged Iron Restaurant: Whereas touring alongside the Muskoka Cranberry Route, make sure you cease on the Forged Iron Restaurant. Take pleasure in their signature crimson cranberry Sangria, which is made to order and completely balanced—not too candy. It’s one of many top-selling cocktails on their menu, obtainable by the glass or in a half-litre.

Lodges/Resorts Eating Choices

Try the gathering of resorts and resorts providing specialty foods and drinks for cranberry season. Out there for in a single day visitors or public entry. Reservations advisable.

Touchstone Resort: Benefit from the cranberry specials on the Touchstone Grill. Cranberry Touchstone Salad: Spring combine, contemporary apple, pear, cranberries, and candied pecans tossed in our house-made inexperienced goddess dressing. Attempt a Cranberry Grand Muskokan Martini: Vodka & Cointreau, topped with cranberry and lime juice. 
A cease you don’t need to miss.

The Bala Bay Inn shall be celebrating with cranberry-inspired menu specials, together with:
Cranberry Buffalo Wings, Deep-Fried Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Dried Cranberries
Cranberry Sangria & Cranberry Mimosas
Their kitchen isn’t the one factor buzzing — take pleasure in reside music all Cranberry Competition weekend lengthy:
Duo Sonic | Friday,October 18, 7–10 PM
Cache Creek Trio | Saturday, October 19, 8–11 PM

Sherwood Inn shall be that includes their Cranberry Turkey Soften Sandwich. This scrumptious sandwich options smoked contemporary turkey, grilled on artisan walnut cranberry bread, topped with Swiss cheese and arugula. It’s served with candy yam fries and chipotle cranberry aioli. Moreover, don’t miss out on the Cranberry Smash, which mixes Lot No. 40 Canadian Whisky, maple cranberry easy syrup, cranberry juice, and soda, all garnished with contemporary cranberries and a sprig of rosemary.

Taboo Muskoka Resort: Fall is right here, and so they’re embracing the flavours of the season with a set of cranberry-inspired dishes and drinks you gained’t need to miss. Whether or not you’re eating on the Golf Course, sipping cocktails on the Boathouse, or cozying up with one thing candy, there’s a style of cranberry ready for you.
On the Golf Course: Take pleasure in a hearty Cranberry Turkey Membership layered with turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, cranberry & mayo on multigrain bread. Pair it with our refreshing Cranberry Fizz, a mix of cranberry syrup, lemon juice, gin, ginger ale and a contemporary mint garnish.
On the Boathouse: Sip on seasonal creations just like the Cranberry Cider Margarita with tequila, Cointreau, apple cider & lime, completed with a brown sugar rim, or a glowing Cranberry Spritz with Aperol, prosecco and soda.
On the lookout for one thing lighter? Attempt the Cranberry Cider Mocktail or a glowing Cranberry Spritz with Aperol, prosecco and soda.
Seasonal Options:
• Turkey & Brie Pizza – Creamy white sauce, topped with turkey, brie and a drizzle of cranberry sauce.
• Baked Cranberry & Goat Cheese Dip – Completed with pistachios and served with heat sourdough crostini.
• White Chocolate Cranberry Cheesecake – A decadent end topped with whipped cream.
Come style the season — cranberry by no means appeared (or tasted) so good!

Rawley Resort shall be that includes a cranberry impressed menu on the weekend of October 17-20. The Cranberry Competition menu will characteristic Baked Brie – Served with cranberry compote, sliced apples & warmed pita factors, Cranberry Mesclun Salad – Tossed in a champagne French dressing, combined with
apple slices, candied pecans & goat cheese, 10oz AAA Striploin – Served with a cranberry peppercorn jus with garlic mashed potatoes and harvest greens and Cranberry Mojito -White rum, lime juice, cranberry juice,mint, soda & cranberries and a mocktail model. 

Christie’s Mill Inn & Spa: Take pleasure in a singular eating expertise at their Waterfron Restaurant in Port Severn. 
Keep and dine at their lodge’s very personal restaurant in Port Severn! After a protracted day of having fun with the Muskoka Cranberry Route, cease by their restaurant for a scrumptious Cranberry impressed meal.

Native Craft

Crack a pint, cease in for samples and uncover nice native craft breweries. Make sure to convey some craft pints house to take pleasure in all through the harvest, taking a little bit of Muskoka house with you!

Attempt these scrumptious cranberry-inspired craft brews:

Canvas Brewing: Canvas Brewing Firm is Huntsville’s hometown craft brewery, born out of a love for the native panorama and a ardour for contemporary, well-made craft beer. En route in the course of the cranberry harvest season cease in for a thirst quenching cranberry impressed cocktail.

Muskoka Brewery: Savour the daring style of our Winter Beard Double Chocolate Cranberry Stout—solely at Muskoka Brewery, a must-stop vacation spot on the Muskoka Cranberry Route

Muskoka Lakes Farm & Vineyard: We begin with high quality, native fruit to craft wines that mirror this area. The French name it ‘terroir’ – or style of place. We make wines from dry to dessert which have gained awards at nationwide and worldwide competitions. They’re scrumptious, fruit ahead and ideal for each event! Take pleasure in ciders, wines and seltzers! 

Copperhead Distillery: Shall be providing Muskoka Connoisseur’s Cranberry chutney, Cranberry Orange Sauce, and Wild Muskoka Cranberry Juniper Bitters in our retail retailer. They may also be that includes Cranberry Cocktail Concepts all through the month of the Muskoka Cranberry Route and sampling heat Cranberry Apple Pie Moonshine.
Should be 19+

Cranned Items

Go to these route stops and produce the cranberry harvest house with you to take pleasure in yr spherical!

Bala Freshmart: Don’t neglect to choose up a few of their well-known pure pork Cranberry Sausages, the right hearty fall BBQ headliner. The candy and savoury mixture is a match made in heaven. Pair with fresh-baked buns for a scrumptious cranberry dinner you may take pleasure in from the consolation of your personal house. Out there contemporary or frozen.

Cacao Boys: Whereas touring round Muskoka and having fun with the Cranberry Route, be certain to go to Cacao Boys in Bala to pattern their Cranberry bonbons and cranberry chocolate bars

Mrs. H’s Fish & Chips/Wahta Station: Options handmade cranberry-based spreads from Laura’s Kitchen, an indigenous-owned firm. The entire meals merchandise are produced on the Reserve and solely obtainable on the Wahta Station retailer.

The Shipyards Muskoka Market: Touring the Muskoka Cranberry Route. Cease on the Starbucks Espresso at The Shipyards Muskoka Market. Benefit from the regionally made Cranberry Muffins and/or Award Profitable Cranberry Tarts.

Humble Pie Butter Tart Manufacturing unit & Pizzeria: Observe the Cranberry Path to Humble Pie. They are going to be baking many cranberry goodies. • Cranberry Pumpkin Buttermilk Scones • Cranberry & Darkish Chocolate Buttermilk Scones • Lemon Cranberry Buttermilk Scones • Cran-Apple Pies and Cranberry Jelly Linzer Cookies. 
Open: Wednesday – Sunday

Erika’s Bakery affords a choice of gadgets made with contemporary Bala cranberries, together with:
– Lemon Cranberry Muffins
– White Chocolate Cranberry Scones
– Lemon Cranberry Loaves
– Cranberry Pecan Pies
– Cranberry Butter Tarts
In addition they serve their Turkey with a Twist Sandwich, which options their scrumptious handmade cranberry mayo, in addition to Erika’s Membership Sandwich, which incorporates the identical tasty mayo. 
Cease by to take pleasure in these sandwiches and pleasant treats!

The Artisan Buying and selling Submit is the best vacation spot for all of your cranberry wants.
They’re that includes numerous cranberry merchandise of their retailer, together with numerous cranberry colored merchandise, new bala cranberry stickers, garlands, Johnson’s mulling spices, blankets and extra.
Their retailer shall be closed Oct 17-19 as a result of they’re going to be distributors on the Cranberry Competition inside the sector this yr! Cease by and say good day!

Wealthy Hill Candles: Go to Wealthy Hill Candles on the Muskoka Cranberry Route in Bracebridge for quite a lot of cranberry and cranberry blended candles corresponding to jars, pillars, votives, tealights, and wax melts. 

Muskoka Model Connoisseur Meals Ltd: go to the retail retailer in stunning Huntsville! Expertise the flavors of the season with their spiced Cranberry Chutney, tangy and tart Cranberry Orange Sauce, and quite a lot of garlic sauces, scorching sauces, jams, and jellies. These merchandise are the right additions to your Thanksgiving feast!

Experiences

Floathaus-Muskoka’s Floating Spa is a should as you journey alongside the Muskoka Cranberry Route!
Elevate your fall sauna expertise with cozy cranberry tea and a crisp, arctic berry steam infusion for the sauna stones. 

Sundown Cruises: Come aboard the Peerless II on the Muskoka Cranberry Route! Take pleasure in scrumptious cranberry muffins and scorching drinks obtainable for buy onboard whereas Captain Potts shares reside commentary on the wealthy historical past and beautiful surroundings of the Muskoka Lakes. Excellent for a comfortable fall journey!

Rawley Resort: You’ll be able to  take pleasure in a Cranberry cream foot ritual $99.
A detoxifying foot soak adopted by nail well being (reducing, shaping and buffing), cuticle nourishment, arduous pores and skin removing, exfoliating & detoxifying cranberry scrub, an utility of cranberry coconut nourishing foot masks to deeply hydrate and moisturize adopted by a holistic and grounding scorching stone foot and leg therapeutic massage to ease aches and pains and lock in moisture. Your therapy is full together with your alternative of polish.

HydroSpa Rosseau: Go to the spa on the JW Marriott and revel in a Harvest Glow Physique Scrub – 60 minutes | $245 Immerse your self in unparalleled luxurious with Harvest Glow Physique Scrub. This indulgent therapy includes a cranberry-infused scrub that lightly exfoliates, revealing a luminous and easy complexion. Complemented by a lightweight, enjoyable therapeutic massage, it enhances circulation and alleviates pressure. Infused with the essence of the cranberry harvest, this expertise leaves your pores and skin velvety mushy and exquisitely polished, radiating the heat and vitality of the season. Expertise the epitome of luxurious by reserving your appointment at (705) 765 – 7000 or hydrospamuskoka@marriott.com. Embrace the seasonal splendor and elevate your well-being.

Trillium Resort & Spa: Take pleasure in one of many cranberry spa packages till October nineteenth.
Cranberry Spa Facial
That is an anti-aging, antioxident wealthy faicial consists of scorching towels and foot therapeutic massage remedy, scalp, neck and shoulder therapeutic massage. Leading to glowing, hydrated pores and skin, minimizing positive traces and stimulating collagen manufacturing. $130 50min.
Cranberry Physique Polish
Full Physique dry brushing, adopted by cranberry sugar scrub, heat bathe and full physique moisture utility with effleurage. This pores and skin smoothing full physique therapy makes use of lymphatic drainage, growing your circulation and detoxifying your physique whereas boosting hydration. $115 40min.
Cranberry Spa Particular
Take pleasure in the advantages of each the cranberry spa facial and the cranberry physique polish for full physique glow with hydrating. $235 90min.

Silver Gull Outside: Colors, Kayaks, & Cranberries! Take a guided fall kayak tour to study in regards to the pure historical past and significance of untamed cranberries and different edible crops in Muskoka. Meet at Gull Lake Rotary Park Gravenhurst, get set as much as paddle, and be part of an area naturalist information exploring lily bay wetland on Gull Lake. Novices are welcome! Excursions embody all gear, instruction, nice tales and a cranberry impressed deal with or picnic! Weekends or with prior reserving.

Driverseat Muskoka & District is happy to announce our Cranberry Competition Shuttle and Constitution Experiences, obtainable from September twenty sixth to October nineteenth.
Non-public Shuttles to the Bala Cranberry Competition and Johnston’s Cranberry Marsh 
Visitors can e-book protected and dependable round-trip transportation for teams of 4 to 24 passengers on to the guts of the competition and surrounding cranberry points of interest. 
Cranberry Tasting and Tour Packages 
We provide custom-made charters that embody stops at Johnston’s Cranberry Marsh and Muskoka Lakes Vineyard for wine tastings, in addition to visits to native markets and different autumn experiences, making certain handy transport on your group. 
Fall Color and Cranberry Excursions  
Take pleasure in scenic drives by means of Muskoka to soak up the gorgeous fall colours, accompanied by visits to numerous cranberry-themed actions.
Their cranberry route service is designed for stress-free journey and group comfort, permitting visitors to totally take pleasure in Muskoka’s cranberry celebrations with out the considerations of driving or parking.

In a single day Packages

Muskoka is good in the course of the fall season, and a Muskoka Cranberry Route culinary journey is the right excuse for a fall getaway. Keep at one among these nice Muskoka Cranberry Route lodging companions:

• Distinctive Stays in Muskoka, Aux Field: Sip & Soak Expertise – Rejoice Cranberry season with a luxurious wellness twist. Visitors can sip a handcrafted cranberry Cosmo cocktail whereas flowing by means of a personal Nordic spa- scorching tub, sauna and chilly plunge – surrounded by Muskoka’s breathtaking fall colors. End the evening cozied up by the hearth on this trendy boutique cabin, the right technique to sip, soak and savor cranberry season in model.
• Touchstone Resort: Plan your keep for 2 nights or extra and use the promo code OHCANADA to obtain 25% off your go to to the Muskoka Cranberry Route.
• The Chalets on Lake Muskoka: Benefit from the Muskoka Cranberry Route with a calming keep on the shores of Lake Muskoka.  Guide your waterfront chalet from Sep 26 – Oct 19 and obtain a cranberry-themed reward basket upon arrival. 
• Bayview Wildwood Resort: Keep Candy on the Cranberry Route – Mattress & Breakfast at Bayview Wildwood Resort. Take pleasure in lakeside lodging, a hearty nation breakfast, resort facilities, and
  actions, and savour a particular take-home deal with: our home made cranberry jelly. Name 705-689-2338 to order your Candy Mattress & Breakfast in the present day. 
• Trillium Resort: Cranberry Path Cottage Getaway-Take pleasure in a 2-night cottage getaway for two adults for $629.00, plus taxes. The resort service cost is included. This bundle consists of breakfast and a 3-course dinner day by day, that includes our scrumptious CRASIAN delights!
  Their menu affords a choice of cranberry-themed dishes for breakfast, dinner, and dessert. Make sure to attempt a Crown Cranberry Cocktail from our bar. Moreover, take a day journey to Bala to expertise the Cranberry Lavatory and find out how these little gems develop.
  Name 705-385-1212 to make your reservation in the present day. This supply is legitimate till October 19, 2025.
• Bala Bay Inn: As you journey on the Muskoka Cranberry Route calm down with an in a single day keep on the Bala Bay Inn from Sept 26 by means of Oct 19 visitors can obtain a Complimentary Cranberry foot scrub, soak and therapeutic massage. $60 worth. Appointments requested – promotional code given at time of reserving.-