Ask someone about their favourite family vacation and chances are they won't begin with the size of the room or the thread count of the sheets. They'll tell you about the canoe that tipped just enough to make everyone laugh, the card games that somehow lasted until bedtime, the first fish someone caught, or the sunset everyone stopped to watch together.
The best vacations become family stories.
That's something Port Cunnington Lodge has understood for more than a century. Set on the peaceful shores of Lake of Bays, the historic Muskoka resort has welcomed generations of guests since 1890. While the world has changed dramatically over that time, the reasons people come here remain remarkably familiar: to slow down, reconnect and spend meaningful time with the people who matter most.
Where You'll Stay
Whether you're travelling as a couple, bringing the kids or gathering the extended family, Port Cunnington offers accommodations that let you settle in and make yourself at home. Choose from a range of lakeside accommodations spread throughout the 22 acre property.
It's the kind of place where mornings begin with coffee on the porch and evenings end watching the sun disappear behind the trees.
What You'll Do
Every family creates memories differently, and that's part of the appeal. Spend the day swimming from the sandy beach, paddling across the lake, or trying your hand at tennis (bring your own rackets/balls). Explore hiking trails, cast a fishing line or simply claim a Muskoka chair and enjoy a good book while the kids discover the shoreline.
Golfers can also take advantage of the lodge's partnership with nearby Bigwin Island Golf Club, one of Muskoka's most celebrated courses.
When Everyone Comes Together
Some of the best moments happen between the activities. A family meal after a day on the lake. A board game that becomes unexpectedly competitive. Stories shared around an evening campfire. Watching the sky change colour as another summer day comes to an end.
These are the moments that don't appear on an itinerary but somehow become the ones everyone remembers.
Perhaps that's why families have been returning to Port Cunnington for generations. Long after the vacation ends, you’ll remember the moments shared and the place where those memories were made.
