​Waterfront stays in Ontario vary widely depending on the lake, the landscape, and how each property is set up to use it. Some are built around fishing access, others around family beaches or quiet shoreline views. What they share is a direct relationship with the water, something that shapes both the layout of the resort and how guests spend their time.

Here are some Ontario resorts with spectacular waterfront settings.

​Blue Water Acres Resort

Located on Lake of Bays, Blue Water Acres has a defined beachfront with a large sandy beach and a swim area safe for all ages. Families and friends enjoy the shared outdoor spaces and the easy access to paddle out on the lake.

​Glen Garry Motel and Cottages

Set along Lake Nipissing, Glen Garry Motel and Cottages is geared toward family fun and fishing, with docks and easy boat access. The lake is well known for walleye, northern pike, and perch.

​​Beachwood Resort

Follow a quiet country road to its end and you’ll have arrived at Beachwood Resort, a tranquil escape along the shores of Lower Buckhorn Lake. The resort offers endless options for relaxation and adventure along the water.

​Westwind Inn

Set against the backdrop of the Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park, Westwind Inn is located along 1,500 feet of scenic shoreline. It provides a serene retreat for those looking for a lakeside getaway, allowing for as much or as little activity as you’d like.

​​Dimensions Retreats

In the Haliburton Highlands, Dimensions Retreats uses its quiet lake setting for paddling, swimming, and low-impact use. The adults-only retreat is designed for healing and wellness.

​Golden Beach Resort

Situated on Rice Lake, part of the Trent-Severn system, this resort offers expansive water views and access. Guests can book waterfront or waterview cottages to take full advantage of the scenery.

​Cobble Beach Resort

Take in expansive views of Georgian Bay from Cobble Beach Resort, where guests come to relax, play the award-winning 18-hole golf course and partake in the rejuvenating spa.

​The Grand Tappattoo Resort

Surrounded by 50 acres of natural birch and pine trees, the Grand Tappattoo Resort sits along Otter Lake, just outside of Parry Sound. Whether you’re paddling the calm lake or lounging on the sandy beach, you’re never far from the serenity of the water.

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