Local Activities
Parks and Attractions
Hardy Lake
Provincial Park
3km away from the Black Lake, this provincial park offers lovely hiking trails in both 3km and 8km (around the lake). The parking lot can get busy during summer and during the fall.
Huckleberry Rock Lookout
About 30 min drive from the cabin, the Huckleberry Rock Lookout (1057 Milford Bay Rd) is well known locally as a scenic lookout. The hike is easy, but with some incline. The parking lots can get busy during the fall.
Torrance Barrens
Dark Sky Preserve
The Torrance Barrens (10 min drive from the cabins) is world-renown for its night sky, and visitors are welcome to come after dark to enjoy the nighttime spectacle. The parking lot gets very busy at night during summer, and make sure to bring a flashlight and mosquito repellent.
Local Restaurants and Brewery
Clear Lake Brewing Co. 1km away from Black Lake Cabins, it offers local beer, food and gift shop
Muskoka Brewery 30 min away from Black Lake Cabins with local beer and taproom
Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery 10 min away from Black Lake Cabins, it offers cranberry wine & cider, gift shop and years round activities
The Hook & Ladder Bar and Grill Restaurant in Bala with all day breakfast
Don's Bakery Local bakery in Bala. Butter tarts are a must try!
LCBO One in Bala and one in Gravenhurst