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Real Estate Statistics
| Average Price | $1.4M |
|---|---|
| Lowest Price | $500K |
| Highest Price | $29.5M |
| Total Listings | 1,798 |
| Avg. Price/SQFT | $350K |
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Lake of Bays is one of the largest lakes in Muskoka, with a surface area of 67.6 square km and over 30 islands. On the lake, residents and visitors enjoy boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and scuba diving. The Township of Lake of Bays includes the communities of Baysville, Dorset, and Dwight that each offer a wide selection of restaurants, galleries, and unique shops.
Luxury cottages commonly feature open-concept interior layouts, boathouses, large docks, and acreage on heavily wooded private lots.
Things To Do at Lake of Bays
Besides fishing, boating, and watersports on the lake, the Township of Lake of Bays is home to several attractions and amenities. On the southern shores of the lake, the village of Baysville features the Lake of Bays Brewing Company, hosts a community farmers market in the summer, and is close to the Bigwin Island Golf Club. Dorset is known for historic attractions including the Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower, the Dorset Heritage Museum, and cruises on the SS Bigwin. On the northern tip of the lake, Dwight provides visitors with access to natural landmarks including Dwight Beach, Algonquin Provincial Park, and Oxtongue River-Ragged Falls.
Common Lake of Bays activities include:
- Boating, fishing, and watersports on the lake
- Golfing on Bigwin Island
- Exploring the Dorset Heritage Museum
- Cruising the lake on the SS Bigwin
- Beachcombing at Dwight Beach
- Hiking and canoeing in Algonquin Provincial Park
Location and Area Access
The two closest major towns to Lake of Bays are Huntsville and Bracebridge. Huntsville is a 25-35 minute drive north, and Bracebridge is a 20-25 minute drive south. The Huntsville District Memorial Hospital is 25-35 minutes away, and the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge is 20-25 minutes away.
Nearby destinations within easy reach include:
- Huntsville (25-35 minutes)
- Bracebridge (20-25 minutes)
- Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (25-35 minutes)
- South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (20-25 minutes)
- Bigwin Island Golf Club (15-20 minutes)
- Dwight Beach (20-30 minutes)
- Algonquin Provincial Park (45 minutes)
Lake of Bays has a surface area of 67.6 square kilometers and over 30 islands. It is one of the largest lakes in the Muskoka region. Common features for Lake of Bays luxury cottages include open-concept interior layouts, boathouses, large docks, and acreage on heavily wooded private lots. The Township of Lake of Bays includes 27 communities. Three communities most frequented by Lake of Bays residents include Baysville, Dorset, and Dwight. Lake of Bays residents enjoy several activities on the lake and various attractions and amenities in the surrounding villages. These include boating, fishing, and watersports on the lake, golfing on Bigwin Island, exploring the Dorset Heritage Museum, cruising the lake on the SS Bigwin, beachcombing at Dwight Beach, and hiking and canoeing in Algonquin Provincial Park. Lake of Bays is home to over 25 different species of fish. Lake trout and smallmouth bass are some of the popular sport fishing species. Lake of Bays FAQs
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For more information about Lake of Bay cottages for sale or other Muskoka real estate, contact Gord at 705-765-1555.
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