Last updated: Summer, 2018For current information, click ‘What’s on Now’ (above) There are lots of reasons to visit us – all year round! – but summer has it’s own special appeal. It’s a beautiful season in Muskoka with boating, swimming, evenings with family and friends and time to make new discoveries. Put Muskoka Lakes Farm […]
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Top 10 Things to Do This Harvest
Last updated: Fall, 2017For current information, click ‘What’s on Now’ (above) Harvest is our most exciting time of year! With so much to do, we put together a ‘Top 10’ list of reasons why you’ll want to come check out the fun! Cranberries are grown and harvested like no other crop in the world. If […]
5 Things To Do this Spring & Summer!
Last updated: Spring/Summer, 2017For current information, click ‘What’s on Now’ (above) There are many different seasonal activities and programs at Johnston’s Cranberry Marsh & Muskoka Lakes Winery. And, we’re constantly improving and expanding these seasonal offerings so that our visitors have the best experience at the farm & winery. We’ve compiled a list of 5 things […]
Spring has Sprung for Cranberries!
Last updated: April 27, 2017For current information, click ‘What’s on Now’ (above) Spring is a busy time of year for the farmer. Since cranberry vines are perennial, spring work begins as soon as the snow starts melting. The first concern is protecting the vines from frost damage. That means re-installing our irrigation system. The challenge is remembering […]
Muskoka Spring Hikes are Wild!
Last updated: April 23, 2017For current information, click ‘What’s on Now’ (above) Spring is a great time for hiking in Muskoka’s wooded wilderness. Our trails are open and well marked. There may be some wet patches, but, with the leaves off the trees, wildlife sightings are much easier. Sometimes, you even get to see a […]
Wine Tasting
Last updated: August, 2016For current information, click ‘What’s on Now’ (above) Wine tasting is a journey of discovery at Muskoka Lakes Winery in Bala, Ontario. Our wines are made from the best of Muskoka’s native fruits. Ranging from dry to dessert, they’re approachable, fruit forward and delicious. While we can’t always predict which one you’ll prefer, […]
Geocaching
Last updated: June, 2016For current information, click ‘What’s on Now’ (above) There’s Treasure on our Trails! There are geocaches, rock paintings and natural features scattered around the farm waiting to be discovered through geocaching. Geocaches Geocaching is a form of high tech treasure hunting that uses a GPS device instead of a treasure map. Input […]
Spring is Wild!
Last updated: May, 2016For current information, click ‘What’s on Now’ (above) Over the weekend, the farmer and his wife went for a spring hike on Pioneer Trail. Spring is an amazing time for wildlife spotting, and this hike definitely proved that. The hike started out with a little May snow. The ground was wet in […]
We’re a Canadian Signature Experience!
Last updated: May, 2015For current information, click ‘What’s on Now’ (above) We just found out that our Bog to Bottle Discovery is so special, the Canadian Tourism Commission designated it a Canadian Signature Experience! The Canadian Signature Experiences (CSE) collection highlights once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences found only in Canada. This collection is for travellers around the world who want […]