Updated: Jan 19, 2021
MORNING TRAIL REPORT (conditions can change through the day):
- Ice Trail: GOOD – mostly hard and smooth with some bumpy/pitted spots and snow squalls
- Snowshoe Trails: VERY GOOD – groomed fresh snow in a winter wonderland
- 1/4 Acre Rinks: SUSPENDED – we will reassess after Feb 11
- Light the Night: SUSPENDED – we will reassess after Feb 11
We will continue to respond to updates but, currently, ice trails and snowshoe trails are allowed to remain open. We are operating according to provincial guidelines and ask that anyone considering visiting us do the same.
All our activities are running with significant changes to adapt to COVID protocols. Thank you for your patience and stay tuned as we continue to adapt to new information.
Current Muskoka Weather
Hours
DAILY: 10 am to 5 pm – Trails & Café close at 4 pm
Booking
- Due to COVID-19 all activities (except shopping!) must be pre-booked and pre-paid.
- Drop-ins cannot be accommodated
- Bookings open on a weekly rolling basis starting Mondays (between 10 am & noon) for the following Saturday – Friday. (So we can adapt to weather and government changes)
- Current availability: To Jan 29
- Next Availability: On Jan 25 bookings will open for Jan 30 – Feb 5
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About COVID
- We have lots of room on our trails, but require pre-booking to manage public spaces (parking lots, check in, change areas, rentals, café, etc.)
- Masks are required in ALL public spaces and may only be removed on the trails provided you maintain 6′ distance from anyone not in your household
- Café is operating through a take-out window
- Rentals are operating through a take-out window
- Two public fire pits are available in public areas for short term warming only and distance must be maintained from anyone not in your household
- Private fire pit rentals are available around the ice trail and snowshoe trails and include trail passes and food to roast over the fire (roasting food is only available for private fire pits)
- All activities take place outside (so dress for the weather)
- washrooms are porta-potties
Activities & Pricing
| Wknd & Holidays | Mid-Week | |
| Skate Pass – Adult (2 hrs) | $18 | $12 |
| Skate Pass – Kids 12 & under (2 hrs) | $15 | $10 |
| Snowshoe Pass – Adult (2 hrs) | $12 | $8 |
| Snowshoe Pass – Kids 12 & under (2 hrs) | $9 | $6 |
| Trail Fire Pit – Skate or Snowshoe (2 hrs) | $245 | $195 |
| Rentals – skate or snowshoe (2 hrs) | $10 | $10 |
| Skate sharpening | $10 | $10 |
| 1/4 Acre Rink Rental (2 hrs) | $295 | $245 |
| Bog to Bottle Tour | $25 | $25 |
| Light the Night (torchlight skating) | TBD | TBD |
What Can I Do?
- Shopping – our store remains open with limited access and 1 hour parking maximum
- curbside pick-up also available
- Skate the Ice Trail
- 1.2 km loop, one way
- Open Daily, weather permitting
- Enjoy the Snowshoe Trails
- 10 km of groomed trails
- Open Daily, weather permitting
- Rent an Ice Trail Fire Pit or a Snowshoe Trail Fire Pit
- private fire pit beside the trail, includes passes and food and allows you to keep your distance
- Open Daily, weather permitting
Suspended During Lockdown
- Rent 1/4 Acre Private Rink
- includes private rink, fire pit, goals & boards (for people in the same household) and food
- We will reassess after Feb 11
- Bog to Bottle Tour
- guided journey from cranberry bog to award winning wine
- we will reassess after Feb 11
- Light the Night
- skate our 1.2 km trail by torchlight
- we will reassess after Feb 11
Ice Trail FAQ
- 1.2 km loop (one way)
- Open until March Break (weather permitting)
- How are we keeping you safe?
- access is limited
- arrival time must be booked to limit crowding and ensure social distance
- masks must be worn where social distance cannot be maintained (including on trail)
- rentals & skate sharpening available (from our take-out window)
- Permitted: skating, helmets strongly recommended
- Not Permitted: Strollers, toboggans, pets, walking, snowshoes, hockey
- trail conditions are weather dependent and can vary from poor to excellent
- conditions are not guaranteed
Snowshoe Trail FAQ
- over 10 km of groomed trails
- Open until March Break (weather permitting)
- How are we keeping you safe?
- access is limited
- arrival time must be booked to limit crowding and ensure social distance
- masks must be worn where social distance cannot be maintained (including on trails)
- rentals available (from our take-out window)
- Permitted: snowshoeing, pets on leashes, x-country (although not designed or groomed for x-country)
- Not permitted: walking (unsafe)
- trail conditions are weather dependent and can vary from poor to excellent
- conditions are not guaranteed
Fire Pit Private Rental FAQ
- New this year!
- Rent a private fire pit to enjoy while you skate or snowshoe!
- Pits are skate-up on the Ice Trail or beside the Snowshoe Trails
- 2 hour rental for 5 ppl maximum (according to new guidelines)
- includes trail passes, fire pit, benches, gourmet s’mores, gourmet hotdogs and water
- we light the fire and supply enough wood for the booking
- Available until March Break (weather permitting)
- No outside food or drink permitted
- trail conditions are weather dependent and can vary from poor to excellent
- conditions are not guaranteed
Food FAQ
Our café take-out window has pre-packaged options featuring local ingredients including (of course) cranberries! Various drinks, including hot mulled wine, hot cran-apple cider and wine by the glass are also available.
No outside food or drink is permitted on the farm.
1/4 Acre Private Rental FAQ
- Currently unavailable (we will reassess after lockdown)
- Rent 1/4 of an acre for 5 ppl maximum (according to new guidelines)
- 2 hour rental
- includes private rink, fire pit, benches, picnic table, gourmet s’mores, gourmet hotdogs and water
- we light the fire and supply enough wood for the booking
- goals and boards are available if all participants are in the same household
- Ice Trail passes not included
- No outside food or drink permitted
- trail conditions are weather dependent and can vary from poor to excellent
- conditions are not guaranteed
Bog to Bottle Tour FAQ
- Currently Unavailable – we will reassess after lockdown
- 30-40 minute guided walking tour
- dress for the weather and for walking on snow & uneven ground
- finish with a self-directed wine tasting of Muskoka wines from dry to dessert
- For your safety:
- 6 participants maximum
- reservations only
- everything takes place outside
- masks must be worn (except when sampling)
- social distance must be observed
- extra cleaning and safety protocols in place
Light the Night FAQ
- No scheduled dates yet – we are still assessing how to offer night skating safely and are waiting until after lockdown
- Skate the Ice Trail by torch light
- Usually offered every Saturday night from 6 pm to 9 pm (weather permitting)
- if night skating is cancelled, everything will close at 5 pm
- trail conditions are weather dependent and can vary from poor to excellent
- conditions are not guaranteed
General FAQ
- What about COVID-19?
- everything takes place outside, so dress for the weather!
- we have enhanced safety and cleaning protocols to ensure the safety of staff and visitors
- participation is restricted, walk-ins cannot be accommodated
- please observe COVID guidelines
- practice hand hygiene
- social distancing must be observed
- masks must be worn in buildings and anywhere physical distance cannot be maintained
- Please do not visit if you are sick, have been out of country in the last 14 days or suspect you have been exposed to COVID-19
- We cannot guarantee you will not be exposed to COVID-19. By visiting us, you assume the risk of such exposure.
- We recommend you download the COVID-19 app for notifications of possible exposure
- Can I just walk around?
- Crowding is being managed by pre-booking so all public spaces are available only to those who have pre-booked an activity (except for shopping)
- Can I walk on the trails?
- No, we do not have walking trails in the winter
- Our trails are for skating and snowshoeing only – walking on them can be dangerous and is not allowed
- Do you serve food?
- Our indoor café remains closed, but our take out window is available with pre-packaged options and hot drinks
- No outside food is permitted on the farm
- Are pets allowed?
- pets on leashes are welcome outside (although not on the Ice Trail)
- Is there an entry fee?
- There is no charge to come to the store, but there are fees to explore the farm and participate in activities
- Do you charge for parking?
- No, but it is limited and/or monitored
- shopping parking is limited to 1 hour maximum
- those staying for activities (skating, snowshoeing, tour, wine tasting, patio) MUST register their car licence plate to avoid consequences – this is required during booking
- No, but it is limited and/or monitored
- Stay, Eat & Play: here are two great sources for area information:
- Do you accept credit cards?
- Yes, Debit, Visa and MasterCard are all accepted
- Do you have washrooms?
- Yes
Address
1074 Cranberry Road, Bala, Ontario