Year-round

Resort Activity Overview

Our Accommodations are a step above the rest. Wood burning Fireplaces in most, Jacuzzi in many. Kitchens are totally equipped – all have gas BBQ’s, just bring your food and everything is ready for you to enjoy your holiday. Head out and take advantage of all the great activities available at the Resort and in the surrounding area.

There are endless things to do in and around the Resort, though it’s perfectly all right to do nothing at all.

Games Room

Lookout

Playground

Kids having fun!

Spring

March - April - May CHECK AVAILABILITY

June - July - August

In spring, the ice usually leaves the lake in the middle of April. No winter sports, no summer sports, but a wonderfully quiet, restful getaway for that renewal of spirit so necessary in this hectic world of ours. Watch a movie on your own VCR or DVD. Bring a book, borrow some board games, maybe make time to just sit and ponder.

Spring is a fabulous time to go hiking in Algonquin. The forest awakens with songs of the returning migrant birds and their elaborate mating rituals. Moose are in abundance and can easily be seen by the roadside eating the winter salt.

Algonquin has long been revered for its outstanding trout fishing in the Spring. It is not unusual to see streams of cars heading into the park. With the ice just out, it is time to get out the canoe and kayak and dip your blade into the still waters.

Summer

June - July - August CHECK AVAILABILITY

What is so rare as a lazy hazy day in summer, when the sun is sparkling diamonds on the lake? Paddle a canoe across the lake and up the river to Ragged Falls, an unparalleled spot for a picnic. Grill a steak on your private gas BBQ. Play tennis, take a tube ride, water ski, rent a boat for fishing or just exploring the lake.

We have two, sandy swimming areas with a large deck and lawn for sunbathing and relaxing. The lake itself is clean and pure, a delight for both boaters and swimmers. The Beaches are equipped with a volleyball court, a 16' water trampoline, and a diving raft.

Water Fun

Bonfires

Down by the edge of the lake a bonfire can be lit any night. Bring your S’mores and spider dogs and watch the sparks fly up into the dark sky.

Fishing

You can fish from our docks or venture onto Oxtongue Lake in a canoe or motor boat.

Cook Out

How great is a cookout in the summer on our Bath Tub BBQ

Canoe & Kayaking

A variety of Canoes and Kayaks are sure to satisfy your needs. Pedal boats are free for guests.

Tennis Courts

We have two plexi-pave tennis courts, suitable for beginners and experts alike.

Volleyball

Sun --- Sand --- Friends --- Enjoy!!

Area Activities

Walking Trails

Hiking trails abound and the hills of the Algonquin Highlands offer a great challenge. Our trail network and the new Beetle Lake trail are available from the door. Algonquin Park, just 5 minutes away, has over 200kms of trails in 21 separate systems.

Horseback Riding

One minute down the road - Algonquin HighlandsTrail Riding.

Golfing

There several outstanding Golf courses in the immedidate area or within a short drive.

For a comprehensive list of local courses visit Golf-Ontario.com.

Fall

September - October - November CHECK AVAILABILITY

In September the days are warm and there is a nip in the night air. Fall is a great time of year to hike in Algonquin (see also the Hwy 60 Corridor Map ). The leaves usually start to turn colour around the middle of September and traditionally last until Thanksgiving. Algonquin is world renowned for its brilliant Red, Orange, and Yellow Cavalcade of Colour.

Winter

December - January - February CHECK AVAILABILITY

Come and enjoy the old-fashioned winter that you remember. The snow stays white, you can see the stars, and skating on the floodlit, lakeside rink is a toe-tingling pleasure.

Our own cross-country ski trails are groomed and track set, if that is your sport. Return to the warmth of your own fireplace in our most comfortably furnished cottages and suites.

Enjoy yourself indoors in our recreation room, with billiards, table tennis, and fooseball.

Cross Country Skiing

We have over 10 km of groomed and track set ski trials on site. Two of our highlights are the Look Out Trail with its high vantage point overlooking Oxtongue and the Rookery Trail that skirts a Heron Rookery with the huge nests very visible from the shore of the pond.

Algonquin Park has 90 kms. of cross-country ski trails available in three trail networks. Trails range in degree of difficulty from Easy to Most Difficult with 18 kms. of skate skiing trails. (Hwy 60 winter corridor map PDF)

You can rent cross country ski equipment from Algonquin Outfitters who have a huge variety of cross country skis and boots, for rent by the day or week.

Click here for printable map (PDF).

Snowmobile

We are located on Trail 74 of The Muskoka Snowmobile Region.

Blue Spruce has always been a big supporter of the Algonquin Snowmobile Club. Scott’s father Jack was a founding member and Scott has been on the executive since 1986.

The groomer is maintained in our shop; as such, we are guaranteed of groomed trails to our front door. Our staff is some of the most knowledgeable in the industry. We are Snowmobilers!!

Trails permits and maps are available on site. Fuel available next door.

Skating

How about a game of shinny on our lakeside floodlit skating rink?

Snowshoeing

For those who love to walk or hike, snowshoeing makes this possible even when there is 2 feet of the beautiful white stuff on the ground.

Snowshoeing is permitted on the sides of our Cross Country Ski Trails and the new 5 km. Beetle Lake trail that winds its way around the north end of Oxtongue Lake is available from the Resort. Ragged falls is beautiful in winter with its 50 meter elevation and massive ice formations.

The more ambitious will find the trails in Algonquin to be most rewarding with trails rating from novice to expert.

Snowshoe rentals are available next door at Algonquin Outfitters.