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Port Carling, Ontario

Port Carling is an unincorporated community in the Township of Muskoka Lakes in the Canadian province of Ontario. It has been the municipal seat of the township since 1971.

Type City

Why go

  • Unincorporated community in Ontario, Canada.
  • 1 hand-picked place to stay.
  • Served by Port Carling Airport.

History

Port Carling is an unincorporated community in the Township of Muskoka Lakes in the Canadian province of Ontario. It has been the municipal seat of the township since 1971. It has several hundred year-round residents and is a service centre for thousands of other seasonal residents in the area.

Where to stay

2508 Windermere Rd, Windermere, ON P0B 1M0, Canada · windermerehouse.com
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1050 Paignton House Rd, Minett, ON P0B 1G0, Canada · marriott.com
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1040 Juddhaven Rd, Minett, ON P0B 1J0, Canada · clevelandshouse.com
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3876 Muskoka District Road 118 West, Port Carling, ON P0B 1J0, Canada · muskokanonlakejoseph.com
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1090 Shamrock Rd, Port Carling, ON P0B 1J0, Canada · shamrocklodge.com
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1371 Foreman Rd, Port Carling, ON P0B 1J0, Canada · duffscottages.com
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1130 Milford Bay Rd, Milford Bay, ON P0B 1E0, Canada · muskokabeachsidecottages.com
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1090 Sherwood Rd, Port Carling, ON P0B 1J0, Canada · sherwoodinn.ca
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1137 Old Parry Sound Rd, Utterson, ON P0B 1M0, Canada · thediamond.ca
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2978 Muskoka District Road 118 West, Port Carling, ON P0B 1J0, Canada · muskokalakecottages.com
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2689 Muskoka District Road 118 West, Port Carling, ON P0B 1J0, Canada · lakefrontresorts.ca
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7 Cardwell Rd, Rosseau, ON P0C 1J0, Canada · bbcanada.com
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4 Armstrong Point Rd, Port Carling, ON P0B 1J0, Canada · muskokalakeshotel.com
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177 Medora St., Port Carling, ON · crestwoodinn.ca
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Muskoka Lakes, ON P0B 1J0, Canada
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Restaurants & places to go

Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 98 Joseph Street, Port Carling, P0B 1J0 · loondocks.ca
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Italian, Restaurant · Features: step-free access
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Restaurant · Features: step-free access
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Cafe · Features: step-free access
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Cafe · cafe
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Cafe · cafe
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Restaurant · restaurant · Muskoka Lakes
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Airports

Muskoka Airport (YQA) 26 km to the centre
Gravenhurst, ON, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport (YPD) 25 km to the centre
Parry Sound, ON, CA — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Port Carling Airport 3.1 km to the centre
Port Carling, ON, CA
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Ullswater Airport 12 km to the centre
Ullswater, ON, CA
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Port Carling Airport; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Port Carling, Ontario. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach