Turn the drive from the Highway 407/400 junction near Toronto to Huntsville into a journey through Barrie, Orillia and Muskoka. Travel in either direction along Highways 400 and 11, allowing about 2–3 hours over roughly 200–225 km, depending on where you begin. The 19 mapped pass-by entries connect 40+ GPS-triggered stories, from Holland Marsh and Barrie to Gravenhurst, Bracebridge and Huntsville; Algonquin Park is a referenced optional excursion beyond the route.
The audio tour plays on your own smartphone or tablet while a live route map follows the drive. Download before departure for offline use, then pause and resume at your own pace. This is a self-guided drive in your own vehicle, with no in-person guide; parking and attraction admission are separate.
Canada
TORONTO–MUSKOKA ROUTE. Travel north past Canada’s Wonderland, Highway 407, Yonge Street, Happy Valley, Holland Marsh, Alliston and the landscapes associated with physician William Osler before entering cottage country.
Bracebridge, Canada
BRACEBRIDGE. Pass Muskoka’s waterfall town and historic centre, one of the region’s best-known gateways.
Canada
ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL PARK. Learn about Ontario’s celebrated wilderness of forests, lakes and wildlife, although the driving route ends before the park entrance.
Gravenhurst, Canada
GRAVENHURST, CAMP 20 AND MUSKOKA WHARF. Discover the gateway to the Muskoka Lakes, its wartime prisoner-of-war history and its landmark waterfront.
Huntsville, Canada
HUNTSVILLE AND LAKE OF BAYS. Begin or finish in a lively Muskoka town known for lakes, outdoor recreation and the annual Ironman race.
Washago, Canada
WASHAGO, ORILLIA AND THE MNJIKANING FISH WEIRS. Pass a riverfront village and continue near Lake Couchiching, Casino Rama and the 5,000-year-old Indigenous fishing site at Atherley Narrows.
240 Line 8 S, Oro station, Oro-Medonte, Canada
BURL’S CREEK EVENT GROUNDS. See Canada’s largest outdoor event venue, an active home for major festivals and concerts near Oro-Medonte.
185 Cherokee Lane, Gravenhurst, Canada
MUSKOKA STEAMSHIPS AND DISCOVERY CENTRE. Consider a short detour to Gravenhurst Wharf for heritage cruises and exhibits celebrating Muskoka’s steamship era.
134 Line 4 S, Oro-Medonte, Oro Station, Canada
SUNSET BARRIE DRIVE-IN AND BARRIE. Pass the active old-school theatre while exploring stories of downtown Barrie, Georgian College, Royal Victoria Hospital and the devastating 1985 tornado.
Muskoka Lakes, Canada
MUSKOKA LAKES AND WILDLIFE. Enter classic cottage country shaped by countless lakes, granite shores, forests and the possibility of moose sightings.
Canada
LAKE SIMCOE REGION. Travel beside one of southern Ontario’s largest lakes while exploring Samuel de Champlain, Wye Marsh and the waterways connecting Barrie, Orillia and Georgian Bay.
Barrie, Canada
Consider a short detour to Barrie’s historic centre and waterfront shops beside Kempenfelt Bay.
65 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie, Canada
Barrie Centennial Park brings a lively waterfront green space and beach to Kempenfelt Bay.
Innisfil, Canada
The 1985 Barrie tornado left a lasting mark on communities near this stretch of Highway 400.
Alliston, Canada
Follow the turnoff toward Alliston, a farming town known for its potato-growing heritage.
Bradford West Gwillimbury, Canada
Drive beside Holland Marsh, the fertile market-garden region that has supplied southern Ontario for generations.
15200 7th Concession, Schomberg, Canada
Pass the Happy Valley Forest area, a protected landscape of rolling hills and mature woodland north of Toronto.
King City, Canada
Near King City, the route crosses historic Yonge Street, long celebrated in Ontario road lore.
Vaughan, Canada
Begin or finish near the 407/400 interchange and Canada’s Wonderland, whose roller coasters mark the Toronto-area gateway; park admission is separate.
One of the start / stop points for the route. Start and stop anywhere, tour experience is the same in either direction.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Browse Huntsville by category - skip-the-line tickets, walking tours, day trips, food experiences & more