As part of the Muskoka region, there are many outstanding attractions and amenities available to you when you secure your Skeleton Lake vacation rentals. A number of culture museum and art gallery experiences are available, including the Muskoka Steamships and Discovery Centre, the Muskoka Heritage Place, and the Group of Seven Outdoor Gallery. The Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve is an astonishing outdoor attraction, and national parks in the area include Arrowhead Provincial Park, Oxtongue River-Ragged Falls Provincial Park, and Six Mile Lake Provincial Park. Don’t forget to also stop at Sugarbush Hill Maple Farms or visit Santa’s Village theme park for some sweet fun!
If you’re looking for the best in outdoor recreation, entertainment, and nature excursions, you can’t beat the Skeleton Lake region. This lake serves as a popular ecotourism destination where the untouched beauty of the Ontario wilderness can be viewed in all its glory. On clear days, one can see up to nearly 100 feet down with the naked eye, making boating trips highly popular. Enjoy cliff jumping, kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing, or hiking among the silver birches on Anderson’s Island. Fishing is available in certain spots as well as horseback riding. In the winter, snowmobile trails and cross-country skiing are popular among travelers and locals alike.
The best time to secure your Skeleton Lake vacation rentals really depends on your personal taste. The area experiences all four seasons, with cold and snowy winters but relatively mild and temperate summers. Summer is, of course, the time when most people choose to visit, which can make for an exciting time and the chance to make new friends. However, the warmer the season, the more expensive and crowded the area will be. Winter is quite snowy, but snowmobiling and cross-country skiing are popular activities during these months. For many, the late spring and fall are turning into ideal vacation seasons, as prices are down, attractions are open, and there are fewer crowds.
Skeleton Lake is believed to have been formed by a large meteor impact about 800 million years ago, then filled in by periods of glaciation. It’s roughly 5 miles across and 3 miles wide, and is part of the Lake Huron drainage basin. The waters are crystal clear and, on a calm day, it’s possible to see almost 100 feet down with the naked eye—still less than a third of how deep the lake is at its center! Skeleton Lake is surrounded by serene forests, with the population of silver birch trees on Anderson’s Island being breathtaking.
Our 2021 property listings offer a large selection of 81 vacation rentals around Skeleton Lake. From 59 cottage rentals to 59 cabin rentals, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable holiday or a weekend with your family and friends.