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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
One of the start / stop points for the route. Start and stop anywhere, tour experience is the same in either direction.
One of the start / stop points for the route. Start and stop anywhere, tour experience is the same in either direction.
Itinerary
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Muskoka District (Pass by)
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.
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Bracebridge (Pass by)
BRACEBRIDGE. Pass Muskoka’s waterfall town and historic centre, one of the region’s best-known gateways.
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Algonquin Provincial Park (Pass by)
ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL PARK. Learn about Ontario’s celebrated wilderness of forests, lakes and wildlife, although the driving route ends before the park entrance.
Admission ticket free -
Gravenhurst (Pass by)
GRAVENHURST, CAMP 20 AND MUSKOKA WHARF. Discover the gateway to the Muskoka Lakes, its wartime prisoner-of-war history and its landmark waterfront.
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Huntsville (Pass by)
HUNTSVILLE AND LAKE OF BAYS. Begin or finish in a lively Muskoka town known for lakes, outdoor recreation and the annual Ironman race.
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Washago (Pass by)
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.
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Burl's Creek Event Grounds (Pass by)
BURL’S CREEK EVENT GROUNDS. See Canada’s largest outdoor event venue, an active home for major festivals and concerts near Oro-Medonte.
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Muskoka Steamships (Pass by)
MUSKOKA STEAMSHIPS AND DISCOVERY CENTRE. Consider a short detour to Gravenhurst Wharf for heritage cruises and exhibits celebrating Muskoka’s steamship era.
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Sunset Barrie Drive In (Pass by)
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.
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Muskoka Lakes (Pass by)
MUSKOKA LAKES AND WILDLIFE. Enter classic cottage country shaped by countless lakes, granite shores, forests and the possibility of moose sightings.
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Lake Simcoe (Pass by)
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.
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Barrie (Pass by)
Consider a short detour to Barrie’s historic centre and waterfront shops beside Kempenfelt Bay.
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Barrie Centennial Park (Pass by)
Barrie Centennial Park brings a lively waterfront green space and beach to Kempenfelt Bay.
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(Pass by)
The 1985 Barrie tornado left a lasting mark on communities near this stretch of Highway 400.
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Alliston (Pass by)
Follow the turnoff toward Alliston, a farming town known for its potato-growing heritage.
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Holland Marsh (Pass by)
Drive beside Holland Marsh, the fertile market-garden region that has supplied southern Ontario for generations.
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(Pass by)
Pass the Happy Valley Forest area, a protected landscape of rolling hills and mature woodland north of Toronto.
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King City (Pass by)
Near King City, the route crosses historic Yonge Street, long celebrated in Ontario road lore.
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Canada's Wonderland (Pass by)
Begin or finish near the 407/400 interchange and Canada’s Wonderland, whose roller coasters mark the Toronto-area gateway; park admission is separate.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This self-guided drive uses your own vehicle and can be completed in either direction. Sightseeing is mainly from the road; optional walks and attractions vary in accessibility and may require admission. Public transit cannot cover the route. The audio tour still works when nearby buildings are closed. Check seasonal park services and winter road conditions before any optional detour.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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