Best Golf Courses in Muskoka, Ontario

Muskoka is Canada's cottage country — and also home to some of the nation's most distinctive resort golf. The Canadian Shield landscape of exposed granite, boreal forest, and pristine lakes provides a canvas for dramatic course design that rewards golfers with scenery and character found nowhere else.

Our Methodology: Courses are ranked by an expert panel evaluating design quality, conditioning, challenge, aesthetics, and overall experience. Both private and public courses are considered on merit.

Taboo Muskoka Golf Resort resort

Gravenhurst, Ontario · Thomas McBroom (2000) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,022 yards

Designed by Thomas McBroom on the shores of Lake Muskoka in Gravenhurst, Taboo Muskoka Golf Resort is one of Ontario's premier resort golf experiences. The 7,022-yard layout weaves through the iconic Muskoka landscape of granite outcroppings, boreal forest, and lakeside corridors. McBroom's routing is consistently praised for its integration of natural features and its genuine championship challenge in one of Canada's most beloved vacation regions.

Thomas McBroom design on Lake Muskoka shoresIconic Muskoka granite and boreal forest settingPremier resort golf destination in cottage country Ontario

Green Fee: $120–$200 Rating: 4.5/5

Deerhurst Highlands resort

Huntsville, Ontario · Robert Trent Jones Jr. (1990) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,011 yards

The Highlands Course at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville is a Robert Trent Jones Jr. design on dramatic Muskoka terrain. The layout climbs and descends through rocky ridges and forest with spectacular views of Peninsula Lake and the surrounding cottage country. Deerhurst hosted the G8 Summit in 2010, and the golf course draws visitors from across North America seeking the combination of championship golf and Muskoka natural beauty.

Robert Trent Jones Jr. design — G8 Summit 2010 venueDramatic Muskoka ridges with Peninsula Lake viewsPremier cottage country resort golf destination

Green Fee: $100–$180 Rating: 4.4/5

The Rock Golf Course resort

Minett, Ontario · Nick Faldo (2003) · 18 holes · Par 71 · 6,869 yards

Nick Faldo's only Canadian design, The Rock Golf Course at JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka is a dramatic layout through granite Shield terrain on Lake Rosseau. Faldo routed the course to maximize the Muskoka rock features — exposed granite, natural lakes, and boreal forest create a series of visually stunning holes. The par-71 requires precise shot-making through tight tree corridors and over rocky outcroppings.

Nick Faldo's only golf course design in CanadaDramatic exposed granite and Lake Rosseau settingJW Marriott Rosseau Muskoka resort destination

Green Fee: $110–$190 Rating: 4.5/5

Bigwin Island Golf Club private

Lake of Bays, Ontario · Robbie Robinson (restored) (1922) · 18 holes · Par 71 · 6,602 yards

Built on an island in Lake of Bays in 1922, Bigwin Island Golf Club has one of the most romantic stories in Canadian golf. The course was closed for decades before being painstakingly restored in the early 2000s by a group of passionate members. Robbie Robinson's original design captures classic Muskoka terrain — granite, forest, and lakeside corridors — with a restoration that has earned national acclaim and placed Bigwin among Canada's most distinctive and beloved clubs.

Historic 1922 island course restored after decades of closurePassionate restoration celebrated throughout Canadian golfAccessible only by boat — ultimate Muskoka golf experience

Green Fee: Members Only Rating: 4.6/5

Limberlost Links public

Huntsville, Ontario · Thomas McBroom (2010) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,840 yards

Thomas McBroom's Limberlost Links in Huntsville is a course designed to capture the natural spirit of Muskoka rather than impose upon it. The layout plays through a landscape of granite, forest, and wetlands with McBroom's characteristic respect for natural terrain. Limberlost offers an authentic Muskoka experience at public pricing and has quickly earned a loyal following in cottage country Ontario.

Thomas McBroom design celebrating authentic Muskoka landscapeGranite, forest, and wetland terrain routingAccessible public course in the heart of cottage country

Green Fee: $75–$130 Rating: 4.3/5

Public Courses in Muskoka

Looking for courses you can play without a membership? See our complete guide to public courses in Muskoka .

Overview

Muskoka's golf scene has evolved from family resort entertainment into a legitimate destination for serious golfers. Thomas McBroom's Taboo and Limberlost Links, Robert Trent Jones Jr.'s Deerhurst Highlands, Nick Faldo's The Rock, and the remarkable restored Bigwin Island on Lake of Bays create a collection of distinctly Canadian golf experiences set two hours north of Toronto.

Best Time to Play

June through September. Muskoka's golf season is shorter than Toronto's — most courses open in late May and close in October. July and August are peak season with warm temperatures and calm lakes. September brings spectacular fall colors and fewer crowds. Long June evenings provide late tee times and magical light.

Travel Tips & Getting There

Muskoka is 2 hours north of Toronto via Highway 400. Gravenhurst (Gateway to Muskoka) is the first major town. Huntsville is the northern hub. Most courses are clustered around the major lakes — Lake Muskoka, Lake Rosseau, and Lake of Bays. Fly into Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and rent a car. Accommodation ranges from classic cottage resorts to the luxury Marriott Rosseau and JW properties.

Nearest Airport: Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best golf course in Muskoka?

Bigwin Island (restored Robbie Robinson, 1922) is the most celebrated and distinctive — accessible only by boat and consistently ranked among Canada's most special golf experiences. The Rock (Nick Faldo) and Deerhurst Highlands are also nationally ranked.

Is Muskoka golf accessible to visitors?

Most Muskoka golf is resort or semi-private and very accessible to visitors. Taboo, Deerhurst, The Rock, and Limberlost all welcome outside guests. Bigwin Island is the most exclusive with a membership-focused model.

How far is Muskoka from Toronto?

Gravenhurst is about 2 hours from Toronto in normal traffic via Highway 400. Huntsville adds another 40 minutes. Weekend traffic on the 400 heading north on Friday evenings can extend the journey significantly — plan accordingly.

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