Best Public Golf Courses in Muskoka, Ontario
You don't need a membership to play great golf in Muskoka. From resort courses to municipal gems, here are the best public and semi-private courses in the area — ranked by design quality, conditioning, and value.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Booking Tips
For the best rates, book tee times midweek or during shoulder seasons. Many courses offer twilight rates for afternoon rounds. Resort courses often bundle with hotel stays for significant savings.
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.
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