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Bala, Ontario

Bala is a compact rural community in the township municipality of Muskoka Lakes, District Municipality of Muskoka in Central Ontario, Canada. It is well-known for the Bala Falls, the source of the Moon River, which flows from Lake Muskoka to the Georgian Bay.

Type CitySettled 1914

Why go

  • Compact rural community in Ontario, Canada.
  • Known for Lake Muskoka. The Kee to Bala music concerts since 1942.
  • Served by Bala (Medora Lake).

History

Bala is a compact rural community in the township municipality of Muskoka Lakes, District Municipality of Muskoka in Central Ontario, Canada. It is well-known for the Bala Falls, the source of the Moon River, which flows from Lake Muskoka to the Georgian Bay.

Where to stay

hotel · wi-fi · 2149 Muskoka District Road 169, Gravenhurst, P1P 1R2 · creativeplateeatery.com
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1007 Sutton Dr, Bala, ON P0C 1A0, Canada · hotelni.com
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3440 Muskoka District Road 169, Bala, ON P0C 1A0, Canada · thedudleyinn.com
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2630 Highway 169, Torrance, ON P0C 1M0, Canada · blacklakecabinsmuskoka.com
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1006 Clear Lake Rd, Torrance, ON P0C 1M0, Canada · muskokabeerspa.com
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3063 Muskoka District Road 169, Bala, ON P0C 1A0, Canada · balabayinn.ca
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Gullwing Lake Rd, Torrance, ON P0C 1M0, Canada · gullwinglakeresort.com
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1020 River St, Bala, ON L0K 1E0, Canada
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2194 Muskoka District Road 169, Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1R2, Canada
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Restaurants & places to go

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Airports

Muskoka Airport (YQA) 25 km to the centre
Gravenhurst, ON, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport (YPD) 32 km to the centre
Parry Sound, ON, CA — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Bala Airport 1.7 km to the centre
Bala, ON, CA
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Bala (Medora Lake) 7.5 km to the centre
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bala (Medora Lake); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bala, Ontario. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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Tours & experiences

Boat Tour