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The 1.2 km long skating trail over the famous cranberry bog in Bala will open on Dec 27, 2025, for night skating.
Credit: Muskoka Lakes farm and winery
Home of Johnston Cranberries, Muskoka Lakes Farm and Winery offers plenty of winter activities when the cranberry bog freezes over during the season.
Of the many activities, perhaps the most famous is the 1.2-kilometre ice skating trail surrounded by a unique setting: 12 acres of cranberries.
Muskoka Lakes Farm and Winery opened daytime skating on Christmas Eve, and the skating trail opens for night skating this Saturday.
The ice skating trail is open on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on weekends from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
On Saturdays, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., the trail will be lit for night skating.
Credit: Muskoka Lakes Farm and Winery
Night skating costs $30 per person. Day pass ranges from $14 to $20.
Rentals are available for $15 per half-day on a first-come/first-served basis.
In addition to ice skating, you can snowshoe (day or night) or hike five spectacular trails around the property, participate in Bog to Bottle, a certified “Canadian Signature Experience,” have a foodie experience by choosing activities like Fondue & Wine on the Patio or enjoy various delights made on the farm.
Trip Planning: Ice Skating Trail – Muskoka Lakes
What: Skate a 1.2 km loop around 12 acres of cranberries. With forest on one side and cranberry beds on the other, this is a one-of-a-kind experience. Every Saturday night (weather permitting), you can enjoy night skating with the trail lit with 400 tiki torches.
When: Now open, weather permitting — 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. weekdays, and 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. weekends
Night skating: every Saturday starting December 27, weather dependent, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
How Much:
Skate Pass – Adult: $17 to $20
Skate Pass – Kids 12 & under: $14 to $17
Light the Night (torchlight skating) – children’s rates not available: $30
Light the Night Snowshoe Adventure: $30/pp
Where:
Muskoka Lakes Farm and Winery, 1074 Cranberry Road, Bala
Phone: 705-762-3203
