Activities 
| While Peace and Quiet is
top of the list in
our relaxing atmosphere here at Forest Glen Resort, we also
provide you with a wide variety of activities to enhance
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The Heron's Bass
being built.
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view larger)
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Near Myrtle and Joe's
Grand Spectacular Piano is the Heron's
Bass, which
was a tree carved by Canadian Artist Alex MacLeod
on-site by altering an old Maple Tree, next
to that is Aida’s Cascading Waterfalls.
Meander through the “Conservatory grounds” passed Myrtle
and Joe’s
Grand
Spectacular
Piano
shaped Salt Water Pool. Continue along the gently sloping paved
9-foot wide path beyond the Musician’s Rest Bar, and
85-year-old Fantasia Fireplace and you arrive at Dock
Severn. This magnificent dock on the Severn
River allows easy access to the boat slips using the
sloped ramp.
Dock
Severn.
The Hamlet Swing Bridge in The Background
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“The
Fantasia Fireplace” is an intimate cozy
atmosphere that has been a nightly sit-back-and-relax
gathering area for guests, neighbours, and the community
since 1946.
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- Docks on
the Severn River
- Picnic,
swim, explore, fish, and relax with a pontoon boat
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Enjoy
meaningful encounters in natural settings. We are
surrounded by 1,000’s of miles/km of Crown Land.
- Walking
Adventures, see Deer, Wild Turkeys, Moose and
abundance of other natural wildlife
- Biking
- Colour
TV
- Video
Games
- Children's
Playground
- Barbeques
- Nightly Campfires
- 1/2 hour from Wasaga Beach
Paintball
- Nearby
ATV Trails
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Walleyeman Outfitters provides Boat
Rentals, for up to 4 adults. Renters will never need
a boating license and are available as soon as the ice thaws
until ice forms. Rod and reel rentals are also available. Hut
Rentals for up to 5 adults go out when the ice is
safe. Each hut has a 2-burner propane stove provided with
coffee and tea. Reservations are recommended. Visit www.walleyeman.com
for more information.
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Santa's
Village
is a fun amusement park for children ages 2-12 and is
located in Bracebridge about a 20
minute drive from Forest Glen Family Villa Resort.
This is Santa's summer home where he and his elves have
built rides, games, an amphitheatre, and much more. Also
visit Rudolph's Funland while you're there. Open weekends
from May 17 - June 14, and daily June 14 to Labour Day.
You can visit Santa's
Village website for more information.
Segwun
Cruise
is North America's oldest running steamship. It is still
officially a Royal Mail Ship, and you can get your postage
stamped there. Daily sight seeing cruises are provided
from Spring to Fall. They also provide a "Rise &
Shine" Breakfast cruise, a Lunch cruise, a Twilight
Supper cruise, a Sunset cruise and a variety of other
themed cruises.. About a 15 minute drive from Forest Glen
Family Villa Resort. 705-687-6667 Visit the Segwun
Cruise website for more information.
Lady
Muskoka Cruise
is a 2 1/2 cruise departing from Bracebridge. On this
cruise you will see the Muskoka River, Santa's Village,
historic sunken artifacts, Beaumaris, and the famous
Millionaires' Row. About a 20 minutes drive from Forest
Glen Family Villa Resort. 1-800-263-LADY. Visit the Lady
Muskoka website for more information.
Casino
Rama
is gaming, food and entertainment.
About a 20 minutes drive from Forest Glen Family
Villa Resort. Visit the Casino
Rama Website for more information.
For
more information, see our section titled Attractions
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On Your HoneyMoon?
Inquire about our Specials with a welcome bottle
of champagne!
Want to bring your friends along?
Please inquire about our Gift Certificates and Group Rates!
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Other Activities we can Arrange for you during your Stay:
Just want to stay close to your Villa?
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No problem, our
Tin Man Barrier Free On-site General Store items are
available, in addition to food items, to enhance
seasonal activities including golfing, boating,
fishing, swimming, sunbathing, ice fishing, snow-mobiling,
skiing and numerous other activities listed on our "Attractions"
page. We also have an on-site laundry facility.
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- Laundromat-
located in Gravenhurst, Washago, and Orillia
- Laundry
and Dry Cleaning,
can be returned within 24 hours by
providing it to The Tin Man Store
- Pay
phones- located on resort property
- Cellular
Phone Service signals available at the resort
- Restaurants
and bars are nearby
- Banks-
all major Canadian banks have branches in
Orillia.
- Library-
small lending Library on resort property. Also
public libraries in Gravenhurst and Orillia.
- Doctors,
dentists- many available in Gravenhurst, Washago,
and Orillia
- Soldiers
Memorial Hospital- located in Orillia 20 minutes
drive from resort.
- Pharmacies-
available in Gravenhurst, Washago, and Orillia
- Churches-
most major denominations have churches in
Gravenhurst, Washago, and nearby.
- Shopping-
there are many stores in the area including
antique shops, gift shops, art studios and
grocery stores. There are shopping malls in
Orillia.
- Beer,
wine and liquor stores- located in Gravenhurst,
Washago, and Orillia
- Service
Stations- are conveniently located. There is a
large Canadian Tire in Gravenhurst and Orillia.
- Marinas-
located nearby the resort
Taxi Service-
available from Washago |
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After
an active day outdoors, you will probably want to
relax during the evening hours. Here are some of the
things you may wish to do at night…
- swap
stories around the campfire at the beach
- watch
a movie on one of the TV’s in your Villa
- dine
out on your Patio
- swim
- go
wolf howling nearby
- watch
the spectacular sunset from your villa patio or
second floor deck
- go
to a live theatre performance or a night club
nearby
- read
your favourite book
- play
games with the family
- take a dinner cruise
on the Segwun
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