With Muskoka being located 2-3 hours north of Toronto makes a big different on what kind of weather you will see each season. Winters you can expect a lot of snow and temperatures around or below 0 C. Summer is everyones favourite time of year with the lakes warm enough to swim, temperatures make for the perfect day spent outside and most sunny days then not.

There are only three places in the Muskoka region to get your marriage license which are Gravenhurst, Bracebridge and Huntsville. You do not have to get your marriage in Muskoka you can get it anywhere in Ontario as your license is good for 90 days. You will receive your license the same day you apply for it, but I always suggest getting your license a few days in advance to be safe. Check out all the documents you are required to bring to apply for your license here. In order to get legally married an authorized official needs to marry you along with two witnesses (which I can be one of!)

Getting to Muskoka is fairly straight forward. If you are coming from outside of Ontario the most direct place to fly into Pearson International Airport located in Toronto and from there you can easily rent a car. It is about a 2-3 hour drive to Muskoka depending on where you are going within the region. If you would prefer to fly from Toronto to Muskoka your options are taking a charter plan from various airports or you can fly into Muskoka Airport. You will likely need to drive your your elopement spot once you have arrived at your destination so getting a rental car is one of the best options. Driving in Ontario is very easy and safe to do so.

If you love the idea of being able to wake up in a cozy cabin or cottage on one of the beautiful lakes in Muskoka or deep in the forest, have a really relaxing day with partner, say your vows anywhere you would love on the property, have an intimate party either indoors or outdoors either just the two of you or your closest family and friends then renting an Airbnb for your elopement in Muskoka is the perfect idea!

Here are some of our favourite Airbnb's in Muskoka for your elopement:
Eco Cabin Muskoka
Monett Bay
The Leonard
The Woodhouse
Trott Cottage
Westcliff Cabin
Wolegib

Algonquin Eco-Lodge sits on the southern border of Algonquin Provincial Park and is the perfect place to call your home base or where you can spend your entire day for your elopement in Algonquin. Algonquin Wilderness Eco-Lodge is for those who want a place that minimizes their impact on the environment, green energy and as environmentally friendly as it comes! This is a really unique place and a great option when considering where to elope in Muskoka.

Another incredible provincial park that sits in the Muskoka region, Hardy Lake Provincial Park is an excellent choice for an outdoor elopement. With multiple hiking trails to choose from that feature rocky outcrops, forested trails and nature shoreline to explore. Hardy Lake Provincial Park is considered a non-operating provincial park so there are no facilities which also means it is often less crowded than some of the larger parks in the area which makes for an excellent elopement spot in Muskoka.

Sitting on the shores of Lake Joseph, Sherwood Inn is a great place for an elopement as well as an intimate wedding. Offering many different options when it comes to ceremony locations you can truly get whatever your hearts desire if you choose to elope at Sherwood Inn!

Trillium Resort and Spa is an incredible venue where you get the cottage vibe with the resort feel. Make sure to check if the Falling Water Chalet is available as this is the perfect room for a couple eloping. It sits next to a beautiful waterfall that cascades down the rocks and is very peaceful. With over 80 acres of land, hiking trails, waterfront with a white sand beach and they are a pet friendly resort Trillium Resort is an a great option for your elopement or intimate wedding in Muskoka.

Arowhon Pines located in beautiful Algonquin Provincial Park is one of my favourite places for intimate weddings and elopements in Muskoka. From beautiful accommodations, great options for ceremony spots, lots of activities including hiking, swimming and canoeing this is a great place to get married just the two of you or with a group of your closest family and friends.