Title: Bala Travel Guide: Best of Bala, Muskoka Lakes Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Bala](https://expedia.co.uk/Bala-Hotels.d6352608.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Bala](https://expedia.co.uk/Bala-Holiday-Rentals.d6352608.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Bala](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Bala.d6352608.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Bala Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Bala.d6352608.Car-Hire-Guide)[Bala Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Bala.d6352608.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Bala Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![bala falls in ontario canada](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6352608/695874a0-40b2-4226-a98e-620b629cf66e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A tranquil sunset over Moon River in Bala, Ontario, capturing the serene beauty of the landscape with colorful skies and calm waters reflecting the evening twilight.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6352608/2eb3e347-fc31-44c9-8c56-81745b7078c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The serene beauty of Bala, Ontario with its flowing river, lush trees, and a tranquil cottage setting.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6352608/fb07829d-83d4-4c85-8cb4-4acde5b47de0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A tranquil sunset over Moon River in Bala, Ontario, capturing the serene beauty of the landscape with colorful skies and calm waters reflecting the evening twilight.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6352608/87ec3e5d-51b3-4008-9b6c-71123b514b56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bala](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6352605/85bad7a8-f7f0-420a-85a8-391d07e8138f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Bala Things to do - Top hotels in Bala - Top Holiday Rentals in Bala ![The Dudley Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98510000/98509500/98509431/a273c113_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Dudley Inn 3440 Muskoka Rd. Hwy 169 Muskoka Lakes ON £82 22 Apr - 23 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Muskoka Lakes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and rainfall showerheads. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F04%2F2026&endDate=23%2F04%2F2026&selected=98509431&PinnedHotelID=98509431&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6352608) ![5BR Family Lakefront Cottage, Walk to Bala!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57920000/57919800/57919739/0438f3bd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 5BR Family Lakefront Cottage, Walk to Bala! Port Carling ON Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Muskoka Lakes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bala's Museum and Hardy Lake Provincial ... 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While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Joseph-Golf-Club-Huntsville.d6294866.Attraction) #### Diamond In The Ruff Golf Course Enjoy a round of golf in Utterson at Diamond In The Ruff Golf Course. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside or seek out the canoeing opportunities. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Diamond-In-The-Ruff-Golf-Course-Muskoka-Lakes.d553248621562269285.Attraction) #### The Rock Golf Course Enjoy a round of golf in Minett at The Rock Golf Course. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Rock-Golf-Course-Huntsville.d6215677.Attraction) ## Cities near Bala ![Muskoka Chairs by Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181897/8ba9292b-93fb-4a24-96be-bdb962615536.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Port Carling ![Colorful fall trees with yellow, red, and orange leaves along the shore of a lake, sunny day. 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