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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.

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.
Indoor | Outdoor
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.
Indoor | Outdoor
Bala Airport 1.7 km to the centre
Bala, ON, CA
Outdoor
Bala (Medora Lake) 7.5 km to the centre
ON, CA
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Bala, Ontario
Bala, Ontario
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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

VIA Rail Canada
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Ebus
Intercity coach
Rider Express
Intercity coach

Tours & experiences

Sunset Cruises
Boat Tour