Hillside, Lake of Bays, Muskoka
Hillside is a community located within the Township of Lake of Bays Muskoka. The name Hillside dervives from the post office, founded by Rev. Norton Hill in 1878.
Rev. Norton Hill came to Muskoka in 1867 in search of a plot of land for his family of four sons and two daughters to settle. It is said that he dreamed of a beautiful peninsula. Hiking and canoeing Hill arrived at the peninsula on Peninsula Lake where he cut down several trees to indicate his claim to the land prior to returning to Bracebridge to official register the claim of 700 acres of good clay/loam soil.
Rev. Hill is credited with being the first family to settle in Hillside in 1869. In 1878 he founded the post office, which he named Hillside. The Hill family blazed the original trail from Huntsville to Hillside known as Hill’s trace. This trail is known today as Highway 60.
In 1904 Rev. Hill and his family built the Manse which still stands on HWY 60 today. Pioneer Memorial United Church holds approximately 100 people and is still in use today.
Today Hillside is known for its links to the Artist community, of which there are approximately 9 studios on Limberlost Road alone. Artists inspired by the rugged landscape of the Canadian Shield invite you to discover for yourself how the tradition continues as you partake in the Artists of Limberlost studio tour. Visit the Artists of the Limberlost page for more information. 
Hillside is also home to the Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Reserve. which is a publicly accessible private year-round wilderness haven with twenty private lakes and more than 10,000 unspoiled acres of mixed forest. The private forest reserve contains more than 70 km of hiking, biking, skiing and snowshoeing trails made available to the public at no charge. The Limberlost Reserve is yet another example of the continued legacy of the Hill family, as the original visionary for this beautiful spot was Gordon Hill, Grandson of Rev. Norton Hill.
Real estate in Hillside is available. For more information on homes and cottages for sale, please contact The Parker Team, we are happy to help!
1052 RAT BAY Road Unit# 105-5 (40360582)
Lake of Bays (Twp), Ontario
Blue Water Acres has almost 50 acres of Muskoka paradise and 300 feet of south-facing frontage on Lake of Bays. This is NOT a timeshare; you would actually own a share of the cottage that you buy which includes a share in the entire complex. This gives you the right…
Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage, Huntsville
2215 Highway 60, Lake Of Bays (Twp), Ontario P1H 2J6 (24971041)
Lake of Bays (Twp), Ontario
A very profitable restaurant with an excellent reputation located in high traffic and high visibility location. Owners are retiring after 18 years of operations. Your opportunity to acquire Land, Building, Residence and a successful cash producing Business in busy Huntsville highway location. The restaurant with themed dining rooms and a…
RE/MAX PROFESSIONALS NORTH, BROKERAGE, GRAVENHURST
1536 North Portage Road, Huntsville, Ontario P1H 2J6 (25218809)
Huntsville, Ontario
Muskoka Living at it’s finest; your chance to own a piece of paradise in the heart of cottage country. Situated on a landscaped 1.27 acre private treed lot, this stunning, newly built log home could be yours to enjoy year round. With an open concept main living area; 2-storey great…
RE/MAX By The Bay Brokerage
1140 Walkers Glenn Crescent, Lake Of Bays, Ontario P1H 2J6 (25178210)
Lake Of Bays, Ontario
Gorgeous Executive 3 Bed, 3 Bath Bungalow with walkout level, oversize 2-bay garage (hard wired for EV), featuring an accessible floorpan and detailed finishes in the coveted Walker’s Glen Community! This 2+ Acre lot comes with a private entrance, enveloped with mature maples and the community is surrounded by 70+…
Peryle Keye Real Estate, Brokerage, Bracebridge
1052 Rat Bay Road Unit# 107-9, Lake Of Bays (Twp), Ontario P1H 2J6 (24447638)
Lake of Bays (Twp), Ontario
Blue Water Acres fractional ownership resort has almost 50 acres of Muskoka paradise and 300 feet of south-facing frontage on Lake of Bays. 107 Algonquin is a 2 bedroom cottage located close to the indoor swimming pool and games room. The Muskoka Room in 107 Algonquin is fully insulated for…
Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage, Huntsville
1052 Rat Bay Road Unit# 105-8, Lake Of Bays (Twp), Ontario P1H 2J6 (24427859)
Lake of Bays (Twp), Ontario
Blue Water Acres has almost 50 acres of Muskoka paradise and 300 feet of south-facing frontage on Lake of Bays. This is NOT a timeshare; you would actually own a share of the cottage that you buy which includes a share in the entire complex. This gives you the right…
Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage, Huntsville
1052 Rat Bay Road Unit# 103-2, Lake Of Bays (Twp), Ontario P1H 2J6 (24447639)
Lake of Bays (Twp), Ontario
Blue Water Acres has almost 50 acres of Muskoka paradise and 300 feet of south-facing frontage on Lake of Bays. This is FRACTIONAL ownership. It is NOT a timeshare. You would actually own a 1/10th share of the cottage that you buy which includes a share in the entire complex.…
Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage, Huntsville
1052 Rat Bay Road Unit# 107-10, Lake Of Bays (Twp), Ontario P1H 2J6 (24237314)
Lake of Bays (Twp), Ontario
Blue Water Acres fractional ownership resort has almost 50 acres of Muskoka paradise and 300 feet of south-facing frontage on Lake of Bays. 107 Algonquin is a 2 bedroom cottage located close to the indoor swimming pool and games room. The Muskoka Room in 107 Algonquin is fully insulated for…