Balsam Resort

Balsam Resort has one of the most unique beaches in the region. Rentals of all kinds are available, including canoe, paddle-boat, wind surfer, motorboat and sailboat. Balsam has everything for a perfect day in the Ontario sunlight! Many guests play beach volleyball with their toes in the water, while others put a line in the water in hopes to catch a muskie!

Balsam Resort is the quintessential family getaway in the region. Enjoy canoe and paddle-boat rides during the day, campfires at night! Try your hand at shuffleboard, horseshoes, or badminton. Take the family on a sailboat or motorboat to see the gorgeous landscape and Grand Island. Hold a fish fry after a sun-soaked day of fishing. The family will find Balsam Resort has everything you're looking for and more!

The Kawartha Lakes region has literally dozens of golf courses within 60 miles, but you'll want to visit Byrnell Golf Club first! Located only five miles away from Balsam Resort, Byrnell has a small-town course feel with big city fairways and greens. 22 miles away lies Lindsay Golf and Country Club, one of the best country clubs in the province! Lindsay is a wide-open course with stunning views of the region, especially beautiful in the fall, with a English golf course feel.

Plan your big day with Balsam Resort! Say "I do" on the water's edge and host a reception under the stars or under a gorgeous white canopy. What better way to celebrate than to spend the biggest weekend of your life at a family-friendly resort with tons of helping hands and accommodations right on the water's edge!

Balsam Resort has a marvelous natural setting, sandy beach, naturally clear, clean lake, and tall forest-green pine trees. Wildlife is a part of everyday living in Southern Ontario so keep your eyes peeled for deer, foxes, beavers, snakes, turtles and tons of bird-watching! You may be staying in a resort, but exquisite nature is always a step away no matter where you are!

Fishing in the Kawartha Lakes region is top notch, and sure to offer thrills to everyone from rookie to seasoned anglers. Balsam Lake is particularly well known for its bass fishing (smallmouth and largemouth) but don't be surprised to catch a walleye, muskie, or panfish. You can throw a line in off the dock or rent a boat and head for deeper waters.

When you think of a romantic getaway, odds are you aren't imagining a lake resort--until now! The scent of the tall pines and the sunsets are what couples miss the most about Balsam Resort. Booking a romantic fall trip to Balsam Resort is a wise choice. The surrounding trees turn a glorious mixture of green, red, orange and yellow. Enjoy the exclusivity of the resort, and spend time relaxing or exploring the region!

Sustainable, locally employed, green and naturally resourced, Balsam Resort is extremely ecofriendly. From the remarkable natural setting, the soft sand beach, the clear, clean lake, and the tall pine trees, Balsam Resort is true to the beautiful landscape. Minimalistic cottages, chalets and suites with fresh produce and fish available to the locals, one could live off the land at Balsam Resort.

The Kawartha Lakes region has many lakes, but Balsam is one-of-a-kind. Smack dab in the middle of Balsam lies the giant, breathtaking Grand Island, which many visitors love to visit via canoe or paddle-boat. The lake offers terrific bass fishing and the fantastic Indian Point Provincial Park. The park offers fantastic lake views and adorable wildlife! Fact: Balsam Resort at sunset is truly breathtaking when on the water.

While the Burnt River Cottage is not located on Balsam Resort property, it's just eight minutes north and rests directly on Burnt River. This cottage offers extra privacy on your vacation and is ideally furnished with all modern amenities to ensure your comfort and convenience. You'll have your own boat dock as well as access to the Victoria Rail Line for hiking, biking, and more!