The first luxury ranch-style resort in Eastern Canada opened in Parry Sound. Here is how much a night will cost you
The first luxury ranch-style resort in Eastern Canada has opened near Parry Sound.
Whitestone Ranch resort is now open in Whitestone, two-and-a-half hours north of Toronto near Muskoka, with bookings available.
Here is what the owners said about the site in a news release.
This 33-acre waterfront resort — at
406 Whitestone Lake Rd
., where the former Whitestone Resort was located — is described as the first of its kind in Eastern Canada in a news release about its opening.
The ranch-style resort, offers 14 cabin-style rooms with king-sized beds, bedside tables, dressers and chairs.
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This waterfront property features a private beach, five ponds, and a classic barn, the release said.
The resort has a private chef who prepares meals using local products.
There is also the opportunity for canoe and kayak adventures, lake swimming, sauna, spa, row boats, golf, hiking, horseback riding, gym and a tennis court opening in the summer of 2025.
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Whitestone Ranch is collaborating with
Clase Azul tequila
this summer to provide an exclusive 'Rodeo Experience.'
'The ranch is on track to become a top Canadian summer destination by offering premium, private club experiences and forming brand partnerships like this one,' reads a Whitestone Ranch release.
'Visitors can expect a courtside sip and swing on the tennis courts and a decked-out private beach with Western-style towels and chic umbrellas.'
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The resort is exclusively booked as the whole property and can host large gatherings, weddings or corporate events, according to a release.
The cost for a full ranch booking starts at $3,495 per night.
Guests can buy all-inclusive packages which offer all meals and beverage pairings, as well as transportation and spa services.
More information can be found at the
Whitestone Ranch website
.
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