As we head into a somewhat reluctant spring here at our North Muskoka Ontario Resort, we thought it would be appropriate to think back on what a terrific winter it was this year. Besides all the great snow and trails, there was some pretty great ice fishing going on right here on Lake Bernard!
Showing off some fine Lake Trout and Whitefish, our guests were even kind enough to share some of their catch with us. Well done and thanks Steve and Trish! Hope to see you again next year!

What a terrific winter it has been this year for all the Great Canadian outdoor activities at our Ontario resort! Great snow, temperatures that are keeping things crisp without being too cold....and the long term forecast looks good well into March!

Whether you're looking to snowmobile, dogsled, ice fish, or just snuggle by fireside with some excellent dining and a visit from our registered massage therapist.......now is the time!

Great thanks to our guests that were gracious enough to share one of the great lake trout catches they pulled from our own Lake Bernard......hope to post some pics of that catch soon!

Although we have always taken great pride to make the dining experience here at Northridge Inn and Resort exceptional.......kudos go to our current kitchen and dining staff for their great contributions to our latest offerings.
We continue to emphasize regional cuisine with rustic but beautiful plates, and service that is attentive, but wonderfully relaxed.
Our current plates, some of which are pictured below, have been designed to showcase the finest ingredients available. We also always offer wonderful free range chicken, trout, venison, steaks, prime rib and vegetarian whole grain pastas. Our desserts are simply sinful, and chocolate is presented in ways that shouldn't be discussed openly!!!!!!!!
To round it all out, we also carry some wonderful vintages that are not available through the LCBO.
Not to be overlooked in the slightest, we pay that same attention to our children's menu, featuring some of the kiddy classics, as well as some tasty healthy new classics such as whole wheat turkey wraps, veggies with dip, etc..
So take a look at some of the offerings below and if you don't see what you are looking for, give us a call......the plates below are only a small sample of the possibilities!

The Northridge "We Dare You To Try and Pick it Up and Eat It" Bison Burger! Two extra lean organic, free range specially seasoned bison burgers, piled between tomatoes, our own herbed mayonaise, a toasted multi grain baguette, bacon, lettuce, an orange cranberry chutney and onion sprouts.....and as if that wasn't enough, we include our homemade tri-colour chips featuring yukon gold, sweet potatoes and blue potatoes, or a wonderful fruited slaw.......... Have Fun!!!

One of our Appetizers Featuring Fresh and Cool Cucumber Boats Stuffed with Herbs and Roasted seasonal Vegetables, topped with a Delicately shaved Organic Free Range Venison, Canadian Cheese and our own Balsamic Reduction. Great dining in the Muskoka North Resort tradition!

At Northridge Inn and Resort we are pleased to present this signature dish.......An Organically Grain Fed, Free Range, Frenched Elk Chop, Fire Charred and complimented with a Wild Berry and Pinot Noir Reduction, Seasonal vegetables and Blue Potatoes.

Always a favorite at our northern Ontario Resort .......Seared and Roasted Rack of Ontario Lamb with a Honey and Grape Wild Canadian Rice, Roasted Vegetables and a Bala Cranberry , Orange and Mint Chutney.

Fire Grilled Wild Line Caught Salmon with our signature Herbed Grilled Vegetable Skewer, Maple roasted Sweet Potatoes, a Native Canadian Wild Rice Pancake accompanied by a Pear Citrus reduction.

With a wonderfully hot and dry spring, it feels like the middle of August here on the shores of lake Bernard. The heat is keeping the bugs away this year, and in the years that we've owned our Muskoka North Inn, we can't recall a better June for the lack of black flies!

Everyone seems to be loving the new fleet of kayaks we've launched this year. We did quite a bit of homework to be sure that we introduced ones that are as user friendly as possible for the novice. With the expansive shallow sandy shoal that skirts our lake, it is a great place to try out your paddling skills!

The lake is warm, the bugs are gone, the kayaks are waiting and the sunsets are stunning.....so come on up for a visit....... Our Ontario Resort and your new friends are waiting!

No Snow???........No Problem! Even with winter conditions being less than perfect, Northridge's guests wouldn't let that interfere with a great New Year's Eve Celebration! Rick Robichaud had the place rockin' to the wee hours, our planned sleigh ride turned into a wagon ride and a timely dusting of snow gave us the serene beauty of white so special at this time of year. By the way, a very special congratulations to the special couple that got engaged in our out door hot tub ( you know who you are!)....we've never seen a couple that was more fun together!!

But WAIT!!!!..........Before we get too carried away with winter, we want to be sure and say thanks to all our fall Brides and Grooms.....and of course, their families and friends!
Here's a sneak peak at some of the highlights!

Who's ready for winter????!!! Sure it's cold and white.......but just think.....Christmas parties, another great New Years Eve to usher in 2007, skiing, snowmobiling, dogsledding, snow shoeing, crackling fires, rolling in the snow before the hot tub, and the beautiful white hush of snow hanging from the giant pines.
OK then, it's official.....WE'RE READY!!!......come and join in this winter for some of the great winter fun and romance that makes this season at Northridge so warm!!

We realize noboby probably wants to hear it, but Fall is only a short distance away! It's all good though....stunning colours, great weather, specially priced packages at our lakeside resort...and all that without the crowds of summer. In fact High Rock Road along the shores of Lake Bernard was cited last year as one of the top ten locations to view fall colours! (Walking distance from our resort)
Northridge is especially cozy in the tender temperatures of fall: With our comfortable Canadiana ambiance, a woodburning fireplace in every accommodation, and a wonderful new menu, fall may just become your favourite season!

Our final August wedding has now been completed and once again we were stunned by the warmth of the couple and their families and friends! The weather was absolutley perfect for the ceremony at lakeside on our dock and even the BBQ style rehearsal party the night before.
Weddings, corporate retreats, family reunions and all types of group functions remain one of our specialties here at Northridge, and each one is planned and designed to best reflect the individual vision of the guests involved, so contact us at anytime if there is anything we can do to help!

It is simply incredible that August is slipping away so quickly here at our north Muskoka Resort! The sultry evenings on the Beach are still here for now though......and everyone here intends to make the most of it. Our summer here has exceeded our expectations by far! After three years of owning and operating our resort (the Inn had been totally closed up for two entire years when we purchased it in 2003) we are now experiencing an incredible number of return and word of mouth guests!
If you haven't already done so, it is still not too late to enjoy the sand inbetween your toes.....Late August is wonderful for warm water, a lack of bugs, and all the heat of summer!

Northridge Inn and Resort was very proud to host the Burk's Falls Art Club Show at the end of July this year. The Inn was full of wonderful paintings of all types and media, jewelry, sculpture, photography, and even unique flower arrangements!
The turn out was fantastic and we wish to extend our sincerest thanks and appreciation to the Club, and our guests for allowing Northridge to participate in such a wonderful event!
Northridge takes great pride in our ongoing support of local artisans and their works. If you are a local artist and would like to display works in our Inn, feel free to contact us and discuss the possibilities!

The weather this summer at Northridge has indeed been unusual. It seems that whenever it rains, it pours!! Despite some of the devastating storms just north and south of us, we were very fortunate here at our lakeside resort to have been spared any damage of concern!
The weather here has certainly provided some spectacular shows with incredible lightning storms out on the lake, but perhaps even more satisfying has been the healthy amount of rain that has kept everything green, lush and has really coaxed our perennial gardens into their best show of colour ever!

With this heat wave that we are experiencing, there is no doubt that Northridge Inn and Resort is the place to be! Whether on the lake with the fishermen, or in the lake with the swimmers, it is somehow Oh so much more tolerable in the clean air and cool water. (Besides, all our units are air conditioned!!!!) These guests have definitely figured out the benefits of a North Muskoka Resort!