Review: Go Home Lake, Muskoka

Facts on Go Home Lake

• Located in Georgian Bay, Muskoka
• Created in the 1950s by the construction of 2 dams.
• Named after Go Home Bay
• Loggers used to send timber down the Musquash River 
• Empties into the Georgian Bay.
• There are approximately 450 cottages in Go Home Lake

I went to visit my relative's cottage up at Go Home Lake over the long weekend. Go Home Lake is about a 2 hours drive north of Toronto, and is pretty much straight off the 400.  Most of the cottages are only accessible by boat, and other than the ample amount of cottages, it's almost as beautiful as Killarney, which is another 3 hours away.  Overall I had a wonderful time swimming in the lake.

Summary

• Bottom Line: great cottage getaway that is close to Toronto.
• Score: 4.5/5

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Review: Lunch @ Grilled Cheese Social Eatery, Barrie

We stopped by the Grilled Cheese Social Eatery on our way to the cottages at Go Home Lake, where we are visiting relatives.  The shop is along the main street in Barrie, Dunlop Street East. There are some limited street parking, but plenty of parking lots in the side streets.

The entrance is easily recognizable by the patio seats that seem to have partially taken over the road.

Once we enter, we were greeted by a very friendly chef (I'm guessing owner?).  I asked for some suggestions, this being my first time, and he quickly recommended the Spirit Catcher, the Tomavo, and the Green Goddess.

We end up ordering the Tomavo, the Wake & Bacon, and a coffee.  Unfortunately for us, we had our order to go, and didn't get to try it until we're at the cottage, which was more than an hour later.  By that time, our grilled cheese sandwiches were already cold, and have lost some of that crunchy goodness.  Don't get me wrong, it was still delicious (and VERY heavy and filling), but next time I will make sure we have enough time to sit down and properly enjoy a fresh hot sandwich.

One other thing, I really liked how they have decorated the washroom.  I can tell that the owners have put a lot of heart into this Eatery.

What we had ordered

• 5/5 Excellent
• Tomavo
• 4/5 Good
• Wake & Bacon
• 3/5 Average
• Coffee

Summary

• The Bottom Line: great joint in Barrie for grilled cheese sandwiches. 
• Score: 4.5/5
• Address: 53 Dunlop Street East, Barrie

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Central Ontario

Interesting Facts on Central Ontario region

• Region ranges from populated cities to barren Canadian Shield rock, with stunning lakes and rivers.  
• Some of the more popular areas include "Cottage Country", "Muskoka", and the "Kawarthas".  
• Known for its quaint towns and gorgeous scenery
• Muskoka was named one of National Geographic's "Top 20 Must-See World Destinations"
• The famous Blue Mountains is part of this region.

(source: tourism Ontario)

Barrie

• Lunch @ Grilled Cheese Social Eatery (4.5/5)

Muskoka

• Cottage @ Go Home Lake