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A Perfect Getaway for All Occasions

Imagine a cozy cedar lodge nestled amongst towering majestic pines rising from pink granite, all at the water’s edge. This is Westwind Inn, a third-generation family-owned-and-operated business, open year ‘round, only 90 minutes from Toronto, via the 407 connection to Hwy 115, with COVID-safe protocols in place.


Westwind Inn offers over one-quarter mile of scenic natural waterfront, an 80-foot lakefront deck, 200 feet of boardwalk, and 400 feet of docks and boat launch. Buoy #276 Trent Severn Waterway Lock 31, Buckhorn.  It is ideal for quiet romantic getaways, small weddings, conferences, group retreats, or a family reunion.  A total of 34 rooms are available for your exclusive use.

The lobby/reception area greets you with soaring cathedral ceilings, a baby grand piano, a comfortable sofa and chairs, making it the perfect place to relax and read a book or plan your day’s adventures.

The Inn has many new upgrades throughout the 30-room main lodge including hardwood floors and walk-in showers. A small swim spa is located on the 2nd floor of the chalet with a wall of windows overlooking Lower Buckhorn Lake, available for your private use in the colder seasons.

The cozy lodge rooms also come with individual climate control, comfortable seating area, sofa, fireplace, a walk-out to your private balcony, and a large washroom, many with a two-person heart-shaped jet tub. 

The chalet, located on a private waterfront point away from the main lodge features four upgraded honeymoon suites, all with a big plush sofa, winged back chair, four-poster bed, pine floors and cedar ceilings, an air jet tub, fireplace, coffee maker, kettle, and small fridge.  All suites have a private balcony with a lake view. These are beautiful and secluded.

Listen to the haunting call of the loon, take in the sunrise and sunset over the lake, explore private nature trails, cozy up in hammocks for two among the pines, and feel the sand between your toes on the beach.  In winter, you can go cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in a spectacular wilderness setting. Go skating or ice fishing and enjoy fireside dining.

Westwind Inn offers complimentary seasonal activities—canoes, kayaks, rowboats, pedal boats, bikes, an outdoor swimming pool, putting green, driving net and sand trap, badminton, volleyball, horseshoes and explore the Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park located at our doorstep. 

Relax and do as little or as much as you wish.  Meal packages include superb lakefront dining with a panoramic view of the lake.  If you enjoy daytrips, Buckhorn and the surrounding area offer wonderful attractions. Explore quaint villages, galleries and shops. Enjoy lunch by the water’s edge at one the many restaurants or pubs. The quiet beauty of this lakeside setting offers the perfect atmosphere for guests.

Book your stay today and experience the true peace and relaxation that nature and good food provide.

Westwind Inn 1-800-387-8100
info@westwindinn.net   www.westwindinn.net