Discover endless perfect weekends 45 minutes outside the GTA

Opening summer 2017

Sculpted into Lake Simcoe’s Big Bay Point, just 45 minutes outside the Greater Toronto Area, you’ll find a resort community that infuses fun with relaxation, creating a kaleidoscope of natural greenery and urban amenity. Introducing Friday Harbour, Toronto’s ultimate combination of rustic cottage escape and modern lifestyle resort. From work life to the water’s edge, discover where your weekends can take you.

Make waves in a lakeside condo or town

Infused with both urban expression and traditional elements of glass, metal and wood, Friday Harbour’s Boardwalk Condos and Harbour Flats are designed to make the most of the lakeside experience. The array of residential options offers something to suit every family, from smart studios to sprawling penthouses.

Or take shoreline living to the next level in a Marina or Island Town, majestically set upon a specially created network by the bay. Featuring modular 2-floor and 3-floor designs in either a contemporary or transitional style, you can entertain and relax in the absolute beauty of Lake Simcoe. They’re bold, innovative and delightfully distinctive to Friday Harbour.

Get in the swing of things at the Nest Golf Club

Experience a golfer’s paradise set within the tranquil beauty of Friday Harbour. The Nest is a picturesque course designed by Doug Carrick is eighteen holes of world-class sportsmanship and lush greenery. The landscape itself is visually rich and intriguing; it’s been sculpted with dips and hollows, rises and ridges, with varying elevations for ever-changing views. Each hole has its own beguiling character, and offers the right amount of challenge and entertainment for players of all skill levels. Perfect for the traditional “after work” Friday game, The Nest has been designed with 9 holes out, and the back 9 returning, so you can enjoy a quick game and still find time for everything else Friday Harbour has to offer.

Catch some rays at the Beach Club

Where sand meets water, the fun begins at Friday Harbour’s Beach Club. The resort’s beautifully designed beach area incorporates nuances of some of the world’s greatest beach destinations, reimagined to scale for Lake Simcoe living. Beyond soaking in the sunshine and atmosphere waterside, or taking your pleasure out on the water, life here on the beach can also lead to a pick-up game of beach volleyball, tennis and more.

Weigh anchor at the Lake Club

Here on Lake Simcoe, every day is Friday – and there’s something for everyone, anytime at the iconic marina-side Lake Club. Start your day here with a warm cup of coffee and celebrate sundown with a cool signature cocktail. Enjoy a workout at the Training Centre, a relaxing massage at the Wellness Centre Spa or get a little work done at the well-equipped Business Centre. There’s even a Kid Zone where your children can make new friends as you take a moment to catch up with old ones. Just outside the Lake Club, residents can enjoy another side of Lake Simcoe luxury in the hot tub, wading pool and lap pool.

Drink it all in at the Marina Village

Whether you’re looking for an outfit for a night out, sporting equipment to take out on the lake or even a fun game for the kids, Friday Harbour’s Marina Village has a tantalizing assortment of shops and stops that offer something for everyone. Your other senses will not be neglected. Feast on a plethora of resto-bars and bistros. Grab a steak or sip a signature drink and watch the water lap against the marina, patio-side.

365 days of Friday

Regardless of the season, there are thousands of reasons to make a weekly trek to the Harbour. Winter is at its most picturesque when snow-covered white cedars, beeches and elms line the cross-country ski-ready nature paths. Swing into spring at the Nest, complete with a driving range to help warm your game up for the upcoming summer months. Fall into a weekly routine of heading to the Harbour and watch the leaves change. Or take the boat for one last spin at the 1,000-slip marina, accessible to boaters of all skill levels.

From work life to the water’s edge, you can experience it all, every weekend, in Lake Simcoe’s Friday Harbour All Seasons Resort.

This is sponsored content. To learn more about Friday Harbour, go to www.fridayharbourresort.com.