Summer days in cottage country are meant to be spent on the lake. The water lures us, like a siren’s call, into its refreshing embrace. It is seemingly irresistible to resist.

There’s little about the JW Marriott Rosseau Muskoka Resort and Spa that doesn’t impress. The resort recognizes the magnetic pull of the lake and has curated the experience accordingly.

You head down to the lake in morning and, thanks to the diversity of offerings, never want to leave.

Children play on the sandy beach or frolic in the shallows while mom and dad recline watchfully in a nearby cabana. Little ones squeal in delight in the joyous waterpark a stone’s throw away.

Lift yourself from your cabana and hop aboard a paddleboard or kayak and glide across the pristine waters of Lake Rosseau. It’s an opportunity to connect with nature and experience Muskoka at a slower pace.

Looking for something less sedate and more adrenaline-fueled? The resort, in partnership with SWS Muskoka, has you covered. Rent a jet ski or embark aboard a pontoon boat tour, or thrill to the experience of tubing, waterskiing, or wakeboarding. For something fresh and exciting, take an eFoil for a spin. One of the latest developments in personalized watercraft, an eFoil combines elements of surfing and hydrofoiling with electric propulsion for a memorable experience of racing above the water’s surface at speed.

The Rosseau has unveiled an exciting addition to its waterfront activities this year in the form of a floating pickleball court. New to pickleball? A hybrid of tennis, table tennis and badminton, it’s among the fastest growing sports in North America. A floating court elevates the experience by combining the fun of the sport with the refreshing joy of being on the water. The Rosseau is the first resort in Canada to boast this exciting attraction.

Recognizing that no one wants to peel themselves away from the lake for lunch, the Rosseau brings lunch to the lake. Or rather, to The Deck, a beautiful waterside casual dining venue where you can still feel the breeze off the water. Choose from fish tacos and salads, burgers and bruschetta. The real standouts, however, the flatbreads made in the on-site wood-fired pizza oven.

A family getaway shouldn’t be all about the kids. Parents should carve some time out for themselves. You’ve earned it. After a day by the water, head to the newly opened Signal Hill Whiskey Bar. Perched on the patio with stunning vistas of Lake Rosseau stretching out to the horizon, it’s a refined setting to savour premium Canadian whiskey and handcrafted cocktails as the setting sun paints the horizon. Cheers to a day or created special memories with your children.

Summer days at JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort are centred around the lake, just as it should be.