# Fern Resort Ramara, ON · Mapped: on the map. It has not cleared the selection standard yet, so read it as coverage, not a recommendation. - Page: https://mindreachgetaways.com/on/ramara/wellness-retreat/fern-resort - Book direct: https://www.fernresort.com/booking/ - Their site: https://www.fernresort.com - Find it in Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Fern%20Resort%2C%204432%20Fern%20Resort%20Road%2C%20Ramara%2C%20ON%2C%20Canada ## Our read The water is the reason to come, and it stays small enough to feel like a house rather than a hotel. ## Come here for - Being told what happens next, instead of planning it - Bathing culture over treatment menus - Small groups and solo travellers who dislike crowds - Swimming, paddling or simply staring at water ## Skip it if - You want resort scale, with several restaurants and a crowd to disappear into - You would rather improvise your days than follow a timetable ## The place Fern Resort is Ontario's all-inclusive four-season resort, welcoming families and friends since 1895 on the picturesque shores of Lake Couchiching in Ramara Township. A short drive north of Toronto. Now in its fourth generation of ownership by the Downing family, Fern has built a singular reputation among Ontario resort destinations: everything from three daily meals and all land and water activities to supervised children's programs and evening entertainment is included in a single per-person rate. The resort sits on close to two kilometres of waterfront on Lake Couchiching, offering two outdoor pools, one indoor pool, hot tubs, saunas, and a steam room alongside direct lake access. Summer programming is the heartbeat of Fern. Kayaking, paddle boards, canoes, high ropes, climbing wall, axe throwing, archery, paintball, fishing, beach volleyball, golf, tennis, and pickleball fill the days, while Bergwen's Theatre hosts professional evening entertainment. Winter brings its own rhythm: a 1.5 km skating trail, snowshoeing, curling on the lake, ice fishing, cross-country skiing, broomball, horse-drawn sleigh rides, and a full indoor activity program. For guests seeking spa-style pampering within the resort experience, Honey. The Spa is an intimate boutique day spa with three private treatment rooms: Zen Garden for massage and body treatments, The Facial Suite offering exclusively Yon-Ka facials, and Le Grand Finale for waxing, brow, and lash treatments. The Lounge adds manicure and pedicure stations. Honey is operated by fully trained, certified estheticians and is open daily, seven days a week, by appointment. All meals are served in the Heritage Dining Room in the Main Inn, with a poolside BBQ lunch added during summer packages. Fern is not a luxury boutique retreat. It is something rarer: a high-quality, genuinely all-inclusive resort that has been delivering the same promise of unrivalled family vacation since the late Victorian era. ## What it is like - All-inclusive since 1895: Over 130 years of all-inclusive hospitality by the Downing family. Three daily meals, all activities, and evening entertainment in one price on Lake Couchiching. - Lake Couchiching waterfront: Close to two kilometres of waterfront: outdoor pools, a 1.5 km winter skating trail, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, and swimming directly off the resort shore. - Honey. The Spa: Boutique day spa with Yon-Ka facials, massage, manicure, pedicure, and waxing. Open daily by appointment within the resort campus. - Four-season programming: Summer water sports and supervised kids programs shift to winter skating, snowshoeing, and horse-drawn sleigh rides. Fern earns its four-season resort designation. - Heritage Dining Room: Three meals daily including a poolside BBQ lunch in summer. All served in the Main Inn's Heritage Dining Room with menus that rotate across the stay. ## Ways to stay - Weekend All-Inclusive Getaway · Per person based on double occupancy. Confirm at fernresort.com · https://www.fernresort.com/booking/ - Summer Family Package · Seniors 10% off; child-free promotions vary by dates. Confirm at fernresort.com · https://www.fernresort.com/booking/ - Winter All-Inclusive Package · Confirm at fernresort.com · https://www.fernresort.com/booking/ ## Best seasons - Summer (late June–Labour Day) for full water sports, outdoor pools, and the complete activity program - Winter (December–March) for skating, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and horse-drawn sleigh rides - Autumn (September–October) for quieter fall packages, foliage, and full use of indoor facilities - Spring (April–May) for shoulder-season value and the awakening of Lake Couchiching waterfront ## Stay lengths - 2-night weekend getaway - 3–4 night mid-week family package - 7-night full summer or winter vacation ## Getting there Fern Resort is at 4432 Fern Resort Road, Ramara, ON L3V 0Z1. From Toronto: Highway 400 North to Highway 11 toward Orillia, then follow signs to Ramara. Approximately 130 km / 1.5 hours from Toronto. Ample on-site parking. No public transit to the property. ## Questions **Where is Fern Resort located?** Fern Resort is at 4432 Fern Resort Road, Ramara, Ontario L3V 0Z1. On the shores of Lake Couchiching, approximately 3.6 km from Casino Rama and 8.8 km from Orillia. From Toronto it's a straightforward drive north on Highway 400 to Orillia, roughly 1.5 hours. **What is included in the all-inclusive rate at Fern Resort?** Fern's all-inclusive rate covers three meals daily in the Heritage Dining Room (with poolside BBQ lunch added in summer), full use of resort facilities including indoor and outdoor pools, hot tubs, saunas, steam room, and waterfront, plus all activity programs and professional evening entertainment in Bergwen's Theatre. Golf, tennis, pickleball, kayaking, paddle boards, and supervised children's programs are all included. **What is Honey. The Spa at Fern Resort?** Honey. The Spa is an intimate boutique day spa at Fern Resort with three private treatment rooms: Zen Garden (massage and body treatments), The Facial Suite (Yon-Ka facials exclusively), and Le Grand Finale (waxing, brow and lash). The Lounge has two manicure tables and two pedicure chairs. The spa is open daily 7 days a week, 10am–8pm, by appointment only. Call direct at 705-325-2250 or email info@honey-thespa.com. **Is Fern Resort good in winter?** Yes. Fern is a genuinely four-season resort. Winter programming includes a 1.5 km skating trail, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, curling on the lake, ice fishing, broomball, and horse-drawn sleigh rides on weekends. The indoor pool, fitness centre, saunas, and evening entertainment run year-round, and the Heritage Dining Room serves all three meals regardless of season. **Does Fern Resort allow day visitors?** Overnight guests may request a day pass for visitors. For 2026, rates are $285.00 + tax per adult, $213.75 + tax per teen, and $142.50 + tax per child (4–12). Day passes include lunch and dinner in the Heritage Dining Room, full use of facilities, and evening entertainment. They must be requested at least 24 hours in advance and are subject to dining room availability. **Are pets allowed at Fern Resort?** No pets are permitted on Fern Resort property. Guide Dogs and Service Dogs are welcome with advance notice at the time of booking. Emotional Support Animals are not permitted. **What is the cancellation policy at Fern Resort?** Deposits are $350 per person for stays of three days or longer, and $150 per person for shorter stays. Cancellations with written notice 14 days before arrival receive a full refund less a $50 per person service charge. Cancellations with less than 14 days notice forfeit the full deposit. See fernresort.com for complete terms. **How do I book at Fern Resort?** Book directly at fernresort.com/booking or call toll-free 1-800-567-3376. Reservations staff are available 8am–11pm, 7 days a week. Summer weekends and holiday packages fill quickly. Book several weeks in advance for peak season. ## How far to trust this Written from what the property publishes. Not yet checked by hand. Confirm on their site before you book. MindReach Getaways does not take the booking. You book with the property.