Community Partners

Five Oaks has partnered with a number of local and/or on-site partners to enhance your stay. Please see below for more information, should you require catering or programming support.

Brave Waves Swim School

Individualized Swim Lessons. Instructors are Canadian Saving Society Certified Lifeguards, Past Competitive Swimmers, or both. Individual attention for your swimmer for maximum benefit. 100% active swim time – no waiting at poolside like public swim lessons. Amazing, heated outdoor pool – like Muskoka only 8 minutes away! Infants & special needs kids welcome. We teach individuals from 6 months to 84 years! We’ve turned little ones into swimmers for ten happy seasons!

Grand River Rafting

Grand River Rafting is a company that offers trips down the Grand River – which the Five Oaks property backs onto. They offer hiking and floating classrooms that are guided trips, which provide education about the history of the valley and edible and medicinal plants. They also offer self-guided trips for those who just want to enjoy the peace and quiet. You can choose from a variety of boats including; canoes, kayaks, rafts, tubes, and stand up paddle boards. Additionally, there are a variety of trips offered which range in length and cater to experience level. Special requests can be made to book a trip that starts or ends on Five Oaks Property.

Grand River Book Store

The bookstore is a wonderful treasure on site! Be sure to browse through the collection during your stay. You may want to check out “The Story of Five Oaks” or “Seasons at the Centre” for historic information about Five Oaks. The open hours are: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9am – 1pm. Great news – they are now accepting e-transfer!

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Spiritual Companionship

If you are coming to Five Oaks for spiritual reflection, you can request the services of a Spiritual Director. With this person you may want to spend an hour walking the labyrinth or sitting on a bench to explore your spiritual longings or questions. To learn more about spiritual companioning, visit https://www.sdiworld.org/seekers To arrange a session, contact Five Oaks:

Fly Water Guiding

Fly Water offers a unique experience fly fishing on the Grand River. The experts at Fly Fishing cater to a small number of guests at a time with detailed attention focused on the individual’s interests and needs!