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Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower

Dorset, Ontario, Canada
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Dorset
4.5 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Type: Observation Decks/ Towers
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sussex
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67 reviews 67 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

A bit of a climb, but worth the view, especially in the fall (before it closes for the winter) More

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London, United Kingdom
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96 reviews 96 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Take sandwiches and it's a perfect spot for a picnic More

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Bracebridge, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

I'm not the best to evaluate being scared of hights but the view was amazing and I'm glad I climbed it! More

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Cannington, ON
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

I have visited this since i was a kid and still love it today! More

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Huntsville, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

Autumn is the best time to visit to see all the colours. More

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Huntsville, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

Great place to see the fall colours. Beautiful view of the surrounding area. More

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Orillia, Canada
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

Some of my fondest memories of my youth were of Dorset and the Scenic Lookout Tower. More

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Dorset, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

The Dorset Scenic Look Out Tower is located on a high ridge above the community and the tower offers a panoramic view of the surrounding hills and picturesque Lake of Bays in the Muskoka / Haliburton region and is open year round; although the access road is not plowed or maintained in the winter months. Built in 1967 on the... More

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Toronto, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

But the view is less exciting than I expected. Still worth doing, if you have time More

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Ontario's Near North, Canada
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

This is the perfect place for taking pictures in the Spring and Fall, you can see the lakes and trees for miles. We have been here a few times and it's never really busy. It's a long stair climb to the top of the lookout so make sure your prepared and wear running shoes or boots. There was no cost... More

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