Finger Lakes Experiences
YOUR NEW FAVORITE YEAR-ROUND DESTINATION
No matter the season, The Lake House offers numerous ways to enhance your stay with our own activities and options in the Ontario County of the Finger Lakes region created by our local experts. Use our guest activities section and calendar of events to curate the perfect experience during your stay. At The Lake House we’re dedicated to bringing you the best of the Finger Lakes, including locally-made cheeses and wines, a kitchen garden, landscaping dedicated to native plants, and the best lakefront recreation opportunities. There’s also endless options for fun outside of our doors, such as the picturesque Kershaw Park, Canandaigua’s historic Pier, Bristol Mountain, and multiple gorgeous walking trails. Whether you’re looking for adventure or luxury relaxation, you’ll be in good hands at The Lake House. Get in touch with our team for a customized itinerary.
If you can’t find what you’re looking for here, just ask.
Holidays at The Lake
Contact Us
No matter the season, The Lake House offers numerous ways to enhance your stay with our own activities and options in the Ontario County of the Finger Lakes region created by our local experts. Use our guest activities section and calendar of events to curate the perfect experience during your stay. At The Lake House we’re dedicated to bringing you the best of the Finger Lakes, including locally-made cheeses and wines, a kitchen garden, landscaping dedicated to native plants, and the best lakefront recreation opportunities. There’s also endless options for fun outside of our doors, such as the picturesque Kershaw Park, Canandaigua’s historic Pier, Bristol Mountain, and multiple gorgeous walking trails. Whether you’re looking for adventure or luxury relaxation, you’ll be in good hands at The Lake House. Get in touch with our team for a customized itinerary.
If you can’t find what you’re looking for here, just ask.
Holidays at The Lake
Explore Categories
Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting
Presented by Winter in Canandaigua
Join Winter in Canandaigua as they present the Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting Ceremony! The perfect, family friendly way to commence the holiday festivities.
See More
Sip Under the Stars
Stargazing with Veuve Clicquot
Join The Lake House on Canandaigua and Veuve Clicquot as you are guided through a viewing of the beautiful, shimmering winter sky.
Introducing Trivia Night at Sand Bar
Join us every other Thursday at Sand Bar for a variety of themed trivia!
The Polar Express
Family Movie Night
Sip on hot chocolate while watching The Polar Express in the Event Barn at The Lake House!
Wine, Beer, and Spirits Series
Join us for our newest series, featuring global and locally renowned wineries, breweries, and distilleries.
Wellness Classes
Join us in the yoga studio 7 days a week as we host a variety of wellness classes.
Hiking
Find your trail. Discover your path.
Relax in the great outdoors of the Finger Lakes.
The Rink at the Lake
The Rink at The Lake will be open for family-friendly fun starting at the end of November! Our “Magic Ice” can be skated on with or without the cold weather. Located just outside of Sand Bar, you’ll truly feel like you are skating on the lake!
Snowshoeing
at The Lake House
Grab a pair of snowshoes and enjoy the cool winter breeze on a walk through The Lake House property or take a drive down to Cummings Nature Center and enjoy a 3-mile trail perfect for snowshoeing!
Shop
Downtown Canandaigua
Complete your holiday shopping with a walk down Main Street in Canandaigua, NY. From artwork to chocolates and clothing to gift certificates, there is everything you need to check gifts off your list!
Class and a Glass
at The Lake House
Join us every Saturday at 11am in the Library Bar at The Lake House for crafts and sparkling wine!
Afternoon Tea & Apothecary
at the lake house
Join us at The Lake House every Sunday at 2:00pm for traditional afternoon tea paired with a hands-on oil blending class while sipping on refreshing teas and indulging in some light snacks. Guests will be led by a member of the Willowbrook Spa Wellness Team for a fun and informative aromatherapy experience.
Whiskey and Wood Burning
at The Lake House
Join us at The Lake House every Thursday at 3:00pm and enjoy a flight of house selected whiskeys while creating wood burning art.
New York Kitchen
Located adjacent to The Lake House, New York Kitchen provides daily educational hands-on cooking and craft beverage pairing classes, industry certification courses, and a 100% New York State Tasting Room.
Strong National Museum of Play
Visit the Ultimate Play Destination!
The Strong is a highly interactive, collections-based museum devoted to the history and exploration of play.
Your childhood is closer than you think.
Rochester Museum and Science Center
Dedicated to community education in science, technology, and local history. Discover three floors filled with over 200 interactive science and history themed exhibits and science demonstrations and visit the Strasenburgh Planetarium next door!
Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack
Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack boasts over 44,000 square feet of pure gaming action! With more than 1,100 of Western New York’s hottest video gaming machines and thousands of ways to win, your favorite machine is waiting for you to take a spin.
2022 Midweek Live Racing
Through November 23
Canandaigua Lake Wine Trail
30 miles of Finger Lakes wine and food experiences in the country’s top wine region.
Rochester || FLX Craft Beverage Trail
The ROC/FLX Craft Beverage Trail supports and promotes our craft beverage industry, bringing attention to the hundreds of great locations in our community.
Crush On Canandaigua Beer Tours
Signature Daily Beer Tours are designed for parties as small as 2 people and up to larger parties of your desired number.
Sonnenberg Gardens + Mansion State Historic Park
Whether strolling through its flower-filled gardens, picnicking under its majestic trees or touring its magnificent mansion, Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park is a very special place.
Lakeside Pool
Our spacious and plush daybeds are the premiere place on property to soak up the sun, take a dip in the heated pool, and enjoy VIP service for lite bites and refreshments.
Bristol Mountain
Discover the premier winter resort in the Finger Lakes.
Soar through the trees and have an adventure at
Bristol Mountain Aerial Adventures.
Sailing Lessons
Step aboard the Onnalinda and see what it takes to sail the gentle breeze of beautiful Canandaigua Lake.
Interested in a lesson? E-mail guest experiences for more details!
Guest Experiences
Kershaw Park
9 acres of park stretching along the north end of Canandaigua Lake. Enjoy paths along the lake, several benches, park tables and grills to sit and enjoy the view. Complete with a playground and gazebo.
