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How to get there
Where to stay
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Bala travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bala

Bala is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bala to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Bala

If you’re looking for affordable options, Stella's Lounge @ Jack & Stella (1004 Bala Falls Rd) and The Pearl Muskoka (3047 Muskoka Rd 169, Bala, ON , Canada) are great picks.

When to visit Bala

Bala in November
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bala in November
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bala

Plane

Although Bala doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to North Bay (YYB), which is located 93 miles from Bala. The shortest flight to Bala from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Bala to Ottawa takes 3h 32m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bala is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 95 miles from Bala. You’ll find branches of Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bala, including Ontario Northland, Red Arrow and OurBus. From Niagara Falls, the bus ride to Bala takes 110 miles and will cost you around $40. From London, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 143 miles.

Plane

Although Bala doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to North Bay (YYB), which is located 93 miles from Bala. The shortest flight to Bala from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Bala to Ottawa takes 3h 32m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bala is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 95 miles from Bala. You’ll find branches of Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bala, including Ontario Northland, Red Arrow and OurBus. From Niagara Falls, the bus ride to Bala takes 110 miles and will cost you around $40. From London, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 143 miles.

Airports near Bala

YYBNorth Bay

Airlines serving Bala

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Air Canada
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Renting a car in Bala

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Bala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Bala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10.

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