Ravenscliffe Artesian Spring, Huntsville, Ontario

## Overview The Ravenscliffe Artesian Spring is a deep artesian well located along Ravenscliffe Road in the Huntsville area of Ontario's Muskoka region. The property owner drilled approximately 200 feet down through the Canadian Shield bedrock to tap into a deep, well-protected aquifer. The water is piped from underground through the property — serving the house, barn, and a watershed outlet — with a portion made conveniently available to the public. Because the water is drawn from a significant depth beneath layers of bedrock, it benefits from natural geological filtration. Visitors have reported that the water tastes exceptionally clean and fresh. According to the original submitter, several people have had the water independently lab-tested, and results have consistently indicated high quality. The property owner reportedly uses the water daily for household consumption. That said, as with any untreated water source, conditions can change over time, and visitors should make their own informed decisions. The Huntsville area sits atop the Precambrian rock of the Canadian Shield, one of the oldest geological formations on Earth. Deep wells drilled through this ancient granite and gneiss bedrock often access aquifers that have been naturally filtered over long periods, which is part of what makes this region well-regarded for its groundwater quality. ## Directions **Address:** 1580–1948 Ravenscliffe Road, Huntsville, ON P1H 2J2, Canada **GPS Coordinates:** 45.3597, -79.2914 1. From Highway 11, cross Hunters Bay heading toward Huntsville. 2. Take a slight right to merge onto Road 2 (Muskoka Road 2). 3. Turn left and continue west on Road 2. 4. After a few miles, look for **St. John the Baptist Anglican Church** on your right — this is a reliable landmark confirming you're on the correct route. 5. Continue just a short distance past the church. The spring will be on your **right-hand side** along Ravenscliffe Road. *Note: The spring is on private property where the owner has generously made water available to the public. Please be respectful of the property and surrounding area.* ## What to Expect This is not a natural surface spring but rather a deep artesian well — a human-engineered tap into a protected underground aquifer. The water flows through underground pipes from the well to an accessible outlet on the property. Because the source is roughly 200 feet below bedrock, the water is naturally shielded from surface-level contaminants. The surrounding area is classic Muskoka countryside — rolling terrain, mixed forest, and quiet rural roads. The spring is located right along Ravenscliffe Road, making it easy to access by car without any hiking required. There are no formal facilities at the site, so bring your own containers if you plan to collect water. The area is beautiful year-round, though winter visitors should be prepared for icy road conditions typical of the Ontario interior. In warmer months, a visit to the spring pairs well with exploring the greater Huntsville and Algonquin Park region nearby.