Explore Canandaigua Lake at your own pace with a pontoon rental. Designed for easy cruising with space for up to 10 guests.
Things to do in the Finger Lakes
Activities and Events in the Finger Lakes at The Lake House
ENDLESS LAKEFRONT ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES TO EXPLORENo matter the season, The Lake House offers numerous ways to enhance your stay with our activities and experiences. 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. 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.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Don’t hesitate to contact us directly at (585) 394-7800. We are at your service 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
No matter the season, The Lake House offers numerous ways to enhance your stay with our activities and experiences. 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. 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.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Don’t hesitate to contact us directly at (585) 394-7800. We are at your service 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Upcoming Special Events
The Lake House x New York Kitchen Whiskey Happy Hour
Thursday, May 21st | 5pm-7pm
Celebrate a one-of-a-kind New York collaboration with an exclusive cocktail hour at The Lake House. Join us in the Library Bar for the debut of a custom McKenzie Straight Rye Whiskey, crafted in partnership with New York Kitchen.
Be among the first to sip this limited collaboration, showcasing bold character and a distinctly local story in every pour. Enjoy a curated cheese and charcuterie display alongside passed hors d’oeuvres and meet Brian McKenzie, the whiskey maker behind the spirit, and hear firsthand about the craftsmanship, inspiration, and process behind this bespoke rye.
This is a complimentary event but please RSVP so we can plan accordingly.
Bourbon & BBQ on the Terrace
Sunday, June 21st | 2pm–4pm
Celebrate Father’s Day with an afternoon of bold bourbon, smoked barbecue, and lakeside views on the Rose Tavern Terrace. This Father’s Day tasting experience features a curated flight of standout bourbons and rye, beginning with a welcome cocktail crafted with our exclusive High West x The Lake House barrel blend.
A perfect Father’s Day gathering for bourbon lovers, barbecue enthusiasts, and anyone looking to spend the afternoon by the lake.
$70 per person | Limited availability.
Summer Activities in the Finger Lakes at The Lake House on Canandaigua
Boat Rentals
Boat Rentals
Available Daily
Explore Canandaigua Lake at your own pace with a pontoon rental. Designed for easy cruising with space for up to 10 guests.
- Half Day | 9:30am-1:30pm or 2:00pm-6:00pm | $450
- Full Day | 9:30am-6:00pm | $600
Captained Cruises
Sit back and enjoy Canandaigua Lake with a captained cruise. Our licensed captain handles the navigation while you relax, take in the views, and enjoy a seamless, elevated experience on the water.
Captained Cruises
Offered Daily
Sit back and enjoy Canandaigua Lake with a captained cruise. Our licensed captain handles the navigation while you relax, take in the views, and enjoy a seamless, elevated experience on the water.
$95 per person
- Morning Cruise | 9:00am-10:30am
- Afternoon Cruise | 2:30pm-4:00pm
- Evening Cruise | 6:30pm-8:00pm
Kayaks
Paddle out and explore Canandaigua Lake by kayak and enjoy an easy, laid-back way to take in the shoreline and enjoy time on the water.
Kayaks
Available Daily | 10:00am-6:00pm
Paddle out and explore Canandaigua Lake by kayak and enjoy an easy, laid-back way to take in the shoreline and enjoy time on the water.
- Single Kayak | $25 per hour
- Tandem Kayak | $35 per hour
Stand-Up Paddleboards
Glide across Canandaigua Lake on a stand-up paddleboard, perfect for a peaceful and scenic way to explore the shoreline at your own pace.
Stand-Up Paddleboards
Available Daily | 10:00am-6:00pm
Glide across Canandaigua Lake on a stand-up paddleboard, perfect for a peaceful and scenic way to explore the shoreline at your own pace.
$25 an hour
Pedal Boats
Cruise the shoreline on a pedal boat and experience a fun way to explore the lake, with space for up to four guests.
Pedal Boats
Available Daily | 10:00am-6:00pm
Cruise the shoreline on a pedal boat and experience a fun way to explore the lake, with space for up to four guests.
$35 per hour
Dockside Mat Pilates
Strengthen, lengthen, and restore with our Dockside Mat Pilates classes in partnership with The Reformery. Set along the water’s edge, these energizing sessions blend mindful movement and core-focused strength training.
Dockside Mat Pilates
Every Sunday | 11:00am
Strengthen, lengthen, and restore with our Dockside Mat Pilates classes in partnership with The Reformery. Set along the water’s edge, these energizing sessions blend mindful movement and core-focused strength training.
$35 per person
Floating Sound Bath
Immerse yourself in our lakefront pool as the calming tones of chimes, gongs, Himalayan and crystal singing bowls surround you. Overhead, the night sky sparkles with stars and with a little luck, you may catch a meteor or two.
Floating Sound Bath
Offered Monthly | 11:00pm-1:00am
Immerse yourself in our lakefront pool as the calming tones of chimes, gongs, Himalayan and crystal singing bowls surround you. Overhead, the night sky sparkles with stars and with a little luck, you may catch a meteor or two.
$125 per person
- June 11
- July 14
- August 13
- September 10
Cruiser Bikes and E-Bikes
Explore the area with ease on a cruiser or e-bike, perfect for a relaxed ride through town or along scenic lakeside routes.
Cruiser Bikes and E-Bikes
Available Daily | 8:00am-8:00pm
Explore the area with ease on a cruiser or e-bike, perfect for a relaxed ride through town or along scenic lakeside routes.
- Cruiser Bike | Complimentary
- E-Bike | $20 per hour
Summer Music Series
Set against the stunning backdrop of Canandaigua Lake, live music at Sand Bar brings the soundtrack to summer all season long.
Summer Music Series
Set against the stunning backdrop of Canandaigua Lake, live music at Sand Bar brings the soundtrack to summer all season long.
Garden Tours
Enjoy a complimentary guided garden tour with our Director of Horticulture, Floral & Landscaping, John D. Faerber. Explore the property’s thoughtfully designed grounds while learning about seasonal plantings, native species, and the inspiration behind our landscape.
Garden Tours
Offered Monday-Saturday | 9:00am-9:30am
Enjoy a complimentary guided garden tour with our Director of Horticulture, Floral & Landscaping, John D. Faerber. Explore the property’s thoughtfully designed grounds while learning about seasonal plantings, native species, and the inspiration behind our landscape.
Open to hotel guests and the local community, the tour begins at 9:00 AM in the hotel lobby.
Dive In Movie Nights
Float, lounge, or dip your toes while enjoying a fun mix of blockbusters, classics, and family favorites.
Dive In Movie Nights
Every Sunday | 8:00pm
Float, lounge, or dip your toes while enjoying a fun mix of blockbusters, classics, and family favorites.
Complimentary for hotel guests
Year-Round Resort Activities
Morning Yoga
Start your day with a guided morning yoga session, designed to energize your body and center your mind.
Morning Yoga
Offered Daily | 8:00am
Start your day with a guided morning yoga session, designed to energize your body and center your mind.
- Complimentary for hotel guests
- $20 for non-hotel guests
Morning Meditation
Begin your day with a guided morning meditation, offering a calm, grounding moment to reset and reconnect
Morning Meditation
Offered Daily | 9:00am
Begin your day with a guided morning meditation, offering a calm, grounding moment to reset and reconnect
- Complimentary for hotel guests
- $10 for non-hotel guests
Morning Stretch
Ease into your day with a guided morning stretch, designed to gently wake the body and loosen muscles.
Morning Stretch
Offered Daily | 9:30am
Ease into your day with a guided morning stretch, designed to gently wake the body and loosen muscles.
- Complimentary for hotel guests
- $10 for non-hotel guests
Family Yoga
Designed for families to start their day together, this experience brings adults and children into a shared space of mindful movement, breathing exercises, and relaxation—fostering connection, collaboration, and wellness for all.
Family Yoga
Offered Every Saturday & Sunday | 10:30am
Designed for families to start their day together, this experience brings adults and children into a shared space of mindful movement, breathing exercises, and relaxation—fostering connection, collaboration, and wellness for all.
This class is suitable for kids of all ages. Parents must participate or stay either in or outside of the yoga studio for the duration of the class.
- Complimentary for hotel guests
- $10 for non-hotel guests
Group Sound Bath
Immerse yourself in the soothing vibrations of tuning forks, Tibetan and crystal singing bowls, chimes and other percussive instruments as they fill the space of the room around you.
Group Sound Bath
Offered Monday-Friday | 12:00pm
Immerse yourself in the soothing vibrations of tuning forks, Tibetan and crystal singing bowls, chimes and other percussive instruments as they fill the space of the room around you.
Offered 7 days a week | Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day
- $25 per person
Whiskey and Woodburning
Settle in with a curated flight of house-selected whiskeys as you explore the timeless art of woodburning. Guided by our in-house local artisan, guests learn foundational techniques while creating a personalized design etched into natural wood.
Whiskey and Woodburning
Offered Every Monday and Thursday | 2:00pm
Settle in with a curated flight of house-selected whiskeys as you explore the timeless art of woodburning. Guided by our in-house local artisan, guests learn foundational techniques while creating a personalized design etched into natural wood.
- $60 per person
Flow and Color: An Alcohol Ink Art Experience
Discover the expressive world of alcohol ink in this immersive workshop focused on vibrant pigments and organic flow. Guests experiment with blending, layering, and movement to create luminous, one-of-a-kind pieces that echo the ever-changing hues of the lake.
Flow and Color: An Alcohol Ink Art Experience
Offered Every Tuesday | 2:00pm
Discover the expressive world of alcohol ink in this immersive workshop focused on vibrant pigments and organic flow. Guests experiment with blending, layering, and movement to create luminous, one-of-a-kind pieces that echo the ever-changing hues of the lake.
- $60 per person
Mixed Media Art Class
This dynamic class invites guests to layer paint, found materials, and tactile elements into richly dimensional artwork. Guided instruction provides structure, while ample space for experimentation allows each participant’s style to emerge.
Mixed Media Art Class
Offered Every Wednesday | 2:00pm
This dynamic class invites guests to layer paint, found materials, and tactile elements into richly dimensional artwork. Guided instruction provides structure, while ample space for experimentation allows each participant’s style to emerge.
- $60 per person
Canandaigua Boat House Painting Class
Celebrate one of Canandaigua’s most beloved attractions dating back to 1853; the historic boat houses that line the City Pier. In this guided painting session, guests recreate this timeless scene while learning approachable techniques in composition and color.
Canandaigua Boat House Painting Class
Offered Every Friday | 2:00pm
Celebrate one of Canandaigua’s most beloved attractions dating back to 1853; the historic boat houses that line the City Pier. In this guided painting session, guests recreate this timeless scene while learning approachable techniques in composition and color.
- $60 per person
Winery & Brewery Tours
Sit back and indulge in a day of luxury as we handle everything - from seamless transportation to expertly curated tastings and reservations.
Winery & Brewery Tours
Contact our Concierge to Book Your Winery or Brewery Tour
Sit back and indulge in a day of luxury as we handle everything - from seamless transportation to expertly curated tastings and reservations.
Family Photos
Capture special moments with your loved ones and receive two Polaroid pictures as a keepsake to remember your stay with us.
Family Photos
Offered Daily | 10:00am-6:00pm
Capture special moments with your loved ones and receive two Polaroid pictures as a keepsake to remember your stay with us.
Complimentary for hotel guests
Fitness Center
The fitness center is in the Main building on the first floor, next to the Library. It is open 24-hours to hotel guests. You will need your room key to gain access.
Fitness Center
at The Lake House
The fitness center is in the Main building on the first floor, next to the Library. It is open 24-hours to hotel guests. You will need your room key to gain access.
There are two restrooms conveniently located in the gym. The fitness center is stocked with towels, headphones, and filtered water. The fitness center is equipped with the following PRECOR equipment:
- Universal Gym
- Free Weights
- Two Treadmills
- Two Ellipticals
- Peloton Bike
- Sonifi Interactive Television
Cooking Classes and More
with our Neighbors at New York KitchenThe Lake House on Canandaigua proudly partners with its neighbor, New York Kitchen, to offer an unforgettable experience for guests and the community. Our collaboration blends the serene luxury of The Lake House with the culinary expertise of New York Kitchen, a non-profit dedicated to celebrating the agricultural bounty of New York State. Together we inspire visitors to savor the flavors of the region while promoting healthy lifestyles, community connection, and memorable travel experiences.
Explore New York Kitchen
The Lake House on Canandaigua proudly partners with its neighbor, New York Kitchen, to offer an unforgettable experience for guests and the community. Our collaboration blends the serene luxury of The Lake House with the culinary expertise of New York Kitchen, a non-profit dedicated to celebrating the agricultural bounty of New York State. Together we inspire visitors to savor the flavors of the region while promoting healthy lifestyles, community connection, and memorable travel experiences.
Explore New York Kitchen
Thank You to Our Partners
As the official provider of all boats for guest rentals and cruises at The Lake House, they offer everything from spacious pontoons for relaxing days on the water to high-performance surf and wake boats for adrenaline-filled adventures.
Canandaigua Boatworks is a premier dealership serving the Finger Lakes region, carrying top brands like ATX Surf Boats, Centurion, Supreme, Lowe, and Godfrey Pontoons. Whether you’re looking to purchase, customize, or service a boat, their knowledgeable team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer care at every step.
Elevate your wellness experience with dockside mat Pilates led by the expert instructors from The Reformery, a boutique fitness studio based in Rochester, NY. Known for their refined approach to Pilates, The Reformery offers both heated and non-heated classes in their home studio—featuring premium equipment, infrared panels, and curated amenities.