Lavigne Tavern

band playing at lavigne tavern

This popular tavern is known for its live music along with its pizza, wings, and selection of Northern Ontario beer on tap. Grab a pint and sit on the patio or enjoy the shows hosted weekly by some of the region's top blues, country, and rock musicians.

Ellie's Bistro

fish and chip meal at Ellie's Bistro

Ellie's Bistro welcomes you to their restaurant. Come enjoy their family friendly and casual atmosphere where you can dine in or take out.

Travelodge by Wyndham Cochrane

Exterior of building

Join us for a pleasant stay in northeastern Ontario at our Travelodge Cochrane hotel, located off Trans-Canada Highway 11. Take advantage of gorgeous snowmobile trails right on the property, visit the renowned Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat, and take a trip aboard the Polar Bear Express. Surrounded by dining options, we offer easy access to area businesses like Villeneuve Construction Co. Ltd and Detour Gold. After a busy day, you’ll love our relaxing rooms and thoughtful amenities like free breakfast and WiFi. 

Majestic White Pines

Snowmobiles at Majestic White Pines - Explorers Snow Tour

Where the A112A trail meets the A trail, you'll find yourself surrounded by giant white pines.

You probably recognize this tree as its stately appearance on the Canadian Shield landscape was immortalized by artists like the Group of Seven. Easy to differentiate from other pines, they have a characteristic bundle of five long needles corresponding with the five-letter word, “w-h-i-t-e.” The upper part of the tree branches ascend, giving a broadly oval flat-topped, and usually asymmetrical outline.

Amable du Fond River

Snowmobile at Amable du Fond River

One of the delights of the Explorers Snow Tour crossing the Amable du Fond river. Located where OFSC A trail crosses Highway 630, it's named after the Chief who gave his name to the river as a significant watershed boundary between native clans.

If you walk over the snowmobile access bridge you will be within a stand of eastern white cedar, an important deer wintering area—and a great place for a photo!

Pioneer Spring

Pioneer Spring on Explorers Snow Tour

Have a drink of cool, clean, and refreshing water right from the earth. This spring was vitally important to early pioneers. In sledders will have a great time ripping up and down this hilly part of OFSC trail A101D.

Boulter View

snowmobiles at boulter view - virgil knapp

Located on the north edge of Algonquin Park outside of Bonfield (on the BF205) is another stunning vista and great place to stop and see the incredible terrain in the area—and you don’t even have to get off your snowmobile to see this one, you can ride right to the top!

Amazing to think that this was once all underwater. Click here for a 360° view from the top.

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