Always worth a stop, the Algonquin Park Visitor Centre has world-class exhibits on the Park's natural and human history, and an excellent bookstore. A theatre presentation sums up the Park story and then takes you out to the viewing deck from where you can admire a breathtaking panorama of wild Algonquin landscape.
Open year-round including most holidays. See the Events Calendar for exact dates and hours of operation.
Stop here to stock up on fresh steaks and burgers for the ultimate cottage meal. More than just a butcher, they have a wide selection of organic shelf-stable and frozen foods.
An added bonus is the food truck in the parking lot. Offering everything you'd expect at the food truck—fries, burgers, dogs, etc.—but the deep-fried pickles are a local favourite.
Your home away from home for the next few days, York River Cottages is located just outside of Bancroft, along the beautiful York River. After you finish unpacking, you can sit by the river and enjoy the sunset!
This bright cafe located right on Highway 62 is a big part of the small-town charm of Maynooth. Open for breakfast and lunch, here you'll find, great coffee, daily lunch specials, and an ever-changing assortment of fresh-baked goodies. The locals eagerly check the Sun Run's Facebook page every morning to see what's in store!
The Apple Store is a charming place with that old-fashioned, general store feel, brimming with a harvest of apples and a harvest of country-themed gifts, all handpicked for you. As soon as you step through our front door, you will be welcomed with an aroma only ‘The Best Smelling Store in the World’ has.
This is a very remote and isolated part of the world. However, if it's a quiet breath of fresh air you're looking for, that might be more a blessing than a curse.
Deep in the beautiful Ottawa Valley, on the shores of Calabogie Lake where you'll find the tallest public ski resort in Ontario. More than just downhill skiing, this all-seasons resort also boasts the best in winter activities like snowboarding, pond skating, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing.
Some sections have sketchy road quality. There isn’t a gas station, restaurant, hotel or any reasonable place to stop on it. Yet the Calabogie Road, known also as Black Donald, Centennial Lake or Highway 508, might just be the best riding road in Ontario.
The Granite, located right on the TOP B106E, is always a great spot to stop for a hearty lunch or dinner. When the trails are open, there are always sleds parked out front. Watch for daily specials and live music.