Devil's Rock

Views from Devil's Rock

This famous rock formation stands on a clifftop high atop the shores of Lake Temiskaming. The popular Devil's Rock trail is a well-marked 20-minute hike (one way) offering expansive views of the lake from the top. 

Twiggs Coffee Roasters - North Bay

Bagel on plate outside shop

This popular North Bay-based coffee chain offers a range of food items including fresh sandwiches and salads, pizzas, and baked goods, as well as smoothies, coffee and teas, and wine. Drive through or sit in and work on your novel or screenplay with the rest of the artist types that hang out here. 

Whiskeyjack Beer Company

A beer flight from Whiskeyjacks

A new Haileybury brewery in chic, historic downtown digs. Stop in for a beer flight and local-food pairing or grab a 6-pack of your favourites to go. Full lunch and dinner menus are also available. 

Moonbeam UFO Monument

UFO Monument

This extraterrestrial attraction is located in the town of Moonbeam, so named because years ago its citizens reported seeing strange, unidentified lights flashing in the night sky. The UFO monument is just off the main road next to the town's information centre. Pop in and pick up some alien merch (the town's mascot is named Kilo) and then snap a few pics in front of the spaceship. 

Rheault Distillery

loon vodka, distillery

An award-winning distillery located just a few minutes outside of Hearst. Famous for its 5-times distilled Loon vodka, the family-run spot also makes fruit liqueurs (try the one made from apples) as well as rum. The whole operation is run out of the family home, with a giant copper still in the living room and the packaging operations in the basement. Call ahead for tours and tastings.

Super 8 - Hearst

Interior of a room at Super 8

Enjoy eastern Ontario from the comfort of Super 8 by Wyndham Hearst ON, off Trans-Canada Highway 11, close to shopping and dining in the downtown area. We’re minutes from the Claude Larose Recreation Centre, world-class snowmobile trails maintained by the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC), and the Hearst Ecomusem. Easily visit students at the University of Hearst, swing clubs at Hearst Golf Club, or go for a hike on Calypso Trail. Back at our contemporary hotel, unwind with free WiFi, a heated indoor pool, sauna, and steam room. 

White Owl Bistro

patio at white owl bistro north bay
639 Lakeshore Dr
North Bay
ON
P1A 2E9

This farm-to-table restaurant offers locally-sourced dishes with a lakeside view. The menu offers something for everyone–the popular boar and bison burger is a must-try. In the summer, the garden patio offers views of Lake Nipissing. 

Fromagerie Kapuskoise

Les fromages de Kapuskasing
376 Gouvernement Rd
Kapuskasing
ON
P5N 2X7

This tiny, gourmet cheese shop has become a must-visit destination in the friendly town of Kapuskasing. Stop in for a tour of the cheese-making facilities before tasting a few samples. Stock up on your favourites and peruse the groceries and locally-made goods on offer in the shop. 

Rock Garden Terrace Resort

A view of the rock garden and pools

This family-run gem is on a limestone ridge overlooking Lake Mindemoya. The hotel rooms are well-appointed and overlook the lake where loon calls can be heard each morning. The resort restaurant features homemade German cooking by the owner. There are also a number of spa pools, a sauna, swimming dock, fire pit, and beer garden. 

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