Upper Garden Nature Retreat

Exterior of cabin

Upper Garden Nature Retreat offers year-round luxury cottage rentals, nature trails, and wildlife viewing. We are conveniently located just minutes off  Highway 11, north of Muskoka, less than a 3 hour drive north of Toronto, Ontario.

Terrace Wolfpack

metal sculpture of a wolf situated on top of a mountain

The hike up to the Terrace Wolfpack is a short 10-15 minute hike. Feeling more adventurous? Return to the main trail for a challenging hike to an upper viewpoint.

Carvings on Howe Creek Trail

mushroom carving on a trail

Carved by local artist JJ Jung, this huge wood carving shows an eagle in a nest with her young. Nestled along the stunning Howe Creek walking trail - this is an easy walking trail for all abilities. Along the way you'll discover this art installation and a wooden bench with a giant carved mushrooom too. 

Fox Haven Campground

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Fox Haven is a natural haven spread across an area of more than 130 acres. It is surrounded by vast wilderness and is home to a diverse range of animals, including moose, sand hill cranes, eagles, beavers, foxes, herons, turtles, and many more. The place remains open throughout the year and has two permanent buildings, both with indoor beds. These buildings have a total of 12 beds for attendees, including seven double beds and five single beds. Both buildings are equipped with wood-burning stoves to keep them warm.

Parc National d’Opemican

sun shining through mist over river

It’s difficult to remain unmoved by such an awe-inspiring place. A paradise for nautical activities, an ideal family destination, a dream location for a walk through the historic heart of log driving—book a stay at the campground and find out for yourself.

Riverdale Resort and Route 64 Bar & Grill

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Riverdale Resort is an idyllic waterfront destination and one of the finest Luxury Cottage resorts in Ontario. It offers a comfortable and charming stay, perfect for those looking to explore the beauty of the French River. The resort boasts a harmonious blend of classic elegance and modern amenities, ensuring that you feel at ease and making it an excellent place to connect with family and friends.

Zec Kipawa

aerial view of lake and large expanse of forest

The ZEC Kipawa is a controlled harvesting zone. En francais that's "zone d'exploitation contrôlée" (ZEC). An excellent destination for camping, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, or just walking the forest trails, it's busiest from May to October.

Sioux Mountain Lookout

snowmobile at Sioux Mountain Lookout

See Sioux Lookout from the top of Sioux Mountain, located across the lake from the town. Whether hiking in the summer or sledding in the winter, this is a must-see when in the area. 

Valois' Motel & Restaurant

View from water of Motel

Established in 1934, Valois’ has been a community icon in the town of Mattawa and a true “Northern Tradition” ever since. Join the many vacationers who make Valois their regular meal stop on their way through Ontario’s North. Rest here on the shores of the magnificent Ottawa River in one of our 42 rooms and two seasonal cottages. We are open year round and the staff and management of Valois’ look forward to greeting you.

Aventures Obikoba

Kayaks on the lake with fog

The purpose of the organization is to highlight and make accessible the wealth of the municipality by organizing outdoor activities for all. Aventures Obikoba offers its customers the rental of single or tandem kayaks, nautical equipment, campsites as well as four-season shelters bordering Lake Lebret and Lake Quinze. 

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