Midway on Highway 518, Sprucedale is the perfect spot to fill up, check out some local colour, and take a walk back in time. The Sprucedale Hotel opened in 1899, and not a thing has changed.

With its amazing view of the Bracebridge falls, restaurant and bar, and quaint rooms, this is the perfect getaway.

Authentic maple log wood BBQ in the barbeque capital of the Kawarthas; beautiful Keene, Ontario. Specializing in ribs, brisket, and pulled pork. Great patio. Often hosts great live music. Eat in or take out.

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.

Ideally located off Highway 11, midway between Toronto and Algonquin Provincial Park. Enjoy the walk-in spa and other perks like a heated outdoor pool, playground equipment, free WiFi, in-room refrigerators, and free parking. 

The Bracebridge Barrelhouse offers barrel-aged and experimental beers, both brewed on-site, as well as LB’s regular beer lineup and a locally sourced menu.

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.