Greg’s guidebook
Recreation
An awesome way to see the river! They offer 2-hour float trips, and multiple day whitewater paddling courses.
45 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Madawaska Kanu Centre
247 River RdAn awesome way to see the river! They offer 2-hour float trips, and multiple day whitewater paddling courses.
Barry's Bay Golf Club
2937 Old Barrys Bay RdLake front course with 9 holes and beautiful views.
A beautiful sand beach, with plenty of space and great swimming. Bring your towel and flip flops.
Hinterland beach
72 A Hinterland Beach RdA beautiful sand beach, with plenty of space and great swimming. Bring your towel and flip flops.
Beautifully groomed cross country ski trails (classic and skate). A great way to spend a few hours exploring the forest!
Opeongo Hills
Beautifully groomed cross country ski trails (classic and skate). A great way to spend a few hours exploring the forest!
Eve's Escape Spa
19595 Opeongo LineCome and be pampered and cared for! Massages, facials, manicures and more.
Madawaska River Rentals
1013 Addington RdRent canoes for a day on the water, or ask for a guided excursion.
Another nearby, beautiful sandy beach, with warm water, and lots of space for lying in the sun.
12 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Papineau Public Beach
123 Dog Point RdAnother nearby, beautiful sandy beach, with warm water, and lots of space for lying in the sun.
A beautiful walk along the lake, with playgrounds, a swimming beach, volleyball courts, picnic tables and gardens.
Barry's Bay Public Park
77 Lakeshore DrA beautiful walk along the lake, with playgrounds, a swimming beach, volleyball courts, picnic tables and gardens.
Food scene
A great place to stop and pick up some deep fried pickles (or regular old poutine) after a paddle down the Lower Madawaska.
Country Fried Chip Wagon
987 Addington RoadA great place to stop and pick up some deep fried pickles (or regular old poutine) after a paddle down the Lower Madawaska.
Bent Pizza Pie
39268 Combermere RoadLocal pizza joint with good pizza and fast service.
Ash Grove Inn
42524 Combermere RdDelicious food with a lakefront view.
Great burgers, fries, poutine, and ice cream in the summer. You won't regret stopping here.
8 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Charlie D's
Arena RoadGreat burgers, fries, poutine, and ice cream in the summer. You won't regret stopping here.
Great place to stop for a thick traditional milkshake. Good food too.
6 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Dairy Freez & Grill
23 Bay StGreat place to stop for a thick traditional milkshake. Good food too.
Hospitable, warm and friendly, and of course, delicious food. Book in advance for amazing breakfasts, lunches and dinners!
10 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The Lakeside Smokehouse/Spectacle Lake Lodge
202 Spectacle Lake RdHospitable, warm and friendly, and of course, delicious food. Book in advance for amazing breakfasts, lunches and dinners!
Sightseeing
Beautiful little park, with a historic log chute used back in the day. Great place for a picnic, or just to be outside!
31 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Crooked Slide Park
343 Old Barrys Bay RoadBeautiful little park, with a historic log chute used back in the day. Great place for a picnic, or just to be outside!
Stop in at the railway station for more info on local attractions, check out the last remaining wooden water tower in Ontario, or enjoy a walk in the surrounding park.
The Railway Station
19503 Opeongo LineStop in at the railway station for more info on local attractions, check out the last remaining wooden water tower in Ontario, or enjoy a walk in the surrounding park.
Rockingham Church
513 Rockingham RdQuaint old church, with more history than I can tell.
Discover the history of the Avro Arrow, Canada's most famous airplane, and it's pilot.
Zurakowski Park
83 Kelly StDiscover the history of the Avro Arrow, Canada's most famous airplane, and it's pilot.
Check out some of the pioneer history of the first Polish settlement in Canada.
9 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Polish Kashub Heritage Museum & Skansen
1112 Wilno Rd NCheck out some of the pioneer history of the first Polish settlement in Canada.
Night life
The Arlington Hotel
32990 ON-62Good music, good people, good drinks . . . good times!
In normal times, this is a gathering place for paddlers, locals, and people that want to dance! Come out on a Tuesday night for the best times. Until gathering to dance and move is allowed though, call them up and order their famous pierogis!
68 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Wilno Tavern Restaurant
17589 ON-60In normal times, this is a gathering place for paddlers, locals, and people that want to dance! Come out on a Tuesday night for the best times. Until gathering to dance and move is allowed though, call them up and order their famous pierogis!
Great open air bar and restaurant, right next to the river. House smoked meats are a real treat!
24 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Bent Anchor Bar & Restaurant
39402B Combermere RdGreat open air bar and restaurant, right next to the river. House smoked meats are a real treat!
Balmoral Hotel
16 Opeongo SquareStop in at the hotel bar for a drink with the locals.
Shopping
Every Saturday morning (8-11:30), from the end of June until Thanksgiving. Come and find local products and produce, and chat with the friendly locals.
6 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Combermere Farmer's Market
Every Saturday morning (8-11:30), from the end of June until Thanksgiving. Come and find local products and produce, and chat with the friendly locals.
Wild-crafted from local plants and materials, Sigrid's creams and salves will have your skin looking and feeling its best!
9 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Sigrid Natural Skin Care
19582 Burchat StWild-crafted from local plants and materials, Sigrid's creams and salves will have your skin looking and feeling its best!
Yep, they have all your basic needs covered, but come here for Kawartha Dairy ice cream cone in the summer! Enjoy it on the dock or park across the road.
8 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
C O Country Market
39258 Combermere RdYep, they have all your basic needs covered, but come here for Kawartha Dairy ice cream cone in the summer! Enjoy it on the dock or park across the road.
Combermere Craft Cabin
39244 Combermere RdCrafts and products made by local artisans.
If you're a quilter, this is the place for you. Fabrics and patterns and all things sewing!
Quilters Curve
39072 Combermere RdIf you're a quilter, this is the place for you. Fabrics and patterns and all things sewing!
BayBud Cannabis
48 Bay StFor all your cannabis needs.
Grumblin' Granny's
19478 ON-60A treasure hunt of interesting artwork, clothing, and curios.
Call ahead to arrange a visit to this workshop. Mike makes some beautiful pieces, inspired by the natural world.
Madawaska Metal Works
2736 Quadeville RdCall ahead to arrange a visit to this workshop. Mike makes some beautiful pieces, inspired by the natural world.
Gift shop with a historic bent. Interesting and unique items to be found here.
7 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Madonna House Gift Shop
2887 Dafoe RdGift shop with a historic bent. Interesting and unique items to be found here.
One of several antique shops in Maynooth. A great afternoon can be spent here, browsing the various antique shops on the main road.
8 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Foxfire Gallery, Gifts & Antiques
33041 Hastings County Rd 62One of several antique shops in Maynooth. A great afternoon can be spent here, browsing the various antique shops on the main road.
Pilgrim Reader Books
1115 Farmer RdUsed bookshop with really great selection, and super friendly folk.
City/town information
Combermere
Small town vibes, riverside parks, and forest trails.
Barry's Bay
A rich history with friendly locals and all the amenities.