Guidebook for the Almaguin Highlands
Sightseeing
a short walk suitable for families with small children - picnic tables are available - impressive waterfalls
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Brooks Falls
699 Deer Lake Roada short walk suitable for families with small children - picnic tables are available - impressive waterfalls
This road leads directly into the back end of Algonquin Park - the entrance used primarily by back packers and portagers. It has several walking/ATV/Sled trails running off of it. Mid-May to mid-June LOTS of opportunities to see moose/beavers/nesting turtles
Rain Lake Road
Rain Lake RoadThis road leads directly into the back end of Algonquin Park - the entrance used primarily by back packers and portagers. It has several walking/ATV/Sled trails running off of it. Mid-May to mid-June LOTS of opportunities to see moose/beavers/nesting turtles
Schreiende Köpfe
981 Midlothian Rda fun place to bring your children!
Lots to do in all seasons! short-mid range hikes, 2 beaches, kayak rentals in the summer/skate rentals in the winter. Beautiful Trilliums in the Spring around Arrowhead lake trail - can get very busy in the summer months
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Arrowhead Provincial Park
451 Arrowhead Park RdLots to do in all seasons! short-mid range hikes, 2 beaches, kayak rentals in the summer/skate rentals in the winter. Beautiful Trilliums in the Spring around Arrowhead lake trail - can get very busy in the summer months
All of the best trails start here - a 50 minute drive from our property but worth the drive!
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Algonquin Park
All of the best trails start here - a 50 minute drive from our property but worth the drive!
Beautiful historic trails - free to enter but you must register your vehicle on their website for safety purposes
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Limberlost Wald- und Wildreservat
South Limberlost RoadBeautiful historic trails - free to enter but you must register your vehicle on their website for safety purposes
This is a lovely beach just a 10 minute drive in to the town of Katrine - it has a large play area for children, public washrooms and a food truck available throughout the summer months. Address is 1014 Ferguson Road, Katrine
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Doe Lake
This is a lovely beach just a 10 minute drive in to the town of Katrine - it has a large play area for children, public washrooms and a food truck available throughout the summer months. Address is 1014 Ferguson Road, Katrine
A short walk but takes in lovely views of the damn and river - great little smoked BBQ restaurant at the welcome centre too
Heritage River Walk
Heritage River WalkA short walk but takes in lovely views of the damn and river - great little smoked BBQ restaurant at the welcome centre too
Crystal Cave
11077 Highway 124Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
1116 Crawford StCity/town information
lots of lovely little shops and restaurants - sits on the river so is very pretty
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Huntsville
lots of lovely little shops and restaurants - sits on the river so is very pretty
Neighbourhoods
A cute little town of only 800 people but with lots of personality! Several lakes connected by the Magnetawan river system - a small beach, a dock, an ice rink in winter, Hassard Lake for ice fishing and direct access to many hiking/biking/ATVing/Sledding trails year round. Santa Clause water skiing show in November, the Regatta in July, Dog Sled racing in February - its all going on!
Don’t forget to visit Nostalgia in the old church for some amazing antique, rustic and classic finds - the perfect place to pick up gifts and/or memorabilia (May-Nov)
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Kearney
A cute little town of only 800 people but with lots of personality! Several lakes connected by the Magnetawan river system - a small beach, a dock, an ice rink in winter, Hassard Lake for ice fishing and direct access to many hiking/biking/ATVing/Sledding trails year round. Santa Clause water skiing show in November, the Regatta in July, Dog Sled racing in February - its all going on!
Don’t forget to visit Nostalgia in the old church for some amazing antique, rustic and classic finds - the perfect place to pick up gifts and/or memorabilia (May-Nov)
Adventure
Lots of fun for the family - has easy to experienced runs
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Treetop Trekking Hunstville
1180 ON-60Lots of fun for the family - has easy to experienced runs
Canoe Algonquin
1914 Hwy 518rental of Kayaks and canoes May-Oct
Algonquin Basecamp
15 Main Strental of canoes/kayaks May-Oct
Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area und Muskoka Ski Club
1655 Hidden Valley RdA fun place to ski
Armstrong’s Thunder Ridge Farm is a family run business operating from the beautiful Almaguin Highlands. With their team of two stunning black Percheron Geldings – imported from Manitoba specifically for them – they offer their customers sleigh rides, wagon rides and custom events too.
Their property in Sprucedale features 54 acres of fully groomed trails to provide you with the best sleigh ride adventure in the winter months. Their sleigh holds up to 14 people and is equipped for both day time and evening rides with under glow lighting and spot lights for our night time adventures. Armstrong’s offers three packages for their winter sleigh rides; 30 minutes $75, 1 hour $100 or 1.5hrs including a bonfire and hot chocolate $150.
In the summer, wagon rides are available and their fall colour ride is very popular to take in the stunning landscape and seasonal scenery. This wagon also holds 14. Take part in a horse drawn excursion with Armstrong’s Thunder Ridge Farm as they work to keep a little bit of their northern heritage alive through old time fun with horses.
Armstrong's Thunder Ridge Farm
737 Fourth AvenueArmstrong’s Thunder Ridge Farm is a family run business operating from the beautiful Almaguin Highlands. With their team of two stunning black Percheron Geldings – imported from Manitoba specifically for them – they offer their customers sleigh rides, wagon rides and custom events too.
Their property in Sprucedale features 54 acres of fully groomed trails to provide you with the best sleigh ride adventure in the winter months. Their sleigh holds up to 14 people and is equipped for both day time and evening rides with under glow lighting and spot lights for our night time adventures. Armstrong’s offers three packages for their winter sleigh rides; 30 minutes $75, 1 hour $100 or 1.5hrs including a bonfire and hot chocolate $150.
In the summer, wagon rides are available and their fall colour ride is very popular to take in the stunning landscape and seasonal scenery. This wagon also holds 14. Take part in a horse drawn excursion with Armstrong’s Thunder Ridge Farm as they work to keep a little bit of their northern heritage alive through old time fun with horses.
Outdooradventuresatv
521 Airport RdNorth Ridge Ranch
1823 Williamsport RdStewart Coughlin Riding Ranch
129 Riding Ranch RdSugardogs Adventure Co.
11 Lynch Lake RdFood scene
Great local distillery with seasonal additions and a food truck on site
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Copperhead Distillery
68 Tower RdGreat local distillery with seasonal additions and a food truck on site
Small, but worth a visit if you’re doing a beer tasting tour/in the area
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Highlander Brew Co
Small, but worth a visit if you’re doing a beer tasting tour/in the area
Very cool brewery with lots of outdoor seating - and you can choose to bring your own food in - try something from one of the food trucks just outside!
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Canvas Brewing Company
12 John StVery cool brewery with lots of outdoor seating - and you can choose to bring your own food in - try something from one of the food trucks just outside!
A super small, seasonally based and locally sourced menu - delicious!
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The Artisan House
21 West Street SA super small, seasonally based and locally sourced menu - delicious!
A bit of a drive (50 mins) but totally worth it! Beautiful, seasonal and locally sourced menu items, fabulous cocktails and a fantastic patio which overlooks lake Rosseau - booking ahead of time is a must!
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Crossroads
2 Cardwell RdA bit of a drive (50 mins) but totally worth it! Beautiful, seasonal and locally sourced menu items, fabulous cocktails and a fantastic patio which overlooks lake Rosseau - booking ahead of time is a must!
Huntsville Brewhouse
59 Main St EGreat craft beers and a deliciously different menu
Great BBQ and you very picturesque- plus you can take a stroll on the heritage walk after lunch/dinner!
Pulled Smokehouse & Welcome Center
Great BBQ and you very picturesque- plus you can take a stroll on the heritage walk after lunch/dinner!
Fork on Main
Cute little pub in town within walking distance - open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DJ's Grill inside the Kearney Legion
Great breakfast
Red Canoe Restaurant
45 Edgewater Park RdSits on Sand Lake with great views of the water
Stores to visit
Cute little stores with unique/artisan items
Nostalgia Antiques & Home Decor
14 Rain Lake RdA treasure trove of unique antiques and home wares
THE MUSKOKA ROOM
Lots of antiques and unique finds
Tipps für Reisende
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https://thegreatcanadianwilderness.com/regions/almaguin-high
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