Guidebook for North Bay
Arts & Culture
Matthews Maple Syrup is a great family location. They have sleigh rides seasonally and walking tours of the maple production and you can purchase many maple products on site. This is where we get our syrup for breakfast. Check to see if they are open. www.matthewsmaple.com
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Matthews Maple Syrup
239 Ski Hill RdMatthews Maple Syrup is a great family location. They have sleigh rides seasonally and walking tours of the maple production and you can purchase many maple products on site. This is where we get our syrup for breakfast. Check to see if they are open. www.matthewsmaple.com
An outdoor art exhibition good for older children and adults. This is a walking tour. Some of the scenes have been used in films. The artist is a retired local art teacher. You won't believe what you will see!
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Screaming Heads
981 Midlothian RdAn outdoor art exhibition good for older children and adults. This is a walking tour. Some of the scenes have been used in films. The artist is a retired local art teacher. You won't believe what you will see!
Local history and relevant displays. The museum hosts children's learning opportunities, has the largest available train collection for sale in the area and hosts the Dionne Quints Museum.
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North Bay Museum
100 Ferguson StLocal history and relevant displays. The museum hosts children's learning opportunities, has the largest available train collection for sale in the area and hosts the Dionne Quints Museum.
At Board's you can purchase many products made with honey including, gourmet foods, wedding favours, cosmetics, candles and get an education on bees & honey making and information on sustainable living.
They also host candle making classes. Great place for group tours! See website for schedule www.boardshoneyfarm.com
or shop@boardshoneyfarm.com
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Board's Honey Farm
6866 Ontario 534At Board's you can purchase many products made with honey including, gourmet foods, wedding favours, cosmetics, candles and get an education on bees & honey making and information on sustainable living.
They also host candle making classes. Great place for group tours! See website for schedule www.boardshoneyfarm.com
or shop@boardshoneyfarm.com
Comedy, Theatre, Musical Artists ~ The Capitol Centre has it all. Check www.capitolcentre.org for schedule.
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The Capitol Centre
150 Main St EComedy, Theatre, Musical Artists ~ The Capitol Centre has it all. Check www.capitolcentre.org for schedule.
Check out the Garden's schedule for OHL Battalion games or curling. Also have skating available.
North Bay Memorial Gardens
100 Chippewa St WCheck out the Garden's schedule for OHL Battalion games or curling. Also have skating available.
The Quints were an incredible attraction to the North Bay Area in a time when quintuplets were a very rare event. Visit their birth home, since moved to North Bay. Tickets available at North Bay Museum.
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Dionne Quints Museum
181 Oak St WThe Quints were an incredible attraction to the North Bay Area in a time when quintuplets were a very rare event. Visit their birth home, since moved to North Bay. Tickets available at North Bay Museum.
Shopping
There are some other excellent independant shops on Main Street but we were not able to link them through here.
Many of the chain stores you rely on for the basics.
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Northgate Shopping Centre
1500 Fisher StMany of the chain stores you rely on for the basics.
The Green Store is located on Trout Lake. The store hosts a counter for fudge, truffles and ice cream at a very reasonable price! It also has a large collection of art, dining ware, clothing and Canadiana gifts. If you can't make it Matthews Maple Syrup or Board's Bees, you can pick up maple syrup and honey here! Beautiful views of the lake from the patio or right on the waterfront. Highly recommended!
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The Green Store
3761 Trout Lake RdThe Green Store is located on Trout Lake. The store hosts a counter for fudge, truffles and ice cream at a very reasonable price! It also has a large collection of art, dining ware, clothing and Canadiana gifts. If you can't make it Matthews Maple Syrup or Board's Bees, you can pick up maple syrup and honey here! Beautiful views of the lake from the patio or right on the waterfront. Highly recommended!
October to May ~ the indoor Farmer's market is held in North Bay Mall, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Saturdays 10 am - 2 pm.
From May (long weekend) to October (Thanksgiving), it is hosted next to Discovery North Bay Museum, 100 Ferguson Street. The outdoor market is pet friendly. Wednesdays 10 am - 2 pm and Saturdays 8:30 am - 1 pm.
The North Bay Farmer's market helps to increase access to local fresh food, promote sustainability, preserve farmland & rural livelihoods, support local arts, music and culture.
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North Bay Farmers' Market
100 Lakeshore DrOctober to May ~ the indoor Farmer's market is held in North Bay Mall, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Saturdays 10 am - 2 pm.
From May (long weekend) to October (Thanksgiving), it is hosted next to Discovery North Bay Museum, 100 Ferguson Street. The outdoor market is pet friendly. Wednesdays 10 am - 2 pm and Saturdays 8:30 am - 1 pm.
The North Bay Farmer's market helps to increase access to local fresh food, promote sustainability, preserve farmland & rural livelihoods, support local arts, music and culture.
Lefebvre's Source for Adventure
180 Shirreff AveOutdoor supply store with excellent selection.
Its a short trip to the flagship Vested Interest on Main Street in Callander.
Cottagey and world imports by Fair trade. Cool place to spend a little bit of time.
www.vestedinterest.ca
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Vested Interest Trading
108 Main St EIts a short trip to the flagship Vested Interest on Main Street in Callander.
Cottagey and world imports by Fair trade. Cool place to spend a little bit of time.
www.vestedinterest.ca
Talize is a great thrift store. Good prices and lots of product. Located in the North Bay Ball on Lakeshore Drive. Other Thrift stores near by Value Village and Discount Stores, Costlo and Treasure Hunt.
Talize Thrift Store
Talize is a great thrift store. Good prices and lots of product. Located in the North Bay Ball on Lakeshore Drive. Other Thrift stores near by Value Village and Discount Stores, Costlo and Treasure Hunt.
Nature
Take a nice hike to view the falls. A beautiful local site and great for photography. Not accessible most of winter and not great for very small children or elderly to walk on their own. Snowshoing and cross country skiing is possible accessed from Nipissing/Canadore from top of hill. Ask for directions as it can be difficult to find. Very busy on holiday weekends in the afternoons.
www.friendsofduchesnayfalls.com
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Duchesnay Falls Snowshoe Park
Trans-Canada HighwayTake a nice hike to view the falls. A beautiful local site and great for photography. Not accessible most of winter and not great for very small children or elderly to walk on their own. Snowshoing and cross country skiing is possible accessed from Nipissing/Canadore from top of hill. Ask for directions as it can be difficult to find. Very busy on holiday weekends in the afternoons.
www.friendsofduchesnayfalls.com
Many access points to Algonquin Park but a must do Canadian Park. People from all over the world come to hike, canoe & kayak.
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Algonquin Park
Many access points to Algonquin Park but a must do Canadian Park. People from all over the world come to hike, canoe & kayak.
Otter Lake #2 Trails
3903 Widdifield Station RdGreat for snowshoeing and cross country skiing.
Cranberry Trail
Cranberry TrailLaurier Woods Conservation Area
Brule StreetLaurentian Escarpment Conservation Area
15 Janey AveBoardwalk along the waterfront for casual walks. Connects a couple of parks. Beautiful views, sandy beaches.
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Waterfront Marina
Memorial DriveBoardwalk along the waterfront for casual walks. Connects a couple of parks. Beautiful views, sandy beaches.
The Cove
Lakeside DriveSunset park
Nice Park to view the sunset
Marathon Beach
Memorial DriveNice beach with park for the kids
Nice park and Beach. Usually pretty quiet. Well maintained. Good parking. Nice spot to view the sunset. Grab a DQ and park!
Eva Wardlaw Conservation Area
Nice park and Beach. Usually pretty quiet. Well maintained. Good parking. Nice spot to view the sunset. Grab a DQ and park!
Essentials
Great selection of spirits, wine, beer and ciders. Location on Algonquin Avenue. Largest and best stocked in North Bay.
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LCBO
536 Lakeshore DrGreat selection of spirits, wine, beer and ciders. Location on Algonquin Avenue. Largest and best stocked in North Bay.
390 Lakeshore Drive. Great fresh bread and bakery, pre made hot meals and selection of cheeses. Also houses a small beer section and a wine store.
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Metro
390 Lakeshore Dr390 Lakeshore Drive. Great fresh bread and bakery, pre made hot meals and selection of cheeses. Also houses a small beer section and a wine store.
Jeff & Tanis' No Frills
300 Lakeshore DrClosest discount grocery store. 300 Lakeshore Drive.
276 Lakeshore Drive. Has pharmacy and Canada Post outlet as well as basic groceries. Excellent selection for drug store supplies.
Shoppers Drug Mart
276 Lakeshore Dr276 Lakeshore Drive. Has pharmacy and Canada Post outlet as well as basic groceries. Excellent selection for drug store supplies.
LCBO
536 Lakeshore DrClosest to south end. Great selection and excellent service.
Food Basics
1901 Cassells StValue added grocery store in walking distance to Cassells location
Parker's Your Independent Grocer
1 Laurentian AveFresh bread and baking. Great selection of meat
Shoppers Drug Mart
Closest Pharmacy to Casssells location
LCBO
536 Lakeshore DrClosest to the River Haus - 4 minute drive. Decent selection.
Entertainment & Activities
Indoor
Galaxy Cinemas
300 Lakeshore DrSeven theatres.
Northern Tikes
210 Main St EPartners Billiards and Bowling Center
361 Main St EKearney Dog Sled Races
58 Main StAntoine Mountain
Ontario 656Laurentian Ski Hill
15 Janey Ave
North Bay Nordic Ski Club
630 Northshore Rd
Near North Trail Association
176 Lakeshore DriveFind out about snowmobile trails in the area.
At one end of North Bay's Memorial Drive, exercise equipment for adults and kids. Often hosts activities.
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Lee Park
800 Memorial DrAt one end of North Bay's Memorial Drive, exercise equipment for adults and kids. Often hosts activities.
Several beautiful beach access points along Couchie Memorial Drive and Lakeshore Drive. There is a paved, and accessible walking path along Lake Nipissing from the kids play area and beach to end of Memorial Drive. Local volunteers present beautiful gardens along the path and seasonally volunteers operate two carousels and a mini-train. The Boat is a great place along Couchie Memorial Drive for waterfront drinks and light food. Great summer weekend nightlife on the Boat! In the winter you can still park in one of the many parking lots and watch snowmobilers cross the lake, view the many ice huts and watch gorgeous sunsets.
Memorial Drive
Several beautiful beach access points along Couchie Memorial Drive and Lakeshore Drive. There is a paved, and accessible walking path along Lake Nipissing from the kids play area and beach to end of Memorial Drive. Local volunteers present beautiful gardens along the path and seasonally volunteers operate two carousels and a mini-train. The Boat is a great place along Couchie Memorial Drive for waterfront drinks and light food. Great summer weekend nightlife on the Boat! In the winter you can still park in one of the many parking lots and watch snowmobilers cross the lake, view the many ice huts and watch gorgeous sunsets.
Getting Around
Uride is also available in North Bay. www.uridetech.com
North Bay Jack Garland Airport
50 Terminal StBus stop is steps away from our driveway and runs in to the depot where you can get any bus.
North Bay Transit station
Bus stop is steps away from our driveway and runs in to the depot where you can get any bus.
U-NEED-A-CAB
17 Commerce Crescent
5-0 Taxi
107 Greenwood AveDrinks & Nightlife
Bar and restaurant. Live music through out the week. Watch the game, have dinner at reasonable prices. We hesitate to recommend it as a restaurant as the food is out of the box pub staples.
Fox And Fiddle
112 Spencer AveBar and restaurant. Live music through out the week. Watch the game, have dinner at reasonable prices. We hesitate to recommend it as a restaurant as the food is out of the box pub staples.
Known as "The Fraser", where worlds collide. Downtown tavern where music and pool are celebrated. Fun atmosphere where sometimes crazy things happen. A local legend.
Fraser
680 Fraser StreetKnown as "The Fraser", where worlds collide. Downtown tavern where music and pool are celebrated. Fun atmosphere where sometimes crazy things happen. A local legend.
Wildwoods Brewing
Entertainment and games, local pizzeria Greco's Presto inside. Check for hours.
Pinball, yoga, Nappy Hour, Bingo, Live Entertainment and other special events. See their website
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Gateway City Brewery
490 Gormanville RdPinball, yoga, Nappy Hour, Bingo, Live Entertainment and other special events. See their website