Provincial Park
Hiking trail with stunning waterfall in unmaintained provincial park.
We highly recommend Egan Chutes, about a 15 minute drive from the property.
It’s an unmaintained provincial park with trails on both sides of the York river. The west side is the main trail, and there is a more advanced trail on the east side.
Both trails lead to beautiful rock cut waterfalls.
On your way there would highly recommend taking the scenic drive along Fort Stewart Road with beautiful views of the Boulter Hills and local Mennonite farms.
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Egan Chutes Provincial Park
487 Detlor RoadHiking trail with stunning waterfall in unmaintained provincial park.
We highly recommend Egan Chutes, about a 15 minute drive from the property.
It’s an unmaintained provincial park with trails on both sides of the York river. The west side is the main trail, and there is a more advanced trail on the east side.
Both trails lead to beautiful rock cut waterfalls.
On your way there would highly recommend taking the scenic drive along Fort Stewart Road with beautiful views of the Boulter Hills and local Mennonite farms.
South Gate Algonquin Park - hiking trail through pine forest to beautiful waterfalls with natural Jacuzzi pools that you can swim in. This is where the York River starts! Pick up a permit for entry into the south gate of Algonquin Park online at Ontario Parks . Ca before you go.
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High Falls
South Gate Algonquin Park - hiking trail through pine forest to beautiful waterfalls with natural Jacuzzi pools that you can swim in. This is where the York River starts! Pick up a permit for entry into the south gate of Algonquin Park online at Ontario Parks . Ca before you go.
Old historic log chute with some trails and great swimming. Located just past the town of Combermere.
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Crooked Slide Park
343 Old Barrys Bay RoadOld historic log chute with some trails and great swimming. Located just past the town of Combermere.
Public beach
Great beach for kids and adults alike! Rarely busy! Lots of shade, a children’s play structure and nice sandy beach with shallow water.
Foster Lake
Great beach for kids and adults alike! Rarely busy! Lots of shade, a children’s play structure and nice sandy beach with shallow water.
Papineau Lake public beach is a beautiful spot to go for a swim or walk on the large beach.
Papineau Lake
Papineau Lake public beach is a beautiful spot to go for a swim or walk on the large beach.
Paddling Highlights
Conroy Marsh is a significant wetland home to many flora and fauna covering an area of 2,400 hectares. It’s possible to paddle down the river to the entrance of the marsh in approximately an hour (depending on river conditions, stops and abilities). Allow more time for the return trip back up river.
There’s a smaller marsh (Gus’ marsh) noted on the map image that is approximately 15 minutes paddle down the river to. Also noted on the map, the northern ❤️ is a car take out point for a one way paddle through the marsh (it’s necessary to provision for a pick up if doing this). The flag on the map shows a favourite stopping point on the beaver trail route (inquire for more details ).
You can also paddle up river, past the big rock all the way to the bridge on Boulter road in Slabtown.
We are happy to provide more information on paddling, just ask 😀
Also check out our video of paddles through the marsh on YouTube. The link is here: https://youtu.be/hwoGjwjClB4 - or you can find it by searching for Conroy Marsh under Google Videos.
Conroy Marsh
Conroy Marsh is a significant wetland home to many flora and fauna covering an area of 2,400 hectares. It’s possible to paddle down the river to the entrance of the marsh in approximately an hour (depending on river conditions, stops and abilities). Allow more time for the return trip back up river.
There’s a smaller marsh (Gus’ marsh) noted on the map image that is approximately 15 minutes paddle down the river to. Also noted on the map, the northern ❤️ is a car take out point for a one way paddle through the marsh (it’s necessary to provision for a pick up if doing this). The flag on the map shows a favourite stopping point on the beaver trail route (inquire for more details ).
You can also paddle up river, past the big rock all the way to the bridge on Boulter road in Slabtown.
We are happy to provide more information on paddling, just ask 😀
Also check out our video of paddles through the marsh on YouTube. The link is here: https://youtu.be/hwoGjwjClB4 - or you can find it by searching for Conroy Marsh under Google Videos.
Food scene
Great little beach bar to have a drink, snack and a swim!
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Bent Anchor Bar & Restaurant
39402B Combermere RdGreat little beach bar to have a drink, snack and a swim!
Owner operated bakery and lunch spot. Delicious baked treats, meals and local coffee ☕️
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Sunrun Cafe
33021 Hastings County Rd 62Owner operated bakery and lunch spot. Delicious baked treats, meals and local coffee ☕️
Locally run pizza spot in the charming town of Combermere. Call to confirm hours.
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Bent Pizza Pie
39268 Combermere RoadLocally run pizza spot in the charming town of Combermere. Call to confirm hours.
Café B C
29670 ON-62Recommend this place for a tasty brunch 🍳 ☕️
Small local food truck with delicious poutines, burgers and sandwiches. Call to confirm hours.
Barons food truck
Small local food truck with delicious poutines, burgers and sandwiches. Call to confirm hours.
Small local food truck with delicious poutines, burgers and sandwiches. Call to confirm hours. Cash only.
Leo's Chip Truck
Ontario 62Small local food truck with delicious poutines, burgers and sandwiches. Call to confirm hours. Cash only.
General Store
One of the nearby general stores with basic grocery, household items, clothes, LCBO and gas.
One of the closest general stores with basic grocery, household items, LCBO and gas.
MAPLE LEAF COUNTRY STORE
34820 ON-62One of the closest general stores with basic grocery, household items, LCBO and gas.
One of the nearby general stores with basic grocery, household items, LCBO and gas.
Cunningham's Country Store
35513 Hwy 28One of the nearby general stores with basic grocery, household items, LCBO and gas.
Shopping
Landis Fruit Market
503 Hastings St NMennonite run lovely Fruit and Vegetable market that we highly recommend.
Sizeable grocery store, where you will find all necessities.
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Foodland - Bancroft
337 Hastings St NSizeable grocery store, where you will find all necessities.
Mine Rock Shop near Bancroft that offers, Mineral & Fossil Specimens, Rock farm collecting, Silver & Gemstone Jewelry, Rock Crafts & more.
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Princess Sodalite Mine
31241 Hwy 28Mine Rock Shop near Bancroft that offers, Mineral & Fossil Specimens, Rock farm collecting, Silver & Gemstone Jewelry, Rock Crafts & more.
The Underground
1 Fairway BlvdWe recommend this spot to buy cannabis. Behind the Petro station in Bancroft.
Town
Cute waterfront town on the Madawaska River with a Polish general store (with LCBO, deli, basic grocery), local greenhouse, cannabis shop, public beach and some great options for food. We love the Bent Anchor beach bar. There is also a pizza joint which we haven’t yet tried! It’s a very pretty drive on winding roads through the forest to get there (~20 minutes away).
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Combermere
Cute waterfront town on the Madawaska River with a Polish general store (with LCBO, deli, basic grocery), local greenhouse, cannabis shop, public beach and some great options for food. We love the Bent Anchor beach bar. There is also a pizza joint which we haven’t yet tried! It’s a very pretty drive on winding roads through the forest to get there (~20 minutes away).
Cute little town with many art and antique shops (we love toadstones!). The historic Arlington hotel does live music on select nights in the pub.
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Maynooth
Cute little town with many art and antique shops (we love toadstones!). The historic Arlington hotel does live music on select nights in the pub.