Horseback Riding & kicking
around the Bancroft/Barry's Bay area isn't the only thing you'll want to do
while visiting
the Hastings Highlands! We've provided you with a slew of links to our favorite Bancroft
and area
hotspots! Fishing, canoeing, hiking, whitewater rafting, outfitters, Art &
Culture.....it's all here at your fingertips,
and all just a stones' throw from
Algonquin ProvincialPark.
For all your meals and entertainment needs -
Porterville Diner - Lake St. Peter Ontario
(great breakfasts, snacks, dinners, also Saturday entertainment - tell em Matt and I sent ya!)
Algonquin Backpackers
Canoes & Bike Rentals, as well as,
guided trips - great for a nature lovers' outdoor adventures!
Tom is a great guy,
and will deliver a canoe and all the fixin's to any lake within a ten minute drive for
less than $30.
Located right here in Maynooth, rentals out of the Arlington Hotel. While you're at it, you can stop in for a drink at the
Arlington Pub, or enjoy a meal at Pam's place across the street. Just five minutes from the farm, & a short drive to Algonquin Park.
FAMILY FLOAT TRIPS
An ideal outing for the family, or anyone with a sense
of adventure. Affordable Raft running fun for the whole family.
Locations in Barry's
Bay (on the Madawaska River) and on the Ottawa River. WET n WILD fun for the whole
family!
Trips n Trail Outfitters
The Bancroft Bike Experts, these folks also rent an interesting variety
of outdoor gear from sleeping bags to snowshoes, and yes, they rent cross country
skiis.
And interesting store to visit, a great place to rent that gear that you just
don't want to lug up north.Try them out - just outside Bancroft on HWY 62. Tell
Clive I sent ya.
Beauty Escape Day Spa
Pamper yourself to a day trip to the spa. Lovely setting, great service,
fantastic prices.
Just outside Bancroft near lovely Baptiste Lake. Call for information
613-332-6714 or visit the website for details.
Compton
Airways
Explore the Algonquin Park Area from above-
sightseeing Aerial tours and charters.
Unfortunately NO website. Give them a call at 613-332-0902 - located just
outside Bancroft Ontario.
Algonquin Provincial Park
Canada's Finest Natural Wonder - a Nature Preserve like no other. Tons of
things to see and do - hiking trails, biking trails, extensive canoe routes,
great
fishing, lovely campgrounds - and be sure not to miss a trip to the Loggers Museum and
Visitors Centre located near the the
East Gate!! East Gates are just twenty minutes
from Maynooth!
There are also many great shops to see and places to visit in Bancroft, Ontario
(and yes, they have a Tim Horton's!)
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Try your next Ontario Horseback Camp, trail ride, or riding lesson at
Highland Wilderness Tours
Matt & Penny Nicol
Box 211
Maynooth, Ontario
K0L 2S0
1-613-338-2330
info@ridethewilderness.com
And don't forget - we do winter snowmobiling and dogsledding too!
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