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ONTARIO'S ADVENTURE PLAYGROUNDWHITE WATER CAPITAL OF CANADA

2011

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the 2011 ottawa valley travel Guide contains over 240 listings of tourism and hospitality services. all information in this guide was deemed accurate at the time of printing. the listings and advertisements do not represent an endorsement of events, facilities or activities.

Published By: ottawa valley tourist association9 International Dr., Pembroke, oN K8a 6w5tel: 1.800.757.6580 or 613.735.4364 Fax: 613.735.2492 info@ottawavalley.travel www.ottawavalley.travel

cover & contents photos by tina Mohns

2 Travel resources

8 Whitewater adventures

12 Outfi tters & recreation

20 attractions & Museums

24 special events

26 Calendar of events

28 Golfi ng

30 B&B’s and Inns

32 Campgrounds & Cottages

39 Hotels & Motels

42 lodges & resorts

34 Map

46 dining

50 shopping

53 Professional services

58 Communities

65 Index

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Nestled between Ottawa and algonquin Park, the Ottawa Valley boasts over 900 lakes and four major river systems. Our rivers and trails will lead you to breathtak-ing canyons, endless fi shing and views that inspire greatness.

Make your way to one of our community’s many festivals, concerts, live theatres or museums. enjoy a day of snowmobiling, aTVing, golfi ng, geocaching, walking, cycling, and hunting or just relax by the campfi re as you watch the sun set over round lake.

From family holidays, adventure tours and romantic getaways, the Ottawa Valley is your place to play.

THIS IS YOUR TIME. THIS IS YOUR PLAYGROUND. Wrap yourself in the beauty of The Ottawa Valley. let it warm your soul with the rich palette of tranquil-ity. Breathe deep and rediscover a fresh sense of time. let the pulse of our land move through you. a place exuberant in culture where you will savour our unique blend of heritage and outdoor fun as the call of the loon transforms you to a world of simplicity.

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Meander your way through the gentle flow of the Indian River or take a more adventurous ride on the Madawaska.

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explore our waterways. Whether you like a canoe, kayak, raft or boat, the Ottawa Valley is a paddler’s paradise.

Your heart pounds with the rush of the water as you approach one of many class five rapids. Will you make it or will you be swim-ming for life? as the end of your day nears, you know the world has shown you a glimpse of its immense power.

Tonight, rest comfortably on the river’s shore with your family. Throw another log onto the campfire while children roast marshmallows for a round of s’mores. sleep well. Tomorrow will bring another day of water play in the Ottawa Valley.

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amuse yourself with rural rambles, studio art tours, corn mazes and community fairs. this is your time to frolic in freedom.

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Discover nature’s lush artistry as fall paints its striking reds, oranges and yellows across The Ottawa Valley. Fiddlers and step dancers take front stage to engage in friendly competition. Corn as sweet as candy and pumpkins the size of giants is harvested for a feast of fun. Here, it’s nature’s show that will spark your imagination.

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The night is highlighted by the moon’s gentle light as it brushes against a great wilderness of snow. Wake-up, Bundle-up and lace-up, its winter’s way to play in the Ottawa Valley.

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July 2 – Aug. 2 Pontiac School of the Arts28 Mill st., Pontiac-du-Fort (QC) 819.647.2291 www.pontiacschoolofthearts.com

July 10 Madawaska Valley Arts & Crafts FestivalBarry’s Bay railway station www.madawaskavalley.on.ca

July 17 Taste of the Valleyarnprior 613.735.0091 www.ottawavalley.travel

July 17, Aug 21 & Sept. Fossil HuntBonnechere Museum, eganville 613.628.1000 www.bonnechere.ca

July 22–25 Palmer Rapids Twin Music FestivalPalmer rapids613.758.2747 www.palmerrapids.ca

July 29–Aug. 1 47th Annual Rouckhound GenboreeNorth Hastings Community Centre, Bancroft 1.800.443.9999 www.bancroftdistrict.com

AUGUSTAugust 1 Deep River Summerfestdeep river www.summerfest.ca

Aug. 5–7 Pembroke Waterfront FestivalWaterfront Park, Pembroke613.735.6821 ext. 1501 www.pembrokefestivals.ca

August 20 Taste of the ValleyBarry’s Bay railway station, Barry’s Bay613.735.0091 www.ottawavalley.travel

August 21–23 Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn Pow WowPikwàkanagàn, Golden lake613.625.2800 ext. 231www.algonquinsofpikwakanagan.com

Aug. 30–Sept. 5 Fiddle Week - Old Time Fiddling & Step Dancing Championshipsriverside Park, Pembroke 613.548.3962www.bright-ideas-software.com/PembrokeFiddle/

SEPTEMBERSept. 17 Taste of the ValleyPetawawa 613.735.0091www.ottawavalley.travel

Sept. 18–19, 25–27, & Oct. 2–3, 9–10Rural Ramblerenfrew & Pontiac Counties1.800.757.6580 www.ottawavalley.travel

OCTOBEROct. 2–3 Madawaska Valley Studio TourMadawaska Valleywww.madawaskavalleystudiotour.com

Oct. 16 Taste of the Valleyastrolabe rd., Cobden613.735.0091 www.ottawavalley.travel

Oct. 23 Fall SmorgasboardMarguerite Centre, Pembroke613.646.7878www.pembrokefarmersmarket.com

NOVEMBERNov. 26–28 ChristkindlmarktGermania Club, Pembroke613.732.8883

Nov. 27 Santa Claus Parade of Lightsdowntown Pembroke613.735.6821 ext. 1501www.pembroketourism.ca

DECEMBERDecember 3–5 Festival of LightsChutes Coulonge Park, Fort Coulonge (QC)819.683.2770 www.chutescoulonge.qc.ca

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FEBRUARYFeb. 4–7 SnospreePembroke, 613.735.6821 ext. 1501www.pembrokefestivals.com

Feb. 6–7 38th Silver Spoon Classicdeep river, 613.584.2127www.bright-ideas-software.com/silverspoon

Feb. 6–7, 11–14 Rankin Winter Carnivalrankin Culture & recreation Centre, rankin613.735.5938 www.rankincentre.ca

Feb. 11–14 TimberfestBarry’s Bay www.timberfest.com

Feb. 12–14 Bonnechere Cup & Canadian Vintage Championship Ice Oval Snowmobile Racessno–drifters Clubhouse, eganville613.628.3707 www.bonnecherecup.ca

APRIL April 3 Easter Egg HuntChutes Coulonge Park, Fort Coulonge, Que-bec 819.683.2770www.chutescoulonge.qc.ca

April 9–11 myFM Home & Leisure ShowM-a-C, renfrew613.432.6936 www.myfmradio.ca

April 16–19 Petawawa ShowcasePetawawa Civic Centre613.732.9662www.showcaseinpetawawa.ca

MAYMay 1 Polish Kashub Day FestivalWilno Heritage Park, Wilnowww.wilno.org

May 8 Spring SmorgasboardMarguerite Centre, Pembroke613.646.7878www.pembrokefarmersmarket.com

May 14–16 & 21–23 Palmer FestPalmer rapids613.758.2042 www.rapidmedia.com

May 22 Bay DayOpeongo line, Barry’s Baywww.madawaskavalley.on.ca

May 26–October 2 Pembroke Farmer’s Marketlake & Victoria st., Pembroke613.646.7878 www.pembrokefarmersmarket.com

Cobden Farmer’s Market (Sat. ONLY)Cobden Fairground’s (astrolabe rd.)613.646.7938

JUNEJune 12–13 & 19–20 Pontiac Artist’s StudioPontiac County (QC) 819.647.6365www.pontiacartists.com

June 24–27 Rodeo Pontiac33 Centre récréatif, Fort Coulonge (QC)819.648.5689 www.rodeopontiac.com

JULYJuly 1 Canada Day Celebrations:

Barry’s Bay613.756.2747 www.madawaskavalley.on.ca

Bonnechere Provincial Parkdavenport Centre, Killaloe www.bonnecherepark.on.ca

Calabogiewww.somuchmore.ca

Pembroke (Riverside Park)613.735.6821 ext. 1501 www.pembroketourism.ca

Renfrew (Ma–te–way Park)613.432.4848 www.town.renfrew.on.ca

Canada Day Fossil HuntBonnechere Museum, eganville 613.628.1000 www.bonnechere.ca

July 2 – Aug. 5 Waterfront Live!Pembroke Waterfront Park, Pembroke 613.735.6821 ext. 1501 www.pembrokefestivals.com

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100 Promenade du Parc-des-ChutesMans� eld, Québec J0X 1R0

1.888.683.2770www.chutescoulonge.qc.ca

Discover the Chutes Coulonge park in beautiful Pontiac county.

Experience history, culture and adventure in the great outdoors!

■ Aerial adventures (all ages) ■ Waterfall park■ Logging interpretation centre

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GPS 45°53’16.80”N, -76°47’24.00”e

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2139 Greenwood Road, Pembroke, ON K8A 6W2Tel: 613-638-1288

www.blueberryranch.ca

Hugli’s Blueberry Ranch is Eastern Ontario’s largest high-bush blueberry farm and a popu-

lar agri-tourism attraction, wedding venue and bus tour stop in the Ottawa Valley.

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Ice Cream & Country Gift Store

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�Frisco's is the perfect place to enjoy a light lunch or an exquisite dinner on our patio overlooking the Bonnechere river.

76 Bonnechere street east I eganville, ON K0J 1T0 I (613) 628-5344www.theottawavalley.com/friscos

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