Scott's Guidebook
Things to do
Activities, experiences and places to see.
A quiet and clean lake on the Madawaska River and connected to Centennial Lake forming a 27 mile long continuous waterway Awesome fishing, boating and swimming. Lots of islands and bays to explore.
Black Donald Lake
A quiet and clean lake on the Madawaska River and connected to Centennial Lake forming a 27 mile long continuous waterway Awesome fishing, boating and swimming. Lots of islands and bays to explore.
Beautiful scenic views on the Manitou Mountain Trail. Plenty of parking at the base. The little pine path is the most popular leading to the Eagles Nest lookout. Another longer trail system is accessible from Barrett chute with parking at the base here as well
and 5 look outs.
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Eagles Nest Lookout
Beautiful scenic views on the Manitou Mountain Trail. Plenty of parking at the base. The little pine path is the most popular leading to the Eagles Nest lookout. Another longer trail system is accessible from Barrett chute with parking at the base here as well
and 5 look outs.
Great skiing, snowboarding and other multi season activities. Ontario’s highest vertical drop.
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Calabogie Peaks Resort
30 Barrett Chute RdGreat skiing, snowboarding and other multi season activities. Ontario’s highest vertical drop.
Groomed in the winter for cross country skiing, snow shoeing and fat bikes. Open for hiking and mountain biking spring, summer and fall.
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Madawaska Nordic Ski and Recreational Trail Network
131 Crestview DrGroomed in the winter for cross country skiing, snow shoeing and fat bikes. Open for hiking and mountain biking spring, summer and fall.
Home of Canada’s longest track. Such a great experience either as a driver or a spectator. Awesome facility!
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Calabogie Motorsports Park
462 Wilson Farm RdHome of Canada’s longest track. Such a great experience either as a driver or a spectator. Awesome facility!
Located near the cottage this rough road becomes a narrower ATV trail after 4km to explore deep into the forest. Some interesting hunt camps along the way. Park off Centennial Lake Rd.
Tipperary Camp Trail
Tipperary Camp TrailLocated near the cottage this rough road becomes a narrower ATV trail after 4km to explore deep into the forest. Some interesting hunt camps along the way. Park off Centennial Lake Rd.
Hillside 18 hole course or lake view 9 hole course. Located on the shores of Calabogie Lake in Barryvale directly across the lake from Calabogie.
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Calabogie Highlands Golf Resort
981 Barryvale RdHillside 18 hole course or lake view 9 hole course. Located on the shores of Calabogie Lake in Barryvale directly across the lake from Calabogie.
Ironwoods Golf Course
11 Hayball LnSituated between Calabogie Peaks and Calabogie Lake.
OWL Rafting
40 owl LnOne of the options for white water rafting on the Ottawa River
A popular year-round recreational trail on the abandoned Kingston to Pembroke Railway.
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Kingston and Pembroke Trail
Kingston and Pembroke TrailA popular year-round recreational trail on the abandoned Kingston to Pembroke Railway.
A unique experience for the whole family. Located in Eganville, Ontario along the Bonnechere river. Check out their website or FB for events.
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Bonnechere Caves
1247 Fourth Chute RdA unique experience for the whole family. Located in Eganville, Ontario along the Bonnechere river. Check out their website or FB for events.
Neighbourhoods
Small grocery store, general store with hardware, fishing and hunting gear, LCBO, laundromat, gas stations, pharmacy, medical centre, public beach, restaurants, cafes, food trucks and craft brewery. So much to do in nature including the Tom Irwin Adventure Tour company.
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Calabogie
Small grocery store, general store with hardware, fishing and hunting gear, LCBO, laundromat, gas stations, pharmacy, medical centre, public beach, restaurants, cafes, food trucks and craft brewery. So much to do in nature including the Tom Irwin Adventure Tour company.
A charming little village on the Madawaska River with cafes, an intimate music venue, art galleries, gift shop and public beach.
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Burnstown
A charming little village on the Madawaska River with cafes, an intimate music venue, art galleries, gift shop and public beach.
If you’re looking for big town amenities travel a little further to Renfrew for large grocery stores and hardware stores, restaurants, coffee shops, a movie theatre, a hospital and museums including Birthplace NHA/NHL Museum.
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Renfrew
If you’re looking for big town amenities travel a little further to Renfrew for large grocery stores and hardware stores, restaurants, coffee shops, a movie theatre, a hospital and museums including Birthplace NHA/NHL Museum.
Food and Drink
Calabogie has some really good dine in or take out options.
Great spot on the Madawaska River to enjoy some of their beers on the patio along with some tasty treats.
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Calabogie Brewing Co
12612 Lanark RdGreat spot on the Madawaska River to enjoy some of their beers on the patio along with some tasty treats.
Homemade food and cozy rustic decor. A popular eatery in Calabogie with live music on Friday nights. Across the road from the Calabogie Brewing Co.
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Redneck Bistro
12609 511Homemade food and cozy rustic decor. A popular eatery in Calabogie with live music on Friday nights. Across the road from the Calabogie Brewing Co.
Cute little cafe serving lunch and breakfast
right in the village of Calabogie with indoor and outdoor seating.
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Oh-el-la
636 Mill StCute little cafe serving lunch and breakfast
right in the village of Calabogie with indoor and outdoor seating.
Inside the Calabogie Peaks hotel. Enjoy a taste of the Swiss alps while taking in views of the hill.
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Calabogie - Canthooks
30 Barrett Chute RdInside the Calabogie Peaks hotel. Enjoy a taste of the Swiss alps while taking in views of the hill.
Located at the Calabogie Lodge. New restaurant with amazing food and outdoor polar bar in the winter months and new beach patio for the warmer months. Often hosting drink events on weekends.
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On The Rocks
729 Mill StreetLocated at the Calabogie Lodge. New restaurant with amazing food and outdoor polar bar in the winter months and new beach patio for the warmer months. Often hosting drink events on weekends.
Calabogie Pizzeria
4983 Calabogie RdNewly renovated and under new management.
Located next to the Bogie General Store on Calabogie Rd. Check their FB page for menu and hours. Generally open Friday-Monday. Closed in winter. Frozen meals also available at the Bogie General Store.
Indian Curry Pot
Located next to the Bogie General Store on Calabogie Rd. Check their FB page for menu and hours. Generally open Friday-Monday. Closed in winter. Frozen meals also available at the Bogie General Store.
In the small village of Burnstown with quaint little art galleries and cafes. Great food and atmosphere. Books up some nights so call ahead.
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The Blackbird Cafe
1694 Burnstown RdIn the small village of Burnstown with quaint little art galleries and cafes. Great food and atmosphere. Books up some nights so call ahead.
Great coffee and food in Burnstown. Hosting some amazing musical guests frequently. Indoor and outdoor concerts depending on time of year.
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Neat Coffee Shop
1715 Calabogie RdGreat coffee and food in Burnstown. Hosting some amazing musical guests frequently. Indoor and outdoor concerts depending on time of year.
Family restaurant and gift shop located in Griffith. Great little country restaurant for breakfast when heading home traveling west from the cottage.
Pine Valley Restaurant
26047 Hwy 41Family restaurant and gift shop located in Griffith. Great little country restaurant for breakfast when heading home traveling west from the cottage.
Located in Griffith on Hwy 41 at Matawatchan Rd, a convenient spot for takeout on the way to the cottage via Hwy 41. Offering pizza and other pub fare. 20 minutes from Driftwood Hideaway. Full menu on website calvyns. ca
Calvyns Pub-N-Eatery
25770 Highway 41Located in Griffith on Hwy 41 at Matawatchan Rd, a convenient spot for takeout on the way to the cottage via Hwy 41. Offering pizza and other pub fare. 20 minutes from Driftwood Hideaway. Full menu on website calvyns. ca
Markets
A variety of vendors every Saturday June through August. Located at the rink right in the centre of the village.
Calabogie Summer Market
574 Mill StreetA variety of vendors every Saturday June through August. Located at the rink right in the centre of the village.
Fruit and Vegetable stand and market in Griffith. Located on Hwy 41 at Madawatchan Rd. On the way to the cottage for those travelling to the cottage on Hwy 41. A quick stop for milk, ice cream, cheese and fresh baking as well. Closed in winter.
Adams Berry Farm
Fruit and Vegetable stand and market in Griffith. Located on Hwy 41 at Madawatchan Rd. On the way to the cottage for those travelling to the cottage on Hwy 41. A quick stop for milk, ice cream, cheese and fresh baking as well. Closed in winter.
The Village market offers local products from food producers, artisans and crafters. Located in Burnstown.
The Village Market
1694 Burnstown RoadThe Village market offers local products from food producers, artisans and crafters. Located in Burnstown.
Farmer’s market next to Laurent’s Cafe in Burnstown, our favourite place to get ice cream with hand made waffle cones.
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Farmer’s market next to Laurent’s Cafe in Burnstown, our favourite place to get ice cream with hand made waffle cones.