Our favourite things to do, to see + to eat
Sightseeing
Chief Commanda II
200 Memorial DrSunset cruise with dinner and drinks
Screaming Heads
981 Midlothian RdMust do day trip.
Must see crystal exhibit. Small cafe open in the summer months has fantastic smoothies.
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Crystal Cave
11077 Highway 124Must see crystal exhibit. Small cafe open in the summer months has fantastic smoothies.
East Duchesnay Falls
East Duchesnay FallsDuchesnay Falls Trails. Waterfall Hike
4.8-km out-and-back trail near Calvin, Ontario. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 21 min to complete.
Coming from Mattawa direction, it’s 2 driveways down from the yellow house on Hwy 17. Across the road and west from Columbia Forest Products Rd, the entrance to the gravel pit. Very clearly marked as not to park there, so park across the road, down a little bit. Most of the trail is a gravel road. Feels like you’re going uphill both ways, but the view at the end is definitely worth it! Bug jacket or spray is a must in the height of bug season.
Pack a light lunch, wear comfy shoes, bring swim suits.
Talon Lake Chutes
4.8-km out-and-back trail near Calvin, Ontario. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 21 min to complete.
Coming from Mattawa direction, it’s 2 driveways down from the yellow house on Hwy 17. Across the road and west from Columbia Forest Products Rd, the entrance to the gravel pit. Very clearly marked as not to park there, so park across the road, down a little bit. Most of the trail is a gravel road. Feels like you’re going uphill both ways, but the view at the end is definitely worth it! Bug jacket or spray is a must in the height of bug season.
Pack a light lunch, wear comfy shoes, bring swim suits.
Food scene
Amazzzzzing Pizza & garlic bread + wine. Sit in the enclosed heated patio.
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Arugula
1066 Fisher StAmazzzzzing Pizza & garlic bread + wine. Sit in the enclosed heated patio.
Quick healthy eats; vegan, GF & dairy free. Great smoothies, coffee + banana bread.
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gd2go
375 Foran StQuick healthy eats; vegan, GF & dairy free. Great smoothies, coffee + banana bread.
Twiggs Coffee Roasters
473 Fraser StMontreal style bagels + good coffee
The North Bay Farmers’ Market is holding their 19th Summer Market by running two summer markets: Saturday in Parking Lot #10 from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm, and Wednesday in front of Discovery North Bay Museum from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The dates for these markets run from May Long Weekend (May 22) to Thanksgiving (October 9).
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North Bay Farmers' Market
100 Lakeshore DrThe North Bay Farmers’ Market is holding their 19th Summer Market by running two summer markets: Saturday in Parking Lot #10 from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm, and Wednesday in front of Discovery North Bay Museum from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The dates for these markets run from May Long Weekend (May 22) to Thanksgiving (October 9).
Good pizza + subs. Stick with the Algonquin location - not lakeshore
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Greco's Pizza
344 Algonquin AveGood pizza + subs. Stick with the Algonquin location - not lakeshore
Marigold Indian restaurant. Delicious and can't beat the view with waterfront patio.
639 Lakeshore Dr
639 Lakeshore DriveMarigold Indian restaurant. Delicious and can't beat the view with waterfront patio.
Cocktails + Flat bread. Enjoy the view on the water. Check for nightly events during the summer. Features Dj's and par
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The Boat
225 Memorial DrCocktails + Flat bread. Enjoy the view on the water. Check for nightly events during the summer. Features Dj's and par
Cottage casual. Excellent food. Arrive for an early dinner if you don't want to wait. 10 min drive into Callendar.
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1886 Lake House Bistro
392 Main St SCottage casual. Excellent food. Arrive for an early dinner if you don't want to wait. 10 min drive into Callendar.
Fine dinning. Amazing short rib. Make reservations.
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Churchill's Prime Rib House
631 Lakeshore DrFine dinning. Amazing short rib. Make reservations.
The Crown and Beaver Pub
786 Lakeshore DrFantastic food + beer. 5 min drive from the house.
Shopping
172 Main St W
172 Main Street WestThe Annex. Boutique style women's clothing store.
The Farm
154 Main St WUnique and artsy finds. Really good bath bombs.
Bait & tackle for all your fishing needs - fresh produce across the street all summer
Billy Bob's Bait
1370 Lakeshore DriveBait & tackle for all your fishing needs - fresh produce across the street all summer
Creative Learning
181 Main St WFantastic Children's store. Perfect for a rainy day.
Waxman Records
106 Main Street WestOld + new decent collection
Autumn Records
429 Main Street EastVested Interest Trading
108 Main St EPerfect stop for gifts and souverniers
Craft beer
Gateway City Brewery
490 Gormanville RdFood truck on site + pinball!
New Ontario Brewing
1881 Cassells StDecent patio.
Fun for kids
Splash Pad. The Splash Pad is located directly behind the Discovery North Bay Museum (100 Ferguson Street), next to the City Bus Terminal and only a 5-minute walk from the Lake Nipissing waterfront via the Waterfront Pedestrian Underpass.
100 Ferguson St
100 Ferguson StreetSplash Pad. The Splash Pad is located directly behind the Discovery North Bay Museum (100 Ferguson Street), next to the City Bus Terminal and only a 5-minute walk from the Lake Nipissing waterfront via the Waterfront Pedestrian Underpass.
Ride the heritage train and carousel then have lunch on the water @ the Boat. Perfect for littles ones. Open daily during summer months. CASH ONLY Tickets $2.00 each
3 for $5.00
7 for $10.00
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Heritage Railway & Carousel Company
230 Memorial DrRide the heritage train and carousel then have lunch on the water @ the Boat. Perfect for littles ones. Open daily during summer months. CASH ONLY Tickets $2.00 each
3 for $5.00
7 for $10.00
Lee Park
800 Memorial DrFavourite park after a round of mini golf and ice cream!
King Cone/ King Putt
6 Lakeshore DrMini golf & ice cream