Guidebook for Golden Lake & Area
Parks & Nature
A close-by natural beauty! Visit their sand beach for a swim or take a paddle up the Bonnechere River in a rented canoe, kayak or paddle-board. Other options: comfort station with showers, small park store. *Pets must be leashed and are not permitted on the main beach. Ask about the special pet area. Day passes available at the entrance gate office.
28 locals recommend
Bonnechere Provincial Park
4024 Round Lake RdA close-by natural beauty! Visit their sand beach for a swim or take a paddle up the Bonnechere River in a rented canoe, kayak or paddle-board. Other options: comfort station with showers, small park store. *Pets must be leashed and are not permitted on the main beach. Ask about the special pet area. Day passes available at the entrance gate office.
Please note that this is a day use area with no Park Pass required or Fees; however, pets are not permitted on the beach area. This beach is not beside the road, a short hike is required to reach the beach; parking is on the side of the road.
Foy's Beach
Red Rock RoadPlease note that this is a day use area with no Park Pass required or Fees; however, pets are not permitted on the beach area. This beach is not beside the road, a short hike is required to reach the beach; parking is on the side of the road.
Visit the oldest provincial park in Ontario! Highly recommended is the Logging Museum and gift store on the East end of the park for a glimpse back in time to the creation of the park and the history of the Ottawa Valley's logging era. There is a short hike that has artefacts and displays including a logger's cabin to explore. A few minutes further up the road is a Visitor's Centre with a panoramic viewing deck, museum with interactive nature displays, gift shop, art gallery, and lunch bar. Seasonal operation hours. Pets must be leashed at all times. Day passes for sale at the gate offices.
8 locals recommend
Algonquin Provincial Park - East Gate
Visit the oldest provincial park in Ontario! Highly recommended is the Logging Museum and gift store on the East end of the park for a glimpse back in time to the creation of the park and the history of the Ottawa Valley's logging era. There is a short hike that has artefacts and displays including a logger's cabin to explore. A few minutes further up the road is a Visitor's Centre with a panoramic viewing deck, museum with interactive nature displays, gift shop, art gallery, and lunch bar. Seasonal operation hours. Pets must be leashed at all times. Day passes for sale at the gate offices.
Arts & Culture
View cultural artefacts, art work, crafts and more. Lean about the culture and history of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan with special events and presentations. Open seasonally.
6 locals recommend
The Algonquin Way Cultural Centre
1674 Mishomis InamoView cultural artefacts, art work, crafts and more. Lean about the culture and history of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan with special events and presentations. Open seasonally.
Learn about Samuel de Champlain's history in Renfrew County. Tour the museum and pioneer village including a Victorian home, general store, school house and more. Special historical theme exhibits.
11 locals recommend
Champlain Trail Museum
1032 Pembroke St ELearn about Samuel de Champlain's history in Renfrew County. Tour the museum and pioneer village including a Victorian home, general store, school house and more. Special historical theme exhibits.
Polish Kashub Heritage Museum & Skansen
1112 Wilno Rd NShaw Woods Outdoor Education Centre
2065 Bulger RdSightseeing
Tour caves and learn about the unique geological history of the area. Special events calendar: underground dining, fossil hunts, underground live entertainment and more. Picnic area, snacks and souvenirs. Seasonal operation months.
97 locals recommend
Bonnechere Caves
1247 Fourth Chute RdTour caves and learn about the unique geological history of the area. Special events calendar: underground dining, fossil hunts, underground live entertainment and more. Picnic area, snacks and souvenirs. Seasonal operation months.
Entertainment & Activities
A rest area on Hwy 60 in Deacon with picnic tables, toilets and a small sandy beach with sandy bottom swimming. This is the only publicly accessible swimming area on Golden Lake. 5 min drive from our main entrance.
9 locals recommend
Deacon
A rest area on Hwy 60 in Deacon with picnic tables, toilets and a small sandy beach with sandy bottom swimming. This is the only publicly accessible swimming area on Golden Lake. 5 min drive from our main entrance.
Visit Eastern Ontario's largest blueberry farm where you can pick your own blueberries, pumpkins and Christmas trees! Many popular seasonal events and activities including a corn maze and haunted house. Other features include a bake and gift shop with ice cream, and a children's play park with farm animals. A local favourite.
19 locals recommend
Hugli's Blueberry Ranch, Gift Store & Play Park
2139 Greenwood RdVisit Eastern Ontario's largest blueberry farm where you can pick your own blueberries, pumpkins and Christmas trees! Many popular seasonal events and activities including a corn maze and haunted house. Other features include a bake and gift shop with ice cream, and a children's play park with farm animals. A local favourite.
The Homestead at Wolf Ridge is the newest 18-hole golf course in the Upper Ottawa Valley. Located on 220 acres of rolling farmland. Features licensed club house with patio and light meals. Lessons available.
13 locals recommend
Homestead At Wolf Ridge Golf Course and Driving Range
214 Stone Church RdThe Homestead at Wolf Ridge is the newest 18-hole golf course in the Upper Ottawa Valley. Located on 220 acres of rolling farmland. Features licensed club house with patio and light meals. Lessons available.
18 holes and a full-service clubhouse. See their website to book a tee-off time, photos and fees. Just east of Eganville on Hwy 60.
11 locals recommend
Whitetail Golf Club
7113 ON-6018 holes and a full-service clubhouse. See their website to book a tee-off time, photos and fees. Just east of Eganville on Hwy 60.
A family friendly water park with kiddie splash pad and slides as well as 3 larger pool slides. There is a snack bar on site or pack a picnic for the beach with shallow swimming perfect for young children. Zip Linning accross a lake or golfing are other activity options (additional cost).
20 locals recommend
Logos Land Resort
15906 Trans-Canada HwyA family friendly water park with kiddie splash pad and slides as well as 3 larger pool slides. There is a snack bar on site or pack a picnic for the beach with shallow swimming perfect for young children. Zip Linning accross a lake or golfing are other activity options (additional cost).
Skylight Drive-In
199 Forest Lea RdFood Scene
A Golden Lake "must" stop for guests looking for a bit of everything with a true Ottawa Valley flare: gifts, clothing, souvenirs, jewellery and more. Browse the store while you wait for a delicious meal from their gourmet food truck that offers the usual fare with a Valley twist and fresh ingredients. Weekend truck specials are a local favourite! Other food options include fresh sandwiches and salads made ready to go inside the store cooler or homemade frozen meals to take to the cabin! Popular also are their homemade tarts, coffee and ice cream. Your cabin has a full menu for you to check out, as well as a take-out phone number. Seasonal operation hours.
20 locals recommend
The Cottage Cup
3 Kokomis RdA Golden Lake "must" stop for guests looking for a bit of everything with a true Ottawa Valley flare: gifts, clothing, souvenirs, jewellery and more. Browse the store while you wait for a delicious meal from their gourmet food truck that offers the usual fare with a Valley twist and fresh ingredients. Weekend truck specials are a local favourite! Other food options include fresh sandwiches and salads made ready to go inside the store cooler or homemade frozen meals to take to the cabin! Popular also are their homemade tarts, coffee and ice cream. Your cabin has a full menu for you to check out, as well as a take-out phone number. Seasonal operation hours.
ery friendly staff welcome and serve you from a large menu selection, or help yourself to the popular weekend buffet with a good selection of fresh dishes and deserts. Dine in or take out back to the cabin for a fancy picnic. Seasonal operation hours.
13 locals recommend
Golden Lake Chinese Restaurant
13278 ON-60ery friendly staff welcome and serve you from a large menu selection, or help yourself to the popular weekend buffet with a good selection of fresh dishes and deserts. Dine in or take out back to the cabin for a fancy picnic. Seasonal operation hours.
Our "Whitetail" hiking trail leads to this local favourite known for it's stunning lake-view dining room and delicious dinner specials.
27 locals recommend
Sands on Golden Lake
13163 ON-60Our "Whitetail" hiking trail leads to this local favourite known for it's stunning lake-view dining room and delicious dinner specials.
Visit Wilno, Canada's first Polish Settlement! This historic pub features hearty Polish fare, celebrating the heritage of Wilno's early pioneer families, as well as a traditional Canadian menu. The tavern is equally famous for vibrant entertainment – "Tuesday Nite Blues Jam", as well as rock, country, jazz or folk bands on weekends.
68 locals recommend
Wilno Tavern Restaurant
17589 ON-60Visit Wilno, Canada's first Polish Settlement! This historic pub features hearty Polish fare, celebrating the heritage of Wilno's early pioneer families, as well as a traditional Canadian menu. The tavern is equally famous for vibrant entertainment – "Tuesday Nite Blues Jam", as well as rock, country, jazz or folk bands on weekends.
This Barry's Bay restaurant has a spacious outdoor patio with lake views, a menu with traditional fare and daily lunch and dinner specials.
23 locals recommend
Ash Grove Inn
42524 Combermere RdThis Barry's Bay restaurant has a spacious outdoor patio with lake views, a menu with traditional fare and daily lunch and dinner specials.
Madawaska Coffee Co.
19578 Opeongo LineBarry's Bay
Family owned and operated for 16 years, serving German-Style food in a historic 1889 building. Showcases local artists' paintings. Check their website for store hours (currently closed Tuesdays). Eganville
18 locals recommend
Granary Schnitzel House Restaurant
57 Bonnechere St WFamily owned and operated for 16 years, serving German-Style food in a historic 1889 building. Showcases local artists' paintings. Check their website for store hours (currently closed Tuesdays). Eganville
Dine on their new roof-top patio overlooking Eganville and the Bonnechere River. See their website for menu and hours. Reservations recommended.
12 locals recommend
Rio Tap & Grill
76 Bonnechere St EDine on their new roof-top patio overlooking Eganville and the Bonnechere River. See their website for menu and hours. Reservations recommended.
Essentials
A gas bar located in Pikwakanagan with excellent customer service and a restaurant for dine-in or popular take-out options. A small gift and smoke shop is also at this location.
Kokomish Gasbar
153 Kokomis RdA gas bar located in Pikwakanagan with excellent customer service and a restaurant for dine-in or popular take-out options. A small gift and smoke shop is also at this location.
Offers fishing, hunting and camping gear, as well as gifts, clothing and decor. Barry's Bay.
11 locals recommend
Mad Outdoors
19551 Opeongo LineOffers fishing, hunting and camping gear, as well as gifts, clothing and decor. Barry's Bay.
Located in Pikwakanagan known for very friendly staff. Propane tanks available to purchase or refill as well as a small store and smoke shop with gifts, coffee and cold drinks.
11 locals recommend
Pikwakanagan Fuels
648 Ininatig InamoLocated in Pikwakanagan known for very friendly staff. Propane tanks available to purchase or refill as well as a small store and smoke shop with gifts, coffee and cold drinks.
Yuill's valu-mart
19625 ON-60Barry's Bay
Metro
28 Bay StBarry's Bay
Foodland
8754 ON-60Eganville
LCBO
161 Queen StKillaloe, Barry's Bay, Eganville
Golden Lake Post Office
3310 Lake Dore RdHospitals
Pembroke Regional Hospital
705 MacKay StSaint Francis Memorial Hospital
7 St Francis Memorial Dr