Helene's Guidebook
Food scene
Station Tap House & Steak Co
603 McIntyre St EGreat food and atmosphere.
Arugula
1066 Fisher StGreat local pizza. Nice atmosphere.
Greco's Pizza
344 Algonquin AveGreat local pizza. Eat in, take out or delivery.
Amazing authentic Mexican food! Bring your appetite, you won't leave hungry. This is a very small restaurant but takeout is available.
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Mr. Pancho
221 Algonquin AveAmazing authentic Mexican food! Bring your appetite, you won't leave hungry. This is a very small restaurant but takeout is available.
The Boat restaurant is the old Chief Commanda tour boat and is now docked at the North Bay Marina. It is a fun place for lunch or dinner, overlooking Lake Nipissing with good pub style food. The Boat is also popular for its night life.
This would be about a 3 km lovely walk from the cottage!
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The Boat
225 Memorial DrThe Boat restaurant is the old Chief Commanda tour boat and is now docked at the North Bay Marina. It is a fun place for lunch or dinner, overlooking Lake Nipissing with good pub style food. The Boat is also popular for its night life.
This would be about a 3 km lovely walk from the cottage!
Dave's Green Papaya
652 Fraser StThe best Thai food! Must try their Pad Thai.
Moose's Cookhouse
134 Main St EGreat wings!
Churchill's Prime Rib House
631 Lakeshore DrFine dining for that special occasion.
Heritage North Bay and Sightseeing
Two beautiful hand crafted classic carousels and miniature railway train ride along Lake Nipissing all at North Bay's beautiful waterfront.
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Heritage Railway & Carousel Company
230 Memorial DrTwo beautiful hand crafted classic carousels and miniature railway train ride along Lake Nipissing all at North Bay's beautiful waterfront.
Local foods, crafts and more.
Summer Market: Operating Saturday's and Wednesday May long weekend to October 6th. Saturday in Parking Lot #10 from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm, and Wednesday in front of Discovery North Bay Museum, 100 Ferguson Street North Bay from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Winter Market: Inside the North Bay Mall located 300 Lakeshore Drive. This 28 week long market run every Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm from Saturday October 16, 2021 to Saturday April 30, 2022.
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North Bay Farmers' Market
222 Lakeshore DrLocal foods, crafts and more.
Summer Market: Operating Saturday's and Wednesday May long weekend to October 6th. Saturday in Parking Lot #10 from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm, and Wednesday in front of Discovery North Bay Museum, 100 Ferguson Street North Bay from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Winter Market: Inside the North Bay Mall located 300 Lakeshore Drive. This 28 week long market run every Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm from Saturday October 16, 2021 to Saturday April 30, 2022.
You will enjoy seeing the Chief cruise by our cottage daily.
Purchase your tickets for 2022 to tour Lake Nipissing at https://chiefcommanda.com/ The Chief Commanda II is a 320-passenger, all-aluminum twin-hull vessel that cruises at a speed up to 13 knots or 25 km/h. The ship is equipped with two bars, handicap accessible washrooms, snack bar, and open-air BBQ. Onboard entertainment is featured every Sunday in July and August.
The Chief features three decks. The main and second deck areas are enclosed with outside viewing areas. The top deck is open with seating and standing room, where passengers can enjoy the sunshine and a first-class view… the perfect opportunity for picture taking.
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Chief Commanda II
200 Memorial DrYou will enjoy seeing the Chief cruise by our cottage daily.
Purchase your tickets for 2022 to tour Lake Nipissing at https://chiefcommanda.com/ The Chief Commanda II is a 320-passenger, all-aluminum twin-hull vessel that cruises at a speed up to 13 knots or 25 km/h. The ship is equipped with two bars, handicap accessible washrooms, snack bar, and open-air BBQ. Onboard entertainment is featured every Sunday in July and August.
The Chief features three decks. The main and second deck areas are enclosed with outside viewing areas. The top deck is open with seating and standing room, where passengers can enjoy the sunshine and a first-class view… the perfect opportunity for picture taking.
Waking , cycling trails and beautiful sights
The perfect spot for a hike and for beautiful family pictures! Google maps for directions, only 10 minute drive from the cottage.
This trail is a loop of approximately 3 km. Duchesnay Falls starts as a series of low, picturesque cascades on the river. The river breaks into two main channels, each which tumbles over several different waterfalls.
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West Duchesnay Falls Trails
The perfect spot for a hike and for beautiful family pictures! Google maps for directions, only 10 minute drive from the cottage.
This trail is a loop of approximately 3 km. Duchesnay Falls starts as a series of low, picturesque cascades on the river. The river breaks into two main channels, each which tumbles over several different waterfalls.
The most spectacular scenic feature is the Gorge itself, where the Amable du Fond flows between steep rock walls in a dramatic series of rapids and waterfalls. Below the Gorge, the river widens and winds its way through a cluster of islands before flowing into Smith Lake. A self-guided 1.9 km interpretive trail details the natural and human history of the area, including a log slide and dam built on the property in the 1870s for the Mackey Lumber Company. A logger's cabin, found along the trail, was reconstructed in 1989. 40 minute drive from the cottage.
Graham Road, Calvin, ON P0H 1V0
(705) 474-5420
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Eau Claire Gorge
The most spectacular scenic feature is the Gorge itself, where the Amable du Fond flows between steep rock walls in a dramatic series of rapids and waterfalls. Below the Gorge, the river widens and winds its way through a cluster of islands before flowing into Smith Lake. A self-guided 1.9 km interpretive trail details the natural and human history of the area, including a log slide and dam built on the property in the 1870s for the Mackey Lumber Company. A logger's cabin, found along the trail, was reconstructed in 1989. 40 minute drive from the cottage.
Graham Road, Calvin, ON P0H 1V0
(705) 474-5420
This was one of our favourite spots to hike with the kids when they were little. Located in the heart of the city and only about a 5 minute drive from the cottage. Laurier Woods encompasses a provincially significant wetland, rocky outcrops and upland forest; and is a sanctuary to a broad range of wetland and woodland creatures. A 10+ km easy waking trail offers great hiking and wildlife viewing.
Please see their website if you are interested in any of the guided walks or events:
http://www.laurierwoods.com/uploads/4/2/0/6/420680/laurier_woods_walks_2022.pdf
Brule St, North Bay, ON P1A 3Z5
(705) 474-5420
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Laurier Woods Conservation Area
Brule StreetThis was one of our favourite spots to hike with the kids when they were little. Located in the heart of the city and only about a 5 minute drive from the cottage. Laurier Woods encompasses a provincially significant wetland, rocky outcrops and upland forest; and is a sanctuary to a broad range of wetland and woodland creatures. A 10+ km easy waking trail offers great hiking and wildlife viewing.
Please see their website if you are interested in any of the guided walks or events:
http://www.laurierwoods.com/uploads/4/2/0/6/420680/laurier_woods_walks_2022.pdf
Brule St, North Bay, ON P1A 3Z5
(705) 474-5420
The Kinsmen Trail is a paved pathway winding along Chippewa Creek through the heart of North Bay. The trail makes use of streets along some sections, but frequent signage and pavement markings make navigation of the trail easy.
Kinsmen Trail
Kinsmen WayThe Kinsmen Trail is a paved pathway winding along Chippewa Creek through the heart of North Bay. The trail makes use of streets along some sections, but frequent signage and pavement markings make navigation of the trail easy.
Easy walking 2.5 km trail begins at the end of Cranberry Road in Callander and stretches out to Callander Bay with a beautiful view of Lake Nipissing. The trail branches off about half-way through, leading to a platform overlooking the Cranberry Marsh. Depending on the time of year the bugs can be quite thick, consider bringing bug spray.
If you are up for a good bike ride (13km), the bike path to the Cranberry Trail from the cottage is amazing!
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Cranberry Trail
Cranberry TrailEasy walking 2.5 km trail begins at the end of Cranberry Road in Callander and stretches out to Callander Bay with a beautiful view of Lake Nipissing. The trail branches off about half-way through, leading to a platform overlooking the Cranberry Marsh. Depending on the time of year the bugs can be quite thick, consider bringing bug spray.
If you are up for a good bike ride (13km), the bike path to the Cranberry Trail from the cottage is amazing!
Kate Pace Way: this twelve kilometre pathway, named in honour of Olympic skier and native daughter Kate Pace, is a multi-use trail for walking, jogging, cycling, and inline skating. The pathway winds through a variety of environments including sections surrounded by trees, streams, and nature, municipal parks, roadways, and residential areas as well as North Bay’s beautiful waterfront. Along the waterfront, walkers may choose to stroll along the lock-stone sidewalk which meanders through seasonal gardens and along beautiful Lake Nipissing, while cyclists and bladers continue along the paved pathway. The pathway runs parallel to Lakeshore Drive where pathway users can take a short detour and enjoy lunch or dinner at one of the many restaurants.
The trails are within a few minute bike ride from the cottage.
Discovery Routes Trails Organization
205 Main St EKate Pace Way: this twelve kilometre pathway, named in honour of Olympic skier and native daughter Kate Pace, is a multi-use trail for walking, jogging, cycling, and inline skating. The pathway winds through a variety of environments including sections surrounded by trees, streams, and nature, municipal parks, roadways, and residential areas as well as North Bay’s beautiful waterfront. Along the waterfront, walkers may choose to stroll along the lock-stone sidewalk which meanders through seasonal gardens and along beautiful Lake Nipissing, while cyclists and bladers continue along the paved pathway. The pathway runs parallel to Lakeshore Drive where pathway users can take a short detour and enjoy lunch or dinner at one of the many restaurants.
The trails are within a few minute bike ride from the cottage.
Local craft beer
Good local craft beer and a neat place to raise a pint. Live music every weekend throughout the summer.
1401 Seymour St, North Bay, ON P1B 8G4
(705) 707-1659
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New Ontario Brewing
1881 Cassells StGood local craft beer and a neat place to raise a pint. Live music every weekend throughout the summer.
1401 Seymour St, North Bay, ON P1B 8G4
(705) 707-1659
Great local craft beer. Fun place to grab a pint.
Fun activities:
Thursday - Nappy Hour - Connect with other parents over a glass of beer or soda every Thursday at 2p.m.!
Saturday - Matinee Music 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday - All you can play Pinball - 12 p.m. to close $5 cash per person gives you unlimited access to the machines.
600-612 Gormanville Rd Unit 206, North Bay, ON P1B 9S7
(705) 478-0809
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Gateway City Brewery
490 Gormanville RdGreat local craft beer. Fun place to grab a pint.
Fun activities:
Thursday - Nappy Hour - Connect with other parents over a glass of beer or soda every Thursday at 2p.m.!
Saturday - Matinee Music 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday - All you can play Pinball - 12 p.m. to close $5 cash per person gives you unlimited access to the machines.
600-612 Gormanville Rd Unit 206, North Bay, ON P1B 9S7
(705) 478-0809
Food scene - café
Opera Bakery Cafe
164 Main St WFabulous lunch menu! Of course great baked treats.
Great coffee and a nice spot for lunch or dinner. Really great gourmet pizza!
Two locations 473 Fraser Street and 595 Cartier North Bay.
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Twiggs Coffee Roasters
473 Fraser StGreat coffee and a nice spot for lunch or dinner. Really great gourmet pizza!
Two locations 473 Fraser Street and 595 Cartier North Bay.
Café with amazing soups and sandwiches. A small café that is a local favourite. Open 10:00 a.m. to 3:00p.m. Monday through Friday.
101 Worthington St E, North Bay, ON P1B 1G5
(705) 472-0032
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The Urban Cafe
101 Worthington St ECafé with amazing soups and sandwiches. A small café that is a local favourite. Open 10:00 a.m. to 3:00p.m. Monday through Friday.
101 Worthington St E, North Bay, ON P1B 1G5
(705) 472-0032
Marina
Only 3 km from the cottage, launch your boat for the day or rent a slip for the duration of your stay.
There are also a number of free places to launch your boat for free for day use.
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Waterfront Marina
Memorial DriveOnly 3 km from the cottage, launch your boat for the day or rent a slip for the duration of your stay.
There are also a number of free places to launch your boat for free for day use.
Interesting local stores
Located on the shores of Trout Lake, North Bay’s other beautiful lake! Great spot for ice cream and hand made fudge. A beautiful store as well!
3761 Trout Lake Rd, North Bay, ON P1B 8G4
(705) 497-3508
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The Green Store
3761 Trout Lake RdLocated on the shores of Trout Lake, North Bay’s other beautiful lake! Great spot for ice cream and hand made fudge. A beautiful store as well!
3761 Trout Lake Rd, North Bay, ON P1B 8G4
(705) 497-3508
Really fun store! Unique products from all around the world. From furnishings, to decor, to other accessories, a large selection of high quality options to pick from.
1407 Main St N, Callander, ON P0H 1H0
(705) 474-5055
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Vested Interest Trading
108 Main St EReally fun store! Unique products from all around the world. From furnishings, to decor, to other accessories, a large selection of high quality options to pick from.
1407 Main St N, Callander, ON P0H 1H0
(705) 474-5055
Please call Kevin and let him know you are Jim Kilroy’s guest if you are interested in renting Heckler 9 - Electric Mountain Bike.
The normal rate is $200 per day and $400 for Friday to Monday.
Your special rate is $150 per day and $300 for Friday to Monday and $600 per week.
593 John St, North Bay, ON P1B 2M9
(705) 472-5662
North Bay Cycleworks
593 John StreetPlease call Kevin and let him know you are Jim Kilroy’s guest if you are interested in renting Heckler 9 - Electric Mountain Bike.
The normal rate is $200 per day and $400 for Friday to Monday.
Your special rate is $150 per day and $300 for Friday to Monday and $600 per week.
593 John St, North Bay, ON P1B 2M9
(705) 472-5662
Summer hours10-5pm daily. A bee dazzling porch shopping experience is waiting for you. You can also visit their booth at the North Bay Farmers Market every Saturday this summer.
6866 Hwy. 534,
RR#1 Nipissing, Ontario,
(705) 729-2939
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Board's Honey Farm
6866 Ontario 534Summer hours10-5pm daily. A bee dazzling porch shopping experience is waiting for you. You can also visit their booth at the North Bay Farmers Market every Saturday this summer.
6866 Hwy. 534,
RR#1 Nipissing, Ontario,
(705) 729-2939