Guidebook for Barry's Bay
Sightseeing
Historic Wilno Tavern, Polish Settlers' Museum, Craft Galleries and Locally Made Natural Skin Care Products. Look up Sigrid Naturals
22 locals recommend
Wilno
Historic Wilno Tavern, Polish Settlers' Museum, Craft Galleries and Locally Made Natural Skin Care Products. Look up Sigrid Naturals
Gorgeous drive to get there along the Madawaska River. If you want to rent kayaks or canoes contact Madawaska River Rentals.
Quadeville
Gorgeous drive to get there along the Madawaska River. If you want to rent kayaks or canoes contact Madawaska River Rentals.
The Saturday morning Farmers' Market is awesome (June-October). Visit Madonna House to see homesteading in action.
24 locals recommend
Combermere
The Saturday morning Farmers' Market is awesome (June-October). Visit Madonna House to see homesteading in action.
Essentials
Barry's Bay
This is the closest place to get groceries and hit up the LCBO.
Metro
28 Bay StFood Scene
Friday night pizza. Simple breakfasts. Relaxed environment. Call in advance to check what else is on offer.
7 locals recommend
Garth's Kitchen
14 Lake StFriday night pizza. Simple breakfasts. Relaxed environment. Call in advance to check what else is on offer.
Run by the next door neighbour, serving food grown by our friends. Live music sometimes. Call in advance for reservations.
15 locals recommend
Heartwood Restaurant
39280 Combermere RdRun by the next door neighbour, serving food grown by our friends. Live music sometimes. Call in advance for reservations.
Ash Grove Inn
42524 Combermere RdConsistent quality food and service with a view of Kamaniskeg Lake.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Tuesday night blues jam is epic. The first Friday of the month is a lively country music jam.
68 locals recommend
Wilno Tavern Restaurant
17589 ON-60The Tuesday night blues jam is epic. The first Friday of the month is a lively country music jam.
Great place to hang out. Live music most weekends. Check out the website for details. It's a 30 minute drive away.
13 locals recommend
The Arlington Hotel
32990 ON-62Great place to hang out. Live music most weekends. Check out the website for details. It's a 30 minute drive away.
Entertainment & Activities
Learn about local edible plants and herbal medicine. Other workshops include natural building and traditional food preservation. Highly recommended
The Sacred Gardener
486 Trail Blazers RdLearn about local edible plants and herbal medicine. Other workshops include natural building and traditional food preservation. Highly recommended
Rent kayaks or canoes, learn about great routes and catch a ride to the Madawaska River.
Madawaska River Rentals
1013 Addington RdRent kayaks or canoes, learn about great routes and catch a ride to the Madawaska River.
Bonnechere Caves
1247 Fourth Chute RdExpertly facilitated adventure under the earth!
Get into the forest for an energizing ski on meticulously groomed trails. Rentals available too. Search: Opeongo Hills Nordic Ski Club
10 locals recommend
Opeongo Nordic
109 Drohan RdGet into the forest for an energizing ski on meticulously groomed trails. Rentals available too. Search: Opeongo Hills Nordic Ski Club
Shopping
Luxurious, handmade skincare products from local herbs and flowers. Perfect souvenirs
9 locals recommend
Sigrid Natural Skin Care
19582 Burchat StLuxurious, handmade skincare products from local herbs and flowers. Perfect souvenirs
Parks & Nature
Best beach around. A 40 minute drive and a short walk... but worth it. Park on the road just after you pass the sign, and the gate, on your left. You'll see an unmarked path, also on your left, which will take you to paradise. Pack lots of food and water.
18 locals recommend
Foy Provincial Park
Red Rock RoadBest beach around. A 40 minute drive and a short walk... but worth it. Park on the road just after you pass the sign, and the gate, on your left. You'll see an unmarked path, also on your left, which will take you to paradise. Pack lots of food and water.