Sightseeing
If you've never been through a cave before, this is a great one to start with. If you've been in larger caves, it won't be anything spectacular, although our guide was a great story teller.
There is a gift shop, washrooms, and picnic tables, and it's a good place for some nice pictures.
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Bonnechere Caves
1247 Fourth Chute RdIf you've never been through a cave before, this is a great one to start with. If you've been in larger caves, it won't be anything spectacular, although our guide was a great story teller.
There is a gift shop, washrooms, and picnic tables, and it's a good place for some nice pictures.
This is not a hiking trail for the faint of heart! It's an over 9 km long circle, up and down mountains, with several lookout points. On average, it takes 4-4.5 hours from start to finish. Most of the trail is single-file over rocks and tree roots and is well-marked with blue paint. One stretch follows an ATV/Snowmobile trail, but the majority is through forests strewn with creeks, ponds and lakes.
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Griffith Uplands Trail
858 Hyland Creek RdThis is not a hiking trail for the faint of heart! It's an over 9 km long circle, up and down mountains, with several lookout points. On average, it takes 4-4.5 hours from start to finish. Most of the trail is single-file over rocks and tree roots and is well-marked with blue paint. One stretch follows an ATV/Snowmobile trail, but the majority is through forests strewn with creeks, ponds and lakes.
Get the most up-to-date information for Bon Echo Park from their Ontario Parks website:
- ontarioparks(dot)com/park/bonecho/
From their docks, you can rent a canoe/kayak and go find the Native Cliff Drawings, or just spend a lazy day on the lake or hike through the many trails available. They also have a seasonal gift-shop, etc. Again, check the website for availability of amenities when you plan to visit.
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Bon Echo Provincial Park
16151 Highway 41Get the most up-to-date information for Bon Echo Park from their Ontario Parks website:
- ontarioparks(dot)com/park/bonecho/
From their docks, you can rent a canoe/kayak and go find the Native Cliff Drawings, or just spend a lazy day on the lake or hike through the many trails available. They also have a seasonal gift-shop, etc. Again, check the website for availability of amenities when you plan to visit.
Canoe the Madawaska River through white-water, portages, and even camp along the way. Call Don, and he'll recommend a great canoe trip that suits your experience level.
Greater Madawaska Canoe Rentals
25775 Hwy 41Canoe the Madawaska River through white-water, portages, and even camp along the way. Call Don, and he'll recommend a great canoe trip that suits your experience level.
I loved hiking the trails in this Conservation Area. It was my first experience with a non-manicured hiking trail, 1 person wide in most spots, and includes a scenic picnic area.
Palmerston Canonto Conservation Area
Arcol RoadI loved hiking the trails in this Conservation Area. It was my first experience with a non-manicured hiking trail, 1 person wide in most spots, and includes a scenic picnic area.
If motorcycles are your thing, I'm a short 30 minutes from Calabogie's Motorsports Park.
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Calabogie Motorsports Park
462 Wilson Farm RdIf motorcycles are your thing, I'm a short 30 minutes from Calabogie's Motorsports Park.
Food scene
Located on Hwy 41 at the Madawaska River in Griffith (just 12 minutes away).
Take-Out Service is Thursday-Sunday 11am-9pm
Menu includes: Appetizers, Salads, Fish, Wings, Burgers, Fries, Wraps & Homemade Pizza
Up-to-date info can be found on their website - calvyns(dot)com
Calvyns Pub-N-Eatery
25770 Highway 41Located on Hwy 41 at the Madawaska River in Griffith (just 12 minutes away).
Take-Out Service is Thursday-Sunday 11am-9pm
Menu includes: Appetizers, Salads, Fish, Wings, Burgers, Fries, Wraps & Homemade Pizza
Up-to-date info can be found on their website - calvyns(dot)com
A Family-Friendly Restaurant in Griffith on Hwy #41, under new ownership.
They are open from 6 am - 7 pm Monday thru Saturday; however, may close earlier if business is slow. Sunday hours are from 8 - 4ish.
26047 Hwy 41
Griffith, ON K0J 2R0
Pine Valley Restaurant
26047 Hwy 41A Family-Friendly Restaurant in Griffith on Hwy #41, under new ownership.
They are open from 6 am - 7 pm Monday thru Saturday; however, may close earlier if business is slow. Sunday hours are from 8 - 4ish.
26047 Hwy 41
Griffith, ON K0J 2R0
Adam's Farms are famous for their pick-your-own strawberries, and their fruit & vegetable road-side stand carry a lot of local fruits and vegetables, including local honey, and even ice-cream to help you cool off on a hot day!
Adams Berry Farm
Adam's Farms are famous for their pick-your-own strawberries, and their fruit & vegetable road-side stand carry a lot of local fruits and vegetables, including local honey, and even ice-cream to help you cool off on a hot day!
Local Stores and Businesses
One-Stop shop on Hwy 41 at the Madawaska River in Griffith.
They stock groceries, hardware, LCBO, gas station, propane and firewood.
Griffith General Store Ltd.
25832 Hwy 41One-Stop shop on Hwy 41 at the Madawaska River in Griffith.
They stock groceries, hardware, LCBO, gas station, propane and firewood.
Glaeser's original Country Store & Local Post Office with a recently added Thrift Shop. If they don't have it, they'll get it for you!
Glaeser's Country Store
156 Bridge StreetGlaeser's original Country Store & Local Post Office with a recently added Thrift Shop. If they don't have it, they'll get it for you!
Rosie's
Neighbourhoods
Denbigh Lake has a small public beach for swimming enthusiasts. Also, for kids and kids at heart, the local park has a playground, a baseball diamond and a rink which serves as a basketball court in the summer.
The former school has a public library.
Denbigh
Denbigh Lake has a small public beach for swimming enthusiasts. Also, for kids and kids at heart, the local park has a playground, a baseball diamond and a rink which serves as a basketball court in the summer.
The former school has a public library.
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We don't get cell service - at least not yet!
Denbigh, and many areas around us, do not currently have cell service (although we're told it's coming soon - whatever soon means)!
That being said, if you're coming this way, make sure your maps are offline, or you have an old-fashioned GPS. Once checked in to my place, you'll have great wifi!
You also need your own transportation as there are no public transit systems that go through the area.