Gull River Cottage
Nearby hiking spots
There are 15 trails in Queen Elizabeth II Provincial Park, with one of the most popular and best trails starting on Devils Lake Road near Minden (just 20 mins drive north of us!)
6 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth II Provincial Park (Main entree)
1115 Devils Lake RdThere are 15 trails in Queen Elizabeth II Provincial Park, with one of the most popular and best trails starting on Devils Lake Road near Minden (just 20 mins drive north of us!)
The Balsam Lookout Trail is a popular loop, with the striking 'Big Loop' as a more challenging trail.
50 locals recommend
Balsam Lake Provincial Park
2238 Kawartha Lakes County Rd 48The Balsam Lookout Trail is a popular loop, with the striking 'Big Loop' as a more challenging trail.
Just 15 minutes south of us is this beautiful hike, featuring a lake and suitable for all hiking levels.
12 locals recommend
Indian Point Provincial Park
Indian Point RoadJust 15 minutes south of us is this beautiful hike, featuring a lake and suitable for all hiking levels.
An 8.7km trail (est. 3 hours) that is beautiful in summer but best experienced in winter when it is snow-covered and ideal for snow-shoeing and cross country skiing.
Somerville Tract Forest Cross-Country Ski Trails
4420 Monck RdAn 8.7km trail (est. 3 hours) that is beautiful in summer but best experienced in winter when it is snow-covered and ideal for snow-shoeing and cross country skiing.
Food scene
Our lovely local patio pub - just a couple mins walk away (or kayak to it from our dock). Great patio overlooking the river and good pub-style food.
42 locals recommend
Riverside Inn
7497 ON-35Our lovely local patio pub - just a couple mins walk away (or kayak to it from our dock). Great patio overlooking the river and good pub-style food.
Just 7 mins drive away, this is the local bar/patio to go to for BBQ, beer and live music!
25 locals recommend
The Pattie House Smokin' BBQ
6673 ON-35Just 7 mins drive away, this is the local bar/patio to go to for BBQ, beer and live music!
Suwan's is about 20-25 mins drive in nearby Minden, but worth it if you want some great Thai food!
53 locals recommend
Suwans Thai
3 Invergordon AveSuwan's is about 20-25 mins drive in nearby Minden, but worth it if you want some great Thai food!
Wintergreen Maple Products
3325 Gelert RdDelicious BBQ and maple syrup products
A little take-out "hole in the wall" pizza joint. Ideal spot to grab take out and sit by the waterfront for dinner, or just a 7 min drive from the cottage (call ahead for pick up or they will deliver for a fee)
15 locals recommend
Riverbank Pizza
6653 ON-35A little take-out "hole in the wall" pizza joint. Ideal spot to grab take out and sit by the waterfront for dinner, or just a 7 min drive from the cottage (call ahead for pick up or they will deliver for a fee)
Located in Fenelon Falls, this popular Italian restaurant is well known for it's steaks and seafood.
17 locals recommend
Ziraldo’s Italian Restaurant
3 Francis St WLocated in Fenelon Falls, this popular Italian restaurant is well known for it's steaks and seafood.
A little lunchtime vegan spot in Minden (not open every day so check ahead!)
Nourished by Raisin the Root
27 Bobcaygeon RoadA little lunchtime vegan spot in Minden (not open every day so check ahead!)
About 10 mins north, this beautiful patio has lake views and is also dog friendly! Very popular with cottage vacationers so call ahead for reservations.
10 locals recommend
SummerKiss Restaurant
1014 Lois LaneAbout 10 mins north, this beautiful patio has lake views and is also dog friendly! Very popular with cottage vacationers so call ahead for reservations.
For delicious pastries, cakes, bagels, bread and coffee - we recommend the local coffee shop M's Bake Shop!
M's Bake Shop
6670 Ontario 35For delicious pastries, cakes, bagels, bread and coffee - we recommend the local coffee shop M's Bake Shop!
Just a couple mins walk, our neighbour Queen of Fries foodtruck is a famed spot for cottagers! Serving burgers, fries, poutine etc - it is particularly memorable for it's parrots (don't ask!). Very friendly service and fun family fast-food spot.
The Queen Of Fries
7546 ON-35Just a couple mins walk, our neighbour Queen of Fries foodtruck is a famed spot for cottagers! Serving burgers, fries, poutine etc - it is particularly memorable for it's parrots (don't ask!). Very friendly service and fun family fast-food spot.
Neighbourhoods
We are located in the small town of Norland (population 300)! It may be small but it is very friendly and has everything you need - 3x convenience stores, a pub, an LCBO, an Esso garage and fishing supplies. The river runs right through the town so there are beautiful views and you can kayak right up to our local patio pub. In winter, the snowmobile trails go right through the town. It is an easy 1 hr 50 min drive from downtown Toronto.
8 locals recommend
Norland
We are located in the small town of Norland (population 300)! It may be small but it is very friendly and has everything you need - 3x convenience stores, a pub, an LCBO, an Esso garage and fishing supplies. The river runs right through the town so there are beautiful views and you can kayak right up to our local patio pub. In winter, the snowmobile trails go right through the town. It is an easy 1 hr 50 min drive from downtown Toronto.
We are located next to Coboconk which has a couple of good restaurants, a beautiful waterfront, an LCBO, boat rentals, a cannabis dispensary, Home Hardware, CIBC etc. Everything you need! Just a 7 min drive from our front door.
22 locals recommend
Coboconk
We are located next to Coboconk which has a couple of good restaurants, a beautiful waterfront, an LCBO, boat rentals, a cannabis dispensary, Home Hardware, CIBC etc. Everything you need! Just a 7 min drive from our front door.
Historical Kinmount is nearby with lots of very fun things to do for kids and families, and history buffs.
20 locals recommend
Kinmount
Historical Kinmount is nearby with lots of very fun things to do for kids and families, and history buffs.
Nearby towns
Nearby Fenelon Falls is approx a 20 min drive from us. This waterfront town has great restaurants, breweries, small family-run stores and a gorgeous waterfront.
105 locals recommend
Fenelon Falls
Nearby Fenelon Falls is approx a 20 min drive from us. This waterfront town has great restaurants, breweries, small family-run stores and a gorgeous waterfront.
Gorgeous Minden is a great town just North of us, home to the original Kawartha Dairy ice cream! It has everything you need; larger LCBO, Beer Store, grocery stores, great hiking in the area, boat rentals, waterfront. A very popular cottager area.
44 locals recommend
Minden
Gorgeous Minden is a great town just North of us, home to the original Kawartha Dairy ice cream! It has everything you need; larger LCBO, Beer Store, grocery stores, great hiking in the area, boat rentals, waterfront. A very popular cottager area.
Breweries
Boshkung Social is the closest Boshkung location to us, with a large patio and great beers.
45 locals recommend
Boshkung Social
20 Water StBoshkung Social is the closest Boshkung location to us, with a large patio and great beers.
Boshkung Brewing Lakeside is the larger location and has a stunning lake view and huge dining hall. A great craft beer experience!
58 locals recommend
Boshkung Brewing Co.
9201 ON-118Boshkung Brewing Lakeside is the larger location and has a stunning lake view and huge dining hall. A great craft beer experience!
If you're in Bobcaygeon, we recommend this small but mighty brewing company!
7 locals recommend
Old Dog Brewing Co
30 King Street EastIf you're in Bobcaygeon, we recommend this small but mighty brewing company!
This lock-side taproom has delicious beers and excellent food. A must-visit for craft beer fans!
105 locals recommend
Fenelon Falls
This lock-side taproom has delicious beers and excellent food. A must-visit for craft beer fans!