Squirrel Away Guidebook
Nature Trails, Hiking, Provincial Parks Nearby
McGeachie Conservation Area Trail is a 5.5 kilometer lightly trafficked loop trail located near Limerick, Ontario, Canada that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and snowshoeing and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
16 locals recommend
McGeachie Conservation Area
363 Steenburg Lake Rd NMcGeachie Conservation Area Trail is a 5.5 kilometer lightly trafficked loop trail located near Limerick, Ontario, Canada that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and snowshoeing and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
McGeachie Conservation Area Trail is a 5.5 kilometer lightly trafficked loop trail located near Limerick, Ontario, Canada that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and snowshoeing and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
77 locals recommend
Egan Chutes Provincial Park
487 Detlor RoadMcGeachie Conservation Area Trail is a 5.5 kilometer lightly trafficked loop trail located near Limerick, Ontario, Canada that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and snowshoeing and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Over 19 km of hiking trails and 17 km of mountain biking trails
Beautiful lookout point over Silent Lake
No motor boats or electric motors are permitted on Silent Lake
Two sandy beaches
Some campsites are walk-in for camping enthusiasts
Four season roofed accommodations (Yurts & Camp Cabins) available
More than 34 km of groomed winter cross-country ski trails and heated camp cabins
76 locals recommend
Silent Lake Provincial Park
1589 Silent Lake Park RoadOver 19 km of hiking trails and 17 km of mountain biking trails
Beautiful lookout point over Silent Lake
No motor boats or electric motors are permitted on Silent Lake
Two sandy beaches
Some campsites are walk-in for camping enthusiasts
Four season roofed accommodations (Yurts & Camp Cabins) available
More than 34 km of groomed winter cross-country ski trails and heated camp cabins
on Echo features several lakes, including part of Mazinaw Lake, the seventh-deepest lake in Ontario. The southeastern shore of Mazinaw Lake features the massive 100 m (330 ft) high Mazinaw Rock, an escarpment rising out of the water, adorned with many native pictographs. The unofficial mascot of Bon Echo Park is the Ojibwe trickster figure and culture hero, Nanabozho, who is among the over 260 pictographs found in the area. Pictographs are often confused with petroglyphs, which are rock carvings rather than the rock paintings found on Mazinaw.
59 locals recommend
Bon Echo Provincial Park
16151 Highway 41on Echo features several lakes, including part of Mazinaw Lake, the seventh-deepest lake in Ontario. The southeastern shore of Mazinaw Lake features the massive 100 m (330 ft) high Mazinaw Rock, an escarpment rising out of the water, adorned with many native pictographs. The unofficial mascot of Bon Echo Park is the Ojibwe trickster figure and culture hero, Nanabozho, who is among the over 260 pictographs found in the area. Pictographs are often confused with petroglyphs, which are rock carvings rather than the rock paintings found on Mazinaw.
Towns Nearby
Today Coe Hill, with a population of 708 (2011 census) is the business hub of the Township of Wollaston. Yet, reminiscent of the mining activity of old, rock-hounding is still a popular and worthwhile hobby to be pursued in the area around Coe Hill, which offers a great variety of activities to outdoor enthusiasts in all seasons. Visit the quaint local shops and cafes, summer farmer's market and flea market.
15 locals recommend
Coe Hill
Today Coe Hill, with a population of 708 (2011 census) is the business hub of the Township of Wollaston. Yet, reminiscent of the mining activity of old, rock-hounding is still a popular and worthwhile hobby to be pursued in the area around Coe Hill, which offers a great variety of activities to outdoor enthusiasts in all seasons. Visit the quaint local shops and cafes, summer farmer's market and flea market.
Bancroft is closest city/town that offers all amenities: restaurants, local brew pub, retail shops, larger box stores (Canadian Tire, Shoppers Drug Mart, Foodland and No Frills, new LCBO).
99 locals recommend
Bancroft
Bancroft is closest city/town that offers all amenities: restaurants, local brew pub, retail shops, larger box stores (Canadian Tire, Shoppers Drug Mart, Foodland and No Frills, new LCBO).
Easily accessed by Highway 7 or Highway 62, travellers will find our friendly, rural community offers much more than scenic drives among the wildlife. Come to find your roots; visit a historic sawmill; stop by the workshop of a local artisan; play a game of golf.
13 locals recommend
Madoc
Easily accessed by Highway 7 or Highway 62, travellers will find our friendly, rural community offers much more than scenic drives among the wildlife. Come to find your roots; visit a historic sawmill; stop by the workshop of a local artisan; play a game of golf.
Retail Shops and Galleries
Step back in time when you enter our 1890s general store. Discover 11 rooms and more filled with 'TREATS & TREASURES' of every description!
Here you'll find The Old Hastings Mercantile & Gallery in Ormsby's original 1880s general store, featuring fine Canadian arts & crafts, vintage toys, antiques, jewellery, gourmet foods, nostalgia, cottage-themed gifts & clothing, country-themed merchandise... and penny candy.
15 locals recommend
The Old Hastings Gallery
3103 Old Hastings RdStep back in time when you enter our 1890s general store. Discover 11 rooms and more filled with 'TREATS & TREASURES' of every description!
Here you'll find The Old Hastings Mercantile & Gallery in Ormsby's original 1880s general store, featuring fine Canadian arts & crafts, vintage toys, antiques, jewellery, gourmet foods, nostalgia, cottage-themed gifts & clothing, country-themed merchandise... and penny candy.
West Wind - helping make cottage country memories since 1987
Casual clothing, whimsical accessories, funky jewelery, tasteful art & decor, and gifts you will love to give and receive.
12 locals recommend
West Wind Gallery & Gifts
7 Bridge St WWest Wind - helping make cottage country memories since 1987
Casual clothing, whimsical accessories, funky jewelery, tasteful art & decor, and gifts you will love to give and receive.
The Gallery Store displays original artwork from over 30 Members and is growing. The Annex Gallery features a new Artists’ Solo Show every month. Artists Workshops, Kids Art Programming, F23 Photography Group, & Open Studio are just a few of the activities that Artist Members & Community members can enjoy.
A Place for the Arts
23 Bridge St WThe Gallery Store displays original artwork from over 30 Members and is growing. The Annex Gallery features a new Artists’ Solo Show every month. Artists Workshops, Kids Art Programming, F23 Photography Group, & Open Studio are just a few of the activities that Artist Members & Community members can enjoy.
The UnconVentionaL mOOse, is an incredible place to visit. We are an unusual, super fun gift shop with a wildlife theme, a rustic flair and loads of laughs. You’ll find an interesting selection of unconventional goodies from footwear to chocolate.
21 locals recommend
Unconventional Moose
108575 Hwy 7The UnconVentionaL mOOse, is an incredible place to visit. We are an unusual, super fun gift shop with a wildlife theme, a rustic flair and loads of laughs. You’ll find an interesting selection of unconventional goodies from footwear to chocolate.
Food & Brew
scene
The Barn Chefs 5543 Hwy 620, Coe Hill, On Handcrafted Italian Cured and cooked meats, organice artisan breads, gift baskets, chocolates, pastries, gelato, pasta, custom cakes and more Local and Sustainable. http://thebarnchefs.kitchen/index.php/products
13 locals recommend
The Barn Chefs
5543 Hwy 620The Barn Chefs 5543 Hwy 620, Coe Hill, On Handcrafted Italian Cured and cooked meats, organice artisan breads, gift baskets, chocolates, pastries, gelato, pasta, custom cakes and more Local and Sustainable. http://thebarnchefs.kitchen/index.php/products
Located in Bancroft, ON, Bancroft Brewing Co. creates quality craft beers inspired by the local history and culture
31 locals recommend
Bancroft Brewing Co.
4 Hastings St NLocated in Bancroft, ON, Bancroft Brewing Co. creates quality craft beers inspired by the local history and culture
One of the top-rated restaurants in town, The Granite Restaurant Bancroft
66 locals recommend
The Granite
45 Bridge St WOne of the top-rated restaurants in town, The Granite Restaurant Bancroft
Where modern brewing meets traditional standards. Located in the heart of Centre Hastings, 7/62 Craft Brewers is your local brewery, taproom, and retail store. Stop in for a beer or a snack in our taproom, have a gander at our brewery, and take home a growler or six-pack. Cheers!
14 locals recommend
7/62 Craft Brewers
162 Russel StreetWhere modern brewing meets traditional standards. Located in the heart of Centre Hastings, 7/62 Craft Brewers is your local brewery, taproom, and retail store. Stop in for a beer or a snack in our taproom, have a gander at our brewery, and take home a growler or six-pack. Cheers!
Potter Settlement Vineyards and Artisan Winery
1445 Potter Settlement Rd