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Two motorcycles in front of a rail car

Bancroft Railway Station

The Bancroft Visitor Information Centre is located in the Old Train Station and is open year round.
The train station also serves as a ...
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Barnet Park

Barnet Park

Take a break, stretch your legs and enjoy the view at Barnet Park. Located on Calabogie Lake, this public beach has a great swimming ...
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Red railway station

Barry's Bay Railway Station

The Barry's Bay Railway Station has been converted into the local tourist information centre. While getting information about the area, take a minute to ...
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Round Lake

Bonnechere Provincial Park

Take a break at Bonnechere Provincial Park located on Round Lake. Enjoy a picnic lunch, dip your feet in the water or stretch your ...
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Old log chute

Buttermilk Falls

Once carrying logs to the mill, Buttermilk Falls is now a scenic stop for visitors. Trails, picnic area and washrooms available.
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Motorcycles in front of the CF-100 Canuck war monument

CF-100 Canuck

Take a break at this historical war monument. Located in Haliburton, this is a reconstruction of the CF-100 Canuck, the first 100% Canadian designed ...

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Motorcycle parked by the shoreline of a lake

Cherry Point Picnic Area

Scenic Cherry Point Picnic Area is located on the swifts for the Madawaska River. Enticed by the view, Group of Seven artist A Y ...
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Log cabin as Visitor Information Centre

Eganville Tourist Information

The Eganville Tourist Information Centre is located in an old log cabin along Bonnechere River. Take a stroll across the bridge over Bonnechere River ...
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Two motorcycles at gas pumps

Flynn's General Store and Gas Station

A great place to fuel up. Flynn's General Store and gas station features amazing butter tarts and is a great meeting location for riders.
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Marmora Tourist Centre

Marmora Tourist Information Centre

The Marmora Tourism Information Centre is located beside Memorial Park. Take a break, have a picnic and visit the centre for information about the ...
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Exterior of building

Ottawa Valley Tourist Assoication Centre

Ottawa Valley Tourist Association Centre is located in the County of Renfrew Buildling.
Public parking, washrooms, maps, visitor information in both French and English ...
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Oxtongue River - Ragged Falls Provincial Park

Oxtongue River - Ragged Falls Provincial Park

Close to Algonquin Provincial Park, Oxtongue River - Ragged Falls is a great stop to stretch your legs and view one of the top ...
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Building exterior

Renfrew Tourist Information Centre

The Renfrew Tourist Information Centre is open seasonally May to the end of August to provide tourists information about the area. A large train ...
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View of Haliburton from Skyline Park

Skyline Park

A quick detour off of highway 118, you find an awesome lookout steps away from the paved parking lot of Haliburton and the surrounding ...
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Church on a hill

St. Mary Catholic Church

Park, stretch your legs and take in the impressive view of this Wilno landmark, built in 1937.
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Station Park Sign

Station Park (Covered Bridge)

Take a break from riding, and drop your kickstand at Station Park. With Beaver Tails and Creekside Grill being a short walk away, this ...
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Brick Building

Tweed Memorial Park

Stop for a rest in the Tweed Memorial Park and you might find any number of fun events including "Music in the Park" or ...
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Lookout on a hill

Westmeath Scenic Lookout

Take in the best view of the surrounding area and Ottawa River at Westmeath Lookout. It's a quick detour off the main route, but ...
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