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Pakenham General Store stone building

1840s General Store and Bakery

A historic treasure. This General Store has been open for business in the same location for over 180 years and is believed to be ...
Routes: Gravel Crusher, Meand'rin Motorbikes, The Highlands Loop, Deep Valley Run, Riding and Relaxation,
two skydivers

Airborne Petawawa

Take a break from riding the Highlands Loop and experience the thrill of skydiving. Get a different perspective with an aerial view of the ...
Routes: Deep Valley Run, The Highlands Loop,
Front view of the Algonquin Logging Museum

Algonquin Logging Museum

The Algonquin Logging Museum brings to life the story of logging from the early square timber days to modern forestry management. Start your visit ...
Routes: Highway 60 Algonquin Park, Dynamite Alley, The Highlands Loop, Fall Loop,
Wolf statue inside Algonquin Park Visitor Centre

Algonquin Park Visitor Centre

Learn about Algonquin's natural and cultural history at the Visitor Centre located at km 43 on highway 60. The site opened in celebration of ...
Routes: Dynamite Alley, The Highlands Loop, Fall Loop, Highway 60 Algonquin Park,
Artech Glass Blowing Sample Bottles

Artech Glass Blowing Studios

Artech Glassblowing Studios is a traditional glassblowing studio nestled in the Highlands of Ontario, Canada.   We produce great upcycled glass tableware and handmade ...
Routes: Timber Trail Loop, Elephant Lake, Peterson & Loop Road, Fall Loop, Deep Valley Run, The Highlands Loop,
Two motorcycles beside Avro Arrow monument

Avro Arrow Monument

An Avro Arrow monument celebrates the jet fighter and well known Barry's Bay resident Janusz Zarakowski who was the original test pilot for the ...
Routes: Valley Sally, Highway 60 Algonquin Park, Opeongo Road (Hwy 66 & 64), Old Barry's Bay Road - Palmer Road - Schutt Road, Siberia Road, Riding and Relaxation, The Highlands Loop, Deep Valley Run, Pick-Axe Loop,
Cheese

Back Forty Artisan Cheese

The Back Forty farm is home to the dairy, cheese shop, and tasting bar and is located in Mississippi Station, Ontario, an hour west ...
Routes: I Ride for Cheese - Gravel Crusher Extender Route, The Highlands Loop,
Mazinaw Rock

Bon Echo Provincial Park

A favourite destination for painters and photographers, this park north of Napanee is renowned for Mazinaw Rock. This 1.5-kilometre sheer rock face rises 100 ...
Routes: The Highlands Loop,
Log Building with Bonnechere Caves sign

Bonnechere Caves

Located under a hill of limestone, said by geologists to have been the bottom of a tropical sea 500 million years ago, the Bonnechere ...
Routes: Highway 60 Algonquin Park, The Highlands Loop, Deep Valley Run, Riding and Relaxation, Opeongo Loop, Pick-Axe Loop,
Beer in front of building sign

Braumeister Brewing Co.

Located in Carleton Place, Braumeister Brewing Co. offers an authentic Bravarian experience. This craft brewery has both a taproom and beer garden for you ...
Routes: Rideau Ridge, Meand'rin Motorbikes, Gravel Crusher,
Exterior of farm and bottle shop with ducks

Brooker's Cider

Take a break from riding and visit the bottle shop at Brooker's Cider. Fill your saddlebag with ciders they craft on site using their ...
Routes: Pick-Axe Loop,
Calabogie Brewing Company Parking sign

Calabogie Brewing Company

The Calabogie Brewing Company is Calabogie’s first ever craft brewery. 

Born into a rich home of history and pride, The Calabogie Brewing Company ...
Routes: Pick-Axe Loop, Meand'rin Motorbikes, Elephant Lake Road & Peterson Road, Riding and Relaxation, Deep Valley Run, The Highlands Loop,
Two motorcycles riding on Calabogie Motorsports Park track

Calabogie Motorsports Park

Calabogie Motorsports Park boasts the longest track in Canada. A preferred destination for North American motorsports enthusiasts, the Park hosts exciting events throughout the ...
Routes: Calabogie Boogie, Calabogie, 511 & Centennial Lake Road, Calabogie Road & Centennial Lake Road, Deep Valley Run, Meand'rin Motorbikes,
Museum exterior

Canadian Clock Museum

Canada's only clock museum, the Canadian Clock Museum's collections focus on Canadian-made clocks from the early 1800s to the present time. Guided tours are ...
Routes: The Highlands Loop, Deep Valley Run,
Cartwright Spring Brewery

Cartwright Springs Brewery

You'll find Cartwright Springs Brewery outside of Pakenham only 15 metres away from the artesian springs. The Brewery implements numerous environment friendly processes to ...
Routes: Meand'rin Motorbikes, The Highlands Loop, Deep Valley Run,
Motorcycle and wood carving

Carving Gallery

Stop for a great photo opp with the metal motorcycle statue and browse the gallery of unique carvings.
Routes: Highway 35 (Norland to Dwight), Dynamite Alley, The Highlands Loop,
Pioneer buildings on museum grounds

Champlain Trail Museum and Pioneer Village

Put your kickstands down and take a trip back in time as you stroll through this museum and pioneer village. You will find one ...
Routes: Valley Sally, The Highlands Loop, Deep Valley Run,
zip line

Chutes Coulonge Aerial Park

Aerial adventure activities on the historical Coulonge Chutes. Enjoy many amazing sights and activities such as a 48 metre historical waterfall, aerial adventure activities, ...
Routes: Curvy Québecor, Deep Valley Run,
Entrance sign

Cloyne Pioneer Museum

Operated by the Cloyne and District Historical Society, the Cloyne Pioneer Museum is home to over 1,000 artifacts that illustrate the history of the ...
Routes: The Highlands Loop,
Motorcycle in front of Coronation Hall Cider Mills building

Coronation Hall Cider Mills

The Coronation Hall Cider Mills features tours of the cider mill and a tasting room. Visitors can try their hand at making their own ...
Routes: Highway 148 (Pembroke, ON - Quyon, QC), Deep Valley Run, Curvy Québecor,
Canoeing

Deep Roots Adventure

Routes: Fall Loop, Deep Valley Run, The Highlands Loop, Elephant Lake, Peterson & Loop Road, Timber Trail Loop,
Beer cans and sign

Dog House Brewing Company

Dog House Brewing Company is a father-son veteran operated brewery. Located in Petawawa, this brewery pays homage to the historic Garrison Petawawa, with each ...
Routes: Deep Valley Run, The Highlands Loop,
Aerial view of Lake of Bays

Dorset Lookout Tower

Built in 1967, the Dorset Lookout Tower is 30 metres tall and invites visitors to climb to the observation deck for a scenic view ...
Routes: Fall Loop, Dynamite Alley, The Highlands Loop,
Store front

Eagle Lake Country Market

Eagle Lake Country Market has been locally owned and operated in Eagle Lake for 75 years. A great stop to stock up with snacks for ...
Routes: Timber Trail Loop, Dynamite Alley, Fall Loop,
View overlooking Bancroft

Eagles Nest Park

Take in the stunning view of Bancroft and the York River below on the Hawkwatch viewing platform at Eagles Nest Park. This park also ...
Routes: Timber Trail Loop,
Maple Syrup

Esson Creek Maple and Greenmantle Mineral Tours

Esson Creek Maple & Greenmantle Mineral Tours in Highlands East is owned and operated by the Bramham’s. Offering mineral tours on the property since ...
Routes: Timber Trail Loop, Deep Valley Run, The Highlands Loop, Dynamite Alley, Fall Loop,
Garrison Petawawa Military Museums

Garrison Petawawa Military Museums

Learn about Petawawa's rich and diverse military history at the Canadian Airborne Forces Museum and the Garrison Petawawa Miliarty Museum.  
Routes: The Highlands Loop, Deep Valley Run,
Two men by gas pump

Gilmour Bay Marina and Store

Gilmour Bay Marina is a must-stop on Chandos Lake, serving local cottagers, Apsley, and beyond. This friendly, laid-back marina has everything you need—groceries, Canadian-made ...
Routes: Dynamite Alley, The Highlands Loop,
Arial view of base camp

Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve

A 100,000 acre multi use sustainably managed forest features wilderness adventure activities including the Wolf Centre, a Canopy Tour, Logging Museum, and trails to ...
Routes: The Highlands Loop, Fall Loop, Dynamite Alley, Timber Trail Loop,
Motorcycle in front of Haliburton Highlands Brewing Sign

Haliburton Highlands Brewing

Located just off of Hwy 118, Haliburton Highlands Brewing is an awarding winning micro-brewery producing handcrafted, premium ales. Stop in and talk with the ...
Routes: Timber Trail Loop, Fall Loop, Dynamite Alley, The Highlands Loop,
Log chute with gushing water

Hawk Lake Log Chute

The last of its kind in Ontario, this timber behemoth is a genuine backroad treasure. Originally built in 1861, it's a testament to the ...
Routes: Highway 35 (Norland to Dwight), Fall Loop, Dynamite Alley, The Highlands Loop,
Logo

Lennox & Addington Dark Sky Viewing

Located a few kilometres from Erinsville, the L&A County Dark Sky Viewing Area is the most southerly point in Ontario where the night sky ...
Routes: The Highlands Loop,
Group rafting

Madawaska Kanu Centre

Canada’s first Whitewater Centre… the Madawaska Kanu Centre just south of Barry’s Bay offers instruction in both kayaking and open canoeing, as well as ...
Routes: Siberia Road, The Highlands Loop,
Man with motorcycle standing in front of mammoth cheese monument

Mammoth Cheese

A full scale monument reconstruction of the Mammoth Cheese that was created by Lanark County cheese makers for the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. The ...
Routes: Rideau Ridge, Calabogie, 511 & Centennial Lake Road, Gravel Crusher,

Marmoraton Mine

This former mine is located near the town of Marmora, and contained a variety of minerals including metallic copper, gold, iron, nickel, silver, and zinc. ...
Routes: Gravel Crusher, The Highlands Loop,
Exterior of museum.

McDougall Mill Museum

Step back in time at McDougall Mill Museum, where three floors of artifacts showcase Renfrew’s rich industrial past. Explore relics from the town’s manufacturing ...
Routes: The Highlands Loop, Opeongo Road (Hwy 66 & 64), Opeongo Loop, Valley Sally, Calabogie Boogie,
Pillows

Newboro Soap Company

Located in the historic Lockmaster’s House (circa 1836) in the heart of the Rideau Lakes, Newboro Soap Company offers handmade artisan soaps and eco-friendly ...
Routes: Rideau Ridge,
three log buildings

O'Hara Mill Homestead

Get off the highway and slow down. Step back in time and learn about living in the 1800s-1900s. The O'Hara Homestead offers guided tours ...
Routes: Gravel Crusher, The Highlands Loop, Riding and Relaxation,
Okenny Craft Spirits logo

O'Kenny Craft Spirits

It's been over 100 years since a distillery was operating in Renfrew County, and now you can visit O'Kenny Craft Spirits located in Pembroke, ...
Routes: Deep Valley Run, The Highlands Loop,
Motorcycle parking only sign and cows

Ottawa Valley Farm to Fork

Take a break from your gravel road adventure and stop at Ottawa Valley Farm to Fork. Fuel up on treats at this picturesque location. ...
Routes: Pick-Axe Loop,
Paddlers on Raft

OWL Rafting on the Ottawa River

Unique in the world of whitewater rafting the OWL experience on the Ottawa River combines a full-day river descent of the world-renowned Rocher Fendu ...
Routes: The Highlands Loop, Valley Sally, Curvy Québecor,
Outside of building

Parkway Cottage Resort's Trading Post

Parkway Cottage Resort's Trading Post & Store is the last stop before entering Algonquin Park's west gate. You will find reasonably priced basic groceries ...
Routes: The Highlands Loop, Fall Loop, Dynamite Alley, Highway 60 Algonquin Park,
Trappers cabin

Petawawa Heritage Village

Learn about the pioneer way of life. Tour the CP rail station, blacksmith shop, timber schoolhouse, stable, and fur trader homestead for a glimpse ...
Routes: Deep Valley Run, The Highlands Loop,
Motorcycle beside a sign that reads Petroglyphs Provincial Park

Petroglyphs Provincial Park

Home to nearly 1000 Indigenous petroglyphs that were carved into rock 500 and 1000 years ago. Start your visit to Petroglyphs Provincial Park at ...
Routes: Dynamite Alley, The Highlands Loop,
Purdon Conservation Area

Purdon Conservation Area

Take a break and explore Purdon Conservation Area. Stroll the boardwalk through a rare fen wetland and see Canada’s largest colony of Showy Lady ...
Routes: I Ride for Cheese - Gravel Crusher Extender Route,
Quyon Ferry

Quyon Ferry

Motorcycles in front of art gallery

Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre

Take a break from your ride and visit Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre. Located in Haliburton's 1878 rail station, you will find contemporary ...
Routes: Highway 118 & 28 (Carnarvon - Denbigh), The Highlands Loop, Dynamite Alley, Fall Loop, Riding and Relaxation,
Train beside Smiths Falls railway station

Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario

Located in the heart of Smiths Falls, the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario is housed in the town's old CNR railway station, which is ...
Routes: Rideau Ridge,
People standing by canal lock

Rideau Canal -UNESCO world Heritage Site - Lock Station 26 & 27

The Rideau Canal is a chain of lakes and rivers travelling from Kingston to Ottawa. A National Historic Site, the Locks assist boats in ...
Routes: Rideau Ridge, Riding and Relaxation,
Canal locks closed

Rideau Canal -UNESCO world Heritage Site - Lock Station 31

The Rideau Canal is a chain of lakes and rivers travelling from Kingston to Ottawa. A National Historic Site, the Locks assist boats in ...
Routes: Rideau Ridge, Riding and Relaxation,
Exterior of church

Rockingham Church

The Rockingham Church was built around 1875 when the hamlet of Rockingham was a thriving community. This church deteriorated significantly after being abandoned by ...
Routes: Pick-Axe Loop, Rockingham, Letterkenny & Foymount Road ,
Silver Queen Mica Mine

Silver Queen Mica Mine

Take a break from the Westport Loop and stretch your legs at the Silver Queen Mica Mine. The trail from the parking lot leads ...
Routes: Westport Loop - Gravel Crusher Extender Route,
Two motorcycles with 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 ...
Routes: Timber Trail Loop, Highway 118 & 28 (Carnarvon - Denbigh), Fall Loop, Dynamite Alley, The Highlands Loop,
Museum Grounds

Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum

Located on the Rideau Canal waterway, the Heritage House Museum is a community museum and historic house, depicting the upper middle-class life of the ...
Routes: Rideau Ridge,
Exterior of museum

Stanhope Heritage Museum

Only 1 km off Hwy 35. Stretch your legs around the heritage gardens, rest under a big shady tree, and step inside to hear ...
Routes: Timber Trail Loop, The Highlands Loop, Dynamite Alley,
Polish Monument

Szare Szeregi (Warsaw Polish Monument)

This monument was built by the Polish-Canadian community to honour the 10,000 Polish scouts and 1,100 guides who were killed during the Warsaw Uprising ...
Routes: Valley Sally, Palmer & Quadville Road, Deep Valley Run, Riding and Relaxation,
Water buffalo

The Buff Stuff Store

Home of the first milking water buffalo herd in Eastern Ontario, Ontario Water Buffalo offers both free self-guided tours (during store hours) and farm ...
Routes: The Highlands Loop, Marlbank Road,
Store front with signs and stars on display

The Country Cupboard

The Country Cupboard gift and home decor shop in Petawawa carries Harley Davidson tin signs.
Routes: The Highlands Loop, Deep Valley Run,
Charcuterie Board

The Perth Cheese Shop

If you like cheese, this is your place. Take a break from riding and sample some of the Perth Cheese Shop's 80 plus cheeses. ...
Routes: Calabogie, 511 & Centennial Lake Road, Rideau Ridge, Riding and Relaxation, Meand'rin Motorbikes, Gravel Crusher,
Woods Mill exterior

The Rideau Canal National Historic Site Visitor Information Centre

A National Historic Site, the Rideau Canal is a significant navigational aid and tourism attraction from Kingston to Ottawa. Located in a 19th century ...
Routes: Riding and Relaxation, Rideau Ridge,
Distillery exterior with motorcycles parked outside

Top Shelf Distillery

Located in Perth on the Rideau Ridge, Top Shelf Distillery sells a selection of liquor you can fill your saddle bags with. There are scheduled ...
Routes: Gravel Crusher, Rideau Ridge,
Tiny brick building

Tweed Jailhouse

Stop for a photo session at North America's smallest jailhouse. Also a Visitor Information Centre.

Current Hours:
May to June
Weekends 10am - ...
Routes: Gravel Crusher, Marlbank Road, The Highlands Loop,
Motorcycles in front of a red building

Whitewater Brewing Company

Locally brewed and sourced, the Whitewater Brewing Company works very hard to brew hand crafted beer using the highest quality ingredients. Come in and ...
Routes: Valley Sally, Curvy Québecor, The Highlands Loop,
White Water Rafting

Wilderness Tours

Canada's Biggest Whitewater Rafting Company and Adventure Resort. Great food, luxury accommodations, expansive resort and of course, incredible rafting on the Ottawa River.
Routes: The Highlands Loop, Curvy Québecor, Valley Sally,
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