Things to Do

Canoe, Kayak, Paddleboard from your dock

Enjoy your complimentary kayaks, canoes, side by side paddleboats and standup paddleboards. All sizes of life vests, safety gear and paddles are also provided. Guest frequently comment on how un-busy with powerboats Lake Kamaniskeg is compared to the lakes on the West and South side of Algonquin Park. If you really want to enjoy paddling for hours without wakes and only the sounds of nature around – it’s hard to beat this peaceful lake.

Raft the White Water – 18 kms

Some of the best white water rafting for families and groups of friends is just a few minutes away at the Madawaska Rafting Kanu Center.

Check out Crooked Slide Park – 17 kms

Step back in time to the 1800’s when the entire area had log chutes that formed a route for the original “Roughriders” – the fearless pioneers that rode logs down the rivers to the Ottawa Valley where they could be milled and sold to build Canada. Hey, when it gets boring riding logs through thundering rapids, time to build a log jump amiright?

ATV Tour the local Wilderness Trails

Valley Adventure Tours offers ATV, ice fishing, and snowmobile tours on excellent equipment. One of the best ways to see the incredible views and untouched wilderness that surrounds Barry’s Bay and Algonquin Park.

Book a local ATV Tour and see the Back Country

Canoe in Algonquin Park – 30 minute drive

One of more famous of all canoeing destinations in the world, Algonquin Park entrance is 30 minutes drive from Emilia’s Return.
And there’s a Tim Horton’s on the way.

Golf Barry’s Bay Club – 6 kms

Swim/Bike/Run Barry’s Bay Triathlon – 1 min away

Go Caving at Bonnechere – 30 minute drive

Shop Grumblin Granny’s – 10 mins walk

Immerse in the ultimate eclectic world wanderer shops at Grumblin Granny’s – just a 10 minute walk from your front door!

Stroll Barry’s Bay Farmers Market – 5 mins walk

Photograph local Wildlife & Birds

Fish Lake Kaminiskeg

Take an Autumn Colours Tour

Mountain biking, walking and touring in Barry’s Bay in the autumn is an immersion into vibrant gold and red kaleidoscopes that change with every turn of the road.