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Amenities, Attractions, and Services

Enjoy your private lakeside retreat without being secluded. 

Ash Grove Inn Barry's Bay
Restaurants

Whether craving ice cream, a coffee with friends, or dining out, Barry's Bay and area has much to offer.  Enjoy lakeside patios, brunch by the bay, or the local 'Bay'kery.  In keeping with the Polish heritage of the area, the chip truck even offers polish poutine and perogies.

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Restaurants

Whether craving ice cream, a coffee with friends, or dining out, Barry's Bay and area has much to offer.  Enjoy lakeside patios, brunch by the bay, or the local 'Bay'kery.  In keeping with the Polish heritage of the area, the chip truck even offers polish poutine and perogies.

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Restaurants

Whether craving ice cream, a coffee with friends, or dining out, Barry's Bay and area has much to offer.  Enjoy lakeside patios, brunch by the bay, or the local 'Bay'kery.  In keeping with the Polish heritage of the area, the chip truck even offers polish poutine and perogies.

MAD Outdoors Barry's Bay
Shopping

Barry's Bay, the "hub" town for a large area, can provide almost all your shopping needs - grocery stores, pharmacies, hardware, department stores, and various gift and fun novelty shops. 

Hilltop View of Trout Lake
Outdoor Recreation

The lands and waters east of Algonquin Park are heaven to the outdoor adventurer.  Paddle the Madawaska or Opeongo Rivers, hike countless trails with mountain-top lookouts, or cool off at one of the many area beaches.  Carson Lake Provincial Park on Trout Lake is a short distance and has a natural sand beach.   

Fish caught in Ontario
Fishing

The deep clean waters of Trout Lake offer exceptional fishing for Lake Trout, Walleye, and Smallmouth Bass.  The lake is part of a chain of four connected lakes. The area also boasts many lakes and streams with speckled trout.

Cross country skiing Ontario
Winter Activities

Looking for four seasons of fun?  This corner of Ontario is blessed with LOTS of snow, and hundreds of kms of snowmobile trails.  There is also an extensive network of cross country ski and snowshoe trails at nearby Spectacle Lake.  Calabogie Peaks Ski Resort 1.25 hours to the east offers Ontario's highest vertical.   

Polish Festival Barry's Bay
Entertainment

The people of Madawaska Valley love their music and festivals, including the Polish/Kashub Festival, Bay Day, and Madawaska Valley Artisans Festival.  There's also the Stone Fence Dinner Theatre.

St. Francis Memorial Hospital
Services

As the region's hub, Barry's Bay offers many essential services within 10 minutes of Algonquin Heights, including a hospital, dental and other medical services, banks, elementary schools and a high school, a library, and churches.

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