Where to Eat, Play, and Explore
Food Scene
Restaurants and Local Breweries
Raven & Republic
246 1st Ave Wgood food, occasional live entertainment.
Indra's Curry House
454 Main St EExcellent vibe and delicious food; sometimes venison burgers are on the menu.
30 residents recomanen
Station Tap House & Steak Co
603 McIntyre St EExcellent vibe and delicious food; sometimes venison burgers are on the menu.
Oak East Eatery
207 Ferguson StThe Social Cafe - North Bay
337 Wyld StGateway City Brewery
490 Gormanville RdAverage Joe's
3501 Trout Lake RdEat beside the lake on their deck patio.
Lavigne Tavern
10521 ON-64Great stop on the Nipissing Circle Tour.
New Ontario Brewing
1881 Cassells StA great place to stop and pick up or sample their signature Canadian Whisky and vodka, as well as shop their in house brand gifts and souvenirs.
29 residents recomanen
Copperhead Distillery
68 Tower RdA great place to stop and pick up or sample their signature Canadian Whisky and vodka, as well as shop their in house brand gifts and souvenirs.
The Crown and Beaver Pub
786 Lakeshore DrPub grub.
Arugula
1066 Fisher StContemporary Neopoloitan pizzas
The Cedar Tree Lebanese Restaurant
183 Main St EReally great falafels and shwarmas.
JT Sushi Restaurant
225 Lakeshore DrVery good sushi
Lou Dawg's BBQ - North Bay
167 Main St WGood Glaze Doughnuts
Syl's Neighbourhood Kitchen
850 McKeown AveBlendz Smoothie Shop
Between the Bun
Churchill's Prime Rib House
631 Lakeshore DrHoagie's Diner
1128 O'Brien StFifty's Diner
The Carriage House Market
The Block Public House
Excellent food and vibe, locally sourced menu.
The Culture Club
Essentials
Powassan & District Union Public Library
324 Clark StWifi, books, movies.
powassanlibrary.com
Oshell's valu-mart
519 Main StGood selection of fresh veggies and fully-stocked grocery store.
LCBO
601 Main StLiquor, wine, and beer.
Beer Store
760 Main StBeer, and beer.
A local place in Powassan to get local farmers meats, eggs and goods, breakfast sandwiches, daily take-out lunch specials, and Friday Pizzas!
The Carriage House Market
A local place in Powassan to get local farmers meats, eggs and goods, breakfast sandwiches, daily take-out lunch specials, and Friday Pizzas!
Parks, Nature, Trails, Activities
All within an easy distance for day tripping!
Eau Claire Gorge
Beautiful hike along the rushing water.
Canoe rentals are available at Algonquin North Outfitters near the Kiosk entrance. Or bring your own and use the Soth River entrance.
417 residents recomanen
Algonquin Park
Canoe rentals are available at Algonquin North Outfitters near the Kiosk entrance. Or bring your own and use the Soth River entrance.
Algonquin North Outfitters
16 ON-630Canoe rental and (drop-off if you do not have a roof rack.)
Restoule Provincial Park
Hiking trails
The Pines
325 Catherine AvenueRight in Powassan, a very good hiking/snowshoeing trail, with a spectacular view.
Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park
6905 Hwy 17
Wolfe Lake
Take the Alsace Road to Wolfe Lake Road.
Their website nbmca.ca has excellent trails info, withpdf maps.
North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority
15 Janey AveTheir website nbmca.ca has excellent trails info, withpdf maps.
Wasi Lake
Swimming, fishing, canoeing, paddling, ice-fishing, boating.
Laurentian Ski Hill
15 Janey AveSkiing
Talon Chutes
Beautiful spot on the Mattawa River to paddle to. Swimming as well.
Mattawa River Provincial Park
Beautiful canoeing. Access from Pimisi Lake picnic area.
Pimisi Rest Stop/Picnic Area
Access the Mattawa River from here. Parking available.
Sugardogs Adventure Co.
11 Lynch Lake RdBook your dog-sledding adventure!
North Bay Nordic Ski Club
630 Northshore RdVisit discovery routes.ca for all our local hiking, biking, skiing, paddling, snowshoeing.
Discovery Routes Trails Organization
205 Main St EVisit discovery routes.ca for all our local hiking, biking, skiing, paddling, snowshoeing.
Great xcountry and snowshoeing trails, travelers welcome.
8 residents recomanen
Wasi Cross Country Ski Club
907 Lake Nosbonsing RdGreat xcountry and snowshoeing trails, travelers welcome.
Entertainment & Activities
Triple B Ranch
362 Wasing RoadHorse Back Riding
705-498-3278
Wasi Cross Country Ski Club
907 Lake Nosbonsing RdCross country ski-ing and snowshoeing.
The Capitol Centre
150 Main St EConcerts, shows, events
Highlander Brew Co
Locally-made brews, concerts, tastings, events.
New Ontario Brewing
1881 Cassells StBook a glass-making session, everything from your own jewellry to bowls, ornaments, and decorations.
Incandescence Glass Studio
910 Main Street NorthBook a glass-making session, everything from your own jewellry to bowls, ornaments, and decorations.
Cascades Casino
Slots and blackjack, and the Match Pub.
W.K.P. Kennedy Gallery
Farmer's Markets
Organic and local food, crafts, products. Local eggs.
North Bay Farmers' Market
222 Lakeshore DrCheck their website for seasonal locations.
Local produce, meats, plants, and crafts.
Every Saturday from Victoria Day Weekend thru Sept.
10 residents recomanen
Powassan Farmer's Market
Main StreetLocal produce, meats, plants, and crafts.
Every Saturday from Victoria Day Weekend thru Sept.
Local shopping and gifts
North Bay and the surrounding area has so many great entrepreneurs and small businesses, and tho they may not have websites, follow us on Instagram or #northbayontario.
The Farm
154 Main St WHighlander Brew Co
Great stop just south of us, local beers and gift shop.
The Annex by Cheapskates
172 Main St WSightseeing
Please also see our Activities section in this guidebook.
Visit northeastern Ontario.com for maps of local riding and driving tours to take. Highly recommend the Nipissing Circle Tour!
Northeastern Ontario Tourism
205 Main Street EastVisit northeastern Ontario.com for maps of local riding and driving tours to take. Highly recommend the Nipissing Circle Tour!