Attractions
Deep River and Area offers many attractions for visitors and residents alike!
Deep River Walking Tour
This 4km walk is in the heart of Deep River, starting at the sandy
Lamure Beach, then enters cedar bush. It follows the bank of the
Ottawa River to Centennial Rock with great views of the uninhabited
and hilly Quebec side of the river. The walk goes to the Deep River
Marina before retracing its way back to Lamure Beach.
For more information and directions click here.
Deep River Golf Club
The Deep River Golf Club, located beside Highway 17, as you enter
the Town of Deep River, was designed by world-renowned golf course
architect Stanley Thompson. With its distinct looks and challenges,
this nine-hole course never becomes tiring for the 300 members and
green fee players.
Visit the Deep River Golf Club website here.
Silver Spoon Cross Country Ski Trails
The Silver Spoon Trails are located east of Deep River on either side of Balmer Bay Road just past the hospital. Members have access to the 30 km of trails, 20 km of which are groomed and track-set.
More information here.
Deep River Arena
The Deep River River arena is located on McElligot Drive and is home to the Deep River Minor Hockey Association and the Deep River Skating Club. Several hockey tournaments and skating events are held throughout the season. For more information call the Recreation Department at 613 584-2000 Ext. 103
Mount Martin
This 5km hiking trail up and down Mount Martin in Quebec, across
from Deep River, offers fabulous birds-eye views over the Laurentian
Hills, the Ottawa River and Valley. A canoe can be launched from
Deep Rive to cross the Ottawa River to reach a beautiful sandy
shore, in an uninhabited area, where the trail head is located. The
steep rocky trail winds its way through the canopy of a mixed forest
with large white pines to the top of Mount Martin, which is about
300 metres high.
Information and directions
Deep River Yacht and Tennis Club
Between the 1940's and the 1950's, the Yacht Club merged with the Tennis Club to form the Deep River Yacht and Tennis Club. Shortly after, beautiful shore-front property was obtained and a clubhouse was built next to the six tennis courts, with a large hall for dining, dancing, and other special events. The success of the club has led its sailors to win both national and international Y-flyer championships and today, the club continues to host regattas as well as tennis tournaments. In addition, parties, musical programs and community events makes the Deep River Yacht and Tennis Club a fun place to be throughout the spring, summer and fall.
Driftwood Provincial Park
There are many interlocking trail loops from 1km to 3.7 km long, in
a forested location, skirting a bay with sandy beaches on the Ottawa
River. Lookouts from high points or at the river's edge afford
picturesque views across to the Laurentian Hills and to the mouth of
the Dumoine River in Quebec. Day and campsite passes can be
purchased at the park office (Tel: 613 586-2553 or 705 744-2276).
Although the park's gate is closed for the winter, visitors may
enter for hiking, snowshoeing and cross-county skiing.
Information and directions
The Barron Canyon
The Barron Canyon Trail is a 1.5 km long interpretative trail that
passes through pine forest to the rim of a 100 m deep canyon, which
is one of the most spectacular sights in Algonquin Park. The canyon
was formed 10,000 years ago as raging water from melting glaciers
made its way to the Champlain Sea. Today, the Barron River,
accompanied by canoes, gently courses through the impressive canyon.
Information and directions
The Brent Crater Trail
This 2km look trail is situated in the northeast corner of Algonquin Park. It starts at an observation tower that overlooks the 4 km wide crater made by a meteor about 450 million years ago. The well maintained footpath descends the eroded rim of the crater and makes its way to Tecumseh Lake and back up to the crater edge. Numbered posts designate geological features of the meteorite's explosive impact.
For maps and directions click here.
High Falls
HIgh Falls is a small waterchute, perfect for a picnic and a favourite spot in Algonquin Park for a swim to cool off in the heat of summer. This well marked trail through mixed forest, is a pleasant and direct walk to the falls. For a longer walking trip to High Falls, use the Eastern Pines Backpacking Trails that begin from Achray.
More information here.
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