SANDS ON GOLDEN LAKE
Things to do
Nestled amidst the tranquil landscapes of Ontario lies Golden Lake, a hidden gem offering a myriad of activities for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. Whether you're visiting for a weekend getaway or planning a longer stay, here's a curated list of experiences that promise to make your time on Golden Lake truly memorable.
Welcome to beautiful Renfrew County! There is much to discover and explore in Ottawa Valley! We’ve compiled just a small list to entice you while you are here visiting with us. Renfrew County has so much to offer that it won’t be possible to enjoy it all in one day or one week or one month. Take your time. There’s no rush. It will be around for a long time. Enjoy your stay!
Provincial Parks to explore
- Algonquin Provincial Park
- Driftwood Provincial Park
- Bonnechere Provincial Park
- Foy Provincial Park
- Westmeath Provincial Park
- Shaw Woods – Eganville
- Killaloe Pathways Park – Killaloe
- Pembroke Waterfront Park – Pembroke
Golf Courses
- The Homestead at Wolf Ridge Golf Club - Killaloe, ON
- Whitetail Golf Club – Eganville, ON
- Pembroke Golf Club - Pembroke, ON
- Petawawa Golf Club - Petawawa, ON
- Oaks of Cobden Golf Club - Cobden, ON
- Renfrew Golf Club - Renfrew, ON
Movie Theatres
- Skylight Drive-In - Pembroke, ON
- O’Brien Theatre – Renfrew, ON
- O’Brien Theatre – Arnprior, ON
Bowling Alley
Steelheads and Strikes - Arnprior, ON (Featured on HGTV’s ‘Bryan All In’)
Health Clubs and Gyms
Silverback Strength and Conditioning – Golden Lake, ON
Adventure Seekers
- Aqua Rose Gems & Minerals – Quadeville
- Bonnechere Caves - Eganville
- Great Canadian Bungee (Ziplining or Bungee) – Chelsea, QC
- Highland Outfitters (Boat Tours of Lake Kamaniskeg) – Barry’s Bay
- Madawaska Kanu Centre
Whitewater Rafting
- Owl Rafting – Foresters Falls,
- Wilderness Tours - Foresters Falls
- Madawaska Rafting – Barry’s Bay
Museums
- Mill Museum – Renfrew, ON
- Wilno Kashub Heritage Museum – Wilno, ON
- Petawawa Military Museum – Petawawa, ON
- Petawawa Heritage Village - Petawawa, ON
- Bonnechere Museum – Eganville, ON
- Pembroke Heritage Murals - Pembroke, ON
- Canadian Clock Museum – Deep River, ON
- Murray L. Moore Hydro Museum - Pembroke, ON
- Arnprior & District Museum – Arnprior, ON
- Upper Ottawa Valley Heritage Centre – Pembroke, ON
Cafés and Restaurants
- Sands on Golden Lake – Golden Lake, ON
- Wilno Tavern – Wilno, ON
- Vito’s Pizzeria – Barry’s Bay, ON
- Dairy Freeze - Barry’s Bay, ON
- Balmoral Hotel and Bistro - Barry’s Bay, ON
- Ash Grove Inn - Barry’s Bay, ON
- Madawaska Coffee - Barry’s Bay, ON
- Tim Horton’s - Barry’s Bay, ON
- Eva’s Schoolhouse Café – Round Lake Centre, ON
- Nona and Pappa’s Fry Truck - Round Lake Centre, ON
- Bell’s Chip Truck - Killaloe, ON
- Golden Lake Chinese Restaurant - Golden Lake, ON
- Kokomish Café - Golden Lake, ON
- Green’s Chip Truck - Golden Lake, ON
- Rio Grill – Eganville, ON
- The Granary - Eganville, ON
- Tim Horton’s - Renfrew, ON
Breweries/Wineries
- Whitewater Brewing and Lakeside Pub – Cobden, ON
- Square Timber Brewery Company – Pembroke, ON
- Calabogie Brewing CO. – Calabogie, ON
Farmer’s Markets
- Killaloe, ON
- Barry’s Bay, ON
- Eganville, ON
- Cobden, ON
- Mennonite Markets – Douglas, ON
- Arnprior, ON
- Burnstown, ON
Art
Osprey Gallery – Eganville, ON
Hillside Paintings and Pottery – Wilno, ON
Joyce Burkholder - Wilno, ON
Linda Sorenson - Killaloe, ON
Madawaska Studio Tour – Madawaska Valley, ON
Boutique Shops
- Grumbling Granny’s - Barry’s Bay, ON
- Gift it Gray - Barry’s Bay, ON
- Cassidy’s in Maynooth – Maynooth, ON
- Candy & Fudge Outlet – Haley Station, ON
Renfrew County ATV Club – We are on the trail!
- Calabogie Motorsports Park – Calabogie
- Splash Valley Waterslide Park, Cobden
