What it looks like out here
Morris Island Conservation Area
| Address | 156 Morris Island Drive |
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| Hours | Dawn to dusk, 7 days a week |
| Parking | $6 per vehicle |
47 hectares of forested woodland and wetland along the Ottawa River near Fitzroy Harbour, with 6 km of trail for hiking, canoeing, kayaking, dog walking, fishing, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
Fitzroy Provincial Park
| Address | 5201 Canon Smith Drive |
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| Season | May 9 – October 14 |
| Fees | ontarioparks.com/fees/dayuse/2025 |
490 acres on the Ottawa River with century-old white pine and a stand of 300-year-old bur oak by the Carp River. Two campgrounds with comfort stations, a boat launch and a park store; 235 campsites in total.
Robert Simpson Park
| Address | 400 John St. N |
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| Hours | 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., 7 days a week |
| Parking | No cost |
The crown jewel of Ottawa Valley parks, right where the Ottawa and Madawaska Rivers meet. The on-site gazebo can be booked for weddings, family gatherings and special events.
Gillies Grove Nature Reserve
| Address | 154 Ottawa Street |
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| Hours | Dawn to dusk, 7 days a week |
| Parking | Street parking (3 hr. max) |
A National Historic Site and a rare stand of old-growth forest in the north corner of Arnprior — sugar maple, yellow birch, American beech, eastern hemlock and basswood, plus a stand of ancient white pine. The largest basswood in Canada once stood here.
Quyon Ferry
| Address | 5689 Ferry Road |
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| Hours | 5:30 a.m.–10/11 p.m. weekdays, 7 a.m.–10/11 p.m. weekends |
| Fees | Car (up to 6 passengers): $10.50 |
The largest ferry on the Ottawa River and part of local history for 100 years, the Quyon Ferry links Quyon, Quebec to Fitzroy Harbour, Ontario. This electric cable ferry carries up to 21 cars, crossing every 10 minutes, typically running April to November.
Madawaska Golf Club
| Address | 250 Keatley Road |
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| Season | April – November |
| Rates | madawaskagolf.com/rates/ |
An 18-hole, 3,300-yard par-61 course on the eastern edge of Arnprior — few trees, no sand traps and no water hazards, for a fun, low-intimidation round in about two hours.
Mallard's Milk Bar
| Address | 55 John Street North |
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| Hours | Closed Mon–Tue · Wed–Sat noon–9 p.m. · Sun 10 a.m.–9 p.m. |
A community hub for exceptional ice cream, espresso drinks, hot chocolate and baked goods, made with local ingredients and rotating weekly flavours.
Mighty Fine Bakehouse
| Address | 79 Madawaska Street |
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| Hours | Closed Mon–Wed · Thu–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. · Sat–Sun 9 a.m.–3 p.m. |
Sandwiches, salads and soups made in-house daily, plus frozen meals and desserts to take home, sourced from local and Canadian producers wherever possible.
Jaydog Canteen
| Address | 486 Calabogie Road (McNab Ball Diamonds) |
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| Hours | Seasonal, July–August — see current schedule |
Chef Cari's canteen brings globally inspired comfort food to the ball diamonds, including slow-cooked buffalo chicken burgers and apple cider pulled pork.
Farmgate Cider
| Address | 4547 Mohrs Road |
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| Hours | Wed–Sat noon–5 p.m. · Closed Sun–Tue |
A family-owned cidery using pesticide-free apples and sulphite-free production. Public tours run Saturdays at 1 p.m. (about an hour, with a tasting of four ciders); private tours by appointment from $15/person, minimum 8 people.
Steelheads & Strikes
| Address | 120 John Street North |
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| Hours | By appointment only |
The oldest bowling alley in Canada, built in 1950 and still serving up classic 5-pin bowling — plus private lane rentals for families, birthday parties and group nights. Renovated in 2024 on HGTV Canada's Bryan's All In.