Attractions/Activities near Mountain View
Algonquin Provincial Park
Algonquin Provincial Park was established in 1893, not to stop the then extensive logging but to establish a wildlife sanctuary, and, by excluding agriculture, to protect the headwaters of the five major rivers which flow from the Park. Today the Park is a major attraction. The park is only a 35 minute drive west along Highway 60 from the motel
Wilno
Nearby Wilno is Canada's First Polish Settlement and also a mecca for artists and craftspeople. Visit the Wilno Heritage Museum. Wilno is only 5 minutes east on Highway 60.
The Wilno Craft Gallery
Annie and Carl continue the gallery's traditional commitment to providing quality crafts, original art and quality reproductions, with a focus on the culture and heritage of the Wilno area
Homestead Golf Course
The Homestead at Wolf Ridge is the newest 18-hole golf course in the Upper Ottawa Valley. Located on highway 60, just a 10 minute drive east of the Motel, the course is designed to make the most out of 220 acres of rolling farmland.
10 minutes drive (equipment rental available)
Built by nature, enhanced by man.
Bonnechere Caves
Bonnechere Caves are a one hour drive from the Motel
Snowmobiling and Cross Country Skiing
OFSC Trails at our door and situated on the old railway bed trail B102. Home Cooked Supper available by arrangement
Owl whitewater rafting and kayaking
Whitewater rafting and kayaking
Beaches
Beaches: Wadsworth Beach 10 minutes, Kaminiskeg Lake 5 minutes
Fishing
Fishing: numerous local lakes and rivers, with 3 lakes within walking distance (Yantha, Albert and Divazie Lakes)
ValleyExplore.com - The Opeongo Line
ValleyExplore.com - Exploring The Historic Opeongo Line
Madonna House Pioneer Museum and Wool Shop
Visit the Madonna House Pioneer Museum and Wool Shop in Combermere
Barry's Bay Railway Station Information Center
The old railway station in Barry's Bay is the current Tourist Information Center for the area.
Crooked Slide Park
Crooked Slide Park. A replica of a log chute used to transport timber around waterfalls - in an enchanting wilderness setting
Other Attractions in the Area
Alpine Skiing/Snowboarding (equipment rental available) |
Whitewater rafting kayaking |
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Canoe, Boat & Kayak rentals |
Fishing and Ice Fishing |
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Beaches |
Hiking and Nature Trails |
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Cycling |
Skating |
Debit and Credit cards accepted.
Mountain View Motel, Highway 60, Barry's Bay, Ontario K0J 1B0 For further details visit our Contact Us page