Baptiste Lake Lodge Guidebook
Beaches
Papineau Lake
5 Star Beach - sandy, shallow entry, free parking
Public boat launch & beach driveway is at 1727 North Baptiste Lake Road
• 1 min drive, 5 min bikeride or 15 min walk from Baptiste Lodge
• Boat Launch, Not Maintained, no Fee, leading to 36 miles of boating pleasure
• Secluded, sandy shallow entry beach
• Free parking
• Stop at Belcast Cottages General Store for basic supplies & scooped ice-cream
• Additional boat launch can be found at end of Paradise Landing Road (farther up on North Baptiste Lake Road) or a public boat launch is located off of South Baptiste Lake Road.
• Have a boat/canoe/kayak/paddle board? Another great swimming spot accessible by water is Sandy Point, to the left of the beach around the bend (see map above office table)
North Baptiste Lake Road
North Baptiste Lake RoadPublic boat launch & beach driveway is at 1727 North Baptiste Lake Road
• 1 min drive, 5 min bikeride or 15 min walk from Baptiste Lodge
• Boat Launch, Not Maintained, no Fee, leading to 36 miles of boating pleasure
• Secluded, sandy shallow entry beach
• Free parking
• Stop at Belcast Cottages General Store for basic supplies & scooped ice-cream
• Additional boat launch can be found at end of Paradise Landing Road (farther up on North Baptiste Lake Road) or a public boat launch is located off of South Baptiste Lake Road.
• Have a boat/canoe/kayak/paddle board? Another great swimming spot accessible by water is Sandy Point, to the left of the beach around the bend (see map above office table)
Lake Saint Peter
Beach & Hiking
Sightseeing
Eagles Nest Park (21 min)
www.bancrofteaglesnestpark.com
• Eagles nest is a look out atop a 150 foot hunk of granite that lies just north of the town center, across from the Tim Hortons
• Hike, climb, snowshoe the panoramic views
75 locals recommend
Eagles Nest Lookout
Eagles Nest Park (21 min)
www.bancrofteaglesnestpark.com
• Eagles nest is a look out atop a 150 foot hunk of granite that lies just north of the town center, across from the Tim Hortons
• Hike, climb, snowshoe the panoramic views
Algonquin Provincial Park
Ontario 60The Hastings Heritage Trail is the corridor that delivers it all for quad riders. It's a 156-km multi-use trail that follows an old abandoned railway line, which starts in Glen Ross to the south and heads north to Lake St. Peter. This trail is part of the Eastern Ontario Trail Alliance (EOTA) that boasts a 700+ km network of trails that offer an adventurous mix of terrain for ATV enthusiasts. Located on the southernmost tip of the Canadian Shield, ATV riders will be thrilled with the scenic ride they will experience as the trail system cuts through muddy wetlands, incredible forests, around lakes and over rolling farmlands. Bancroft is the perfect hub to get your ride started and has a by-law permitting ATVs on their roadways. You can choose to take an organized tour, or else head out on your own on marked trails, township maintained trails, forest access roads, the Hastings Heritage Trail and more.
8 locals recommend
Hastings Heritage Trail
Hastings Heritage TrailThe Hastings Heritage Trail is the corridor that delivers it all for quad riders. It's a 156-km multi-use trail that follows an old abandoned railway line, which starts in Glen Ross to the south and heads north to Lake St. Peter. This trail is part of the Eastern Ontario Trail Alliance (EOTA) that boasts a 700+ km network of trails that offer an adventurous mix of terrain for ATV enthusiasts. Located on the southernmost tip of the Canadian Shield, ATV riders will be thrilled with the scenic ride they will experience as the trail system cuts through muddy wetlands, incredible forests, around lakes and over rolling farmlands. Bancroft is the perfect hub to get your ride started and has a by-law permitting ATVs on their roadways. You can choose to take an organized tour, or else head out on your own on marked trails, township maintained trails, forest access roads, the Hastings Heritage Trail and more.
Crooked Slide Park
343 Old Barrys Bay RoadWhile in Barry’s Bay
High Falls Trail
High Falls TrailEgan Chute
Egan Chutes Provincial Park
487 Detlor RoadAdventures
Madawaska Kanu Centre
247 River RdFamily Rafting
DeepRoots Adventure 705-854-0628
Kingscote Outpost @ 4071 Elephant Lake Road 705-306-0628 (22km or 30min) right at the entrance to the High Falls Hiking Trail of Algonquin Park
info@deeprootsadventure.com www.deeprootsadventure.com
• Rental of canoes, kayaks and stand up paddleboards; delivery available
• Guided adventures including High Falls Paddle, Explore & Dine – day trip approx.. 5 hour guided adventure includes a paddle up the York River in your choice of vessel (Canoe, Kayak or SUP), followed by an exploration of the tumbledown boulder strewn banks of the High Falls area with one of our Naturalist Guides, a sumptuous meal, and time to spend with/in/on the waterfall, then a paddle back down the York River to the launch site. Option to add in horseback riding. Custom Day Trips Available: Algonquin Park, Silent Lake, High Falls (Kingscote) the Frost Centre and beyond
• Camp & PD Days including Adventure Days for Youth $35. Dates include July 13, 20, 27 and August 3rd. Themed days will include a Rock hounding Adventure Day, a Paddleboard Adventure Day, and more to be announced! Day Camp August 17 to 21.
• Group workshops/classes can be delivered onsite at cottage including Wilderness Survival, Learn to Camp, Trip Planning, Intro to Navigation & more
• Special discount: BAPTISTELODGE10, 10% off on rentals, trips and workshops
13 locals recommend
Deep Roots Adventure
2307 Loop RdDeepRoots Adventure 705-854-0628
Kingscote Outpost @ 4071 Elephant Lake Road 705-306-0628 (22km or 30min) right at the entrance to the High Falls Hiking Trail of Algonquin Park
info@deeprootsadventure.com www.deeprootsadventure.com
• Rental of canoes, kayaks and stand up paddleboards; delivery available
• Guided adventures including High Falls Paddle, Explore & Dine – day trip approx.. 5 hour guided adventure includes a paddle up the York River in your choice of vessel (Canoe, Kayak or SUP), followed by an exploration of the tumbledown boulder strewn banks of the High Falls area with one of our Naturalist Guides, a sumptuous meal, and time to spend with/in/on the waterfall, then a paddle back down the York River to the launch site. Option to add in horseback riding. Custom Day Trips Available: Algonquin Park, Silent Lake, High Falls (Kingscote) the Frost Centre and beyond
• Camp & PD Days including Adventure Days for Youth $35. Dates include July 13, 20, 27 and August 3rd. Themed days will include a Rock hounding Adventure Day, a Paddleboard Adventure Day, and more to be announced! Day Camp August 17 to 21.
• Group workshops/classes can be delivered onsite at cottage including Wilderness Survival, Learn to Camp, Trip Planning, Intro to Navigation & more
• Special discount: BAPTISTELODGE10, 10% off on rentals, trips and workshops
South Algonquin Trails 705-448-1751
4378 Elephant Lake Road, Harcourt
info@southalgonquintrails.com www.SouthAlgonquinTrails.com
• Horseback Riding in Algonquin Park
• Morning summer camp; Pony rides; trail rides
21 locals recommend
South Algonquin Trails
4378 Elephant Lake RdSouth Algonquin Trails 705-448-1751
4378 Elephant Lake Road, Harcourt
info@southalgonquintrails.com www.SouthAlgonquinTrails.com
• Horseback Riding in Algonquin Park
• Morning summer camp; Pony rides; trail rides
720 Hass Rd
720 Hass RoadSleigh Rides
Eagles Nest Park Road
Eagles Nest Park RoadIce Trekking for the adventurous and hiking/ snowshoeing
Food scene
Hwy 62 Maynooth
Follow on Facebook for Friday night Pizza & special take out night (usually Wed)
Farmers Market every Saturday in the summer n the lawn 8AM to 1PM
Memories Tea Room And Bakery
33057 Hastings County Rd 62Hwy 62 Maynooth
Follow on Facebook for Friday night Pizza & special take out night (usually Wed)
Farmers Market every Saturday in the summer n the lawn 8AM to 1PM
Café BC 613-333-5315
Birds Creek on way to Bancroft
See menu on fridge & on Facebook
32 locals recommend
Café B C
29670 ON-62Café BC 613-333-5315
Birds Creek on way to Bancroft
See menu on fridge & on Facebook
The Classics Diner 613-334-0492
Bancroft across from Canadian Tire
See menu on fridge & on Facebook
The Classics Diner
1 Fairway BlvdThe Classics Diner 613-334-0492
Bancroft across from Canadian Tire
See menu on fridge & on Facebook
*Wattle & Daub Café 613-318-5455
26b Station St, Bancroft
https://m.facebook.com/WattleandDaubCafe/
open weekdays in the park
great lunches & can rent canoes/kayaks for daily use in park river
13 locals recommend
Wattle & Daub Cafe
26b Station St*Wattle & Daub Café 613-318-5455
26b Station St, Bancroft
https://m.facebook.com/WattleandDaubCafe/
open weekdays in the park
great lunches & can rent canoes/kayaks for daily use in park river
Bancroft Brew Pub 613-332-3450
4 Bridge St W, Bancroft
www.bancroftbrewpub.ca
* Patio *
56 locals recommend
Bancroft Brew Pub
4 Bridge St WBancroft Brew Pub 613-332-3450
4 Bridge St W, Bancroft
www.bancroftbrewpub.ca
* Patio *
Algonquin Cookhouse
3907 Loop RdBig Patio
The Arlington Hotel
32990 ON-62Leo's Chip Truck
Ontario 62The Granite
45 Bridge St WHeartwood Restaurant
39280 Combermere RdWhen visiting Combermere
City/town information
Village of Bancroft (24 min)
• two pharmacies, dentists, doctors, two supermarkets, large LCBO, Beer Store, a large Canadian Tire store, Home Hardware, McDonald’s, Subway, Pizza Pizza, Dairy Queen, two Tim Hortons on either end of town, many local restaurants an ambulance service and a hospital with a twenty four hour emergency department, craft shops, museums and galleries, scenic parks and much, much more
99 locals recommend
Bancroft
Village of Bancroft (24 min)
• two pharmacies, dentists, doctors, two supermarkets, large LCBO, Beer Store, a large Canadian Tire store, Home Hardware, McDonald’s, Subway, Pizza Pizza, Dairy Queen, two Tim Hortons on either end of town, many local restaurants an ambulance service and a hospital with a twenty four hour emergency department, craft shops, museums and galleries, scenic parks and much, much more
Maynooth (15 min)
• library, post office, public school, LCBO, gas station, general store, antique stores & art galleries
• Farmers Market every Saturday 8AM to 1PM on the lawn of Memories Tea Room & Bakery
• Memories Tea Room & Bakery
34 locals recommend
Maynooth
Maynooth (15 min)
• library, post office, public school, LCBO, gas station, general store, antique stores & art galleries
• Farmers Market every Saturday 8AM to 1PM on the lawn of Memories Tea Room & Bakery
• Memories Tea Room & Bakery
Combermere
Great Farmers Market and scenic drive
Barry's Bay
Shopping
Soloway’s Hotdog Factory Outlet
4071 Elephant Lake RdBest steaks in the area
Maynooth General Store
33001 Hastings County Rd 62Essentials and gift items
Foodland - Bancroft
337 Hastings St NFoxfire Gallery, Gifts & Antiques
33041 Hastings County Rd 62
32965 ON-62
32965 Ontario 62The Old Tin Shed
25 Sherbourne St Npricey but really cool things
The Old Hastings Gallery
3103 Old Hastings RdWest Wind Gallery & Gifts
7 Bridge St WCity advice
What to pack
What to Bring
Vacationer must supply: Pillows, Beach/Bath Towels, life jackets, and bike helmets are the responsibility of the vacationer.
Other suggestions: food including k-cups for the Keurig; clothes including swimwear and hats; beach inflatables, pool noodles, life jackets/water wings & sand toys; suntan lotion and bug repellant; recreational equipment: ATVs, boats, snowmobiles, etc.