Sightseeing
Magnificent piece of engineering. Boats of all sizes, from kayaks to houseboats, are transported from one waterway to another. The only incline-plane boat lift in North America.
Great for picnics.
Restaurant and washrooms nearby.
Small museum on the history of the locks.
Ice cream at the neighbouring Marina.
Free parking on the other side of the site.
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Big Chute Marine Railway
7001 Upper Big Chute RoadMagnificent piece of engineering. Boats of all sizes, from kayaks to houseboats, are transported from one waterway to another. The only incline-plane boat lift in North America.
Great for picnics.
Restaurant and washrooms nearby.
Small museum on the history of the locks.
Ice cream at the neighbouring Marina.
Free parking on the other side of the site.
Roman Catholic church consecrated to the 6 Jesuit martyrs and 2 lay persons from the Ste. Marie mission.
Walk around the grounds.
The interior is shaped like an overturned canoe.
Can be quite busy during high season.
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Schrein der Märtyrer
16163 ON-12Roman Catholic church consecrated to the 6 Jesuit martyrs and 2 lay persons from the Ste. Marie mission.
Walk around the grounds.
The interior is shaped like an overturned canoe.
Can be quite busy during high season.
Arts & Culture
Take a tour of the world's largest remaining Edwardian passenger liner. A unique time capsule which showcases historical preserved details from when she was in service from 1906-1966. An important part of Georgian Bay history.
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S.S. Keewatin
55 Talbot StTake a tour of the world's largest remaining Edwardian passenger liner. A unique time capsule which showcases historical preserved details from when she was in service from 1906-1966. An important part of Georgian Bay history.
Self-guided tour through a reconstruction of Ontario's first European French settlement. Constructed in 1963, Ste. Marie served as a missionary that worked among the Huron.
Costumed interpreters are helpful and informative.
Buildings are authentic and well maintained.
Hands on and great for families.
An important piece of local and Canadian history.
Pick up a hand-held audio for $3.
Lots of parking.
Experience the magic of First Light mid-November/early December. Follow paths lit by 5,000 glowing candles leading to family activities such as blacksmith demonstrations, corn husk doll making, Native drumming and singing + choirs. 30 artisans selling work for early x-mas shopping.
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Saint Marie Among the Hurons
Self-guided tour through a reconstruction of Ontario's first European French settlement. Constructed in 1963, Ste. Marie served as a missionary that worked among the Huron.
Costumed interpreters are helpful and informative.
Buildings are authentic and well maintained.
Hands on and great for families.
An important piece of local and Canadian history.
Pick up a hand-held audio for $3.
Lots of parking.
Experience the magic of First Light mid-November/early December. Follow paths lit by 5,000 glowing candles leading to family activities such as blacksmith demonstrations, corn husk doll making, Native drumming and singing + choirs. 30 artisans selling work for early x-mas shopping.
Reconstruction of naval base which provided protection for British warships ships during the War of 1812.
Tour the Dockyard, the Sailor's Barracks, Commanding Officers House, Assistant Surgeon's House, Naval Surveyor's House, James Keating House, Cemetery, and Officer's Corner or the full-scale replica ships.
Experience hands on demonstrations during summer months such as quill pen writing, sailor's rope work, historic games and 19th century cooking.
In October, the grounds are transformed into a haunted exhibit featuring hundreds of hand carved pumpkins.
During winter months, enjoy the skate trails through the grounds. Can't skate? Rent a Fat Bike or snowshoes and go for a hike.
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Discovery Harbour
93 Jury DrReconstruction of naval base which provided protection for British warships ships during the War of 1812.
Tour the Dockyard, the Sailor's Barracks, Commanding Officers House, Assistant Surgeon's House, Naval Surveyor's House, James Keating House, Cemetery, and Officer's Corner or the full-scale replica ships.
Experience hands on demonstrations during summer months such as quill pen writing, sailor's rope work, historic games and 19th century cooking.
In October, the grounds are transformed into a haunted exhibit featuring hundreds of hand carved pumpkins.
During winter months, enjoy the skate trails through the grounds. Can't skate? Rent a Fat Bike or snowshoes and go for a hike.
Food Scene
One stop shop.
Cafe + Clothing/Home Store +Yoga + Spa.
Get your nails done. Sip a latte on the deck. Grab a bite. Pick up a cute gift by a local artist. Yoga on the dock Saturdays at 9:00am.
This place is unique and refreshing. Make sure you check it out.
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The Hive
18 Franks LnOne stop shop.
Cafe + Clothing/Home Store +Yoga + Spa.
Get your nails done. Sip a latte on the deck. Grab a bite. Pick up a cute gift by a local artist. Yoga on the dock Saturdays at 9:00am.
This place is unique and refreshing. Make sure you check it out.
Good lunch spot. Grab a sandwich and coffee. Spend some time alone doing work or join a group of friends. Friendly staff. Cozy atmosphere.
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Em's Cafe
16 Coldwater RdGood lunch spot. Grab a sandwich and coffee. Spend some time alone doing work or join a group of friends. Friendly staff. Cozy atmosphere.
Old fashioned ice cream parlour serving 32 flavours of Kwartha Dairy ice cream. Frozen Yogurt. Sherbert. Milkshakes. Homemade fudge.
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Coldwater Ice Cream
32 Coldwater RdOld fashioned ice cream parlour serving 32 flavours of Kwartha Dairy ice cream. Frozen Yogurt. Sherbert. Milkshakes. Homemade fudge.
Don't feel like cooking? Paddle over to the boat-access-only-restaurant on the other side of the river. Its a unique concept serving pub fare, reasonable prices and generous portions.
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The Waubic Restaurant
Don't feel like cooking? Paddle over to the boat-access-only-restaurant on the other side of the river. Its a unique concept serving pub fare, reasonable prices and generous portions.
An hour tour through a local sugar shack. Offering sleigh rides in the winter. End your tour with a complimentary bottle of maple syrup.
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Maple Grove Syrup & Sleigh Rides
2448 Burnside LineAn hour tour through a local sugar shack. Offering sleigh rides in the winter. End your tour with a complimentary bottle of maple syrup.
Great coffee and fresh baked goodies/sandwiches. Awesome home goods sections.
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Trading Post Coffee Cabin
3270 Port Severn Rd NGreat coffee and fresh baked goodies/sandwiches. Awesome home goods sections.
Entertainment & Activities
For beginners to advanced, MSLM offers 36 hills for skiers and snowboarders. Take a lesson to refresh your skills. Rental services available. Small hills for little snow bunnies. A great way to spend the day or night.
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Mount St. Louis Moonstone
24 Mt St Louis Rd WFor beginners to advanced, MSLM offers 36 hills for skiers and snowboarders. Take a lesson to refresh your skills. Rental services available. Small hills for little snow bunnies. A great way to spend the day or night.
Well maintained bowling alley. Serves pub food and alcohol.
Perfect for Rainy days. Make the most of your adventure here and use the laundromat adjacent to the building.
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Coldwater Bowling Centre
19 Michael Anne DrWell maintained bowling alley. Serves pub food and alcohol.
Perfect for Rainy days. Make the most of your adventure here and use the laundromat adjacent to the building.
This hill offers tubing for small visitors. No experience necessary.
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Skigebiet Snow Valley
2632 Vespra Valley RdThis hill offers tubing for small visitors. No experience necessary.
Parks & Nature
Nature reserve on 3,000 acres of wetlands.
Great for all ages to explore trails by biking/hiking in the spring, summer, and fall (totally dog friendly). Or explore in the winter by snowshoe or cross country skis.
Canoes and kayaks available to explore the marsh channels.
Features an observation deck, floating boardwalks, bee house, and swan rehabilitation centre.
Offers Summer and March Break camps.
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Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
16160 Highway 12 EastNature reserve on 3,000 acres of wetlands.
Great for all ages to explore trails by biking/hiking in the spring, summer, and fall (totally dog friendly). Or explore in the winter by snowshoe or cross country skis.
Canoes and kayaks available to explore the marsh channels.
Features an observation deck, floating boardwalks, bee house, and swan rehabilitation centre.
Offers Summer and March Break camps.
Book a seat on the Day Tripper to Beausoleil and hike a leisurely 3.4-mile loop around the south end of the island. If you have a full day, explore the immense diversity of the park. Though small, the islands are home to more than 600 different plant and animal species. Beausoleil also marks Ontario’s north-south transition zone.
If you happen to have your own boat, you may wish to explore the surrounding islands as well. Trails range from wheelchair accessible to bare rock of the Canadian Shield. Late September to early October is the best time to see the stunning fall foliage. In winter, snowshoe, ski or snowmobile the trails.
Tip: the Group of Seven's work was inspired by this park!
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Georgian-Bay-Islands-Nationalpark
Book a seat on the Day Tripper to Beausoleil and hike a leisurely 3.4-mile loop around the south end of the island. If you have a full day, explore the immense diversity of the park. Though small, the islands are home to more than 600 different plant and animal species. Beausoleil also marks Ontario’s north-south transition zone.
If you happen to have your own boat, you may wish to explore the surrounding islands as well. Trails range from wheelchair accessible to bare rock of the Canadian Shield. Late September to early October is the best time to see the stunning fall foliage. In winter, snowshoe, ski or snowmobile the trails.
Tip: the Group of Seven's work was inspired by this park!
Trail is open to public year round. It is used by hikers, cyclists, naturalists, skiers and equestrians. The trail is 22 km and extends from Wilson Point Road to Coldwater; it is part of the Trans Canada Trail which spans from the east to west of Canada.
The trail was originally used to transport grain from the prairies to the markets of Europe. Wheat came by ship from Thunder Bay to Port McNicoll, then by train via Uhthoff and Orillia en route to the Atlantic. At peak season, four trains per hour would pass along the route.
Passenger service stopped in 1965 and the railway line was abandoned in 1985. The surface is crushed limestone and good for bicycles.
Uhthoff Trail
Uhthoff TrailTrail is open to public year round. It is used by hikers, cyclists, naturalists, skiers and equestrians. The trail is 22 km and extends from Wilson Point Road to Coldwater; it is part of the Trans Canada Trail which spans from the east to west of Canada.
The trail was originally used to transport grain from the prairies to the markets of Europe. Wheat came by ship from Thunder Bay to Port McNicoll, then by train via Uhthoff and Orillia en route to the Atlantic. At peak season, four trains per hour would pass along the route.
Passenger service stopped in 1965 and the railway line was abandoned in 1985. The surface is crushed limestone and good for bicycles.
2.8 km trail features crows nest lookout situated on a 100-foot granite cliff, overlooking the untarnished waters of McCrae Lake. Views of waterfalls, bridge, and several smaller lakes around.
McCrae Lake Bridge & Waterfalls
McCrae Lake Trail2.8 km trail features crows nest lookout situated on a 100-foot granite cliff, overlooking the untarnished waters of McCrae Lake. Views of waterfalls, bridge, and several smaller lakes around.
Essentials
A full service neighbourhood grocery store offering a home-style bakery, farm fresh produce, full-service meat department with butcher, seafood and ready to serve take home meals.
Mon - Wed 07:30am - 07:00pm,
Thu 07:30am - 08:00pm,
Fri 07:30am - 09:00pm,
Sat 07:30am - 07:00pm,
Sun 08:00am - 06:00pm
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Foodland - Coldwater
77 Coldwater RdA full service neighbourhood grocery store offering a home-style bakery, farm fresh produce, full-service meat department with butcher, seafood and ready to serve take home meals.
Mon - Wed 07:30am - 07:00pm,
Thu 07:30am - 08:00pm,
Fri 07:30am - 09:00pm,
Sat 07:30am - 07:00pm,
Sun 08:00am - 06:00pm
Good selection of beer. Find local brews or your old favourite. Monday - Thursday, Saturday 10:00am - 6:00pm, Friday 10:00am - 9:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm - 5:00pm.
Beer Store
16 Sturgeon Bay Rd Good selection of beer. Find local brews or your old favourite. Monday - Thursday, Saturday 10:00am - 6:00pm, Friday 10:00am - 9:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm - 5:00pm.
TD Canada Trust Branch and ATM
7 Coldwater RdHours:
Mon - Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat CLOSED
Sun CLOSED
Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital
170 Colborne St WJust in case.
LCBO
155 Edward StGood selection. Closes at 6:00pm!!
Family-owned market/garden centre. Walk through their greenhouses and pick up some foliage with your fruits and veggies.
Freskiw's
10711 ON-12Family-owned market/garden centre. Walk through their greenhouses and pick up some foliage with your fruits and veggies.
Need a snack? Another bottle of wine?
Small LCBO, Beer Store and General Convenience Store just 2 minutes up the road. River Side Restaurant right next door.
Severn Falls Marina
5655 Upper Big Chute RdNeed a snack? Another bottle of wine?
Small LCBO, Beer Store and General Convenience Store just 2 minutes up the road. River Side Restaurant right next door.
Everything Else
Coldwater has been providing library service since the 1800s when this was an Indian Village called "Gis-se-nau-se-bing" (cold river). Books were brought from Scotland to lend from the Indian Agents home. The present library was built in 1937, as a memorial by the Sheppard family, to their parents Wm. Sheppard and Mary Ellen Buchanan.
Monday 11:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday 11:00 am– 7:00pm
Thursday 11:00 am– 7:00pm
Friday 11:00 am– 5:00pm
Saturday 11:00am – 2:00pm
Closed Sundays and Wednesdays
Severn Township Public Library
31 Coldwater RdColdwater has been providing library service since the 1800s when this was an Indian Village called "Gis-se-nau-se-bing" (cold river). Books were brought from Scotland to lend from the Indian Agents home. The present library was built in 1937, as a memorial by the Sheppard family, to their parents Wm. Sheppard and Mary Ellen Buchanan.
Monday 11:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday 11:00 am– 7:00pm
Thursday 11:00 am– 7:00pm
Friday 11:00 am– 5:00pm
Saturday 11:00am – 2:00pm
Closed Sundays and Wednesdays