Nathan’s Calabogie guidebook
Food scene
This is a delightful little cafe new to Calabogie in 2020. The Ella in Oh-el-la offers European-inspired casual breakfasts and lunches (good vegetarian options), hearty soups and of course great coffees and teas. Great vibe and service. In the summers there are outdoor tables overlooking the lake. In the winter there's a groovy "glamping tent" with a cozy stove and some tables and couches. Try it!
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Oh-el-la
636 Mill StThis is a delightful little cafe new to Calabogie in 2020. The Ella in Oh-el-la offers European-inspired casual breakfasts and lunches (good vegetarian options), hearty soups and of course great coffees and teas. Great vibe and service. In the summers there are outdoor tables overlooking the lake. In the winter there's a groovy "glamping tent" with a cozy stove and some tables and couches. Try it!
Superior Ottawa Valley pub-grub and an awesome selection of draft beers from the valley and beyond are the hallmarks of the Redneck Bistro. Indoor and outdoor seating depending on the season. Meat-eating boys and girls with motorized toys seem to love this place so you'll see motorcycles in the summer and snow sleds in the winter parked outside.
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Redneck Bistro
12609 511Superior Ottawa Valley pub-grub and an awesome selection of draft beers from the valley and beyond are the hallmarks of the Redneck Bistro. Indoor and outdoor seating depending on the season. Meat-eating boys and girls with motorized toys seem to love this place so you'll see motorcycles in the summer and snow sleds in the winter parked outside.
Good restaurant food could not be any closer to you! Just walk out the back deck, turn left and walk about 50 yards to Canthooks. Dine and and take-out. Schnitzel and lasagna are our favourites. Decent menu for kids as well.
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Calabogie - Canthooks
30 Barrett Chute RdGood restaurant food could not be any closer to you! Just walk out the back deck, turn left and walk about 50 yards to Canthooks. Dine and and take-out. Schnitzel and lasagna are our favourites. Decent menu for kids as well.
A famous Ottawa Valley music venue, the Neat also has awesome wood-fired pizzas, salads, baked stuff and of course hot brown drinks. Go for a meal (indoors or out in the garden) or catch a show! About a 10-minute drive from Calabogie, along a beautiful road that follows the Madawaska River.
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Neat Coffee Shop
1715 Calabogie RdA famous Ottawa Valley music venue, the Neat also has awesome wood-fired pizzas, salads, baked stuff and of course hot brown drinks. Go for a meal (indoors or out in the garden) or catch a show! About a 10-minute drive from Calabogie, along a beautiful road that follows the Madawaska River.
One of our favourites, The Blackbird Cafe offers a wonderful and cozy place to indulge in wonderful hand prepared meals. Reservations recommended, and come hungry! About a 15-minute drive to Burnstown, but well worth it.
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The Blackbird Cafe
1694 Burnstown RdOne of our favourites, The Blackbird Cafe offers a wonderful and cozy place to indulge in wonderful hand prepared meals. Reservations recommended, and come hungry! About a 15-minute drive to Burnstown, but well worth it.
This restaurant opened in 2021, by the same family that created Ou-el-la Cafe in 2020. Very sleek. Exquisite Euro-inspired food (with the humble hamburger also available) and fabulous cocktail menu (in keeping with the name). Go for it, but make reservations. Gorgeous views over the lake in winter through huge windows, and the best lakeside patio in Calabogie in the warmer months, bar none.
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On The Rocks
729 Mill StreetThis restaurant opened in 2021, by the same family that created Ou-el-la Cafe in 2020. Very sleek. Exquisite Euro-inspired food (with the humble hamburger also available) and fabulous cocktail menu (in keeping with the name). Go for it, but make reservations. Gorgeous views over the lake in winter through huge windows, and the best lakeside patio in Calabogie in the warmer months, bar none.
Sightseeing
If big sky and big views are your thing, Eagles Nest is for you. Spectacular! A short 5 minute drive to the trailhead/parking lot (often full in summer and fall) and then about 20 minutes of hiking to the Nest. But in rainy or snowy seasons, beware that the trails and rocks can be slippery.
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Eagles Nest Lookout
If big sky and big views are your thing, Eagles Nest is for you. Spectacular! A short 5 minute drive to the trailhead/parking lot (often full in summer and fall) and then about 20 minutes of hiking to the Nest. But in rainy or snowy seasons, beware that the trails and rocks can be slippery.
Go out the back deck, turn left on the path, then turn right across the pond to get to the Manitou Mountain Trail sign. The trail is a 9 km, medium level of difficulty hiking/snowshoeing trail passing through picturesque pine forests and spectacular wilderness scenery. Along this shoulder width trail, you will encounter 3 spectacular mountain top vistas. Following ancient glacial spillways this trail begins at the Barrett Chute Trailhead with a 4-km ascent to the pristine vista lookouts at Red Arrow Rock and Manitou Mountain. The trail then continues westward 3.5 km to the peaceful Eagle’s Nest Lookout and another 1.5 km out to the Calabogie Road Trailhead. This diverse trail also links to the enchanting Lost Valley Trail and the Juniper Ridge Lookout behind Calabogie Peaks and to the scenic Skywalk Trail atop Dickson Mountain.
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Calabogie Peaks Resort
30 Barrett Chute RdGo out the back deck, turn left on the path, then turn right across the pond to get to the Manitou Mountain Trail sign. The trail is a 9 km, medium level of difficulty hiking/snowshoeing trail passing through picturesque pine forests and spectacular wilderness scenery. Along this shoulder width trail, you will encounter 3 spectacular mountain top vistas. Following ancient glacial spillways this trail begins at the Barrett Chute Trailhead with a 4-km ascent to the pristine vista lookouts at Red Arrow Rock and Manitou Mountain. The trail then continues westward 3.5 km to the peaceful Eagle’s Nest Lookout and another 1.5 km out to the Calabogie Road Trailhead. This diverse trail also links to the enchanting Lost Valley Trail and the Juniper Ridge Lookout behind Calabogie Peaks and to the scenic Skywalk Trail atop Dickson Mountain.
Swimmers and paddlers alike will love this local gem along Calabogie Road between Calabogie Peaks Resort and Calabogie Lodge Resort. Great little beach, picnic tables and play area for kids. A spot to launch watercraft. Views over the lake and to the mountain. Good times!
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Barnet Park
5179 Calabogie RdSwimmers and paddlers alike will love this local gem along Calabogie Road between Calabogie Peaks Resort and Calabogie Lodge Resort. Great little beach, picnic tables and play area for kids. A spot to launch watercraft. Views over the lake and to the mountain. Good times!
Hiking, X-country skiing, fat-tire biking or snow-shoeing, this is an 18 km trail paradise. There is parking near the trail, or you can walk 1km from Calabogie Peaks Resort. A new 37 km extension is underway all the way to the Dacre Heights Wilderness Park.
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Madawaska Nordic Ski and Recreational Trail Network
131 Crestview DrHiking, X-country skiing, fat-tire biking or snow-shoeing, this is an 18 km trail paradise. There is parking near the trail, or you can walk 1km from Calabogie Peaks Resort. A new 37 km extension is underway all the way to the Dacre Heights Wilderness Park.
The new owners of Dacre Heights have turned it into a wonderful free hiking, X-country skiing, and biking destination. They encourage everyone to enjoy its 230 acres of park-like semi-wilderness. The property is roughly the shape of a diamond, with one corner touching Flat Road. The view from the top is magnificent!
Dacre Heights
851 Flat RdThe new owners of Dacre Heights have turned it into a wonderful free hiking, X-country skiing, and biking destination. They encourage everyone to enjoy its 230 acres of park-like semi-wilderness. The property is roughly the shape of a diamond, with one corner touching Flat Road. The view from the top is magnificent!
Paddler or swimmer? Burnstown Beach is a 10-minute drive from Calabogie Peaks Resort. A lovely tree-shaded beach along the mighty Madawaska River, it has an awesome play structure for kids. The boat launch is also a great place to launch your kayak, canoe or motor boat. The beach is free but there is a small fee for boat trailer parking (if you are taking boats off your roof, suggest you park for free in the beach area).
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Burnstown Beach
1537 Calabogie RoadPaddler or swimmer? Burnstown Beach is a 10-minute drive from Calabogie Peaks Resort. A lovely tree-shaded beach along the mighty Madawaska River, it has an awesome play structure for kids. The boat launch is also a great place to launch your kayak, canoe or motor boat. The beach is free but there is a small fee for boat trailer parking (if you are taking boats off your roof, suggest you park for free in the beach area).
On the shores of Calabogie Lake nestled in the hills at Barryvale is one of Ontario's most scenic 18-hole golf courses. There's also an awesome and historic clubhouse bar and dining area.
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Calabogie Highlands Golf Resort
981 Barryvale RdOn the shores of Calabogie Lake nestled in the hills at Barryvale is one of Ontario's most scenic 18-hole golf courses. There's also an awesome and historic clubhouse bar and dining area.
Ever wanted to drive a race car? Home to Canada's longest road course at 5.05km in length. driving experiences are available in Mustangs, exotic cars like Ferraris and Lamborghinsi and even Motorcycles. Vroom!
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Calabogie Motorsports Park
462 Wilson Farm RdEver wanted to drive a race car? Home to Canada's longest road course at 5.05km in length. driving experiences are available in Mustangs, exotic cars like Ferraris and Lamborghinsi and even Motorcycles. Vroom!
Grocery stores and Farmgate Producers
This is a great little local grocer with excellent service. Though limited, there is fresh dairy, veg, meat and fruit at reasonable prices, along with all the staples plus fresh baking (Chelsea buns and raisin breads are awesome). It's also right beside the LCBO, and has gas pumps as well.
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Charbonneau`s Grocery
699 Mill StThis is a great little local grocer with excellent service. Though limited, there is fresh dairy, veg, meat and fruit at reasonable prices, along with all the staples plus fresh baking (Chelsea buns and raisin breads are awesome). It's also right beside the LCBO, and has gas pumps as well.
A true general store. Gas, BBQ propane, huge hardware selection, paints and varnishes, cleaning products, tools, clothing, camping gear and limited groceries, plus a chip truck in the summer. Oh, and butter tarts!
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The Bogie General Store
4709 Calabogie RdA true general store. Gas, BBQ propane, huge hardware selection, paints and varnishes, cleaning products, tools, clothing, camping gear and limited groceries, plus a chip truck in the summer. Oh, and butter tarts!
Located in the middle of a forest, this truly rustic 100-acre organic farm produces and sells vegetables, honey and maple syrup. It also retails local artisanal cheeses, coffee beans and sells hand-hewn wood products like charcuterie and bread cutting boards. The farm is "heavy-horse powered" and you may see Mike Graham working his land with the horses. About a 10-minute drive from our place on the way to Burnstown.
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Calabogie Rustic Farm
5258 Murphy RdLocated in the middle of a forest, this truly rustic 100-acre organic farm produces and sells vegetables, honey and maple syrup. It also retails local artisanal cheeses, coffee beans and sells hand-hewn wood products like charcuterie and bread cutting boards. The farm is "heavy-horse powered" and you may see Mike Graham working his land with the horses. About a 10-minute drive from our place on the way to Burnstown.
Heirloom seeds and plants, farm store, grass-fed meats, local cheeses, flowers and more!
Calabogie Family Farm
93 Windle RdHeirloom seeds and plants, farm store, grass-fed meats, local cheeses, flowers and more!
This is a family-run farm that provides high quality, natural products to the Calabogie community. They grow vegetables, and raise beef cattle, meat goats, meat birds and laying hens.
Long Lane Farms
273 Ashdad RdThis is a family-run farm that provides high quality, natural products to the Calabogie community. They grow vegetables, and raise beef cattle, meat goats, meat birds and laying hens.
Otterburn Maple Farm is your closest source for farm-gate syrup as well as farm-grown pork. Family run and a very friendly place!
3190 Calabogie Rd
3190 Calabogie RoadOtterburn Maple Farm is your closest source for farm-gate syrup as well as farm-grown pork. Family run and a very friendly place!
Alcohol
GREAT beers, decent pizzas and munchies, and a fun atmosphere in the former Calabogie fire station. Nice outdoor tables and wood fires (in cooler months) overlooking the river.
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Calabogie Brewing Co
12612 Lanark RdGREAT beers, decent pizzas and munchies, and a fun atmosphere in the former Calabogie fire station. Nice outdoor tables and wood fires (in cooler months) overlooking the river.
This is a small liquor store, but has Vintages section and most of the boozy winey and beery staples you would expect.
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LCBO
703 Mill StThis is a small liquor store, but has Vintages section and most of the boozy winey and beery staples you would expect.