Stephanie & Emmeth’s guidebook
. food & drink .
Here is a list of places to eat in Callander and a couple of our favorite places in North Bay!
1886 Lake House Bistro
392 Main St SCasual dining
Great food
Quaint patio
The Fork
2504 ON-94Chip stand with seating indoor & outdoor
Poutine, pogo, fries, burgers!
La Piaza Pizza
26 Main St NLocal pizza shop
Ice cream in the summer months, generous scoops!
Lu Lu's
5 Main St SBar & food
Cold Cow Dessert Bar
325 Wyld StA must go! Mouth watering desserts & photo worthy!
When you need coffee, really good coffee... try Twiggs. They also have the best pizza, super thin crust & doesn't break the bank! Note: there is more than one store location.
24 locals recommend
Twiggs Coffee Roasters
473 Fraser StWhen you need coffee, really good coffee... try Twiggs. They also have the best pizza, super thin crust & doesn't break the bank! Note: there is more than one store location.
Great vegan restaurant! Not open everyday, so check the hours. Cash only!
8 locals recommend
North Star Diner
348 Algonquin AveGreat vegan restaurant! Not open everyday, so check the hours. Cash only!
Great coffee, food, fresh juices. Has a large outdoor patio to enjoy a beautiful day in the heart of North Bay.
12 locals recommend
gd2go
375 Foran StGreat coffee, food, fresh juices. Has a large outdoor patio to enjoy a beautiful day in the heart of North Bay.
Arugula
1066 Fisher Stauthentic thin crust pizza, love their enclosed patio.
The Crown and Beaver Pub
786 Lakeshore Drcraft beer options!
Its in the Best Western Hotel... but has great fresh pasta and other great options for a food lover!
Farina Ristorante
700 Lakeshore DrIts in the Best Western Hotel... but has great fresh pasta and other great options for a food lover!
We love this place.... its on the water, in the summer there is music on the patio. Quaint and perfect for a night out.
10 locals recommend
White Owl Bistro
639 Lakeshore DrWe love this place.... its on the water, in the summer there is music on the patio. Quaint and perfect for a night out.
Coming from Toronto? Love pasta? Check it out! (Not open everyday, check the hours)
25 locals recommend
Danny's Justa Pasta
Exit 270Coming from Toronto? Love pasta? Check it out! (Not open everyday, check the hours)
New Ontario Brewing
1881 Cassells StLocal craft beer
Gateway City Brewery
490 Gormanville RdLocal craft beer
We love locally owned restaurants and the station is a great place to check out in North Bay!
30 locals recommend
Station Tap House & Steak Co
603 McIntyre St EWe love locally owned restaurants and the station is a great place to check out in North Bay!
Famous family owned restaurant in North Bay. Quick service, hearty meals.
18 locals recommend
Burger World
1308 Algonquin AveFamous family owned restaurant in North Bay. Quick service, hearty meals.
Raven & Republic
246 1st Ave WMoose's Cookhouse
134 Main St ECecil's Brewhouse & Kitchen
300 Wyld StComing from Southern Ontario? Great place to stop and grab some food along the way. Cash only. There is also a Starbucks at the same stop.
66 locals recommend
Webers
8825 ON-11Coming from Southern Ontario? Great place to stop and grab some food along the way. Cash only. There is also a Starbucks at the same stop.
JT Sushi Restaurant
225 Lakeshore DrThe Social Cafe - North Bay
337 Wyld StGreat coffee & Good Glaze doughnuts!
Oak East Eatery
207 Ferguson StLou Dawg's BBQ - North Bay
167 Main St WGreco's Pizza
344 Algonquin AveSugarDaddy Cupcakes & Catering - Indulge Restaurant & Lounge by SugarDaddy
Best cupcakes!
The Boat
225 Memorial DrCasual dining, friendly service, good food. Has a patio for the warmer months.
7 locals recommend
Syl's Neighbourhood Kitchen
850 McKeown AveCasual dining, friendly service, good food. Has a patio for the warmer months.
. outdoor .
A few outdoor places you may enjoy!
Laurier Woods Conservation Area
Brule Streettrails in the heart of the city
Beautiful area to walk along the water for +5kms, carousel and train rides for children along the way.
19 locals recommend
Waterfront Marina
Memorial DriveBeautiful area to walk along the water for +5kms, carousel and train rides for children along the way.
The Cove
Lakeside Drivegreat beach on Trout Lake
Callander beach + park + splashpad + boat launch. Its about 5 minutes from our place!
Centennial Park
403 Main St NCallander beach + park + splashpad + boat launch. Its about 5 minutes from our place!
Looking to take a stroll?! Head down Wasi Falls Road to check out the river... there's a small look out on the left side of the road you can walk down to take a closer look. 5 minutes from the cottage.
Wasi Falls Road
Wasi Falls RoadLooking to take a stroll?! Head down Wasi Falls Road to check out the river... there's a small look out on the left side of the road you can walk down to take a closer look. 5 minutes from the cottage.
Laurentian Ski Hill
15 Janey AveLove cross country skiing? check out the many groomed trails!
11 locals recommend
North Bay Nordic Ski Club
630 Northshore RdLove cross country skiing? check out the many groomed trails!
5 minute drive from the cottage... enjoy the groomed trails
8 locals recommend
Wasi Cross Country Ski Club
907 Lake Nosbonsing Rd5 minute drive from the cottage... enjoy the groomed trails
Algonquin Park
Killarney Provincial Park
960 ON-637Minutes from our cottage, place to park, trails are wide and easy to navigate.
14 locals recommend
Cranberry Trail
Cranberry TrailMinutes from our cottage, place to park, trails are wide and easy to navigate.
Osprey Links Golf Course
207 Osprey CrescentPinewood Park Golf Course
201 Pinewood Park DrNorthern Ontario PGA
100 Pinegrove CrescentHigh View Golf Course
60 Golf Course LineNorth Bay Golf & Country Club
100 Tupper DrClear Springs Golf Course
870 Golf Course RdGreat place to take kids in the summer time; great ice cream and close to lake Nipissing to maximize your time outdoors in North Bay!
King Cone/ King Putt
6 Lakeshore DrGreat place to take kids in the summer time; great ice cream and close to lake Nipissing to maximize your time outdoors in North Bay!
The Kate Pace Way has continuous paved trails throughout North Bay, connecting to Callander. Access the trails from Cranberry Road (minutes from the cottage). With 12kms of trails, they are fantastic for the athlete in you! Walking/running, cycling, inline skating all welcome. Check out this link for more details:
https://discoveryroutes.ca/north-bay/kate-pace/
Kate Pace Way
Kate Pace WayThe Kate Pace Way has continuous paved trails throughout North Bay, connecting to Callander. Access the trails from Cranberry Road (minutes from the cottage). With 12kms of trails, they are fantastic for the athlete in you! Walking/running, cycling, inline skating all welcome. Check out this link for more details:
https://discoveryroutes.ca/north-bay/kate-pace/
Great trails to walk all year round! Many people bring there dogs. Trail map at this location.
Trans Canada Trail Callander
1230-1992 Hart RdGreat trails to walk all year round! Many people bring there dogs. Trail map at this location.
. shopping .
Local gems!
The Farm
154 Main St WA range of Canadian designers and many sustainable products
The Annex by Cheapskates
172 Main St WLadies only shop
The perfect destination for gifts & ice cream. Situated on Trout Lake
16 locals recommend
The Green Store
3761 Trout Lake RdThe perfect destination for gifts & ice cream. Situated on Trout Lake
Ladies! Need a new outfit? Check out London Underground for great brands & service. Intimate, locally owned, its a gem.
London Underground
171 Main St WLadies! Need a new outfit? Check out London Underground for great brands & service. Intimate, locally owned, its a gem.
Creative Learning
181 Main St WBush Babies
555 McKeown AveVested Interest Trading
108 Main St ECheapskates
274 Main St EStix And Stones Yarn Boutique
147 Main St WThe Cutter's Edge Northgate
1500 Fisher St. farmer's market .
Open Saturday's 9am - 1pm; get there early before the vendors are sold out! 10 minute drive
10 locals recommend
Powassan Farmer's Market
Main StreetOpen Saturday's 9am - 1pm; get there early before the vendors are sold out! 10 minute drive
On Oak St during the summer months - Saturday 10am- 2pm, get there early, products sell out fast!
17 locals recommend
North Bay Farmers' Market
222 Lakeshore DrOn Oak St during the summer months - Saturday 10am- 2pm, get there early, products sell out fast!
. out & about .
Northern Axperts - Axe Throwing Lounge
1401 Seymour StreetNorth Bay Escape Rooms
106 Main St EGreat spa in town with several self care options & booking availability online.
Tranquility Spa Salon
175 Chippewa St WGreat spa in town with several self care options & booking availability online.
Village Clydesdales
2103 Village RdOrganize a visit or ride!