South River offers a wide variety of facilities for the whole family, such as the arena with year round ice, curling clubs, tennis courts, baseball fields, library, daycare, and the Royal Canadian Legion. South River is also home to Ontario's premier sports camp, The Hockey Opportunity Camp, the famous Bear Chair Co. and Swift Canoes and Kayaks.

Welcome to South River, Ontario

Summertime Fun Recreation Programs In South River

Soccer and Ultimate (Frisbee Football)
Junior tennis Camp
South River-Machar Day Camp (705-386-2573)

Ontario's Near North offers unsurpassed wilderness canoe tripping. South River offers an entrance to Alqonquin Park. The incredible network of rivers and lakes establishes this area as Canada's largest inter-connecting canoe system. Whether day-tripping or out on extended remote tripping, there are routes to suit every canoeist.

And what great fishing!! In Eagle Lake, the variety of fish include bass, pickerel, whitefish, rainbow trout, speckled trout, splake, perch and smelt. If you don't have a boat handy, a good place to fish is at the Eagle Lake Narrows, especially at certain times of the day.

Opportunities for Cross Country Skiing and Snowmobiling are endless, as conditions remain remarkably constant throughout the season, sometimes through to the end of March. Well groomed trails range from under a kilometre to as far as you want to go, catering to both the novice and expert.

Dogsledding tours continue to grow in popularity as visitors continue to look for something different.

Alpine skiing can be accessed 30 minutes away in North Bay at Jack Pine Hill, located in the heart of the city. This is the premier facility for the casual skier and the certified fanatic alike.

Golf Courses in the area will satisfy the needs of the expert and novice alike. Eagle Lake Golf and Country Club (705-898-0261) is located on Eagle Lake Road minutes from the cottage and The Ten Gables Resort & Golf Course (705-384-5844) is on Hwy 11 in Sundridge.

Sundridge
Welcome To Sundridge
Hometown Canada - Sundridge

Sight Seeing

These trails are brushed and marked each spring and the Forgotten Trails brochure, which includes a detailed map of the trail system and interesting information about the trails, is available at local businesses and the Visitor Information Centres.

Welcome To Parry Sound

Welcome To The Town Of Parry Sound

Parry Sound Travel & Tourisim Guide

Parry Sound Cinema
Bowling
Adventures-North
Extreme Fishing
Parry Sound Golf Courses
Parry Sound Golf and Country Club
Rotary Algonguin Fitness Trail
Seguin Valley Golf and Country Club
Spring Cage Fishery
Trysport
White Squall Canoe & Kayak Rentals/Days Trips
Wilderness Adventures
Sail Parry Sound

Sight Seeing

Georgian Bay Airways Ltd. (705-774-9884)

• Experience an intimate sightseeing flight with family and friends aboard one of the legendary seaplanes, while discovering the rugged beauty of the spectacular 30,000 Islands.

Island Queen (705-746-2311)

• Canada's largest sightseeing Cruise Ship. Travel through the amazing maze of Georgian Bay's 30,000 Islands on board the Island Queen

Parry Sound Adventure Tours Inc. (705-774-9228)

• Take a ride in the Jet Ranger helicopter and enjoy the spectacular view of the 30,000 Islands, Scenic Tours, Aerial photography, Charters and much more. Enjoy the 18 hole miniature golf course at the facility.

West Parry Sound District Museum