Located in the central-eastern part of Canada, Ontario is the most populous province in the country with a population of more than 13 million citizens, as of 2010. The northern Ontario section features a number of resorts that are located near bodies of water, including Lake Nipissing, Lake Huron and the French River. Bodies of water make up one-sixth of the province.
Sitting on 200 acres, the Pine Grove Resort Cottages (pinegroveresort.com) is in Port Loring, Ontario, and features a private lake that offers canoeing, kayaking, swimming and fishing. Numerous accommodations are available at the resort, such as cottages, a farmhouse, a chalet and cabins. Boat rentals are available on-site, and guests can also purchase bait and ice, as well as a fishing and hunting license at the resort. Restaurants in the area include Jake's Place and Old Mirror Restaurant.
Located in Lavigne, Ontario, West Nipissing Resort (westnipissingresort.com) has 12 cottages, each with a full kitchen. Private cottages and chalets also are available on the premises. The resort sits on Lake Nipissing, which offers guests an opportunity to boat and fish. Additional activities at the resort include a bonfire night, horseshoe tournament and paddleboat races. Guests can also go hunting, golfing, and ride ATVs. A swimming pool is also located on site, and boats are available for daily or weekly rentals. Guests at the resort can dine at nearby Two Doors Down Restaurant and L'Echo Restaurant Limitee.
Lake Herridge Lodge (lakeherridgelodge.com) is a family owned and operated resort in Temagami, Ontario. The lakefront cottages at the resort offer access to a swimming area, game room and barbecue grill. Attractions in the area include Finlayson Point Provincial Park, The Ferguson Trail, The White Bear Forest and Lakeland Airways. Although the resort is available for groups, packages also are offered for both fishermen and families. Dining options near the resort include The Busted Beaver Bar & Grill and Papa John's Place.
Located in Dwight, Ontario, the Blue Spruce Resort (bluespruce.ca) offer suites and cottages to guests that have decks, barbecue grills and fireplaces. A playground and game room are also located on-site. Opportunities also are available for guests to kayak, canoe, fish and swim in nearby Oxtongue Lake. Guests to the area have an opportunity to visit Algonquin Highlands Trail Riding and Dorset Museum, which has exhibits of early pioneer life and traditional logging practices. Local restaurants include The Moose Cafe in Dwight and Fiery Grill.
