Beaver ponds, wonderful rock formations, huge lichen beds, a cranberry bog, immense pine trees and plenty of other flora and fauna. Hike Pine Cove and discover the French River.
Hike Lodge at Pine Cove, on our well marked trails. From a twenty minute stroll to a three hour hike across the rugged Canadian Shield, you will find plenty of trails to interest you.
Nicola Ross one of Canada’s pre-eminent hikers and the writer of many successful hiking guides, laid out our trail system at the lodge, complete with signage, trail map (pick one up at the front desk) and an eye for the beautiful. Nicola’s trails are a lovely way to spend a few hours.
If you are with us for a few days and want something more challenging, then here are some further suggestions; Mashkinonje Provincial Park is a twenty-five minute drive away and has thirty-five kilometres of marked trails. Killarney provincial park is about an hour and a half’s drive from the lodge with one hour hikes to one hundred kilometre hikes. Recollet Falls and the French River visitor centre, about a forty minute drive from the lodge has a fascinating small museum and a forty minute walk to a lovely falls.
For a non-Canadian it was an awesome experience. Beautiful cabins in the woods (need to walk a bit to reach them right!), amazing views, nicely arranged, and tonnes of attractions: hiking, kayaking, swimming… Very nice staff too.
Jennyitsme, France
The naturalist in me was delighted with the sight of, a varying (snowshoe) hare leaping through the bush, ruffed grouse strutting and the sound of their drumming, wood frogs all along pond sides, an early painted turtle hauled out on a log, and bear paw-prints in the sand.
Ian Keith A, Canada
We spent our time kayaking, canoeing, hiking, playing cards, Pool, fishing, and for me…enjoying wine on our porch at sunset 🙂
Talschouts, Canada
Activities run to swimming, hiking, boating, water taxi trips to great destinations on the French River, and all manner of quiet and personal activities. How about soaking in a large copper bathtub with a view of the water…….
