the funnest gym I been to. Relaxed atmosphere and a clean clientele. It has an open style and posts…read morea daily workout that members are free to follow. The coach can also design something if the posted daily workout isn't for you. It was a great deal when I lived in Pembroke. I got lots of personalized guidance and improved my fitness. Wish I could find another on like it.

Nice campground. Lake is accessible…read more No pet beach, but we managed with 2 dogs. Staffing is low, but the place is clean. Store has a great selection of gifts and snacks. We're coming back for sure

Going with 4 stars on this one because that's what it deserves, but honestly for me it was a 3 star…read moreexperience. If you DO have a dog (and u r bringing ur furchild with u) and/or if u DONT have a boat...then likely u will find this a 3 star experience as well, if not less. Location: 4h from Montreal, a super easy drive straight through Ottawa to the end of the 417 then off on some county roads. Easy peasey. Once you get to the county roads it's beautiful hills of forests with lakes and ponds that appear out of nowhere. Quite pretty. This campground is not even 1 hour away from Algonquin Provincial Park so that's why we chose it (Algonquin was fully booked, this was our 2nd choice). Campsites: Oh boy. Warning: objects in photos on the reservation site appear larger than they are in real life! We chose site 62 thinking its' marsh led into Bonnechere River, this was not the case. The marshes do NOT lead to the river so if you want a water front site (which I highly recommend) you're going to have to pick one that specifies RIVER ACCESS. (Basically you want sites: 71, 72, 73, 75, 76, 77, 79, 81, 83, 85, 87, 88, 89, 91, 93, 95, 97 or 99. Only some of these options are perfect, but hey, for direct river access it's worth it). The campsites are large enough for tents and/or trailer combinations with shelters, have 2 picnic tables which are movable and a decent short iron firepit with grill. You'll be pitching your tent on sand, so easy to peg. Scenery: the beautiful lake at this campground was stunning! Typical Ontario forestry in the valley of the mountains. The variety of trees at our campsite alone was awesome. Weather: It rained for a whole day and night but other than that we were pretty lucky, not too cold. Weather is more predictable here than other mountainous territory, so using your weather app is a good idea to prepare. Build a rain shelter stat. You'll thank me. Commodities/Accommodations: - DOGS ALLOWED! ***However you cannot bring your dog anywhere close to the gorgeous beach. That sucks and severely limits the areas you can enjoy if you don't have a waterfront site. (We spent all our time fishing off a boat launch area in between sites 91 and 93 'cuz that's as close as we could get to the water with Irie). - Several comfort stations all with flush toilets and showers, a few with laundry machines too. - Dry vaults with sinks to wash your hands, evenly spaced in the loops, quite stinky but did the trick. - Park store with variety of food, supplies, wood (2/12$, 5$ kindling), ice (3.50$), worms(4$), gifts etc. They even have wagons you can borrow to trek your wood to your car. - Kayaks and canoes rental (35$/d 8$/h) - A few rustic cabins to rent off in the trails with river access at some of them - The only sites with electrical access do not have access to the river (which is fine for me but I mention it for those who require outlets) - Very VERY well kept clean park with amazing friendly staff (even reimbursed 100% of one of our nights due to a family emergency) Activities: The "FIT trail" at Bonnechere Campground is much, much smaller than it looks on the map and while it's pretty and simple, if you don't happen to do this trail while here, trust me it's no big deal. GO TO ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL PARK! Not an option, you cannot come to this campground and not go take advantage of the hiking trails at Algonquin for 17$ for everyone in your car to have access. It's an hour away down the 60 and my gawd! You have to do this! Wildlife: apparently there was an "Active Bear in Campground" for most of the days we stayed but we never ran into him/her. Plenty of adorable, obviously hand fed, chipmunks (they came right up to our feet without anything in our hand to offer them). Even saw some kool turtles basking on the fallen logs in the marsh behind our site. Plenty of different birds, friendly blue jays, even saw a Pied King Fisher!! Also saw a coupla turkey vultures chilling on posts on the roads. Tons of frogs and toads of all sizes. Caught plenty and plenty of pumpkinseed sunfish, someone else caught a pike n someone else caught a large mouth bass. Overall if your goal is Algonquin and you waited too long to book your site there...go ahead and come here but still plan your days to go to Algonquin. Otherwise, if you have a boat or don't have a dog you will seriously love this place!

Capital WOW! That's the only way to describe the experience of skydiving at Airborne Petawawa. As…read moresomeone visiting from outside of Canada, I was absolutely blown away by the beauty of this place. Jumping here at sunset was unforgettable -- the Ottawa River winds between Quebec and Ontario, surrounded by what seems like hundreds of lakes and bays. As the sun sets, the light reflects in golds, pinks, and purples across the water, creating the surreal feeling of floating above a hundred sunsets at once. As a licensed professional skydiver, I stopped here while traveling and was immediately impressed. This drop zone is exceptionally well-run -- professional, safe, organized, and genuinely welcoming. The owners, a highly experienced husband-and-wife team, bring both military and civilian expertise, multiple instructional ratings, and outstanding videography skills. Whether you're a first-time tandem passenger or a fun jumper passing through, they create an environment that perfectly balances safety, professionalism, and excitement. The facilities are excellent: on-site parking, a clean porta potty, a small refrigerator, and cold refreshments available for purchase. I left my car on-site all day and felt completely safe -- the airport itself seemed to be military-run, so you're surrounded by security and professionalism. Watching military parachutists jumping at the same time was such a unique and unforgettable experience. Their military-grade packing tent deserves special mention. It's spacious, weather-protected, and equipped with top-quality packing mats that keep gear spotless and dry -- a reflection of their attention to detail and commitment to maintaining the highest standards. Airborne Petawawa also offers several excellent video and photo packages for tandem passengers, capturing cinematic, high-quality footage from multiple angles against the stunning northern skyline. The aircraft is clean, comfortable, and expertly maintained, flown by a highly skilled and experienced pilot. You'll be jumping from nearly 13,000 feet, giving you a true full-length freefall experience and a beautiful canopy flight that showcases everything skydiving is meant to be -- thrilling, freeing, and unforgettable. If you're training toward your license, the student equipment here is outstanding -- easily the nicest and most well-maintained rental gear I've ever seen at any drop zone in the United States or in Canada. It's so high-end, I couldn't believe it was rental equipment. Everything is clearly cared for, modern, and reliable, which speaks volumes about how seriously they take safety and quality. Airborne Petawawa offers AFF (Accelerated Freefall) courses to help you become solo certified and earn your skydiving license, as well as wingsuit training for licensed jumpers ready to take their flying to the next level. If you're traveling in an RV or camper van, I'd recommend calling ahead about overnight parking availability. Whether you're brand new to skydiving, training for your A-license, or already an experienced jumper, Airborne Petawawa is an absolute gem. The professionalism, warmth, and quality of this operation set it apart from any drop zone I've visited. I felt genuinely grateful to spend time here, and I can't wait to return. If I could give more than five stars, I would. This place represents everything that's best about skydiving -- professional, kind staff, safe, breathtaking, and truly unforgettable.

This is a small but great short trail (about 1km round trip, 500-600 to the falls) that will take…read moreyou to a decent waterfall. Great to stretch your legs, or take a short nature break on your drive (which we did going back to Ottawa). If you drive there using google maps you will see a small (easy to spot) parking area on the side of the road (can fit 4-8 cars), about 50-60 m before (if you are going east) were Google says the start is, There is also a rock climbing area which is the main reason people stop there.

Good selection, willing to special order products and fantastic customer service...love shopping…read morefor my garden here.

Felt right at home the minute I arrived after receiving a warm welcome from both Brenda and Walter…read moreWillet. I participated in the 'Life on a Ranch' program and it certainly did live up to my expectations. Trail guides and program leaders were very knowledgeable and friendly and answered all my questions without judgement. The horses are very well looked after and so are the guests. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to own a horse, this program will enlighten you to all the aspects of 'ranching'. Christine

I truly loved my experience at this boarding facility. I loved my coachs, they are very invested in…read moreyour progress in riding and your horse as well. All the staff and owners are amazing and truly love their animals, also this place welcomes everyone like family. I made many friends here that I still talk to since I have moved, I would have loved to stay in town and continue my lease and lessons. This is my all-time favourite place to relax with a horse as well, no drama and very relaxing atmosphere! Bonfires and fun for the barn family every now and then! Lots of support from coaches and other riders.I was able to learn as much as possible without feeling nervous to ask questions I was unsure of. I leased a horse here who was very gentle and sweet, with a fun side as well! I would definitely recommend taking lessons here. They offer both Western and English disciplines! At affordable prices! I will be taking trips often to visit my old lease horse, and to see many friends I made! And to catch up on some riding time in the near future!

This was my third time at Owl Rafting and I have to say, I would do it again and again. We loved…read moreevery minute of it. Some of us were in Cabanas and some were in Glampers and both areas were very comfortable and not even that hot for sleeping considering there was no AC. The guides were great (we had Ben), the food was amazing and there was lots to take in at the beach. It was an amazing experience! Great way to celebrate my 60th!

We took a three generation (ages 6 to 80) raft trip (low intensity) last Friday, all on same raft,…read moreand it was fabulous. The Owl Rafting people were great--good humored, young, sociable, experienced, funny, very competent. A lot of attention given to safety, and the equipment was good. The ride was very exciting--a lot of action but nothing scary. The food on the pontoon boat at the end was very good (grilled pork chops, orzo salad, vegetable salad etc.) The scenery was fantastic--we're not sure why the Upper Ottawa seems unknown to so many tourists, but we hope it stays that way. The river is huge (more like a large lake in places), the forest looks primeval, and there are very few houses.