Emily Provincial park is a nice park. We were at site 118 electric site. However, the electric hook…read moreup is on the other side of a very busy walking path to the comfort station. Very much a tripping hazard. We disconnected at night so that folks wouldn't trip in it in the dark. Outside of that issue, everything was fine and standard. Park staff are very friendly and welcoming. The one beach for guests was open and nice. The other beach for day use was closed due to bad water quality. Saw a Barred Owl close up, a little to close when walking over to the comfort station at night (scare the cr*p out of us), nice to see close up in wild doing owl things and no did not careless we were there it was to busy making its dinner

Nice campground. Well looked after The bathrooms are very…read moreclean. Beach is ok but no place for dogs to swim other than the contaminated beach for day use, which was closed due to constant E. coli contamination. Ontario parks don't cater to families with pets. Should be a beach area for pets so owners don't leave barking dogs at the campsite to bother other campers.

We have stayed in most of the cottages, they have always been cleaned as cleaning ladies go through…read moreevery time someone leaves, there is lots to do for kids even a little park, bikes, volleyball net, pool table in the common area, lots of water equipment including boats. Owners are amazing and friendly. We have made many memories with our family at Dunromin cottages. Pet friendly and quiet area great for relaxing, there are 2 docks and 2 fire pits with a sand area. Amazing view, beautiful lake.

I'd rate this place 5 starts. This is my fifth time at this cottage. Owners are really nice. Place…read moreis very quite, there is an access to water. You might rent a boat and panton for a fair price. Convenience store is on the corner. Cities and grocery store is in decent distance. You might need to book in advance since it's pretty busy all the time. Here is not a long of young people around. If you are looking to spend your weekend out of town within 150km distance this is would be definitely place for you to check. Enjoy!

I had the chicken sizzler it was great. More than I could eat so I shared with husband Who had the…read morelamb stew, a special for Easter. Service was great, there was a glitch with open table when I tried to reserve and it said they were all booked up but weren't. So dont always trust open table.

Great place to go with family or a date. It's casual and cozy with cottage decor. One of the nicer…read morerestaurants in the cottage area to go to with friendly service, hot food easy to drive to and find. Nothing much to see in area, other stores were closed. Called to make a dinner reservation at 2pm on a random Tuesday, the mature lady sounded really stressed trying to "squeeze in" our reservation for 4 +high chair for baby and asked us to arrive earlier, so we came early before 5. They apparently are always full every night, so you need to make reservations sooner than later. Wasn't a great first impression along with an odd looking website. But when we arrived after a hard down pour we came to a third full restaurant inside at 4:30pm! It was mainly seniors and my family but it looked way better than their website and the waitresses were very sweet. All tables had reserved signs (so she wasn't kidding earlier) and service was fast at that time. Food came very fast, fresh and hot so my MIL had nothing to complain about! Didn't have room to try dessert but after hearing coffee wasn't fresh ground drip but the syrup machine kind we grabbed the bill. Menu is a bit all over the place, can't go wrong with their sandwiches burgers and fish & chips. Would go back to chill on patio next time

The Inn at Mount Julian (restaurant), part of Viamede Resort, was voted by Culinary Tourism…read moreAlliance as one of the best road trip-worthy, farm to table restaurants in Ontario! We decided to celebrated Canada Day with a culinary road trip, driving up to the beautiful North Kawartha, Ontario! I didn't know what to expect, so I did a bit more research and found out that they offer 5, 7, or 9 course blind tasting menus, as well as a la carte meals. Without hesitation, we went for the 9 course blind tasting with a shared wine pairing! Please remember to book your table in advance! The restaurant is located in a separate cottage house on the property, with a beautiful, serene view by the waters. The service was exceptional. The food from 'forest/farm-to-table' were unbelievable. The mini duck egg omelette, the smoked trout, and the brownie x ice cream dessert with the lavender were my favourite amongst the delicious dishes on the blind tasting menu. You can literally taste the freshness in every bite! In April 2017 last year, Viamede Resort also went tip-free. They believe in paying their staff fair wages from the start, and don't believe they should burden guests with extra fees. The price you see is the price you pay :) I really wish I could keep The Inn at Mount Julian a secret, but I really want to share with the world about this outstanding culinary experience! I can assure you, this will definitely be worth the 2-hour drive from Toronto! I would highly recommend this to adventurous foodies (like you!) out there :) . . . The All-Ontario, Road Trip-Worthy, farm-to-table Restaurant Series (7 of 17)

Hit this place on our last night in the area, we were renting a cottage for a week on Stoney Lake…read more I gotta say this place was top shelf and I don't give out five stars lightly. From the day before when we drove over to check out the resort and the dining options right up to when we walked out the staff were all very fresh faced and friendly and took their jobs seriously. You could tell the wanted to help and weren't just putting in time. The Inn itself is a beautifully restored on building. Nice wide planked floors and subtle, contemporary decor. The menu is not large ( a good thing ! ) but considering the small size of the place there is more than enough choices. The chef is trying to integrate local items into the menu ( spruce tips! ) with some success. Overall our meal, wine, service, and prices were all excellent. This place would definitely appeal to someone who wants a nice evening out after several days of cottaging it. Although it is fairly sophisticated for cottage country it still has a nice casual vibe so you can show up fairly casual without feeling out of place. Give it a go !

Arrived at 2:30p to check in for two nights and was told check in is at 3:00 unless we wanted to…read morepay more! The next day we got back to our room at 4:00p and it had not been made up with clean cups etc. They don't answer the telephone so I went to the front desk and I was told that after check in they don't clean your room!!!! Parking is off-site as well. There are plenty of other nice locations to stay in Peterborough so don't be disappointed and try to stay at this disgusting excuse for a Hotel.

I made several attempts to contact the reservation person via voicemail but I never heard back. In…read morethe end, I just booked the hotel online. Thankfully, the person at the front desk was able to apply the group discount for my group. On the day of check-in, I was not allowed to check in early. On a separate occasion, I asked to use their bathroom but was told that there was no bathroom on the main floor that I could use. Front desk was pretty efficient and got me my room keys very quickly. The lobby was quite plush but because it had snowed, it seemed difficult for them to keep the lobby clean and dry. The elevator is slow and the stairs are a bit confusing. The furniture as you come off the elevator is a little sparse and seems out of place, as we had a writing desk and chair when a couch may have suited us better. The corridor seems a little warn. The walls were cement blocks that were painted over in a dull yellow. Our room looked like it hadn't been renovated in forever but it did have a fireplace, which we couldn't get working. There were no instructions either. The beds were not comfortable. There is no view. The outlets didn't want to hold your plugs but for one night, we would manage. We did have a problem with our toilet because it couldn't stop filling the tank. When we called, we were advised that there was no maintenance person onsite on the weekends. So, we got moved to another room. We heard from others that one room leaked into the room below causing a flood. The second room was a lot nicer, it had a king sized bed and a pull out couch. No improvement in comfort though. Television had limited amount of stations, nothing really for children. Still no view. Wing chairs had seat covers on them. The room also had a mini-fridge and a microwave and a 2 person whirlpool, which we didn't use. The bathroom was definitely bigger and much nicer. This room would probably be suited for a romantic weekend for two. The breakfast room only had 3 tables, which wasn't a lot, so, I am not sure how they manage seating there. There is also a washroom on the main floor but it has a mop and a bucket in it. The business centre looked like a nice table with a computer on it. The breakfast was very continental, with toast, oatmeal, etc. So, don't expect a lot but it's enough to get you started. For the most part, I felt that this hotel is run down but the owners were trying very hard to be hoteliers.

Sometimes you want to stay in the type of "cottage" that is actually a monster luxury home thar…read morelooks like it is staged for a photo shoot in a decorating magazine. But sometimes you want a more relaxed experience. Fee's Landing is that place. The cottages are definitely rustic (honestly I think using the word resort in the name is a bit of a stretch) but comfortable. The website descriptions are pretty accurate so i won't waste space on that. There 5 cottages, shared paddle boats, kayaks and canoes. There are frequently lots of families and the kids enjoy running between the beach and play ground. As I said the cottages are rustic but obvious recent improvements such as recently built fire pits for each cottage. Bring a fishing rod...honestly I have no idea what type of fish...but the kids had hours of fun every day fishing off the dock the beach area is good but other than that the lake is pretty weedya

This is the nicest setting and well run medium sized resort I have stayed at in many years. It is…read morelocated on Pigeon Lake in the Kawarthas and has excellent views and direct access to the water. The property is very well maintained and taken care of with no sign of disrepair or complacency, very nicely laid out as well. The cottages are appointed with everything to make your stay as comfortable as can be. Amenities such as fully appointed kitchen, indoor fireplace, bbq, comfortable beds and furniture, sat tv, and of course wifi (that worked perfect). All you need to bring is your clothes and food and you're good to go. The cabins have a nice size deck that faces the water with a fire pit just steps away. There is also a small onsite store and you can rent watercraft to get out on the lake as well. The owner seemed genuinely concerned at making our stay enjoyable yet was not intrusive in the slightest way, very considerate. I would not hesitate to recommend Fees Landing to my friends and family without a fear of disappointing anyone and will go back in the near future.

I stayed at the Westwind Inn this past weekend while in the area for a wedding…read more The young college student staff were lovely, polite, and helpful -- unfortunately, the same cannot be said for management or the overall experience. I would not recommend this property. From the moment you arrive, you notice the place is run down, dated, and severely overpriced for the value offered. 1. Dated rooms & poor maintenance The rooms feel stuck in time -- the TV and much of the furniture look to be decades old. Water pressure is poor, and my sister and brother-in-law had no water for their pre-wedding shower. Management did not apologize and instead insisted my brother-in-law "didn't know how to turn on the shower." (He has built bathrooms, so this was simply insulting.) 2. No complimentary towels for water activities Beach towels must be purchased -- none are provided for guests. 3. Breakfast with an unusually limited time window While most hotels offer at least a 2-hour breakfast period (e.g., 8:00-10:00), here it was fixed at 9:30 a.m. only. 4. Restaurant closed The on-site restaurant was closed during our stay. When I asked to see the menu, the items seemed oddly upscale for the setting (like something from a Four Seasons) and were priced accordingly. Guests are left to leave the property for meals. 5. Pool and lake issues The pool, while clean, was unheated. The lake is extremely weedy. Outdoor furniture had no cushions, making it uncomfortable. 6. No daily housekeeping Rooms are not serviced during your stay. 7. Key inconvenience Only one key is issued per room. We were told we could leave it at the desk if needed, but the front desk was rarely staffed, so this wasn't practical. In summary: Despite friendly student staff, the outdated facilities, lack of amenities, and dismissive management make this a poor value for the high prices charged. I would not stay here again or recommend it.

This place is something special. Me personally this was my first time leaving the country. Now I am…read morean outdoors person. When we landed in Toronto I was worried this place wasn't gonna be all that. I was totally wrong. We drove north 2 hours from Toronto and found this place in Buckhorn. Very tucked away in the woods. Very secluded. The lady at the front desk was very welcoming she actually met us outside. She also plays hostess in the dining area. She was very friendly. The dining area has a chef named Dave this guy was the star of the show. Great cook everything in the pics he made. Everything was delicious also he's not afraid to come out and meet you and have a normal conversation with you. The entire staff makes you feel like you are family. I definitely will be back maybe in the spring. I hear there is some great fishing on the lake. Oh and I can't forget to mention the tea that he made......... I am a tea drinker and the tea he made from the berries from a tree out back was phenomenal.

While in the Kawartha Lakes area on the north side of Pigeon lake this cottage space is so laid…read moreback and relaxed and a gem of a stay. The owners live on the property and own several cottages. Each cabin has picnic tables and fire pits. They do have a woodpile and ask you to contribute 20 dollars to fill a wheelbarrow. We were fishing and managed to catch large and small mouth bass and walleye. We are experienced fisherman but it certainly was a lower hull than on the south side of the lake. Caught about 15 fish to keep. Most people come for bluegill fish and they have a fish house on site to gut and clean your catch. Other amenities are an outdoor coal barbecue, several picnic tables, a communal beach with a floating dock to swim to and dive off of. They also have kayaks and wind gliders for anyone to use. Cabana beach chairs and seating are by the lake too. I felt so relaxed staying here and would recommend it to anyone.

The resort is nice. The management is helpful and friendly. The fishing us lousy. We're there for…read moremay 24 long weekend for 3 nights and did not catch a single bite.