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Things to See & Do
Paddling
Fishing
Snowmobiling & ATVing
Hiking & Biking
Wildlife Viewing
Activities By Season
Local Weather
Things to See & Do
For the active, or the active at heart, there is plenty to see and do in and around Barry's Bay Cottage Resort. With our cottage lying so close to the lake, and sporting their own dock, it is hard not to want to get out on the lake. The sand bottom lake makes it a delight to swim or simply wade around. We also have swimming rafts as well as a common beach area for those that plan to spend a few hours soaking up the sun.
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Paddling
If you are looking for a little more activity, then why not get out on one of our free rental canoes and paddle about the lake for awhile. Stretching over 2 miles in length and home to several nice bays, you never know what will turn up around the next bay. Better yet, you can even easily link up with a series of three other lakes. Short portages are needed to continue south of Trout Lake and into Buch and Kulas Lakes. For the adventurous, this is a good day trip, while the area is riddled with fabulous canoe routes. Kayakers can visit the Madawaska Kanu Centre, while all paddlers can take advantage of the services of Algonquin Bound Outfitters found nearby.
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Fishing
Fishing is certainly another popular pastime on Carson Lake. In addition to bass, the lake is a renowned lake trout destination. Lakers are best caught through the ice in winter, but can also create a dynamic fishery in the spring and fall. As the waters warm up, the bass fishing begins to heat up and by late June this fishery is quite active. Early September is another prime time to try for these hard fighting sportfish. Grab yourself one of our canoes and test your luck.
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Snowmobiling & ATVing
Snowmobilers will find our short linking trail to a main TOP (Trans-Ontario Provincial) trail system at the northeast end of the lake. The frozen cruise across the water is exhilarating. Similarly, when the snowmelts (and often before), ATV riders also take advantage of this old railway system that links Barry's Bay with Algonquin Park. You can ride for days on this system, but what can be better than spending a day on the sled and the evening in the hot tub?
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Hiking & Biking
Closer to home, we have a short nature trail that makes a nice place to stretch your legs. In winter, why not bring along the snowshoes? If you are looking for longer trail systems to hike and bike there are several in the area including the old rail system described above. Additionally, the Bear Mountain Trail system at the north end of nearby Bark Lake and of course the impressive system of trails in Algonquin Park are not too far away.
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Wildlife Viewing
If wildlife viewing is your thing then the Madawaska Valley is a great destination. There are over 60 species of birds including great blue herons, kingfishers and the common loon that call the area home. Pileated woodpeckers, warblers, sparrows, indigo buntings and chickadees are other birds that can be seen nesting in the trees. Of the 14 species of mammals in the area, the moose and white-tailed deer are the most popular sites. Seeing these large creatures roam effortlessly through the woods is a sight to remember. Other common critters in the area include beaver, porcupines and the friendly chipmunks. Our cottage books will have a complete list of species, as well as a list of some of the common trees and shrubs in the area to see.
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Activities By Season
Winter
- Snowmobile trails - direct links to TOP trails and the Opeongo Snowbirds club trails
- Snowshoeing on area trails or the property's Nature Trail
- Ice skating on Carson Lake
- Lounge area with pool table, shuffle board, games, satellite T.V. and more
- Cross country ski trails in and around Algonquin Park
- Dog-sledding - available through outfitters in Algonquin Park
Spring - Summer - Fall
- Free use of canoes, row boat & paddle boats
- Fishing for lake trout and bass
- Four lake canoe route
- Beach area, complete with swim raft, picnic tables and benches
- Children's playground that includes jungle gym, swing set and slide
- Badminton/Volleyball, Horseshoes and Basketball at play area
- Visit Algonquin Park to hike, canoe or experience the call of the wild
- Kayaking on the Madawaska River
- Golf at nearby courses
- Direct access to hundreds of kilometers of Renfrew County ATV Club trails
- Lounge area with pool table, shuffle board, games, satellite T.V. and more
- Enjoy the nature trail or take an excursion to many of the area trails
- Roast marshmallows on your own private fire pit
- Mountain bike one of the many local backroad tours
- Search for the abundant wildlife
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