Your Backyard Paradise

Full-service outdoor supply store carrying fishing tackle, bait (worms, leeches, minnows), camping gear, and lake essentials. A go-to stop heading to or from the lake.

Small family-run bait shop on the main drag of Cloyne. Carries live worms, leeches, and minnows. Simple, reliable, and right on the way to the lake.

Bait and tackle shop serving the Flinton / Kaladar area. A convenient stop for anglers heading north on Highway 41.

Locally owned butcher shop run by Brian and Joanna Milligan. Fresh beef, pork, chicken, and fish. Specialty items include stuffed pork chops, chicken Cordon Bleu, and Milligan’s Original BBQ Sauce. Also stocks maple syrup, cheese, produce, Kawartha ice cream, baked snacks, and pizza.

General provisions, snacks, basics, and convenience items. Useful for last-minute supplies before heading to the lake.

Full-service grocery store — the closest proper supermarket to the retreat. Fresh produce, meat counter, bakery, and all the essentials for stocking the cottage kitchen.

One of Ontario’s crown jewels. Home to Mazinaw Rock — a 100-metre cliff face bearing 260+ Indigenous pictographs painted in red ochre, the largest rock art site on the southern Canadian Shield. Designated a National Historic Site in 1982.

25 island campsites accessible only by watercraft on one of the most pristine natural environments in the province. The lake itself is 21 km long with 88 km of shoreline, 30+ islands, and sits on 2.5-billion-year-old Precambrian Canadian Shield.

The historic Kingston & Pembroke Railway corridor (“The Kick and Push”), now a 180 km stone-dust rail trail connecting Kingston to Renfrew. The Sharbot Lake section passes through the heart of Canadian Shield country.

Over 5,300 hectares of raw Canadian Shield wilderness with 120+ km of hiking trails and 54 backcountry campsites across 22 lakes. Trails range from short day hikes to challenging multi-day loops like the 21 km Circuit of the Great Lakes.

1,214 hectares spanning three lakes. Approx. 9 km of rugged hiking trails through Shield terrain. Some of the best fishing in eastern Ontario. Paddling, wildlife viewing (moose, bear, deer). $5 parking fee.

Full-service bar and kitchen open 7 days a week. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu featuring salads, wraps, clubs, melts, and more. Fully licensed. Dine-in, takeout, delivery, patio.

Lunch and dinner in Northbrook. Seasonal operation — closed in winter. A convenient option when you don’t want to drive far.

Highly rated (4.7/5) home-style cooking at excellent prices. Known for smoked meat sandwiches and Friday night wings. Small country market attached with provisions and local goods. Warm, friendly service.

Full pub menu: wings, poutines, burgers, sandwiches, salads, and entrées. Local craft beers on tap including Kick and Push, Big Rig, and Perth Brewery. A proper pub dinner without driving to the city.

Lakefront dining with large windows and a deck overlooking the lake. Pizza, salads, sandwiches, steaks, pasta, and kids menu. Adjacent to a public beach and park — ideal for a swim-and-dine afternoon.

Highly rated (4.5/5) café and bakery. Fresh donuts, coffee, sandwiches, and salads. Outdoor patio seating. The kind of place that becomes a favourite fast.

Classic chip stand fare. Fries, burgers, and summer takeout staples.

Lakeside resort with a rustic county pub. Local ingredients, patio overlooking Stoco Lake. Water sports (kayaking, paddleboarding) available at the lodge. Good option to combine lunch with a lakeside afternoon.

Eclectic shop offering jewelry, vinyl records, board games, custom apparel, decals and signage, and CNC wood carvings. Worth a browse.

A curiosity shop in Northbrook. Browse vintage and unique finds.

Saturday morning market with fresh produce, preserves, honey, flowers, herbs, maple syrup, and artisan goods. A weekend ritual for cottage-goers.

Friday evening market featuring crafts, produce, baked goods, and artisan items.

Custom small-batch brewery founded by Reed Schwenger (Master’s degree from Doemens World Brewing Academy, Bavaria; formerly of Goose Island, Chicago) and Claire Griffin. Specialises in personalised, one-of-a-kind beers. Not a traditional taproom — contact for availability.

Handcrafted beers including Blueberry Wheat, Prospector’s Ale, Miner’s Pick, and York River Stout. Full taproom open daily.

9-hole Par 32 executive course with 4 Par 3s and 5 Par 4s. Beautiful Canadian Shield setting near Bon Echo Provincial Park. On-site restaurant, Pro Shop, outdoor patio. Also offers disc golf with three layouts (beginner to pro-level) and horseshoes.