It's such a pretty drive up to the Calabogie Peaks Resort along a twisty, windy, curvy road! I love…read morecoming here in the summer for their 2 music festivals in June and August, but the Resort is best known for winter downhill skiing. You can rent skis here and they offer two lifts going up the "hills" (which are rather steep IMHO!), and a chalet with a canteen on the main floor. Upstairs has a fireplace and a bar where you can warm up, cool down, or just chill out. The upstairs leads out to a balcony offering a panoramic view of the grounds (including the stage for summer concernts). Then there is a staircase that leads down to the grounds. It's a really nice facility. Theres a fall festival coming up this year, when they will offer lifts up the hill to admire the fall colours up close. The staff has all been great, friendly and efficient. August 2017: I am editing my review to add that there's a restaurant called Canthooks in the resort. No idea why I didn't mention it in my previous review; maybe I hadn't gone there before. But I can say that it's pretty good. They offer a decent brunch on the weekends, for about $15.00 all you can eat, which I believe also offers free refills on coffee. I look forward to going back this weekend.

I am giving a big star rating due to the sweetness of the staff and the gorgeousness of the…read morelocation. We stayed this past Thanksgiving weekend with family for the holiday in one of the two level condos. The accommodations are fairly dated, needing some updates and a real big scrub down. The weather could not have been more perfect, so we took advantage of riding up the hill on the ski lift for a pleasant hike in the woods on a beautiful sunny Sunday. The views were absolutely breathtaking and worth the trek and stay. We ended up using the pool with our young nephew who did have a good time but wished there were some toys to play with in the aquatic area. The outdoor hot tub was very gross however, wasn't hot and had a mysterious smell and colour to the water (avoid!). Since our family brought our own food to cook in the condo kitchen, the only food we tried at the resort were some fries with a side of mayo, which were quite tasty, reminding me of a old school chip truck variety - YUM! Tried the local beer called the Farmer's Daughter by the Ottawa based Whitewater Brewing Co and enjoyed every second of sunshine on their quaint patio. I would recommend visiting with an open mind ;)

What a beautiful place! Cedar Cove Resort is open year-round, offers boat & cottage/trailer…read morerentals, maintains a sandy family beach, has a marina with a gas bar and a brand-new store/reception building with a great restaurant/bar and an outdoor pool! They even have a new chip-truck called the Fireside Grill that makes a pretty decent version of poutine with real cheese curds! The lakeside cottages are well maintained and have all of the amenities that allow you to kick back, relax and enjoy Canadian nature at it's finest! (enclosed fire-pit, barbecue, fully furnished cottage and deck area, screened windows and oscillating fan, fireplace, full-size refrigerator and more!) This place is family owned and you can definitely feel it in the comfortable atmosphere and care they put in to maintaining the property. The only addition I would love to see would be a full-service fish cleaning shack with running water and waste disposal. White lake is a magical place and Cedar Cove is the perfect way to explore it - Highly recommended! TIP - The Canada Day fireworks show (worth $4000) from the beach area is truly spectacular! A good, low-key alternative to Parliament Hill.

My family has been visiting this resort for 8 years, it was a friendly and reasonable place. It was…read morenot maintained very well, but friendly staff. We always rent their boat and fish there. I took another visit this year, everything totally changed. Friendliness is gone. I know they had a fire, not sure since then changed their management style, or they just want tons of money in short time. The moment I arrived, signs reminding you to register is everywhere. We have 2 senior 1 five year old, 2 adults, only myself can operate a boat. And the boat can only take 4 people. We were asked rudely that where the fifth people going to stay. I said just stay in the shore. Again, rudely told that the 5th people can't stay in their property if not renting a boat. Even though I told them I drive 100 KM to get here, they still say no. Maybe they just want us to rent two boats, even though we can only use one. During the conversation, an employee points to me to their manager, couple of feet from me, to watch out that this guy might take a free park. The receptionist always refer me to her friends as this guy right in front of me. Very rude. Not sure why they always refer people as this guy or that guy. The new building doesn't add any new value for the sake of visitors but for the ease of administration and collecting money. The pool, the facilities are still old and needs tons of maintenance. Every staff dresses him/her as a cowboy, just a rude one. I feel that they are not there to serve you, but to make sure all money being collected. Feels like they blend the New York management style and cow boy style. Will never be there again.

Rustic spot for family vacation perfect for lake activities and community…read more My family has been coming to Golden Lake since around the 1970s. If you want to start a family tradition, come to the McMillan's. They're the most hospital people I know. Great for fishing, boating, paddle boarding, hiking, and family time.

This is our 2nd time here. We're just happy they have opened after the pandemic. Our reservation…read morejust like everyone else's carrried through. The service is great, it's wonderful to go where the food is made for you - home-cooked meals 3x a day, relax on the water or a swing, paddle out on your board while still being able to see the bottom of the lake. A family and pet-friendly place to kick back, and connect. Made more special this year with most of our grown children joining us. Oh, yeah! The stunning sunsets!

I was lucky to find a room here during the Calabogie Blues and Ribfest; although we could only get…read moreit for 1 night. It's also not as close to the Peaks as I thought it would be - it's not far - about 5 km away. I was also a little bit reluctant to book it, because of the price - $250 for 1 night. In the end, I needn't have worried - it was well worth it! We were 4 people, after all. The suite has a full kitchen including a dishwasher and coffee maker, dining room, and living room, 2 TVs, a shared BBQ, a view of the water, and it sleeps 6, although it has 2 separate bedrooms. The master bedroom has a huge ensuite with a soaker jet-tub and separate shower, but what surprised me was the free washer and dryer set tucked away behind the master clothes closet. People 5 and 6 would have had to sleep on the fold out couch. The other beds were comfortable, but I can't speak for the couch ;-) Well laid out with lots of space, and the free wifi does not hurt. I wouldn't hesitate to go back again.

I am still here as I write this review (mid October), but will be leaving tomorrow, a full day…read morebefore our check-out time. The Pros: Beautiful area & lake, and well kept grounds, friendly staff, spacious suites, *very* comfy bed, good hiking in the area, good (if not secure) free WiFi, fireplace (electric), spartan, but functional exercise room (with 2 treadmills, an eliptical, a rowing machine, and 2 bikes, and small set of hand weights), clothes washer and dryer (very old, but functional) The Cons: * Our suite was outfitted with *old* 1980's kitchen appliances and bathroom fixtures that are long overdue to be replaced and worked poorly. The toilet seats were rough and peeling, the kitchen supplies, utensils, cutlery, etc was clearly bought as cheaply as possible. * nothing here is energy efficient * The patio furniture is cheap and flimsy & the table literally came apart when I tried to move it. * The unit was not very clean when we arrived (dust bunnies & cobwebs in the corners), and there are no cleaning supplies in the unit. We asked for a vacuum & one was supplied * The water pressure was inconsistent and the faucets were sticky and old, leading to several blasts of water incidents. * thin walls... we could hear our neighbour's conversations. * small, threadbare towels * crappy pillows on the bed (glad we brought our own) I loved the area, but not the resort.

I went to watch some World Cup. It was rough. Women's bathroom had three stalls - two out of…read moreservice and the other had no lock. Food was cheap next to city prices but bad. Beer was cold and service was friendly.

Always come back year over year for breakfast with my kids. Recently went on the Friday before the…read morelong weekend and almost every table had a reserve sign. When we are up here during non long weekends it's way more chill. Tip: long weekend - get resos Food 3/5 Service 4/5

Glad to have checked that off my bucket list!…read more I didn't camp on their grounds. I found my own means of accommodation and just went spent the evening & day after in the area. It was fun! I recommend going in early/mid summer moments (as opposed to going in the early fall) because it'll probably be a lot warmer. If you have a wet suit and shoes, bring it. Those are extra costs. If you can find a deal on white water rafting, do it (groupon or teambuy are amazing for that). However with these deals, you'll be restricted with when you can redeem your trip/adventures (factor that in too! Early May to early June or August, if I remember correctly). It makes a huge difference as you save almost half in the cost of your trip. If you're traveling from Toronto, also keep in mind that it's a 5 hour drive (one way). The towns near Beachburg are scarce and have very few amenities so there isn't much sight seeing available in the area. We drove in circles trying to find a good restaurant. In terms of River Run itself, they provide a bbq lunch midway through the day which is excellent fuel for all that exercise your body probably isn't accustomed to (unless you go water rafting on the regular of course). It was an amazing experience that I'd say you should try at least once in your life. If you're into water sports, you will absolutely love it. Going white water rafting is an adrenaline rush. P.S. Get the 6 man raft; you won't regret it!

All-in-all, I was very happy with my trip to RiverRun, despite them needing a bit of work on their…read moreorganization. M'lady and I were camping two nights and rafting on the day between the two nights. When m'lady and I got to the camp grounds after-hours, we were told earlier that day that there'd be a map left for us telling us where to go. Unfortunately there was only a map with someone else's name and it referred to their cabin (we were camping). So going through my previous e-mails with this guys, we ended up figuring out where to pitch our tent, so fortunately we figured that out with the help of the map that was left for the other people (we left it there for them, but used it for reference to determine where to go). In the morning, we went to the office and they told us where to register for the rafting and also provided us with a map. The rafting itself was alright. The intro was decent, however our guide wasn't very knowledgeable of the area, claiming that he wasn't from Canada as an excuse. He did know a fair amount about the waters we were rafting on however, and also how to take each rapid, so that was all good and fun. The video that was made of our rafting experience was definitely not one of the better videos I've seen, so there was no way we were purchasing a copy (I wish they had made a better ver of it so that we could have bought a visual of our experience, but oh well). At the end of our rafting trip, we were brought to the beach of RiverRun's campground area and invited to enjoy the beach including the water slide on it, the sauna, and in the evening the live performance. There was also a pub on-site for the enjoyment of the guests. Also there was a ping pong table and a fooseball one. We played some fooseball after watching the vid on their two comparatively small flat screens (was rather hard to see much on them, so that wasn't the best way of them promoting their DVD they were trying to sell). We didn't participate much in any of the other events, but we were able to overhear the live music, which we found to be very decent as the performer was very good at matching the voices of the artists' whose songs he was performing. So all-in-all, if I was a fan of rafting the Ottawa river (this was my 2nd time rafting on it), I'd return to this venue. Especially with a group deal voucher, it was definitely worth the price.

This is a great spot to get away and relax. The rooms are modern and comfortable. The lobby is…read morestocked with wine, drinks, snacks and souvenirs. Amber is an amazing host. Totally recommend. We'll be back.

OK as a jumping off point for Bon Echo if you couldn't get reservations at the park. There are…read morefew campsites and cabins, as well as two yurts. We stayed in one of the yurts. It kept us dry, and we appreciated having electricity and a refrigerator, though the yurt itself had a bit of a wet dog smell to it. Fortunately the weather was nice most of the time and we stayed outside. At least the bed was fairly comfortable and not smelly. Pluses here are the firewood is free, and a day pass to Bon Echo is included with the stay (at least at the yurt). Those things together probably saved us $40. The people there we dealt with were friendly, and no one was around when we arrived, but a personalized welcome note was taped to the office door. Packed into a tight strip of land between the highway (which was surprisingly busy at night!) and a steep ridge, roads running to sites/cabins are narrow and rough. Not a lot of room to maneuver when meeting oncoming vehicles. Not a bit of flat ground to sit on around the fire pit. Music events are held here occasionally. Our yurt was right next to the stage (a converted semi trailer), so it's just as well none happened during our visit.