Find the Best of Winter on this 3-Night, 4-Day Snowy Itinerary

• Skiers and snowboarders will want to check in early at Calabogie Peaks to get on the slopes early enough to fit in multiple runs. With the highest elevation in Ontario, this ski hill is a lovely surprise for new or avid skiers or snowboarders.
• Take a break for lunch or dinner at the on-site cafeteria or hit up Canthooks restaurant, right in the lodge and with a fabulous view of the slopes. 
• Break out the ice skates and show off your best moves at the rink on Calabogie Lake, at the public beach.
• Pick up a six-pack of local craft beer from Calabogie Brewing Co. to enjoy as an apres-ski treat.
• Rent a fat bike from Mad River Paddle Co. and it can be delivered to the trail of your choice in the Burnstown, White Lake, Calabogie area.
• Redneck Bistro dishes up hearty pub style meals that will refuel you after a day of activity.
• Bring your own or rent cross-country skis from Calabogie Peaks and head to the Madawaska Nordic Ski Trail not far from Calabogie Peaks Resort. 
• Make the snowshoe hike or cross-country ski to the phenomenal lookout at Eagle’s Nest – a moderate trail with a mighty view.
• Reserve your table early to guarantee a spot at the popular fine dining restaurant, On the Rocks, and enjoy a view of the ice covered Calabogie Lake while you dine.

• Purchase tickets to one of the live music or comedy shows at Neat Café. *Note these sell out early so book in advance.
• Your apres-ski gathering spot can be Blackbird Café in Burnstown where you can expect hearty, homemade dishes that will warm you from the inside out.
• Enjoy a craft beer or one of their famous pizzas at Neat Café.

• Sit back beneath the stars with a cup of mulled wine from the bottle shop.
• Gather around the bonfire and get cozy after your day on the slopes.
• Drop by Calabogie Brewing Co. or Redneck Bistro for an apres-ski brew.
• Cozy up around the wood stove in your room while you reminisce about the day past.

• Order breakfast in to your room or head to Oh-el-La Café for some good for you fare with a caffeine side kick.
• Browse the bottle shop at Somewhere Inn to pick out your new favourite wine for the coming night.
• Did you miss out on cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, fat biking, or hiking yesterday? This is your chance to savour every last drop of winter in Calabogie.

• Head downtown to do some shopping at Koti28, a Scandinavian-inspired shop where you will feel right at home after spending the night at Somewhere Inn. 
• Stroll through Gillie’s Grove, an old growth forest located behind the Arnprior & District Hospital. See if you can find the tallest tree in Ontario, a 47-metre tall white pine. 
• Pick up some take out for lunch from the local favourite, Krave Bistro, or for authentic Indian cuisine, Negi Indian Cuisine, is a must try. 

• Bring your snowshoes (or rent some from MadRiver Paddle Co.) for a lovely hike at the 200-acre High Lonesome Nature Reserve, in Pakenham. Trails here vary in length and are ideal for all skill levels. 
• Cartwright Springs Brewery is only a few minutes from Pakenham – drop by to sample their beer and see the difference using clear spring water from an artesian well makes in flavour.
• Refuel at Keepers Coffee Bar or 1840s General Store, both are great spots to pick up something hot to eat, some homemade baked goods, and of course, coffee. 
• When the sun starts to set is when the skiing gets awesome at Mount Pakenham. Night skiing is a must-try for novice or experienced skiers who love the idea of careening down the hill under starlight.  
• Centennial Restaurant in downtown Pakenham is the perfect spot for a gooey, cheesy, apres-ski indulgence. Get your pizza to go to eat back at Somewhere Inn, or dine-in in this local favourite. 

• Enjoy a hot breakfast from Oh-el-la Café before heading out on the road.
• Pack something extra to enjoy for lunch in case you get peckish before you reach your next commercial destination.  

• Explore the 230-acres of forest here by snowshoe, cross-country ski, or on foot (depending on snow depth). 
• Stop and have a picnic with your stash from Oh-el-la Café when you reach the peak of the mountain. 
• Choose from one of the handful of trails on the property, totalling roughly seven-and-a-half kilometres to explore. 

• If you haven’t had lunch, Pine Valley Restaurant is well known by locals for its homestyle meals. 
• Do you love general stores? Check out the Griffith General Store for an old fashioned find-everything shop.
• The Griffith Uplands Trail is only a short drive from the town of Griffith and is known for its challenging terrain with a 10-kilometre loop that takes hikes across four mountains: Lake, Buck, Spring and Godin. If you don’t have more than four hours left of daylight this trail is not recommended. 

• Stay the night at The Rockcliffe – Moore Falls and you may be fortunate to take in one of their live performances before you sleep.
• The historic Dominion Hotel in Minden is a popular destination for skiers and ice climbers after a day in the winter wilderness. Check the schedule to see if there are any bands scheduled to play that night. 
• Dining is available at both the Dominion Hotel and The Rockcliffe. 
• Enjoy a craft beer from Boshkung Brewing, right in the downtown.
• Expand your palate with dinner from Suwan’s Thai Cuisine.
 

• Have a breakfast of champions at Molly’s Bistro in downtown Minden. 
• Grab take-out for lunch or you can also wait and dine right at the ski hill today.

• Choose between green, blue, or black diamond trails on the mountain. Whichever you choose you will get a great view from the ski lift of Eagle Lake. 
• Dining is easy at Sir Sam’s, with three ways to refuel. Choose from a full menu at Eagleview Restaurant or something quicker from Sam’s Grab and Go. Sam’s BBQ is only open on weekends and holidays and is located outdoors on the large deck.
• Enjoy a refreshing Caesar at Sam’s outdoor Caesar bar on the sundeck.