Port Loring Guide
Restaurants & Eateries
- Jake's Place Restaurant Another wonderful Port Loring family-owned restaurant.
- Tommy's Burgers A chip truck experience in a rustic and well built lakehouse restaurant
- Lakeview Cafe Wonderful local coffee shop!
- Roxie's Diner A long-standing area classic, this Port Loring restaurant is famous for its comfort food.
- Ms Ts Rustic Spoon Take a short trip and enjoy some of Restoules finest dining! Everything from breakfast to wings.
- Bud The Spud A seasonal burger and fry food truck over in Restoule with delicious homemade food. Well worth the journey!
Markets & Artisans
- Argyle Farmers' Market Amazing local farmers market!
- Buchanan’s Hardware Convenience Serving the area since 1929. “One-stop shop” for all of your vacation and building needs
- Rupert's Variety - Polly’s Grocery Local grocery and variety store, take a visit and enjoy!
- Stonethrow Pottery Artisan-crafted pottery.
- Helene's Antiques and Other Things Amazing homemade baking and antiques to explore! What's not to love?
- The Old Craftsman Local woodworking shop
- Saturdays Local home decor, accessories, and local goods store during the cottage season
- LCBO Its the LCBO! A classic choice to pick up drinks for your visit!
- Mill Bay Market General goods and fresh food in nearby Restoule! A little local tip, try the Pizza Sausages and the Texas Hen!
- Gerry's General Store A great general store in nearby Restoule as a place for everything
Provincial Parks & Hiking Trails
- Restoule Provincial Park The very well known Restoule Provincial Park is close by
- South Bay Provincial Park Located on the south side of Nipissing Bay.
- Grundy Lake Provincial Park A little bit of a drive, but it offers excellent beaches with kayak rentals.
- French River Provincial Park A 105 kilometre canoe route of interconnected lakes, gorges and rapids from Lake Nipissing to Georgian Bay
- Algonquin Provincial Park The oldest and most famous provincial park in the Canada.
- Fire Tower Trail A highly recommended accessible and beautiful hike near the lodge
- Commanda Lookout & Spring Water Incredible views of the Almaguin Highlands no matter the season. This is also where you can find the local water spring for the freshest, cleanest water you have ever tasted!
Destinations, Attractions & Recreation
- Loring Community Center Lorings local community centre that runs events and gatherings
- Deer Yard Trail Interact with one of Canada’s largest whitetail deer herds.
- Port Loring Eco & Historical Tours Historical guided boat tours of the Rickarel River waterway
- Scotty’s Lake Tours Enjoy a pontoon boat tour for 8-10 adults and explore the beautiful lakes of the Almaguin Highlands. Fish, swim, drink and be merry!
- South Shore Snowmobile Club The local snowmobiling club with information and news.
- Sand Lake Road One of the best ATV trails out in restoule for experienced riders – a local gem.
- Hawthorne Drive Another great ATV trail! If you know what you are doing, you can take this all the way to Port Loring. It’s also a part of the D102c snowmobile trail in the winter.
- Commanda Museum Get a taste of local history at the nearby museum
Local Information
- Local Events Page Discover what’s happening in Restoule.
- Post Office For any essentials or emergencies.
- Gohm's Bait and Tackle Local fishing expertise and supplies.
- Big Caribou Lake A general fishing guide.
- Pickarel River A guide to the 42km river system right at your door
- Little Long Lake Boat Launch Find the nearest public boat launch.
- Fleming's Landing Boat Launch Another nearby boat launch
- Dollars Lake Boat Launch Enjoy Dollars Lake!
- Local Trail & Wildlife Guide Discover Port Loring and surrounding townships
- Port Loring Snowmobile Trail Map A map of local ATV & Snowmobile trails.