The Town of Laurentian Hills is located in the heartland of Ontario’s Recreation system, situated in the beautiful Valley of the Ottawa River bordered by the Laurentian Mountains and Algonquin Provincial Park. Laurentian Hills is perfect for the outdoor enthusiasts. You can enjoy year-round recreational opportunities such as fishing, swimming, camping, boating, paddling, hunting, hiking, cross-country skiing and ATV activities.
The Ottawa Valley Recreation/Algonquin Trail is the former abandoned CP Rail corridor which runs 296 kms between Smith Falls and Mattawa. The County of Renfrew is developing the rail corridor as a full multi use trail and when complete will run throughout the municipality.
The Pembroke/North Bay Top-A snowmobile trail connects to the many well-groomed local snowmobile trails throughout the municipality, providing miles of enjoyment for the snowmobile enthusiasts.
Laurentian Hills is perfect for the outdoor enthusiasts. We have activities all year round for anyone who appreciates the outdoors. Fishing, swimming, camping, boating, paddling, hunting, walking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and ATVing are just some of the activities that can be enjoyed.
Walk and hike the trails located throughout the Petawawa Research Forest and Algonquin Park or relax in the sand and take in the scenic view at Burkes Beach and Tee Lake Beach.
Explore the Reilly Bird Nature Reserve that protects nearly half of the Meilleurs Bay shoreline that provides excellent habitat for basking turtles and spawning fish.
Huey Creek, a cold-water stream that supports brook trout, runs through the reserve and is frequented by belted kingfishers and ruffed grouse. Visit our past history at the School House Museum … Come and explore Laurentian Hills; there is so much to enjoy.