South River Visitor Information Centre

South River Visitor Information Centre Welcome to the South River Visitor Information Centre, operated by Swift Canoe & Kayak. Where we welcome you to the heart of the north! Ard as first reeve.

We are here to assist you with directions, inform you on events/festivals in the area and to give you information on where to eat, sleep and play! For further information, answers to any questions or to inform us on an event that you are having please feel free to contact us by phone at (705) 386-0005 or by email at [email protected]

South River is a village located on Highway 11 near Alg

onquin Park in the Parry Sound District of Ontario, Canada. It is about a half hour drive south of North Bay or a three hour drive north of Toronto. South River claims to be the second busiest entrance to the Algonquin Park. South River is also the home of Mikisew Provincial Park on nearby Eagle Lake. The South River railway station is served by the Northlander six days per week. History
Logging in the area began in the 1860s, but it was not until 1881 when the first settlers, Robert Carter and his wife, arrived following the completion of the Grand Trunk Railroad. Within a few years, they opened a general store and the new community, located on the eponymous South River, had hotels, a bank, a butcher shop, and jeweller. The river itself provided the power for a sawmill and grist mill, while also being used for log driving. In 1907, the village separated from Machar Township and was incorporated, with W.J.

12/06/2013

Everyone please take a moment to vote each day! AHSS Girls Varsity Hockey Team supports 'Splash for Stacey'!

07/24/2012

Its a beautiful day at the information centre!!! Come visit us, sign our guest book and find out what you can do with your day in South River. Or give us a call @ (705) 386-0005. We look forward to seeing you!!!

07/13/2012

Come check out the Kayak fishing tournament on the South River and take a walk through Tom Thomson park! Bring a disc and have some fun disc golfing! For maps of Tom Thomson park's disc golf coarse, visit us at the information. Dont forget to sign our green guest book! - VIC staff

09/10/2011
08/11/2011

The Sundridge Sunflower Festival is held each August in the northern ontario town of Sundridge, Ontario, Canada. Craft vendors, games, food, water activities, art and music. Known as Vacationland, Sundridge is located on the shores of Lake Bernard in the heart of cottage country, just a short drive ...

08/11/2011

Tuns of Events going on this weekend!!!!:

August 13th
•Honey Harbour Jazz Festival (12-4pm) – Honey Harbour park
•Chalmers United church presents: Ham and Salad supper with musical entertainment. From 5-6:30 pm. Adults $10.00, Under 10 $5.00
•Festival of Flowers: Floral Inspired art work, fresh and dried flowers. From 12-7pm
•Powassan Heritage Festival: Downtown Powassan

Free Airplane Rides:
Where: Sout

Welcome to the South River Visitor Information Centre, operated by Swift Canoe & Kayak. Where we welcome you to the heart of the north! We are here to assist you with directions, inform you on events/festivals in the area and to give you information on where to eat, sleep and play! For further information, answers to any questions or to inform us on an event that you are having please feel free to contact us by phone at (705) 386-0005 or by email at [email protected]

South River is a village located on Highway 11 near Algonquin Park in the Parry Sound District of Ontario, Canada. It is about a half hour drive south of North Bay or a three hour drive north of Toronto. South River claims to be the second busiest entrance to the Algonquin Park. South River is also the home of Mikisew Provincial Park on nearby Eagle Lake.

The South River railway station is served by the Northlander six days per week.

History
Logging in the area began in the 1860s, but it was not until 1881 when the first settlers, Robert Carter and his wife, arrived following the completion of the Grand Trunk Railroad. Within a few years, they opened a general store and the new community, located on the eponymous South River, had hotels, a bank, a butcher shop, and jeweller. The river itself provided the power for a sawmill and grist mill, while also being used for log driving. In 1907, the village separated from Machar Township and was incorporated, with W.J. Ard as first reeve.

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281 Highway 11 North
South River, ON
P0A1X0

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+17053860005

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