Top 11 Places to Visit in
Deep River | Ontario
The page created by Thomas Marzec | University of Manitoba | Photo by P199, Public Domain
Region:
Known For:
Best For:
Chalk River Laboratories
User Review
( votes)
Chalk River Laboratories is a Canadian nuclear research facility in Deep River. The facility arose out of a 1942 collaboration as part of the Manhattan Project. You can visit a museum hosted by the Society for the Preservation of Canada’s Nuclear Heritage. Appointments are currently made by appointment only, so be sure to call or […]
“Almost the Perfect Place to Live”
User Review
( votes)
In 1958, Deep River was the subject of an article in Maclean’s Magazine by famous journalist Peter C. Newman. In the article “The Deep River: Almost the Perfect Place to Live,” the author describes Deep River: “The Utopian town where our atomic scientists live and play has no crime, no slums, no unemployment and few […]
Recommended by Peter C. Newman.
Deep River Symphony Orchestra
User Review
( votes)
The Deep River Symphony Orchestra was formed in 1951, making Deep River one of the smallest towns to have a symphony orchestra. The orchestra has been providing orchestral music to the community of Deep River for over 60 years. Concerts are held at Childs Auditorium, Mackenzie Community School, Brockhouse Way, Deep River. Photo: facebook.com/Deep-River-Symphony-Orchestra-1535316143240459
The Canadian Clock Museum
User Review
( votes)
The Canadian Clock Museum is a niche but well-loved museum found in town. The museum features hundreds of clocks with detailed explanations and additional information happily provided by a guide. The museum also features more than clocks and has many period artifacts, including record players that do not need electricity, cameras, and much more. Photo: […]
The School House Museum
User Review
( votes)
This is a museum in an old school house. The museum contains a unique collection of records, artifacts and photographs dating back over 100 years. The collection preserves and displays the history of the Upper Ottawa Valley, including the town of Laurentian Hills and Deep River. The museum showcases many facets of local history, people, […]
Mount Martin Ski Club
User Review
( vote)
The club has been operating for over 60 years with a long history of family fun, alpine racing and social events for the whole community. The club is open to the public, and you are not required to be a member to enjoy the slopes. The ski club offers a variety of mid-week, weekend and […]
Oiseau Rock Trail
User Review
( votes)
The Oiseau Rock Trail is a 5 km hiking trail (10 km round trip) through Migizi Kiishkaabikaan (Algonquin) forest. Discover amazing views from the many lookouts and dip your feet in the Ottawa River on the river trail or take a swim in the lake at the summit. This is a must-see to see panoramic […]
- Chem. Schyan
- 1-800-665-5217
- https://baliseqc.ca/3S/explorer/outaouais/sentier-du-rocher-a-loiseau-LR0917
Deep River Golf Club
User Review
( votes)
This beautiful nine-hole course is known for exceptional customer service and immaculate greens. With multiple tee blocks for men and women, this course plays like 18 holes with different tee boxes for the front and back 9. The course features well-kept greens and a great layout. The course also features a driving range, putting green […]
Plage Lamure Beach
User Review
( votes)
Lamure Beach is a beautiful sandy beach on the Ottawa River that stretches 150 metres. The Riverbed drop-off is gradual, with no sharp drop-off within the buoy-lined swimming area. The beach is fine sand, good for sand castles. You can find a few clams on the sandy bottom of the river bed. There is a […]
Santa Fe Restaurant
User Review
( votes)
Sante Fe Restaurant is a delicious restaurant best known for its Mexican food. The restaurant has an excellent atmosphere with that small-town feel. The restaurant serves Mexican meals like quesadillas, taco salad, burritos, enchiladas and much more. My favourites at the Sante Fe Restaurant are the homemade French fries. The Sante Fe tacos are also […]
Plan B Restaurant and Grill
User Review
( votes)
Another excellent restaurant in the area is the Plan B Restaurant Bar and Grill. This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner so visitors can visit anytime. The atmosphere is excellent for families, and the menu will attract many. Breakfast includes omelettes, eggs (poached, Eggs Benedict, etc.), pancakes and French toast. For lunch and dinner, you […]