Buckhorn, Lakefield and Stoney Lake

Highway 28 is the main provincial highway through the area, connecting it with Peterborough to the south, and Bancroft and the Ottawa Valley to the northeast. It is about a 1.5-2 hour drive from Toronto.
Greyhound Canada provides twice a week service on Friday and Sunday, with connections to Peterborough, Bancroft and Pembroke. Stops are in Lakefield, Burleigh Falls and Woodview. It passes northbound mid-morning and southbound late-afternoon.

• Gallery on the Lake

  phone: +1 705 657-1108
  address: 65 Gallery on the Lake Rd, Buckhorn
  Gallery with art from Canadian artists. The main focus is paintings, but there are also sculptures and carvings. The art is for sale and there will often be an exhibit that features one artist.

• Burleigh Falls / Lock 28

  address: Hwy 28, Burleigh Falls
  One of the locks on the Trent-Severn Waterway. The park on both sides of the lock is a nice spot to picnic with views of Lovesick Lake. The Burleigh Falls, a series of rapids that the lock by-passes, are another pretty spot and are located 5-10 min walk south of the lock just off of Hwy 28 on Old Burleigh Rd.

• Petroglyphs Provincial Park

  phone: +1 705-877-2552
  address: 2249 Northeys Bay Rd (County Road 56), Woodview
  See pre-Columbian Aboriginal rock carvings. The whole park is quite low key and is run in conjunction with a local First Nation (Aboriginal people). No photos are allowed, however the experience is breathtaking. The art work of the original inhabitants of the landscape is recorded in stone. Hiking trails and some lakes are also in the park as is plentiful wildlife. Easy-to-moderate hiking trails 1-5½ km. Paths from the parking lots to the Learning Place and petroglyph site are barrier-free. A parking lot closer to the petroglyph site and Learning Place is available for senior citizens and others who cannot walk long distances.

• Warsaw Caves Conservation Area

  phone: +1 705 652-3161
  address: 289 Caves Rd, Warsaw
  Conservation area with seven caves to explore, 15 km of trails, a beach, campground and canoe rentals. The caves vary in length from 40-90 m and are fairly easy to explore. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty and make sure you have a flashlight or headlamp, or purchase a headlamp on-site. The nearby Indian River has flat water that is good for a leisurely paddle. The fifty campsites are unserviced.

• Chemong Lodge

  phone: +1 705 292-8435
  address: 764 Hunter St, Bridgenorth
  Long operating restaurant known for its prime rib and steaks. The menu also includes pasta, seafood and chicken dishes. The building itself is a restored cottage from the late 1800s and window seats overlook Chemong Lake.

• Cody Inn

  phone: +1 705-657-8812
  address: 1953 Lakehurst Rd, Buckhorn
  Chinese restaurant in a 19th century building that used to be an inn and fishing lodge.

• Mainstreet Landing Restaurant

  phone: +1 705-657-9094
  address: 1939 Lakehurst Rd, Buckhorn
  Pub-style menu with burgers, sandwiches, mussels, fish and chips, and such. Its location next to the waterway makes it a popular spot for boaters and provides some great views. There's a patio and often live entertainment on weekends.

• Pizza Alloro

  phone: +1 705-657-7575
  address: 5 Main St, Buckhorn
  Fairly large selection of pizzas to choose from or make your own. There are also a couple of pasta dishes and sandwiches. Limited seating.

• Viamede Resort

  phone: +1 705 654-3344
  address: 595 Mt Julian Viamede Rd, Woodview

• Village Inn

  phone: +1 705 652-1910
  address: 39 Queen St, Lakefield
  26 room hotel. Studio rooms (Classic or Balcony) have one or two queen-size beds, bar fridge and coffee maker, one bedroom suites also include a microwave, dishware and whirlpool bath. All rooms include Wifi and continental breakfast. The decor has a bit of flair with colourful rooms and country-style furniture, some of it locally sourced.

• Westwind Inn

  phone: +1 705 657-8095
  address: 37 Gallery on the Lake Road, Buckhorn
  35 room lodge on the shore of Buckhorn Lake. Rooms in the original lodge feature cedar-panelled walls, a fireplace, balcony and either one queen or two single beds. There are also four suites in the newer Chalet building that are more spacious and include a jet tub, views of the lake, mini-fridge, fireplace and balcony. The lodge includes 60 acres of property and many activities, including a beach, outdoor pool and trails for hiking, biking or cross-country skiing. A number of canoes, kayaks and pedalboats are available for guest use. The lodge does consider itself primarily an adult couples vacation spot, although singles are welcome.

• Bobcaygeon — a sport-fishing and shoe-shopping hotspot
• Fenelon Falls
• Lindsay