Category: Calabogie

Posted on by

Our Calabogie Summer Adventure Guide

Our Guide to Summer in Calabogie

Dive into adventure with endless hiking trails, exhilarating biking paths, and serene paddling spots. After a day of exploration, cool off with a refreshing swim and indulge in local flavors at charming restaurants, breweries, and cafes. Discover the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation at our Calabogie Cabins.

Located just one hour from Ottawa in the heart of the Ottawa Valley, you’ll find our Wren, Starling and Finch cabins. These cozy micro cabins are suspended above Calabogie Lake, nestled in the forested grounds of Calabogie Peaks Resort (home to the tallest ski mountain in Ontario). This means premium access to some of the best multifaceted trail networks in the province. 

Grab your sense of Summer adventure to complete our Top 5 Things to Do in Calabogie during your Cabinscape stay!

PEDAL THE PEAK

Summer in Calabogie is biking season! With its top-notch trail systems, this destination offers endless excitement for cycling enthusiasts.

At Calabogie Peaks Resort, the Peaks Village Trail System awaits. With a mix of single and double track trails catering to all skill levels, from novice to expert, riders can find their perfect route.

For those seeking an extra thrill, the Eagle’s Nest Trail System delivers stunning vistas and rugged terrain. Intermediate to advanced riders will relish the challenge and be rewarded with breathtaking views from the Eagle’s Nest Lookout.

BRING YOUR BOOTS

Welcome to the ultimate hiking destination! Calabogie boasts some of Ontario’s finest trails, catering to adventurers of all levels. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned hiker, there’s an exciting trail waiting for you to explore in Calabogie.

Our favourites include:

Manitou Hiking and Snowshoeing Trail:
Length: 9 km
Difficulty: Medium
This trail features three spectacular mountain top vistas and follows ancient glacial spillways, offering diverse scenery and linking to other trails like Lost Valley Trail and Skywalk Trail

Madawaska Nordic Trails:
Length: 18 km
Difficulty: Easy
Originally cross-country ski trails in winter, these trails transform into easy hiking and mountain biking routes in summer, winding through picturesque forest landscapes with gentle ups and downs, providing a visually interesting and fun outing

Eagle’s Nest Lookout:
Length: 1.5 km
Difficulty: Easy
This trail is an easy 1.5 km hike along an old logging road, gradually uphill, leading to a spectacular lookout atop a 120-meter cliff. It also offers a geocache for those equipped with GPS, making it a perfect spot for both beginners and geocaching enthusiasts.

EXPLORE LOCAL EATS (& DRINKS!)


Calabogie offers culinary delights for every taste, from charming cafes with abundant natural light to cozy pizza joints and elegant fine dining establishments. Here are a few of our favorites:

Oh-El-La Cafe: Serving up artisanal coffee and delectable baked goods in a cozy atmosphere

Calabogie Pizzeria: laid-back vibes and mouthwatering pizzas crafted for take-out perfection. PS: The deep-fried cheese curds are a must try!

Canthooks Restaurant: Featuring breathtaking views of Calabogie Lake and a menu highlighting seasonal flavors and regional ingredients

Calabogie Brewing Co.: Handcrafted brews and a laid-back atmosphere combine to create the perfect spot for beer enthusiasts to unwind and socialize

VISIT CALABOGIE PEAKS RESORT

At our Calabogie Cabins, fun is just steps away from your doorstep. Guests can enhance their stay with access to the resort’s amenities by purchasing a Resort Day Pass, available for purchase at the front desk of Calabogie Peaks Resort. For $29 per person or $89 per family, your Day Pass includes…

  • Access to the Private Beach Club
  • Unlimited golf, tennis and boating (canoes, kayaks, pedal boats and paddleboards)
  • Access to hotel pool & hot tub, showers, day lockers & Exercise Room Facilities
  • Nightly bonfires

REST & RELAXATION


Need a break from all that Summer fun? Retreat to your cabin for some well-deserved rest & relaxation.

Imagine lounging on your private deck with a captivating book, gazing up at the starry sky, enjoying the warmth of the sun, or simply taking a well-deserved nap.

Embrace the laidback vibe —after all, that’s the beauty of immersing yourself in nature

Our Calabogie Cabins

  • Wren Cabin
    Wren Cabin
    From: $179.00
    Read more
  • Starling Cabin
    Starling Cabin
    From: $179.00
    Read more
  • Finch Cabin
    Finch Cabin
    From: $179.00
    Read more
Posted on by

Our Calabogie Winter Adventure Guide

Best Hiking Trails Ontario

Our Guide to Winter in Calabogie

Whether you’re into extreme sports like downhill skiing, ice climbing or snowboarding, or if a leisure ice-skate on the lake is more your thing, there’s a whole lot to see and do at our micro cabins in Calabogie, Ontario.

Located just one hour from Ottawa in the heart of the Ottawa Valley, you’ll find our Wren, Starling and Finch cabins. These cozy and heated micro cabins are suspended above Calabogie Lake, nestled in the forested grounds of Calabogie Peaks Resort (home to the tallest ski mountain in Ontario). This means premium access to some of the best multifaceted trail networks in the province. 

Grab your skis, hot cocoa and trail map to complete our Top 5 Things to Do in Calabogie during your Cabinscape stay!

HIT THE SLOPES

Calabogie Peaks Resort offers the best of what winter has to offer. Lift tickets are your key to experience the beautifully groomed mountain trails, or exhilarating runs through the terrain parks and forest glades.

New to the sport? No problem! Calabogie Peaks boasts the longest beginner trail in the province and you can register for a ski or snowboard lesson at the Adventure Centre. Equipment rentals are also available on-site!

Prefer less vertical? The Madawaska Nordic ski trails include plenty of well-marked and colour coded cross country trails to choose from. 

GRAB YOUR SNOWSHOES

Hop out your front door to the nearest trail trailhead (just metres away), or grab a chairlift up and explore your choice of snowshoe trails at the top of Calabogie Peaks. The trails are groomed, well-marked and ready for adventure!

The Manitou Mountain Trail passes through picturesque pine forests and gorgeous wilderness scenery where you’ll encounter 3 spectacular mountain top vistas.

The famous Eagle’s Nest lookout gradually climbs uphill along an old logging road through the woods, leading to a scenic lookout at the top of a 120-metre cliff.

Remember, the key to winter hiking is proper gear, warm waterproof shoes, and lots of layers!

Two adult pairs of snowshoes are included with every Cabinscape booking.


GO ON AN ICE CLIMBING ADVENTURE

ICE CLIMBING

Ice climbing is a challenging, fun and growing sport and the Canadian Shield is one of the best terrains in the world to experience it! A fun fact about ice climbing is that the ice morphs into various shapes and angles every single time you climb and you never have the same experience twice.

Ice formations vary from year to year but can usually be accessed at the Manitou Hiking Trailhead near the Calabogie Peaks ski hill. The cliffs are only a 10-15 minute walk in for some great ice climbing action! 

Eagles Nest also offers a variety of ice climbs from beginner to difficult. Please be mindful of safety around the top of ice cliffs as they are busy hiking trails. 

Proper equipment, experience and lots of layers is a must!

RELAX & UNWIND

Take a break from all the exerting winter activities and enjoy the amenities that Calabogie Peaks Resort has to offer.

Evening campfires are a tradition at Calabogie Peaks, so delight in them daily from late afternoon to evening. Pond skating is also available at the resort as soon as the water freezes over. 


DRINKS & EATS

Canthooks Restaurant is located right inside the hotel at Calabogie Peaks Resort and boasts an outdoor pondside terrace. Stop by and experience “a taste of the Swiss Alps, in the heart of the Ottawa Valley”. Their menu changes over each season and includes foraged vegetables from the mountain resort, locally caught fish, and artisan farm-to-table produce.

Calabogie Brewing Company is an award winning craft brewery, kitchen & taproom, which celebrates the beauty and spirit of Calabogie, and the spectacular land and people on which it was founded. Enjoy their long selection of craft and seasonal beers and eats. Vegan menu options available.

Our Calabogie Cabins

  • Wren Cabin
    Wren Cabin
    From: $179.00
    Read more
  • Starling Cabin
    Starling Cabin
    From: $179.00
    Read more
  • Finch Cabin
    Finch Cabin
    From: $179.00
    Read more

Photo Credits:
Calabogie Resort/Hit the Slopes/Canthooks Restaurant images – calabogie.com
Calabogie Brewing Co. – CraftedInTheCapital.com