Emergency and Hospital
For emergencies, dial 911 and request the local fire department (BLR) is called for a medical assist. Opeongo Nordic is located at 109 Nordic Lane, Brudenell, Ontario. Two volunteer firefighters live two minutes from the ski club.
The closest hospital is in Barry’s Bay, St. Francis Memorial Hospital, approx 40 minutes west of Opeongo Nordic.
Tow Truck
Holly’s Garage & Towing (CAA), 613-757-2731, info@hollysgarage.com
(Holly’s is less than ten minutes away from the ski club)
The following are listed roughly in order of closest to further away.
Nearby Ski Rentals
Hilltop Ski Rentals (one minute from Opeongo Nordic)
hilltopskirentals@gmail.com
text: 613-717-1243 • phone: 613-757-1404
Nearby Restaurants
The Sands on Golden Lake, Golden Lake
Nearby Accommodations
A Yurt in the Forest on Airbnb, Wilno/Barry’s Bay/Brudenell
The Ashgrove Inn and Restaurant, Barry’s Bay
Sands on Golden Lake, Golden Lake
Nearby Things To Do in Winter
Southern Ontario Ice Festival, second weekend in February
Shaw Woods Outdoor Education Centre
Local Events
For the most comprehensive list of local events, visit Algonquin East.com
Killaloe
Killaloe is the closest town to Opeongo Nordic, only 15 minutes north on Brudenell Road. You’ll find an LCBO (check the hours… they aren’t city hours!), Freshmart, Grandma’s Pantry, Killaloe Library, Summers Ford, Killaloe Village Pharmacy (Guardian Drugs, I.D.A.).
Summer Adventures in the Area
Ottawa Valley Adventures: E-bike rentals to tackle our crazy hills.
Madawaska Kanu Centre: whitewater paddling lessons by kayak or canoe, and gentle rafting on the Madawaska River.
Paddler Co-op: Whitewater paddling lessons by kayak or canoe.
Dacre Heights Wilderness Park: Dacre Heights is private property, but…you are welcome to ski, snowshoe, hike, bike and run all over the hill.
Opeongo Nordic is a proud member of Ontario’s Highlands Tourism Organization and the Ottawa Valley Tourist Association.
