Enjoy the Nature of Nipissing

This is where you’ll find peace and quiet nestled in perfectly with nature. These great outdoors are filled with something for birdwatchers, wildlife seekers, nature photographers, and other explorers.

Enjoy the blend of breeze and wildlife throughout the forest or go for a boat ride down the river or to the awe inspiring Lake Nipissing.

What if it’s raining? We have a roofed dock to relax (or fish) under by the river, as well as a roofed outdoor BBQ pit, complete with seating and a friendly atmosphere.

Activities During Your Stay at Birchwood Cottages

There is plenty of fun for all ages including basketball, badminton, horseshoes, soccer, boccia and a large children’s playground. You can swim in the river or visit one of the many public beaches nearby. Our open gazebo with fireplace is a favourite meeting place where our guests get together to prepare their freshly caught fish and enjoy a romantic bonfire. When night falls, be amazed by a spectacular starry sky, where you can do plenty of star gazing.

Many of our guests take our boats to a nearby secluded beach where they can spend a whole day swimming and fishing.

If hiking or ATVing is your hobby, you will be pleased to know that just across the river from us, you have access to hundreds of acres of Crown land criss-crossed with abandoned logging trails.

Shopping in the friendly town of Powassan or nearby North Bay is only a short drive away. There you will find Supermarkets, Liquor & Beer Stores, Movie theatres, Doctor’s offices and Hospitals. North Bay Airport is only a 45 minute ride where we will gladly pick you up (by appointment).

See below for more information about attractions and activities in the area.

Fun for Kids

There’s lots to do at our playground that is equipped with a swing set, teeter totter and sandbox.

Boating & Docking

Enjoy the scenery in the area while boating Lake Nipissing. Birchwood Cottages has a dock area where you can dock your own boat or rent one of ours! Please see the boat rental page for more information.

Relaxation

Join us under the gazebo during the day or in the night by the warm fireplace!

Fun Family Games

Birchwood Cottages has a horseshoe pit on site. This activity and great fun for 2+ players wanting to take turns tossing horseshoes at the target(stake).

Local Attractions

There are plenty of things to do in the area beyond our resort, so we’ve compiled a short list here for you to have a look at:

Explore the history of Nipissing at the Nipissing Township Museum
Pick your own strawberries (June/July) at Becker’s Berry Patch
Enjoy a round of 18 at Osprey Links or Clear Springs

Take in more Nipissing nature at Restoule Provincial Park
There’s always something happening at the North Bay Waterfront
Ride a horse (or two) at Knowlton Ridge Equestrian Centre or Stone Oaks