The Ocean Guidebook

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The Ocean Guidebook

Food scene

If you are either looking for us as hosts to supply you with a bbq feast or create one yourself, you'll want to stop at our hub in St Isidore to stock up on all your camping veggies and meat.
Full Bellies
4574 Ste-Catherine Street
If you are either looking for us as hosts to supply you with a bbq feast or create one yourself, you'll want to stop at our hub in St Isidore to stock up on all your camping veggies and meat.
Locally run, the North Glengarry restaurant is the spot to spend a lunch date or evening drinks. A restaurant at the Mill. Enjoy the waterfall dam while eating on the patio or from the dining room window looking over the dam.
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The North Glengarry
8 Main St S
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Locally run, the North Glengarry restaurant is the spot to spend a lunch date or evening drinks. A restaurant at the Mill. Enjoy the waterfall dam while eating on the patio or from the dining room window looking over the dam.
La Buvette has THE BEST drink selection and the food is exquisite. Ambiance is perfect. La Buvette strives to give the customer the best possible experience in dining out. In the winter, you can enjoy your meals in a yurt.
Buvette du Marché gastropub
17 Main Street North
La Buvette has THE BEST drink selection and the food is exquisite. Ambiance is perfect. La Buvette strives to give the customer the best possible experience in dining out. In the winter, you can enjoy your meals in a yurt.

Sightseeing

Enjoy taking the family to the beach over the course of your stay only 15 mins away. In the same vicinity you'll find 3 playgrounds for various ages and a water park.
Mill Pond
Enjoy taking the family to the beach over the course of your stay only 15 mins away. In the same vicinity you'll find 3 playgrounds for various ages and a water park.
Do you love walks through well-groomed trails or off the beaten path? The network of trails is maintained by the friends of Glengarry and is a beautiful feature of the area. See more of the trails when you search "Friends of Glengarry Trails association".
Garry Fen Trail
3998-3514 Lakeshore Rd
Do you love walks through well-groomed trails or off the beaten path? The network of trails is maintained by the friends of Glengarry and is a beautiful feature of the area. See more of the trails when you search "Friends of Glengarry Trails association".
The Maxville fairgrounds are most popular for their Highland games held over the civic holidays. The largest highland games in the world other than Scotland itself. The fairgrounds are used for many events such as agricultural fairs, k9 shows, and more.
Maxville Fair Grounds
35 Fair Street
The Maxville fairgrounds are most popular for their Highland games held over the civic holidays. The largest highland games in the world other than Scotland itself. The fairgrounds are used for many events such as agricultural fairs, k9 shows, and more.
If photos with the Ocean (the bus) weren't enough, take a short 20-minute drive to St Raphael's ruins for a breathtaking visit.
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St Raphael's Catholic Church Ruins
19998 County Rd 18
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If photos with the Ocean (the bus) weren't enough, take a short 20-minute drive to St Raphael's ruins for a breathtaking visit.
You know those squeaky curds you love? They are made only 30 minutes away. The factory is open for tours and the extensive gift shop, restaurant and ice cream will keep you busy a while.
St-Albert Cheese
150 St Paul St
You know those squeaky curds you love? They are made only 30 minutes away. The factory is open for tours and the extensive gift shop, restaurant and ice cream will keep you busy a while.
Only 30 mins away is the biggest water theme park around. Spend the whole day and then come back to crash at the Ocean (the bus)
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Calypso Theme Waterpark
2015 Calypso St
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Only 30 mins away is the biggest water theme park around. Spend the whole day and then come back to crash at the Ocean (the bus)
The Pioneer museum is open throughout the summer spring and fall and hosts many events throughout the seasons such as quilt shows, reenactments of the war of 1812, and many more. It's like a mini upper Canada village. Aug 06, 2022 Glengarry Artists’ Collective Aug 13, 2022 Glengarry Honey Fair Aug 18, 2022 Classical Music Under the Stars Sep 11, 2022 2022 Harvest Fall Festival - Cow Pie Raffle Sep 24, 2022 War of 1812 Living History Weekend
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Glengarry Pioneer Museum
1645 County Rd 30
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The Pioneer museum is open throughout the summer spring and fall and hosts many events throughout the seasons such as quilt shows, reenactments of the war of 1812, and many more. It's like a mini upper Canada village. Aug 06, 2022 Glengarry Artists’ Collective Aug 13, 2022 Glengarry Honey Fair Aug 18, 2022 Classical Music Under the Stars Sep 11, 2022 2022 Harvest Fall Festival - Cow Pie Raffle Sep 24, 2022 War of 1812 Living History Weekend

City/town information

Alexandria is a beautiful little town nestled in the heart of Glengarry. A lovely town for families to spend the day at the beach, parks, walking trails and restaurants.
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Alexandria
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Alexandria is a beautiful little town nestled in the heart of Glengarry. A lovely town for families to spend the day at the beach, parks, walking trails and restaurants.
Maxville is a very small town with a huge impact. With over 20,000 people gathering over the civic long weekend each august, the town comes to life with Scottish culture. Mures bakery is around all year round for your traditional treats.
Maxville
Maxville is a very small town with a huge impact. With over 20,000 people gathering over the civic long weekend each august, the town comes to life with Scottish culture. Mures bakery is around all year round for your traditional treats.
St Isidore, home of Full Bellies and the Duck festival held the second weekend of each June.
Saint Isidore
St Isidore, home of Full Bellies and the Duck festival held the second weekend of each June.

Emergencies

Here is a list of places that can be seen or contacted on short notice for emergencies.
For small emergencies, our local hospital is equipped. I only recommend this hospital for minor emergencies and is also closed after 6 due to staffing shortages.
Glengarry Memorial Hospital
20260 County Rd 43
For small emergencies, our local hospital is equipped. I only recommend this hospital for minor emergencies and is also closed after 6 due to staffing shortages.

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Check water conditions at the beach

As is with many small beaches, the water quality can vary with the heat and other factors. There may be a sign posted at the beach "no swimming advisory" however it is not common.
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Restaurants Often Closed on Mondays

As with many small towns, some of the local restaurants are closed on Mondays. Call to check before heading out. La Buvette, a wonderful gastro pub is only open Thursday-saturday.
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Pioneer museum Best times to go

check out the Glengarry pioneer museum in Dunvagans list of events on their website. Aug 06, 2022 Glengarry Artists’ Collective Aug 13, 2022 Glengarry Honey Fair Aug 18, 2022 Classical Music Under the Stars Sep 11, 2022 2022 Harvest Fall Festival - Cow Pie Raffle Sep 24, 2022 War of 1812 Living History Weekend
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Small Town Hospitals are for Small Emergencies

The Glengarry Memorial Hospital is not equipped to deal with large emergencies. Cornwall or Ottawa are the best options for this if time permits. The Glengarry hospital is short on staff and is closed after 6 at the moment. Transfers to other hospitals are likely for many emergencies.