Location & Attractions
The Sandcastle Cottage is located on 996 feet of frontage on Shawanaga Lake. Driving to the cottage takes about 25 minutes from Parry Sound. Shawanaga Lake is near the middle of the map below. The cottage is accessible all year long.
Shopping & Sightseeing
Parry Sound
Located on Georgian Bay, historic Parry Sound offers a variety of options for sightseeing, exploration and shopping. The first map below shows all of the practical shopping opportunities located conveniently at the highway. The second map shows the historic downtown.
Near the Highway
Located on Georgian Bay, historic Parry Sound offers a variety of options for sightseeing, exploration and shopping. The first map below shows all of the practical shopping opportunities located conveniently at the highway. The second map shows the historic downtown.
Near the Highway
Downtown
Trails
With over 9 acres of land, you can spend hours wandering, observing nature and taking in the views from our property on Shawanaga Lake. The local roads are also nice for walking and exploring. If you'd like a more official hike, here are some other options.
Balsam Trail
Just east of the town of McKellar, this 4.7 kilometer trail will take you through a variety of terrains. It's about a 12 - 15 minute drive from Sandcastle Cottage. Here is a link to trail information.
Whitestone Lake Trail
Located at the northwest end of Whitestone Lake, this loop trail can be accessed from a parking area at the entrance to North Meadowcove Road (near Dunchurch). It's about 15 - 20 minutes from the Sandcastle Cottage. Here is a link to trail information and a trail map.
Nesbitt Trail
This linear trail is located near Clear Lake. It's about 30 - 35 minutes from Sandcastle Cottage. Here are the coordinates, making finding the trailhead easier: 45°38'27.4"N 80°05'15.2"W (enter into Google Maps). Here is a link to trail information and a trail map.
North Shore Rugged Trail
If you're going to Parry Sound anyway, you could check out this 3.1 kilometer trail. It's about 30 minutes from the Sandcastle Cottage. Here is a link to trail information.
Round Lake Provincial Park
This is a large park with numerous hiking opportunities. It's about 35 - 40 minutes from Sandcastle Cottage.
Magnetawan Trails
The Municipality of Magnetawan has several trail, some of which are right in the town of Magnetawan, only about 25 - 30 minutes from Sandcastle Cottage. Here is a link to trail information.
Balsam Trail
Just east of the town of McKellar, this 4.7 kilometer trail will take you through a variety of terrains. It's about a 12 - 15 minute drive from Sandcastle Cottage. Here is a link to trail information.
Whitestone Lake Trail
Located at the northwest end of Whitestone Lake, this loop trail can be accessed from a parking area at the entrance to North Meadowcove Road (near Dunchurch). It's about 15 - 20 minutes from the Sandcastle Cottage. Here is a link to trail information and a trail map.
Nesbitt Trail
This linear trail is located near Clear Lake. It's about 30 - 35 minutes from Sandcastle Cottage. Here are the coordinates, making finding the trailhead easier: 45°38'27.4"N 80°05'15.2"W (enter into Google Maps). Here is a link to trail information and a trail map.
North Shore Rugged Trail
If you're going to Parry Sound anyway, you could check out this 3.1 kilometer trail. It's about 30 minutes from the Sandcastle Cottage. Here is a link to trail information.
Round Lake Provincial Park
This is a large park with numerous hiking opportunities. It's about 35 - 40 minutes from Sandcastle Cottage.
Magnetawan Trails
The Municipality of Magnetawan has several trail, some of which are right in the town of Magnetawan, only about 25 - 30 minutes from Sandcastle Cottage. Here is a link to trail information.
Golf Courses
The Ridge at Manitou Golf Club
Located on Manitouwabing Lake, the golf course is located about 20 minutes south of Sandcastle Cottage. Here is a link to their website.
Deer Run Golf Course
This course is located about 30 minutes south of Sandcastle Cottage. Here is a link to their website.
Parry Sound Golf & Country Club
Located in Parry Sound, this course is about 30 minutes away from Sandcastle Cottage. Here is a link to their website.
Ahmic Lake Golf Course
This course is located north-east of Sandcastle Cottage, on Ahmic Lake. It will take about 30 minutes to drive there. They don't have a website, but here is a link to their Tripadvisor entry. Their phone number is 705-387-396.
Seguin Valley Golf Club
Located just south of Parry Sound, this course is about 35 minutes from Sandcastle Cottage. Here is a link to their website.
Located on Manitouwabing Lake, the golf course is located about 20 minutes south of Sandcastle Cottage. Here is a link to their website.
Deer Run Golf Course
This course is located about 30 minutes south of Sandcastle Cottage. Here is a link to their website.
Parry Sound Golf & Country Club
Located in Parry Sound, this course is about 30 minutes away from Sandcastle Cottage. Here is a link to their website.
Ahmic Lake Golf Course
This course is located north-east of Sandcastle Cottage, on Ahmic Lake. It will take about 30 minutes to drive there. They don't have a website, but here is a link to their Tripadvisor entry. Their phone number is 705-387-396.
Seguin Valley Golf Club
Located just south of Parry Sound, this course is about 35 minutes from Sandcastle Cottage. Here is a link to their website.