🌲 About Magnetawan

Magnetawan sits along the Magnetawan River within the Parry Sound-Muskoka District and is centrally located within about 45 minutes of Parry Sound, Huntsville, and North Bay. The area is known for its scenic waterways, historic locks, waterfalls, swimming areas, hiking trails, and year-round outdoor recreation including boating, fishing, snowmobiling, and exploring small-town shops and local food spots.

🌊 Beaches & Swimming

• Centennial Park (Magnetawan) – 7 minutes away. Sandy beach, docks, small pavilion, picnic tables and benches, public washrooms, outdoor fitness equipment, children’s playground, and swimming area.


• Whitestone Waterfront Park – 10 minutes away. Quiet sandy beach with pavilion, publich washrooms, public dock, picnic tables and benches.


• Ahmic Harbour Beach – 5 minutes away. Natural shoreline access to Ahmic Lake on Ahmic Street in Ahmic Harbour with docks and a beach area, ideal for swimming and relaxing.

🚤 Boat Launches & Water Access

• Parry Sound Road Launch (Moon Rd / Stayner Rd) – ~5 minutes Quick public boat launch access to the lake system.


• Magnetawan Town Launch (LCBO area) – ~8–10 minutes Central public launch with parking and easy water access.


• Sparks Street Boat Launch (Ahmic Lake) – ~10–15 minutes Public access point into Ahmic Lake.


• Rockwyn Landing Boat Launch – ~10–15 minutes Additional public launch into surrounding waterways.

These access points connect into a wide lake and river system, making it easy to explore for hours on the water.

🏙️ Magnetawan Village (7 Minutes Away)

Just a short drive from Quiet Bay, the village of Magnetawan offers small local shops, cafés, and everyday conveniences in a relaxed cottage-country setting.

One of the highlights of the village is Centennial Park, a scenic waterfront park. It features a sandy beach, public docks, washrooms, a small pavilion, outdoor fitness equipment, and a children’s playground. It’s one of the most popular local spots for swimming, picnicking, and spending time by the water.

Centennial Park is a central gathering place in the summer and a great example of the simple, natural beauty the village offers.

🌲 Outdoor Activities & Nature

• Historic Magnetawan River locks and dam system
• Waterfalls and scenic river viewpoints
• Hiking trails and forest walks nearby
• Fishing across lakes and rivers
• Snowmobile trails in winter months
• Boating routes connecting multiple lakes

🏞️ Regional Parks & Destinations (Up to ~2 Hours)

• Restoule Provincial Park – ~45–60 min
• Mikisew Provincial Park – ~30-35 min
• Lake Bernard Park – ~25–30 min
• High Rock Lookout Park – ~25-30 min
• Oastler Lake Provincial Park – ~40–45 min
• Brooks Falls – ~35–40 min
• Killbear Provincial Park – ~50–60 min
• The Massasauga Provincial Park – ~1 hr–1 hr 15
• French River Provincial Park – ~1 hr 15–1 hr 35
• Algonquin Provincial Park (west access region) – ~50–1 hr
• Temagami / Finlayson Point – ~1 hr 45–2 hr
• Laurier Woods Conservation Area – ~50 min–1 hr