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Simcoe County, Canada
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Washago is a small village at the northern tip of Lake Couchiching. It marks the approximate boundary between the forested lands of Central Ontario's "Cottage Country" and the Golden Horseshoe (and the farmlands of Southwestern Ontario). It is part of the Severn Township.
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Licensed eatery. Salads and sandwiches at lunch; salads, sandwiches, and rotisserie chicken and ribs at supper. Whole roast chickens available for take out after 4:30PM.
Diner.
Will meet guests at the train station.
Restaurant open M W Th Su 8AM-8PM, F Sa 8AM-9PM
180 acres of wilderness, 100 campsites, 5 private cabins with 15/30 amp power, heated yurts and rustic tipis located one the islands within the park. Kayak, canoe, tube on the river. Wilderness trails. RV sites available, and a store with wood and snacks. Owned and operated by the Chippewas of Rama First Nation. The campground has a beautiful setting on the Black River wandering through areas of the park. May to mid-Oct.
Fresh produce, freshly baked breads and sweets.
Quaint and cozy gift store, retailing local artisans with excellent coffee and desserts.
By car
Coming north from Barrie or south from North Bay, take Highway 11 to the exit for Regional Road 169. (If you're coming from the south, turn right to go into Washago itself.
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By boat
Washago is on the Trent-Severn Waterway, so you can sail a small pleasure craft to the edge of town.
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