Former railway corridors, riverbanks and park trails offer different perspectives on Renfrew County. The region’s trail network includes rail trails, paved shoulders and county forests, contributing to the area’s recreational opportunities. It also includes river parks that protect specific stretches of shoreline, and provincial parks with their own natural and cultural features.
Trails with different origins
The K&P Trail includes a 21-kilometre section of the former Kingston and Pembroke Railway between Renfrew and Calabogie. Here, you’ll find a route that follows the former railway line, with a section bounded by two communities. A section of the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail in Renfrew County has a different official name: it is called the Algonquin Trail. The two route names therefore refer to different trail sections and their respective designations.
The other components of the trail network also offer a variety of experiences: rail trails, paved shoulders and county forests are all part of it. Exploring Renfrew County by trail means you can take these different types of routes into account alongside the named trails.
River parks and cultural significance
Located on the Ottawa River, the 610-hectare Westmeath Provincial Park is one of the most ecologically diverse provincial parks in Renfrew County. It also has cultural significance: the Algonquins of Ontario have identified the park as an area of historical and cultural significance within their territory. Both its natural setting and cultural designation are part of the protected area’s character.
The Bonnechere River Provincial Park connects Bonnechere Provincial Park on Round Lake in Renfrew County with Algonquin Park. The Bonnechere River Waterway Park protects the riverbed and Crown land along the riverbanks. Bonnechere Provincial Park itself is located in Richards Township in Renfrew County. Highway 62 runs along its northern and western boundaries and provides access from Eganville, Pembroke, Barry’s Bay and Bancroft. The park is preserved and maintained for nature-based recreation and appreciation of cultural heritage. Farther southwest in the county lies Lower Madawaska River Provincial Park.
Trails for a range of activities
Petawawa Terrace Provincial Park is a 215-hectare green space with diverse habitats, vegetation and wildlife. Its upper and lower trail networks are suitable for hiking, snowshoeing, cycling and cross-country skiing. The activities range from walking and cycling to snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. The main entrance is on Laurentian Drive, where there is a small parking lot.
A walk and cycling route near Eganville
At the Bonnechere Museum, the Geoheritage Trail offers a 1.5-kilometre walk with the opportunity to discover fossils. The Eganville Gravel Grinder covers a different distance: its 50-kilometre route is suitable for mountain bikes, fat bikes, and bicycles with suitable gearing and wider tires. The different route lengths and modes of travel offer a useful comparison if you’re deciding between exploring on foot and taking a longer cycling route.
The Eganville Farmers’ Market is another local discovery. During the 2026 market season, it offers fresh, locally produced goods. The products on offer may vary by vendor and date.
Discover more destinations: Pembroke, Petawawa, Renfrew, Arnprior, Greater Madawaska, Barry's Bay, Foresters Falls, Killaloe, Golden Lake
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