# North Algona Wilberforce

North Algona Wilberforce is a township in Renfrew County. It has about 3,000 residents (2021). In the wintertime, North Algona Wilberforce attracts many snowmobilers, cross county skiers and ice fishers. In the summer time it turns into cottage country with many lakes for canoeing, kayaking and fishing. It is a great point to launch out and take day trips out to white water rafting, explore the Bonnechere caves or visit Algonquin Park. Some of the main communities are Deacon, Golden Lake and Rankin.

## Understand

Wilberforce Township was named in 1851 to honour William Wilberforce, an English politician and leader of the movement to stop the slave trade.

## Get in
### By bus

The nearest intercity bus stop is in Pembroke, with service from North Bay and Ottawa.

## Do

* 45.5484-77.02491 Whitetail Golf Club, 7113 Hwy 60, ☏ +1 613 628-3774. Specials for different days of the week.
* 45.569-77.20782 Frontier Trails Kids Camp, 10545 Hwy 60, ☏ +1 613 625-2416. A good place to drop the kids off for the week. It has many different programs such as an adventure option with white water rafting and paintball and other options such as music, horsemanship and more traditional camp activities. $539-719 a week.
* 45.5633-77.26133 Algonquin Way Cultural Centre, 1674 Mishomis Inamo, Pikwakanagan, ☏ +1 613 625-1958. M-F 10AM-4PM. Many exhibits and educational programming including canoe building, craft work, traditional Algonquin dancers, drum socials and other activities.

### Events
#### June

* Aboriginal Day This is celebrated at the Algonquin Trading Post in Golden Lake on June 21, where they have music and a potluck made up of traditional Aboriginal foods.

#### August

* Algonquins of Pikwakanagan Traditional Pow Wow (From Highway 60, follow the sign for Eganville, turn left onto Kokomis following sign for Golden Lake Indian Reserve, follow Kokomis and turn right on Pakwanagemag Inamo, drive down Pakwanagemag Inamo and you will see signs for parking for the Pow Wow). Occurs on the third weekend of August at the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan territory. It is a 2-day celebration with crafts, dance, food and traditional drumming. No alcohol, drugs or pets are permitted on the Pow Wow grounds. (updated Jun 2018)

## Eat

* 45.59653-77.35991 Golden Lake Chinese Restaurant, 13278 Hwy 60, ☏ +1 613 625-2366. Tu 4-8PM, W-Su 11AM-8PM. Take out and an all you can eat buffet on Saturday and Sundays.

## Sleep

* 45.59319-77.354431 Sands on Golden Lake, 13163 Hwy 60, ☏ +1 613 625-2525. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Very nice place with both individual cottages for up to 6 people and single rooms with queen size mattress. Rates differ from peak to high season. $82-$325.
* 45.60165-77.373332 Greystone on Golden Lake, 144 McNee Dr (Approx. 1.5 hr from Ottawa), ☏ +1 613 625-2999. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 10AM. Greystone Manor has some nice luxury accommodations with choices of staying in the main bed and breakfast suites or in one of the fully-equipped themed cottages. They also have kayaks, canoes, volleyball court, play park with a miniature town and swimming pool. From $200. (updated Feb 2023)
* 45.58752-77.280573 Red Pine Camp, 618 Island View Dr (Golden Lake), ☏ +1 613 625-2355. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 4PM. Unique camp focused on family activities and entertainment. Rates include meals and are based upon weekly stays. $45-470.