Lake of Two Rivers Store and Cafe in Algonquin Provincial Park

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Lake of Two Rivers Store and Cafe

A handy stop for groceries, ice cream, and rail-trail bike rentals.

Type
Store
Nearest trail
0.5 km
Audio stories
5 nearby
  • Food
  • Restaurant
  • Restrooms

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Lake of Two Rivers Store and Cafe

Overview

About Lake of Two Rivers Store and Cafe

Why stop

  • Groceries, a grill, Kawartha Dairy ice cream and bike rentals in one stop.

Heads up

  • Meal waits and value can be uneven when the cafe is busy.

Map

Where it is

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StoreLake of Two Rivers Store and Cafe45.57968, -78.50689
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Best time to go

The store operates seasonally, generally from May through Thanksgiving, with hours that change over the season. Visitors often report long waits for cafe food when it is busy, and opinions on value and meal quality vary. Treat it as a convenient in-park stop for supplies, rentals, or a meal, and leave extra time if you are ordering food.

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“Up ahead is Lake of Two Rivers Store and Cafe, a seasonal stop for groceries, camping supplies and a casual meal. The café serves hamburgers, pulled pork and poutine, with Kawartha ice cream for a treat afterward.”

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More about Lake of Two Rivers Store and Cafe

A practical Highway 60 stopLake of Two Rivers Store and Cafe is a roadside general store, bakery, cafe and grill, dairy…

Lake of Two Rivers Store and Cafe is a roadside general store, bakery, cafe and grill, dairy bar, gift shop, and bike-rental stop on the south side of Highway 60 at km 31.4. It is most useful when you need groceries or camping supplies, want an easy meal, or are picking up a bike for a ride on the Old Railway Bike Trail.

Groceries, baked goods and ice creamThe store carries produce, dairy, meat, toiletries, ice, camping and fishing supplies, apparel,…

The store carries produce, dairy, meat, toiletries, ice, camping and fishing supplies, apparel, and souvenirs. The grill serves breakfast and casual meals, including prime-rib burgers, fresh-cut fries, and salads. The bakery and Kawartha Dairy bar add an easy treat stop, with more than 16 ice-cream flavours plus milkshakes and sundaes.

Pick up a bike for the rail trailBikes and helmets are available to rent, and the Old Railway Bike Trail is easy to reach from…

Bikes and helmets are available to rent, and the Old Railway Bike Trail is easy to reach from the store. That makes it a convenient place to combine a resupply stop with a ride; the store is a useful access point, while the trail itself is the outing.

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