What a find! Arriving at 10pm after a 6-hour drive fom Ottawa, we would have been happy with just a bed. Instead what we got was wonderful, personal and caring service for the entire stay. The staff were friendly and genuinely interested in who we were and why we were there. The food was excellent and the croissants a real... More

We chanced upon this lovely location and found a surprising "diamond in the rough"! Set on the rugged shoreline of the French River (Wolseley Bay) these luxury cabins are a wonderful retreat away from busy urban life. Peaceful and rejuvenating. The pleasant staff made us feel more than welcome and we will definitely return to this spot for a longer... More

I just returned from a weekend trip to Pine Cove with a dear friend. We are staying in Toronto for a couple of months and were looking for a place to experience some Canadian wilderness and retreat from the city. We had been searching for several weeks for somewhere ideal within a few hours drive of Toronto and were struggling... More

What a place! When I got home from a writing workshop earlier this month, all my sentences started with “At Pine Cove…” My family are still teasing me: “Yes, we know, everything is so perfect at Pine Cove!” they interrupt. Or “Life must seems so terrible without those chocolate croissants.” But it’s true. I loved it there. It’s a gorgeous... More

Fantastic location with 'unlimited' great canoe & kayak options. Equipment rental is available on-site. It would be easy to enjoy a long time here exploring the extensive French River waters. The cabins are extremely comfortable and blend in very nicely with the scenic surroundings. The whole site is very clean and embraces nature. Breakfast is brought to the cabin, scrumptious.... More

If your looking for a really amazing relaxing and peaceful getaway- this place if for you! My boyfriend and I really needed a vacation away from the craziness of Toronto and our busy lives so when I discovered this place I knew it was the place we wanted to go for the Victoria Day long weekend. It honestly the whole... More

Right from the start of our search for a much needed break, the staff at Pine Cove went out of their way to help us. It was opening week for the Lodge and they were hosting a retreat. They still managed to find us a cabin for the time we wanted and answered all of our unending questions with patience... More

I'm just back from the Write on the French writers' retreat, inspired by our mentors, Susan Scott, Russell Smith and Oakland Ross, appreciative of our hosts, Nicola and Alex and their capable staff, and awed by the peace and magnificence of the surroundings. The Lodge at Pine Cove is a lucky find, but luck has nothing to do with its... More

I was blown away by The Lodge at French River. To stay in rustic comfort in such an historic area—right on the route of the Voyageurs where you can run the same rapids, hike the same portages, or paddle leisurely on the same tranquil lakes—was an unparalleled opportunity to reconnect in style with the near-north of my youth (I grew... More