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Located on Hwy 11, half an hour south of North Bay and 2 1/2 hours north of Toronto, South River has a permanent population of 1,100 which almost doubles in the summer.The village is the paddling entrance to Algonquin Park and can lay claim to being the second busiest Park access after Hwy 60. South River is a comparatively small, but vibrant community encompassing two provincial parks - Algonquin, 20 kilometres to the east, and Mikisew, 12 kilometres to the west.The village offers a wide variety of facilities for the whole family, such as the arena with year-round ice, curling clubs, tennis courts, baseball fields, library, daycare, Royal Canadian Legion, Women's Own Resource Centre, two retirement complexes and a seniors drop-in centre. South River is also home to Ontario's premier sports camp, The Hockey Opportunity Camp, the famous Bear Chair Co.
We have 14 wooded acres, including 1000 feet of water front. Five cottages that ensure privacy and independence - all facing the South River. There are fishing boats to rent to explore the river. Or you can always bring your own and park it at our dock for an extra fee.
We are a cottage and trailer park with established seasonal vacationers. Located along the South River in Nipissing, Ontario is a virtual paradise that you have to visit. Birchwood Cottages & Trailer Park is more like a resort than a park. You are treated to an escape from the hectic life you normally lead to a quiet and friendly space you can call your own for the time you are there. It doesn't exist you say - we are here to show you it does!