The Village of South River

Located on Hwy 11, about half an hour south of North Bay and 2 1/2 hours north of Toronto, South River has a permanent population of about 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 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., Swift Canoes and Kayaks and The South River Brewing Company.

View the Village of South River's Strategic Plan here or a Physical copy is located in our office.

Use this Interactive Map of the Village as a zoning guide.

For Newcomers to the Village of South River see our New Welcome Newsletter!

Read the latest edition of 'Ripples', our Municipal newsletter for an assortment of useful information.

Visit Explore South River to Experience history, culture, arts, recreation, learning and entertainment in South River, Ontario. Follow for upcoming events and project updates!

 

Latest News

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For Sale - 309 HWY 124 & 8 Toronto Ave

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Snow Plow for Sale - 2006 Sterling L8500 CONVENTIO

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Notice of Passage By-law 48-2024

Zoning By-law Amendment 92 Ottawa Ave

Upcoming Events

Deep Wireless Exhibition Foresta Inclusive: (ex)tending towards by Jane Tingley

Thursday, January 9, 2025 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

This interactive artwork explores the complexity of the natural world as it plays out beyond the limitations of human sensory perception

Storytelling Listening Party as part of Art’s Birthday

Friday, January 17, 2025 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

On January 17, come for some cake and listen to stories told by South River Seniors.

2nd Annual South River Dog Sled Race

Saturday, January 18-Sun January 19, 2025

World Cup qualifying dog sled races

Tree Frog - Sla-dai-aich Radio Performance by Ben Donoghue (in-person & online)

Saturday, February 1, 2025 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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Ben Donoghue will perform his piece Tree FrogTickets - $12 (Sla-dai-aich) live using recorded interviews about a unique community radio initiative in BC.