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

Village of South River News
Notice of Passage By-law 48-2024

Zoning By-law Amendment 92 Ottawa Ave

map showing location of 92 Ottawa Ave.
Notice of Public Meeting June 11, 2024

Proposed Amendment to Institutional Zoning at 92 Ottawa Ave.

Village of South River News
South River - Machar HOC Day Camp!

South River - Machar HOC Day Camp has returned for 2024!

South River Trail Development Grant
South River Trail Development Grant

The Village of South River has been awarded a Trail Development Grant

Upcoming Events

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.

Stories about South River

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Share and Listen to stories about life in South River every Wednesday at 6:30 pm at the South River Friendly Circle, 10 Isabella.

Ice Sounds for Ice Follies

Saturday, February 15, 2025 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

The Near North Mobile Media Lab in North Bay is partnering with New Adventures in Sound Art (NAISA) in the presentation of five audio pieces