Barry’s Bay sits on Kamaniskeg Lake in the Township of Madawaska Valley, which also takes in Combermere and Wilno. This guide uses the Township’s parks, beaches and boat launches page, its waste site page and its office details.
Facts box
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Township office | 85 Bay Street, PO Box 1000, Barry’s Bay, ON K0J 1B0; 613-756-2747 (toll-free 1-866-222-8699) |
| Public launch on Kamaniskeg Lake | Barry’s Bay Public Boat Launch, 25 Island Lane |
| Beaches | Lakeshore Park, Mayflower Park, Reeve’s Park, Wadsworth Lake Public Beach |
| Water quality | Renfrew County District Health Unit monitors weekly in summer at three listed beaches |
| Hospital | St. Francis Memorial Hospital, 7 St. Francis Memorial Dr, Barry’s Bay; 613-756-3044 |
Quick answer
Launch at Barry’s Bay, swim at Lakeshore Park or Wadsworth Lake, and visit Combermere’s river parks. Buy garbage tags before you take bags to a waste site.
Boat launches
| Launch | Location | Water | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry’s Bay Public Boat Launch | 25 Island Lane, Barry’s Bay | Kamaniskeg Lake | Launch, dock, picnic area; beside walking trails, within walking distance of downtown |
| Bark Lake Boat Launch | 15 Big Bear Crescent, Barry’s Bay | Bark Lake | Launch, dock (donated in 2024 by the Roger & Kate Kropf Family Trust) |
| Combermere Boat Launch | 39249 Combermere Road, Combermere | Madawaska River system | Picnic area, washrooms, launch, dock |
| Wadsworth Lake Public Beach | 120 Hopefield Road, Barry’s Bay (Halfway) | Wadsworth Lake | Beach, launch, washrooms, picnic area, swimming raft |
The Township page lists no fees for any of these.
Beaches and parks
- Lakeshore Park, 77 Lakeshore Park, Barry’s Bay: Kamaniskeg Lake; accessible water access ramp (seasonal), playground, picnic area, public beach, beach volleyball nets, washroom.
- Mayflower Park, 1051 Mill Street, Combermere: Madawaska River; washroom, beach, playground, picnic area, raft.
- Reeve’s Park, Yandreski Road: Paugh Lake; picnic area, washrooms, municipally maintained beach.
- Wadsworth Lake Public Beach: see above.
- Crooked Slide Park, 343 Old Barry’s Bay Road, Combermere: on Byers Creek, which connects to the Madawaska River; picnic area, washrooms, historical features. The walkway runs alongside moving water.
- Dennison Park, 39325 Combermere Road: Madawaska River; picnic area and dock.
- Wilno Heritage Park, 1112 Wilno Road North: washrooms, picnic area, historical features; a museum open seasonally, operated by the Wilno Heritage Society.
- Railway Station, 19503 Opeongo Line, Barry’s Bay: accessible washrooms, free WiFi, picnic area; a seasonal visitor information centre and local museum in Opeongo Square.
- Omanique Beach Waterfront Trail, Island Lane between Mask Island Drive and Lakeshore Drive: a roadside trail with seating and lake views, named for a sawmill that stood near the site in the early 1900s.
- Water Tower Park, 20 Mahon Street, Barry’s Bay: home to what the Township calls Ontario’s last remaining wooden water tower, with a train-themed play structure.
- Zurakowski Park, 83 Kelly Street, Barry’s Bay: honours test pilot Janusz Zurakowski (1914 to 2004); picnic area and plaques.
Renfrew County District Health Unit monitors water quality weekly in summer at Lakeshore Park, Mayflower Park and Wadsworth Lake Public Beach.
Trails
The CN Trail is multi-use for motorized users, cyclists and pedestrians. Public access points are at Highway 60 and Sherwood Drive, Kelly Street and Paugh Lake Road, and Wilno Heritage Park. Follow posted signage.
Waste sites and garbage tags
| Site | Address | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bark Lake | 21956 Highway 60, Barry’s Bay | Mon 7:30am to 1pm; holiday Mon 7:30am to 4:30pm; Tue 7:30am to 12pm; Thu 12 to 4:30pm; Sat 7:30am to 4:30pm; Sun 3 to 6pm May to September only; closed Wed and Fri. Card, cash or garbage stickers |
| Combermere (transfer site) | 242 Old Barry’s Bay Road | Summer (May 1 to September 30): holiday Mon 9am to 8pm; Wed 1 to 6pm; Sat 9am to 6pm; Sun 1 to 8pm. Fall and winter (October 1 to April 30): holiday Mon 7:30am to 4:30pm; Sat 8am to 4pm; Sun 11am to 4:30pm. Cash or stickers |
| Wilno (transfer site) | 17961 Highway 60 | Sat 7am to 4pm |
All garbage bags, curbside or dropped at a site, need a blue municipal garbage tag. Tags are sold at the Township Office, Barry’s Bay MacEwan, Barry’s Bay Shell, Barry’s Bay Ultramar, Herron’s Store in Barry’s Bay and CO Country Market in Combermere. The Combermere and Wilno transfer sites accept no bulky waste. The Bark Lake site has the Bark Lake Mall, a free reuse centre open whenever the site is open. The Township says dumping anywhere except an approved site is investigated by By-Law and fined. The page has no rules specific to seasonal residents, so contact the Township.
Health care
St. Francis Memorial Hospital, a 20-bed community hospital, is at 7 St. Francis Memorial Dr, Barry’s Bay, phone 613-756-3044, according to the Hastings Highlands health care page. We did not confirm its emergency department hours on a primary page, so confirm with the hospital.
FAQ
Where is the public boat launch in Barry’s Bay?
25 Island Lane, on Kamaniskeg Lake. Checked November 3 2026.
Do I need a garbage tag?
Yes. All garbage bags need a blue municipal tag. Checked November 3 2026.
Is beach water tested?
Renfrew County District Health Unit monitors weekly in summer at Lakeshore Park, Mayflower Park and Wadsworth Lake. Checked November 3 2026.
Cottages in this area
Browse cottages in Barry’s Bay or the Ottawa Valley region.
Township Rules Check
Thinking of renting out a cottage here? Run the Township Rules Check for the Township of Madawaska Valley. Our dataset has no confirmed short-term rental rule for this municipality yet, so confirm with its clerk before you list.
Claims table
| # | Claim | Source URL | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parks, beaches, launches (names, addresses, water bodies, features; no fees listed); DHU weekly water monitoring at Lakeshore Park, Mayflower Park, Wadsworth Lake; CN Trail access points and multi-use; Railway Station seasonal visitor centre and museum; Wilno Heritage Park museum open seasonally; Bark Lake dock donated 2024; Omanique Beach Waterfront Trail; Water Tower Park; Zurakowski Park | https://www.madawaskavalley.ca/recreation-tourism/parks-beaches-and-boat-launches/ | 2026-11-03 |
| 2 | Waste sites Bark Lake, Combermere, Wilno with hours incl. holiday Mondays and seasons; payment types; Bark Lake Mall reuse centre; blue garbage tag; tag vendors (Herron’s in Barry’s Bay); no bulky waste at transfer sites; illegal dumping fined; no seasonal-resident rules | https://www.madawaskavalley.ca/living-here/garbage-and-recycling/waste-site-curbside/ | 2026-11-03 |
| 3 | Township office 85 Bay St, PO Box 1000, Barry’s Bay K0J 1B0; 613-756-2747; 1-866-222-8699 | https://www.madawaskavalley.ca/ | 2026-11-03 |
| 4 | St. Francis Memorial Hospital 20-bed, 7 St. Francis Memorial Dr, PO Box 129, Barry’s Bay K0J 1B0; (613) 756-3044 | https://hastingshighlands.ca/living-here/health-care | 2026-11-03 |
Photo: Robert Wrona, on Unsplash (Unsplash License).