Calabogie sits on the Madawaska River in the Township of Greater Madawaska. It offers skiing and mountain biking at Calabogie Peaks, paddling on Calabogie Lake, and long hiking trails. This guide uses the Township’s own tourism pages.
Facts box
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Municipal office | 19 Parnell Street, PO Box 180, Calabogie, ON K0J 1H0; 613-752-2222 |
| Public boat launch | Barnet Park, 5179 Calabogie Road |
| Barnet Park | About seven acres, two beaches, two gazebos, a picnic shelter |
| Fire Department | 613-752-2296 |
| Short-term rentals | Licence required, By-law 19-2024 as amended by 62-2024 |
Quick answer
Launch or swim at Barnet Park, hike Manitou or Griffith Uplands, ride the K&P Trail, and ski at Calabogie Peaks in winter.
On the water
Barnet Park. The public boat launch uses HONK Pay to Park. Scan the QR code on the parking sign or pay in advance at honkmobile.com. Only vehicles with boat trailers must pay to park. Paper permits are sold at the Municipal Office, Charbonneau’s Grocery (699 Mill Street) and The Bogie General Store (4709 Calabogie Road). The park has two beaches and panoramic lake views.
Calabogie Lake. The Township calls it good for canoeing and kayaking. Mad River Paddle Co. (1022 Madawaska Street) rents paddleboards and kayaks and offers lessons. Fishing is available on the lake and in the surrounding Madawaska River system.
Trails
| Trail | Details |
|---|---|
| Eagles Nest Trail | Parking lot on Calabogie Road (Highway 508), built in 2021; parking on the highway is prohibited and towed |
| Manitou Trail | 9 km, medium difficulty, hike or snowshoe past the Eagles Nest, Manitou Mountain and Red Arrow Rock vistas; HONK parking at 342 Barrett Chute Road, and the same permits cover the Eagles Nest lot |
| Griffith Uplands | A physically challenging 10 km loop over four mountains (Lake, Buck, Spring and Godin) in an Area of Natural and Scientific Interest, with views of the Madawaska River Valley |
| Madawaska Nordic Trail | 18 km, easy hiking in summer and cross-country skiing in winter |
| K&P Trail | A popular ride from Calabogie to Renfrew |
Calabogie Peaks Resort
The Township lists skiing and snowboarding, mountain biking on the Eagle’s Nest trail system (intermediate to advanced) and the Peaks Village trails. The Madawaska Nordic Ski Trails, off Crestview Drive, offer classic cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, with a season pass at $30.
Black Donald and the dam
The Mountain Chute Hydro Dam is reached by a 6 km side trip from the Calabogie, Griffith, Dacre and Mount St. Patrick scenic drive. The Township describes a bridge view of the river and a 180 ft dam. Black Donald Lake is popular for fishing and canoeing or kayaking. See Calabogie, Black Donald and nearby lakes.
Views
The Township lists Cherry Point picnic area, 3 km north of Calabogie, for river views (it notes that Group of Seven painter A.Y. Jackson painted there), the Burnstown bridge high above the Madawaska River, and Barnet Park for panoramic lake views.
Fire rules
Greater Madawaska requires a permit for all open-air burning except campfires, and the property owner must apply. Fees are $50 a year, $25 a month and $5 a day, and $25 a year for a barrel or incinerator. Daytime burning is not allowed from April 1 to October 31. Call the Fire Department at 613-752-2296.
FAQ
Do I have to pay to park at the Calabogie boat launch?
Only vehicles with boat trailers pay. Use HONK Pay to Park. Checked November 3 2026.
How long is the Manitou Trail?
9 km, with mountaintop views. Checked November 3 2026.
Do I need a burn permit?
For all open-air burning except campfires. Checked November 3 2026.
Cottages in this area
Browse cottages in Calabogie or the Ottawa Valley region.
Township Rules Check
Thinking of renting out a cottage here? Run the Township Rules Check for the Township of Greater Madawaska. The Township of Greater Madawaska requires a licence for short-term rental accommodations under By-law 19-2024, as amended by By-law 62-2024. Read the by-law on the Township’s site before you list. Rules change; confirm with the municipality.
Claims table
| # | Claim | Source URL | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnet Park 5179 Calabogie Rd: HONK Pay to Park; trailers only; permits at Municipal Office 19 Parnell St, Charbonneau’s Grocery 699 Mill St, Bogie General Store 4709 Calabogie Rd; about seven acres, two beaches, two gazebos, picnic shelter; Calabogie Lake canoeing and kayaking; Mad River Paddle Co 1022 Madawaska St; fishing; Calabogie Peaks skiing/biking; Madawaska Nordic Ski Trails season pass $30; trails (Eagles Nest, Manitou 9 km 342 Barrett Chute Rd, Griffith Uplands 10 km, Madawaska Nordic 18 km, K&P); Mountain Chute dam 6 km side trip, 180 ft; Black Donald Lake; Cherry Point 3 km north, A.Y. Jackson painted there; Burnstown bridge; Eagles Nest lot 2021, no Hwy 508 parking; Manitou vistas; Griffith Uplands four named mountains, ANSI, Madawaska River Valley views | https://www.greatermadawaska.com/play-and-discover/tourism/things-to-do/ | 2026-11-03 |
| 2 | Office 19 Parnell St, PO Box 180, Calabogie K0J 1H0; 613-752-2222 | https://www.greatermadawaska.com/ | 2026-11-03 |
| 3 | Burn permit: all open-air burning except campfires; owner applies; $50/year, $25/month, $5/day, $25/year barrel or incinerator; daytime burning not allowed April 1-Oct 31; Fire Department 613-752-2296 | https://www.greatermadawaska.com/living-here/fire-department/open-air-burn-permits/ | 2026-11-03 |
| 4 | Greater Madawaska requires an STR licence under By-law 19-2024, amended by 62-2024 (matches township_rules_dataset.json, confirmed; no MAT per mat_status_2026-11-03.json) | https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/greatermadawaska-ca/media/ftxiov5m/19-2024-licence-regulate-and-govern-short-term-rental-accommodations.pdf | 2026-11-03 |