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Hit the slopes in the winter or hike during the summer at Mount Jamieson Resort, just a 20-minute drive from our hotel. Located on an awe-inspiring, extinct volcano, you’ll find everything from skiing and snowboarding lessons to snowmobiling and tubing here. With a restaurant and bar onsite, you won’t go hungry while you’re enjoying the mountain.

Grab your snowshoes or cross-country skis and join the Porcupine Ski Runners, one of Canada’s biggest Nordic ski clubs. Hit over 3 km of trails under blue skies during the day or with a bright lighting system by night—all of which you can access from the beautiful chalet. Don’t have your own gear? You can rent what you need from the ski club. Keep an eye out for local wildlife, especially moose, lynx, and snowy owls!

Learn about Timmins’ rich history and culture at the Timmins Museum National Exhibition Centre in downtown Timmins. There’s always something going on at the centre, whether it’s an educational event or a cultural gathering. Ask our front desk staff for more information on events happening during your stay.

We call this Archie's Rock because it was first shown to the Timmins Family YMCA Outers Club by Archie Chenier. It is an interesting geological feature that appears to have been pushed up from underlying rock layers sometime in the recent geological history of the area. To arrive to Archies rock, leave your vehicle on Little Star Lake Road near highway 101. The trip will is roughly 3 km in and 3 km back with about 1 km walking into the rock formation.

Timmins' only bowling facility is a few steps away from the hotel offering 5-pin bowling over 12 lanes. Shoe rental is available and complete with licensed food counter. Rock & Glow bowling is available in the evenings on weekends.

The Hollinger Park Mini-Putt is located just behind the Hollinger Park, off Brunette Road. It offers an 18-hole mini-putt, batting cages and basketball hoops.

The Riverview Off Leash Dog Park provides plenty of recreation for dogs, big and small. The 8,000 square foot park has a supply of water to keep your pet hydrated, with free parking for 25 vehicles. Lighting and large shade trees will be added to the newsly constructed dog park.

The Dream Acres Alpaca Farm is located 30 minutes east of Timmins. These animals are curious but very timid. They are sociable and all have different personalities which lead to wonderful photo opportunities. Take a tour of the farm and purchase various alpaca-related products. Take a walk or go snowshoeing on one of the many nature trails and enjoy the great outdoors.

Bodhi Tree Hot yoga Studio is proud to be the only hot yoga provider in the area. Our mission is to help our community feel and look its very best. We are happy to share our new peaceful studio as a place for our clients to relax, breathe, and recharge. Part of being a good yogi is to stay informed about your body and about the ways in which yoga can heighten your quality of life.

If you ride horses, don’t miss a visit to Standard Stables, an equestrian facility that offers everything from boarding and training to horseback riding lessons and activities. Riders of all levels are welcome at this well-maintained, family-run stable just minutes from our hotel in Timmins.

Home of both an arena and competition pool, the Archie Dillon Sportsplex also offers public swims and lessons.

The McIntyre Arena is the biggest arena in Timmins and includes the McIntyre Curling Club, the McIntyre Coffee Shop and is host to many of the city's large indoor events.

Collège Boréal’s Timmins campus offers post-secondary education—in French. Tour the campus to see what the college is all about. If you’re lucky enough to be visiting a student or stopping by to host an event or lecture, you’ll love that our hotel is only a 7-minute drive from this educational institution for Ontario’s Francophone population.