Balsam Lake is the highest point on the Trent–Severn Waterway and is perfect for swimming, boating, and fishing.

- Size: about 16 km long and 3 km wide on average

- Fed by the Gull River, with Coboconk and Balsam Lake Provincial Park nearby

- Great fishing for walleye, bass, pike, and muskie

- Check‑in: 4:00 p.m.

- Check‑out: 11:00 a.m.

- Please vacate your unit by check‑out so it can be prepared for incoming guests.

- Only registered guests are allowed on the property.

- Maximum 6 guests per chalet; 5 per townhouse. Unregistered guests will be asked to leave.

- Networks: "balsamguest" and "balsam1"

- Password: "scan QR code at the office or enter balsam100 password

- Service is the best available locally, but may slow down during peak use.

- No smoking, vaping, or drugs in any units or indoor spaces.

- A minimum $500 charge applies if smoking occurs in a unit.

- Use outdoor ashtrays and butt‑out stations; do not drop butts on the ground.

- Please do not smoke on the beach, docks, or at the Tiki bar.

- Drugs of any kind are not permitted; violation may result in immediate eviction with no refund.

- Shared campfire area with wood supplied daily.

- You are welcome to start the fire after sunset.

- Quiet time is 11:30 p.m.; please keep outdoor noise low after this time.

- Recycling: Use the bins outside your unit.

- Garbage: Place in the shed behind Unit 26 and latch the door.

- Main pier: Access via the trail behind the main house; respect the roped‑off private area.

- Parking: One area per section; extra vehicles and trailers should park at the front of the property.

Fish Cleaning and Extra Items

- Please use the Fish Cleaning House for all fish cleaning, not the units. Clean up and discard remains into the lake.

- Available from the office on request: iron and ironing board, blender, hair dryer, Keurig machine, playpen, high chair, and large stock pots.

- Laundry bins provided; place used towels inside.

- Linen‑inclusive package: linens and toiletries refreshed on day three.

- Before check‑out, please: wash and put away dishes, empty and wipe the fridge, and return shared dishes to the correct unit.

- Paper towels are provided for spills; please do not use bath towels.

- Report any spills or accidents on bedding to the office.

- An inventory list is posted on the fridge; missing items may be charged to your card.

Our sandy walk‑in beach, kayaks, canoes, and paddleboats are a highlight of the resort.

- Beach and water equipment are free for registered guests only.

- Life jackets are mandatory.

- Stay away from the main channel of the Trent Canal. Be aware of the weather conditions.

- Limit use to about one hour per item so everyone can enjoy them.

- Life jackets are in the wire basket by the beach; return them after use.

- Pull all watercraft fully onto land when finished.

- The beach is unsupervised; parents/guardians must watch their children.

- No diving off the water trampoline – the water is shallow and rocky.

- Beach towels are not standard, but a limited number can be signed in and out at the office.

- Do not use bath towels at the beach; any found there will be removed.

BBQ Stations

- Two shared BBQ areas: across from the townhouses and across from the chalets.

- BBQ utensils are provided; please clean and return them and brush the grill after use.

Games Room

- Located across from the townhouses.

- Includes ping‑pong and a small lending library.

- Board games and movies are available from the office; return all items after use.

- No smoking of any kind in the games room.

Outdoor Games

Horseshoe pit

Shuffleboard (pucks and cues available at the office)

- Bocce ball and bean bag toss

- Water/volleyball net

- Playground for children

 Nearby groceries: Foodland (Coboconk) and Sobeys (Fenelon Falls).

Local attractions include the Kirkfield Lift Lock, Lock 34 & Fenelon Falls, Kawartha Lakes Boat Cruises, Coboconk Go‑Karts & Mini‑Putt, museums, galleries, and golf.

Local Restaurants

Sun Ming Restaurant | 15 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls | 705‑887‑2432 |

That Place on Cameron | 16 Oriole Rd., behind Fenelon Marina | 705‑887‑7690 |

Orchid Thai Bistro | 12 May St., Fenelon Falls | 705‑887‑3333 |

Ziraldo's | 24 Francis St., Fenelon Falls (reservations) | 705‑887‑3322 |

Texas Burger & Donut | 8 Lindsay St., Fenelon Falls | 705‑887‑4282 |

The Pattie House | 6673 Hwy 35, Coboconk | 705‑454‑8100 |

Slices N' Scoops | 2 Water St., Fenelon Falls | 705‑887‑1986 |

Dockside Grill | 12 Water St., Fenelon Falls | 705‑887‑6983 |

Murphy's Pub | Lock 34, Fenelon Falls | 705‑887‑1100 |

Godfather's Pizza | 116 Lindsay St. E., Fenelon Falls | 705‑887‑2600 |

Riverbank Pizza | 6653 ON‑35, Coboconk ("Best Pizza") | 705‑454‑1112 |