PARKS & AMENITIES

PUBLIC BEACHES AND WATER ACCESS

North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit's Beach Water Testing Results

DOE LAKE MUNICIPAL PARK

Location: 1014 Ferguson Road

Have a perfect family day on Doe Lake! The park is complete with a paved boat launch, public beach, picnic tables, charcoal barbeque pit, washroom building equipped with a wheelchair ramp, beach volleyball area, basketball pad and net, swings and playground equipment.

PICKEREL LAKE PARK

Location: 180 Kent Road

This location offers public access to Pickerel Lake via a natural, sand and gravel boat launch and beach. There is a picnic area and a seasonal public washroom on site. Pickerel Lake Park is perfect for a day trip and a picnic away from the crowds.

THREE MILE LAKE PARK

Location: 3 Sunnylea Avenue

This location is our newest park and opened in 2023 and offers public access to Three Mile Lake. There is no boat launch available. There is a small beach area and a seasonal public washroom on site.

RICHARD THOMAS MEMORIAL PARK

Location: 134 Pickerel & Jack Lake Road (before the bridge) 

This park is formerly known as Thompson Rapids. Relax and cool off in the Magnetawan River. The location offers a picnic area and  great scenery.

HALCYON SHORE BEACH

Location: across from 2159 Pickerel & Jack Lake Road

This public beach is our newest beach and opened in the spring of 2017.  The location offers a picnic area, a beautiful beach with swimming and great scenery. 

1. Jack Lake access is located at the end of Nicolia Drive off Pickerel & Jack Lake Road
2. Pickerel Lake access is at 180 Kent Road
3. Doe Lake access is located in Katrine at 1014 Ferguson Road and at 1686 Peggs Mountain Road
4. Magnetawan River access is located at the Government Dock and Boat launch, and is next to the Visitor Information Centre on Ryerson Crescent (Hwy. 520)
5. Lake Cecebe access is located at the end of South Horn Lake Road

OUTDOOR ICE SKATING RINK

The Township of Armour is proud to announce that we have an outdoor skating rink at the Katrine Community Centre, 6 Browns Drive and is free for public use!

During the summer and fall months, the rink is a basketball court.

The outdoor rink is unsupervised. Please follow the rules and posted schedule to keep the facility open.

Rink Guidelines:

For everyone’s safety and enjoyment please follow these rules:

• Only skate on the ice when the sign indicates it is open.
• Skates must be worn on the surface at all times. No boots or shoes allowed.
• Skate at your own risk. CSA approved helmets are strongly encouraged to be worn by all skaters. parental supervision is recommended for children under 12 years. 
• Rink is open from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Open to all members of the community & share with skaters of all ages and abilities.
• No charge to use this rink.
• Place garbage in the containers provided.
• No pets, food or drinks on the ice surface.
• There is a rink shack to shelter you as you lace up. The building is not heated but it will keep snow out of your boots as you skate. 
• The Township of Armour is not responsible for any loss, damage or injury resulting from the use of the outdoor ice rink facility.

The rink’s operating season is weather-dependent, so please check our Facebook page and our website’s Public Notices for updates. Skate safe and most importantly, HAVE FUN