7:00 am - RISE AND SHINE
Location: Twin Towers (Highway 17)
Start your day with a hearty, homemade, dine-style breakfast at Twin Towers Restaurant, just outside of the city on Highway 17. Everyone raves about their homemade bread. By the way if you're just passing through around lunchtime, we can't miss telling you about the Tower Burger from this local hot spot - it's incredible
8:00 am - TIME TO GET OUTSIDE
Location: Aaron Provincial Park
As you make your way back into town, you can swing by Aaron Provincial Park to work off your meal and take in our beautiful natural surroundings. Embrace the winter wonderland by walking the park's pathways, crossing bridges, and marveling at the frozen beauty of Canadian nature.
10:00 am - WINTER RECREATION
Location: Milestone Park & Dryden Ski Hill
Go skating or get into some pick up hockey at the outdoor rink in Milestone Park.
Go skiing at the Dryden Ski Hill
2:30 pm - MIDDAY MEAL
Sit down for a classic-style, well portioned meal at the Patricia Inn Restaurant, affectionately known as "The PI" by locals of Dryden. Don't skip on dessert, the Cheesecake is to die for.
4:30 pm - HANG OUT BY THE...ICE
Location: Government Dock
Experience the thrill of driving across the ice road the the end of Van Horne Avenue, crossing the frozen expanse of Wabigoon Lake, and waving to the ice fishers who seem to take up permanent residency on the frozen path or even join them for a unique ice fishing experience
6:00 pm - SUNSET COUNTRY DINING
Location: Masalas (205 Duke St, Dryden)
Take in something unique at Masalas, a local favourite that offers a variety of East Indian, Greek, Thai, and North American dishes. They're most known for their mouthwatering buffet.
7:30 pm - EVENING ENTERTAINMENT
Location: Dryden Memorial Arena (84 Whyte Ave, Dryden) & Timber Lanes Bowling Alley (38 Princess St, Dryden)
If your timing is lucky, immerse yourself within the community and experience the excitement of a local hockey game featuring The Dryden GM Ice Dogs, our Junior "A" hockey team that plays out of the Dryden Memorial Arena. You can find their game schedule at drydenicedogs.com
If there's not a game on, another great fall/winter evening activity in Dryden is to hit the lanes for some bowling at Timber Lanes. Be sure to call ahead for lane availability. It's a happening place.
10:00 pm - CHASING THE LIGHTS
Location: North
Before you head back to your resting place, take a quick drive out to see the Northern Lights. They're the strongest in March/April or September/October. To find a great viewing spot, download the "My Aurora Forecast" app on your phone, it will show you if the lights are viewable, and where to look. You can also use this app anywhere in the world. If you check the app and lights are bright, head North. Drive up Richan Road, just off Highway 17, and explore the wilderness, chasing the lights.
11:00 pm - NIGHT TIME REFLECTION
Location: Bed
As the day comes to a close, take a moment to reflect on your memorable adventures in the winter paradise that is Dryden, cherishing the experiences, the people you met, and creating lasting memories in Ontario's smallest city.