Dryden Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in the Kenora District of Northwestern Ontario, Canada
About Dryden
Dryden was established in 1895 on the north shore of Wabigoon Lake as the site of an experimental farm. It was named for a minister of government of the era. At the time, access to the community was primarily by rail. From 1910-2008, the city's primary industry was paper manufacturing; the local population reached a peak of just under 8200 people before the mill closed. An oversized Maximillian the Moose stands at the centre of town at the visitor’s centre. Dryden and Kenora are the only incorporated Ontario cities to use the Central time zone (GMT-6), due to their location: geographically closer toWinnipegthan to southern Ontario.
Top Attractions in Dryden
Explore the best things to see and do in Dryden:
- ★Aaron Provincial Park
- ★Blue Lake Provincial Park
- ★Dryden & District Museum
- ★Dryden Recreational Complex
- ★Dryden Ski Club
- ★Dryden Winter Festival
- ★Eagle's Landing
- ★Moosefest
Where to Eat in Dryden
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Ho Ho Chinese Restaurant
- 🍴Hong Kong House
- 🍴Masala Restaurant
- 🍴Ristorante Pizzeria Italia
Where to Stay in Dryden
- 🏨Bonny Bay Camp
- 🏨Dryden Hotel & Conference Centre
- 🏨Hide Away Motel
- 🏨Merkel's Camp
- 🏨Pilot's Landing Bed & Breakfast
- 🏨Riverview Lodge
Dryden Travel Guide Sections
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