White River (Ontario) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
township municipality in Ontario, Canada
About White River (Ontario)
White River, population 607, was established as a railway village on the Canadian Pacific mainline in 1885. Its primary industry is forestry; the township's population has been in steep decline since Domtar closed its mill in 2007. While the village is a good jumping-off point for fishing and canoeing on the White River, and its location on the main east-west route cross country makes it difficult to miss, it's tiny enough that it might not even be on the map were it not for the notability of its most famous resident: an orphan black bear cub who left with a group of soldiers in 1914. The soldiers ofFort Garry Horseregiment fromWinnipeg,Manitoba– a cavalry unit and their horses off to fight theGreat WarinEurope. Their unofficial mascot, Winnie the bear, wholiterary travellerswill immediate
Top Attractions in White River (Ontario)
Explore the best things to see and do in White River (Ontario):
- ★White River Air
- ★White River Heritage Museum
- ★Winnie's Hometown Festival
- ★Winnie-the-Pooh statue
Where to Eat in White River (Ontario)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴WR Bar & Grill
Where to Stay in White River (Ontario)
- 🏨Continental Motel
- 🏨Naturenut Resort and Cafe
- 🏨White River Motel
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