Magnetawan

The questions people ask first about Magnetawan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

• Cash or card?Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $).Canada-wide
• SIM or eSIMRogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores.Canada-wide
• Tap waterTap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).Canada-wide
• TippingRestaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.Canada-wide
• Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Canada-wide
• SafetyVery safe.

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• CoffeeCoffee and a breakfast sandwichC$8–15 (≈ US$6–11)
• Street or quick mealDiner main (burger, sandwich, soup)C$16–25 (≈ US$12–19)
• BeerDraught beer in a barC$7–9 (≈ US$6–7)
• Budget bedCampsite, a night, per roomC$40 (≈ US$30)
• Mid-range bedGuest house room, a night, per roomC$130 (≈ US$95)
• High-end bedGuest house room, a night, per roomC$200 (≈ US$150)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · Mid C$170 (≈ US$130) · High C$320 (≈ US$250)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Airports

YYZ Toronto Pearson (About 3 h by car via Highway 400 and 11N to Burk's Falls, then 40 km (25 mi) west) · YOW Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier (About 4.5 h by car; check before you commit) · YYB North Bay Jack Garland (About 1 h 15 min by car; small airport, few flights)YYZ Toronto Pearson (About 3 h by car via Highway 400 and 11N to Burk's Falls, then 25 mi (40 km) west) · YOW Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier (About 4.5 h by car; check before you commit) · YYB North Bay Jack Garland (About 1 h 15 min by car; small airport, few flights)

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

C$90–150 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed

Mid

C$150–260 (≈ US$110–190) excl. bed

High

C$260 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed

• No public transport: without a car you are stuck.
• Cell coverage is patchy on the back roads and on the lakes.
• Black flies and mosquitoes from late May to July; bring repellent.
• Many restaurants and resorts cut hours or close from late October to May: call first.
• Moose and deer on Highway 11 and the local roads at dusk and after dark.
• Fuel up in Burk's Falls or Huntsville; stations in the village are limited.