Description

Winnie the Pooh Park: Winnie the Pooh Park is located just off of Highway 17 as you pull into town and sits central to our business highway section. This beautiful park is the perfect rest stop for your family to eat lunch and enjoy the fresh air while you plan your next move in White River. It is just steps away from both our Tourist Information Centre and our historic Winnie the Pooh statue so you can immediately indulge in our local heritage as well as get advice from our information consultants about all that White River has to offer you on your journey.

Canadian Pacific Railway Caboose: Our authentic Canadian Pacific Railway Caboose sits right in front of the entrance as soon as you pull into Winnie the Pooh Park. White River is proud of its railway history and thus features a true to life railcar that at one time took passengers across the country. Learn about how the railway helped build our community from our information consultants at the Tourist Information Centre and the White River Heritage Museum.

Tourist Information Centre: Our Tourist Information Centre is your lifeline if you find yourself in White River and need helpful answers to pertinent questions about the community. It also serves as a nice spot to take a quick bathroom break and de-stress from your time on the road. Our centre has various displays showcasing some prominent moments in local history as well as a collection of Winnie the Pooh memorabilia. Pick up some souvenirs while you’re perusing the displays so you can remember your time in White River.

White River Heritage Museum: The White River Heritage Museum is your chance to dive deep into the history of White River and learn the story of a community that has stood proudly for over 150 years. Our Heritage Museum includes Canadian Pacific Railway artifacts, rare Winnie the Pooh artifacts, displays showcasing what life in White River was like in the early 1900s, and even some artwork by the notorious art collective “Group of 7”. Our museum attendants are passionate about White River and its history and would love a chance to educate you about how our town grew from a railway stop in the 1800s to the community you see before you today. The White River Heritage Museum is located at 200 Elgin Street and admission is ABSOLUTELY FREE. You can also book private tours of the museum by contacting the Township at 807-822-2450.

Picnic Lake: One of White River’s most beautiful lakes is only a five-minute drive away. If you proceed north at the Highway 17 intersection and drive for 3km you’ll already be at the turn-off for Picnic Lake. Picnic Lake is an unsupervised beach with sand, picnic tables, and a boat launch for your fishing vessels if you’re in the mood to catch some big ones.

• Wheelchair Accessible : Yes