Dillon Cove Marina and Resort sits at 1 Parker Lane in Carling Township, about 20 kilometres north of Parry Sound on Georgian Bay. It is a traditional family resort in the heart of the 30,000 Islands region, minutes from Killbear Provincial Park and Franklin Island. For more than 50 years it has been the kind of place families return to summer after summer, and it carries a 5 star rating from its guests.
Stay in one of the one, two, or three bedroom housekeeping cottages, each fully equipped with a private deck, full bathroom, kitchen, linens, and a propane barbecue. Waterfront suites are also available. For those who prefer to camp, there are tent and trailer sites with water and electric hookups, plus seasonal RV sites. It is the rare resort that works for cottagers, campers, and boaters all at once.
The full service marina is the centre of it all. Rent a sturdy 16 foot aluminum boat with a 15 horsepower Yamaha motor and a safety kit, and spend the day exploring the islands, picnicking on a quiet shore, or fishing the bay. Ask about the Fisherman’s Special, a cottage and boat rental package built for anglers. The marina also offers dockage and storage, boat and motor repairs, detailing, and a fuel dock. The dockside general store stocks groceries, fishing tackle and bait, ice, local baked goods, and Kawartha Dairy ice cream scooped into fresh hand-rolled waffle cones.
The surrounding water is spectacular. Franklin Island is a short boat ride away, and the fishing is excellent. Whether you come for a week in a cottage or a day on a rental boat, Dillon Cove is a warm and welcoming base for a Georgian Bay escape.