South River is a friendly community surrounded with natural beauty and blessed with reasonably priced housing and a multitude of affordable recreational facilities.
South River is on Highway 11, the main route linking the City of North Bay with Metropolitan Toronto. South River is a 40 minute drive to North Bay and a leisurely 3 hour drive to Toronto. In other words, it is far enough away that the kids will have to start doing their own laundry, yet close enough to visit your grandchildren whenever you choose.
Community Features
South River has one of the most up-to-date and best-trained fire departments in the area. The Medical Centre is modern and features comprehensive health care facilities. South River is also one of the few Northern communities to offer both ambulance and air ambulance service.
Housing
The area provides a beautiful backdrop with picturesque hills, rivers, waterfalls and forests on every side of the municipality. Housing prices are currently a steal. Modest bungalows have recently sold in the $70,000 range. There are currently a few executive style houses on the market that are listed in the $135,000 range. The Village has a retirement complex administered by the Nipissing - Parry Sound District Housing Authority and a privately run retirement home.
Cost of Living
The costs associated with maintaining your house or car are low. Examples of this are: local Chrysler and GM Dealer's hourly labour rates are $48.25 and $45.00 respectively. Local automotive repair shops are even less. A general contractor is in the $20.00 per hour range. A plumber or electrician is in the $25.00 per hour range.
Recreational Opportunities
South River's Curling Club offers adult unlimited memberships at the ridiculously low price of $160.00. Full adult membership at the local Golf and Country Club is only $331.70! Even lower rates are available for the 'weekday only' membership.
For all of you hiking and cycling buffs, South River is located right at the center of the Forgotten Trails. The trails are a network which traces the footsteps of the first inhabitants of the area. They include the paths of the Huron, Ojibway and Algonquin aboriginal tribes. These trails have been meticulously researched, cleared and re-opened so that wilderness and historical enthusiasts can explore the wonders and mysteries that abound in the Almaguin Highlands. There are hiking, cycling and driving trails to meet every outdoor adventurer's wants or needs.
For all of you wannabe pilots who simply cannot afford the exorbinant cost of flying today, our airport boasts a 3000 foot grass runway, amphibious facilities, tie downs for $20.00 a month, and a very competitively priced, licensed A.M.O. maintenance facility.
Other opportunities include the Senior's Centre, a very active Snowmobile Club, canoeing and kayaking, public beaches, our annual Blackfly Hunt, the annual Fall Fair, Festival of the Arts and more.
