About Pine Cliff Resort
Your slice of paradise in the Madawaska Valley
Four Season Resort
Pine Cliff Resort is a beautiful four season resort with seasonal sites on the banks of Madawaska River and Kamaniskeg Lake in Combermere, Ontario. Located just two hours west of Ottawa and 3 1/2 hours north of Toronto in the Ottawa Valley, this family friendly resort may just be cottage country's best kept secret.
Fully equipped Cottages for a hassle-free getaway
Pine Cliff Resort is home to nine beautiful cottages providing all the necessities you are looking for:
Fully equipped kitchen
Linens
Gas barbecue
Air-conditioning
Roku TV
High Speed wireless internet - no extra charge
Most have either a gas or wood burning fireplace
Our cottages are available during all seasons. You can choose between cottages that range in size from two bedrooms to four bedrooms. Extra beds and sofa beds are also available by request.
Seasonal sites for exciting RV camping experiences
Pine Cliff Resort is one go to destination for RV Traveler in the Madawaska Valley hosting approximately 80 seasonal campsites and additional 20 overnight RV sites. From May until October each year, you can choose from campsites providing electricity and water on all sites.
Sites with septic systems are also available upon request.
Amenities and Activities
All cottage and overnight camping guest have access to our full range of facilities on ground.
Visitors can take a dip in our saltwater pool and hot tub, utilize our gym which provides a wide range of fitness equipment and the recreation hall.
Outside our guest can enjoy our beautiful and sandy beach, park-like grounds, water trampoline, basketball court and shuffleboards.
Guest looking for outside fun, Pine Cliff Resorts also provides many activities during summer and winter season.
Summer
Discover beautiful Alqonquin Provincial Park
Enjoy hikes along nearby trails
Canoe or kayak the Madawaska River or Kamaniskeg Lake
Fishing
Waterskiing
Make a campfire at your own fireplace outside your cottage
Experience our local shops and farmers markets
Winter
Enjoy your snowmobile ride on the nearby trails starting on location
Put your skis on and go cross country skiing
Experience snow shoe walks on the ground
Go ice skating at the ice ring in Combermere
Ice fishing is also a must in the Madawaska Valley
Our Story & History
Pine Cliff Resort, originally known as Seymour's Pine Cliff Lodge, began as a tourist lodge on the banks of the Madawaska River in 1947 ran by Frank Seymour.
Mr. Seymour continued to run the lodge as a northern Canadian fishing destination lodge for Americans until 1957. At this point the lodge now consisted of a main lodge, 16 cottages with electricity and running water serviced by a water tower, washroom and shower house, and small engine repair shop. Mr. Seymour also offered shore lunches and guided fishing on the Madawaska River and Kamaniskeg Lake.
Between 1957 and 1970, the lodge changed hands a few times until it was scooped up by Mr. and Mrs. Taylor who renamed the lodge to Pine Cliff Lodge and added the tent and trailer camping business to an already successful cottage business.
In 1985, Brian and Patti Allingham purchased the property, along with the original lodge and 16 cottages. They were able to recognize the significant opportunity and potential the property and lodge had in the tourist industry. They renamed the business Pine Cliff Resort and began the major transformation to build the business as it's known today. The couple sold half of the cottages and refurbished the 8 remaining ones. The resort originally had only five seasonal campers, a number that the Allinghams have grown to over 80. Each year, Brian and Patti continue to upgrade the resort, the facilities and its cottages.
In over 70 years of history, it was always in the owner's concern that families enjoy the resort, spending quality time together and creating memories. For Brian and Patti Allingham, in the 38 years they have owned their business, this concern became their greatest mission.
Today, Pine Cliff Resort has become one of the best camping and seasonal trailer resorts in Ontario. We look forward to hosting our guests all year round.
