City of Dryden, Ontario, Canada - "we've Got Everything Under the Sun" The Town of Dryden incorporated in 1910. It expanded its boundaries several times before amalgamating with the neighbouring Township of Barclay, to form the new "City of Dryden" on January 1, 1998. Dryden is centrally located in the southern half of the Patricia Region, for which it serves as a hub. Being easily accessible on the Trans-Canada Highway and the CPR rail line, Dryden also has an excellent airport with a 6,000-foot runway. Located at the end of Highway 502 from Fort Frances, a direct link to the USA (Minnesota), the city is the dividing point between traffic going up Highway 105 to Ear Falls and Red Lake and traffic traveling up Highway 72 to Sioux Lookout and beyond. The steady increase in traffic on the Trans-Canada Highway along with Dryden's position midway between Winnipeg and Thunder Bay has resulted in a very large commercial sector serving local citizens and visitors. Tourism is now a large and stable industry, adding dimension to Dryden's quality of life.
The City is home to 13 hotels and motels with a total of 300 rooms available. Dryden also has a number of campgrounds and trailer parks that provide the option of cabins, tenting or full-service hook-ups. Dryden's wide variety of restaurants offer everything from fast food to refined dining, eat-in and take-out. From specialty gift shops to major department store chains, the community is able to meet your shopping needs. Major internationally recognized retailers are located in the community, as well as many smaller retailers and craft shops. Cradled in the vast northwestern forest, Dryden offers both visitors and residents a strong retail and service sector, a full service airport, a newly renovated healthcare centre, a modern communications network, good educational facilities, and over 200 active clubs and organizations. The City has serviced and unserviced commercial and industrial properties and an excellent selection of residential properties for sale. With these essentials and low taxes, this safe and clean community is able to provide the opportunities needed to develop a career, raise a family, or savor retirement. Proudly standing at the tourist information centre, Maximillian Moose presides over the community. In honour of his ancestors, cousins, and friends of the wilderness, this burly beast, with head raised, captures the spirit of Sunset Country and a city that offers "everything under the sun".
To go directly to the accommodations and businesses in Dryden, please go to the bottom of this page to link to their websites.
Main Industry:
Weyerhaeuser is the major employer in the area with more than 1300 employees. Manufacturing pulp, paper and lumber, Weyerhaeuser is internationally known for its quality, and is an active supporter for various community events held in Dryden.
Population: 8800 (approx.)
Distances to Nearest Towns:
Dryden to Vermilion Bay - 45 km (28 miles)
Dryden to Sioux Lookout - 95 km (60 miles)
Dryden to Ignace - 105 km (65 miles)
Dryden to Kenora - 140 km (85 miles)
Dryden to Atikokan - 280 km (175 miles)
Visitor Information Centre:
The Visitor Information Centre is very distinct because on the front yard is a large moose figure, locally known as "Max the Moose". It carries a variety of brochures and pamphlets on local area business and attractions. Also on the grounds is a picnic area. - Summer hours: 9:00-8:00 Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:00 Saturday & Sunday
- Winter hours: 9:00-5:00 Monday to Friday, Closed Saturday & Sunday
For more information on things to see and do in the city, contact the Dryden Chamber of Commerce at 807-223-2622, the City of Dryden at 807-223-2225.
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Best Western Motor Inn
The Best Western Motor Inn is
located on the Trans-Canada
Highway 17 in Dryden, Ontario, only
minutes from the downtown s ...
349 Government Street Dryden, Ontario, Canada P8N 2P4
807-223-3201 or 888-394-2378
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Big Eagle Lodge
Choice Location on Eagle Lake. "We
fished a different part of Eagle Lake
every day during our two week stay.
Big Eagle Lo ...
Box 8 Eagle River, Ontario, Canada P0V 1S0
807-755-2126
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Temple Bay Lodge
Temple Bay Lodge is
located on beautiful Eagle
Lake in Ontario, Canada. No
other region of Ontario can
offer you the ex ...
Box 68 Eagle River, Ontario P0V 1S0
807-755-2172 or 800-533-8861
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Thaddeus Lake Lodge
Experience Canadian Trophy Fishing & Hunting in our 15,000 acre system of lakes. Walleye, Muskie, Northern, Small Mouth Bass an ...
Box 880 Dryden, P8N 2Z5
807-529-3377
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Fin & Feather Resort
Canada fishing trips at their best. Canada fishing at Fin and Feather, for walleye, northern pike, and muskie is exceptional. I ...
Box 247 Eagle River, Ontario P0V 1S0
807-755-5200 or 800-919-3474
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Eagle Lake Lodge
Box 38 Eagle River, Ontario P0V 1S0
807-755-2422 or 888-755-3245
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Timberland Motel
406 Government Rd. Dryden, P8N 2P5
807-223-5395 or 800-465-7232
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Town and Country Motel
500 Government Rd. Dryden, P8N 2P7
807-223-2377 or 800-263-0183
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B. Taylor Home Hardware Building Centre
509 Government St., Box 728 Dryden, P8N 2P6
807-223-3381 or 800-465-7222
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Caren Insurance Brokers Ltd.
73 King St Dryden, P8N 1B7
807-223-3234
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McAuley and Partners
Box 159,4 Whyte Ave Dryden, P8N 2Y8
807-223-2254
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Wal-Mart
Box 726, Hwy 17 East Dryden, P8N 2Y6
807-223-7190
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Dryden Museum
15 Van Horne Ave. Dryden, Ontario P8N 2A5
807-223-4671
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Pizza Hut - Dryden
Box 566, 397 Government Road Dryden, P8N 2Z2
807-223-6621
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Kupper's Bakery and Restaurant
5 Earl Avenue Dryden, P8N 1X4
807-223-2419
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Pine Sunset Lodge
Box 55 Dinorwic, Ontario, Canada P0V 1P0
807-938-6621 or 888-454-1315
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Chalet Inn Motel & Restaurant
184 Government Rd. Dryden, Ontario P8N 2N9
807-223-2335 or 800-563-1277
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Dryden GM
489 Government Street Dryden, P8N 2P6
807-223-7123 or 866-638-3754
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Eagle Junction
Box 28, Corner of Hwy 17 & 594 Eagle River, P0V 1S0
807-755-2226
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