Carpenter Lake Cabins is situated within a 1.5 hour drive of small towns including Thessalon, Bruce Mines and Echo Bay on Highway 17 and the major centre of Sault Ste Marie, Ontario. Basic amenities including food, fuel and lodging are available through grocery stores, gas stations and motels in the small towns whereas a wider range of shopping and entertainment can be found in Sault Ste Marie. Some local attractions are listed below.

Restaurants

The closest restaurants include the Bavarian Inn, Bobbers and the Sportsman's Grill in Bruce Mines and Cookhouse, Shoreview, Sunset Beach and Carolyn Beach restaurants in Thessalon. The Bavarian Inn has a formal dining room with a range of Canadian and German food. Bobbers and the Carolyn Beach restaurants have scenic overviews of Lake Huron from the dining rooms.

Motels

Motels nearest to Carpenter Lake include the Bavarian Inn in Bruce Mines (705-785-3447) and the Carolyn Beach Motel in Thessalon (705-842-3330).

Shopping

Forestland Clothing and Gifts in Thessalon offers a range of outdoor clothing and souvenirs. Stop at the General Store in Little Rapids (a few kilometers north of Thessalon) to experience a rural variety store. Sault Ste Marie Ontario and Sault Ste Marie, Michigan have many shopping opportunities ranging from small locally owned stores to the major chain stores. One example is the Station Mall at 293 Bay Street in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario (www.thestationmall.com) that includes over 130 stores and eating establishments under one roof.

Entertainment

The twin Soos offer a variety of entertainment opportunities, some of which are unique to the north. Consider a one-day train tour on the famous Algoma Central Railway (www.agawacanyontourtrain.com) to experience the majestic beauty of Algoma in any season. For those who are interested in aircraft, the Bushplane Museum on Bay Street in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario (www.bushplane.com) hosts many restored float planes and aircraft that were the principal means of access for years in northern Ontario. If you like gaming, you can try your luck at Casino Sault Ste Marie on the Canadian side (www.casinocity.com/ca/on/saultste.marie/stemarie/) or at Kewadin Casino on the American side (www.kewadin.com). Both have a variety of slots and table games. Kewadin Casino has big-name Country and Western entertainment at the 1500 seat Dream Makers Theatre.