THINGS TO DO
Outdoor Activities
There are many different ways to enjoy the fresh air in Espanola, here are a couple of them:
Espanola Golf and Country Club
The Espanola Golf and Country Club Is a beautiful 9-hole golf course nestled between beautiful greenery and trees. The property spans over 80 acres. The golf and country club opened in 1929 and has gone through many improvements since. Day passes and memberships are available.
Black creek snow-shoe trail
Black creek snow-shoe trail is a beautiful light hiking trail that can be snow-shoed or hiked in boots. The trail “features feeding stations for wildlife (partridge, chickadees, squirrels and grosbeaks all frequent the area), tactile learning objects such as a moose jaw and leg, and the newest addition to the trail: tree species identification plaques.”
Recreation
Espanola Swimming Pool
Espanola Swimming Pool offers people and families the chance to get into the water during any season of the year. They offer a variety of recreational swims, aqua fitness classes and parents and tots swims.
Espanola Arena
The Espanola Arena has a great indoor rink. The arena offers recreational skate, family skate, tots skating, skating lessons, and hockey lessons
Business
Espanola mall
Espanola’s only indoor mall has over two dozen stores, which includes: Heart, Fresh co., Mark’s Work Wearhouse and Dollarama. Just down the road, there are many more businesses and restaurants, for example: Pinewood Motor Inn and Sukhdev restaurant. Pinewood Motor Inn is a large building which services 51 rooms which includes standard rooms, deluxe rooms, king suites and jacuzzi suites. They have a cozy restaurant and lounge where you can have some great food or enjoy a cocktail. Sukhdev restaurant is a family owned business serving delicious, hearty and authentic Indian cuisine. They have over 100 menu options to choose from. Their menu rages in a variety of bold flavors, there is sure to be something for everyone!
Schools
There are three schools in Espanola. These three schools range from grades kindergarten to grade 12. These are the three schools available in Espanola:
A. B. Ellis Public School
Espanola High School
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Child Care Centres
Many families are on the search for childcare options for their children. Having childcare close to home is important. These are four public childcare options in Espanola:
The One Tot Stop Daycare
All Star Children’s Services Inc
Centre De L’Enfant-La Famille
Best Start Hubs
Parks
Parks are a great place to have fun with your family. Your whole family can enjoy the swings, slides and many other activities. These are the parks located in Espanola:
Espanola Heritage Park
Black Creek Park
Algoma Park
Red McCarthy Playground and Park
Black Creek Sno-Shoe Trail
Clear Lake Beach Park
Yoom drive park