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Can we bring our dogs to the festival and the campgrounds?

Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on the festival grounds. 

 

Is there a bank and ATM in Red Rock?

There is an ATM (automated teller machine) in Red Rock at Northern Credit Union, located at 65 Salls Street.  You can walk there in approximately 5 minutes. After you leave the festival grounds, walk up White Street toward the t-intersection where White meets Salls, and turn right. The Credit Union is open on Thursday from 9:00am to 5:30pm, on Friday from 9:00am to 1:00pm and closed on Saturday and Sunday.  The ATM is open 24 hours.

There is also a 24 hour ATM at the Royal Bank in Nipigon (157 Railway Street).  The bank is open on Thursdays from 9:30am to 5:00pm, Friday from 9:30am to 6:00pm and is closed on Saturday.

 

Where is the nearest grocery store?

Saunders Foodland is open from 9:00am to 6:00pm everyday, but closed on Sundays.  You can use cash, debit or credit cards.  From the festival grounds, walk up White Street toward the t-intersection where White meets Salls and turn left.

There is also a grocery store in Nipigon, Zechner’s, located at 155 Railway Street.  The store is open on Thursday and Fridays from 9:00am to 8:00pm, from 9:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday and from 12noon to 4:00pm on Sunday. You can use cash, debit or credit cards.

 

Where is the nearest LCBO and Beer Store?

There is an LCBO in Red Rock, located at 125 Salls Street.  From the festival grounds, walk up White Street toward the t-intersection where White meets Salls and turn left. The LCBO also sells beer.  The store is open on Thursdays from 9:30am to 6:00pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and is closed on Sunday. You can use cash, debit or credit cards.

You can find an LCBO and a Beer Store in Nipigon.  The LCBO is located at 21 3rd Street (807-887-2630).  The Beer Store is open from 10:00am until 6:00pm on Thursday, from 10:00am until 9:00pm on Friday and from 9:30am until 6:00pm on Saturdays. The store is closed on Sundays.  The store is located at 154 Railway Street. You can use cash, debit or credit cards.

 

Where is the nearest convenience store?

The Quick Mart is open every day from 7:00am to 9:00pm. You can use cash or debi only. You will find convenience items, some groceries, ready-made sandwiches, ice, newspapers, magazines and lottery tickets. From the festival grounds, walk up White Street toward the t-intersection where White meets Salls and turn left.

There is a Mac’s Convenience in Nipigon, located at 147 6th Street. It is open 24 hours on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and then closes at 11:00pm on Sunday.  There is an ATM machine. A Subway is located inside the store – however, the hours are not the same as the store.

 

Where is the nearest drug store?

The nearest drug store is in Nipigon; Fould’s Rexall Pharmacy at 54 Front Street.  The store is open 9:00am to 6:00pm on Monday through Friday and 9:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday.  The store is closed on Sunday.  A pharmacist is available when the store is open.

 

Where is the nearest hospital?

The nearest hospital and emergency room is located in Nipigon. 

 

Where is the nearest police department?

The Ontario Provincial Police detachment is located on Highway 11/17 between Red Rock and Nipigon.  The OPP patrol the town of Red Rock.

 

Can I call 911?

Yes, 911 service is available and will connect you to emergency services including ambulance, fire and police.

 

Where is the nearest gas station?

All gas stations are located in the town of Nipigon along Highway 11/17.  The Husky is open 24 hours and is located on the outskirts of Nipigon, between Nipigon and Red Rock.

 

Where is the nearest auto mechanic?

These services are available in Nipigon.  Click here for more information (http://www.nipigon.net/content/Business_Information/Business_Directory/Automotive)

 

Where can we eat, off the festival grounds?

The Red Rock Inn (807-886-2111) offers a dining room.  In addition, light snacks are available at the Northern Sights Studio Gallery and Coffee House, located at 47 Salls Street (807-866-2424).

Several restaurants are located on Highway 11/17 between Nipigon and Red Rock and several others can be found off the highway.  Click here for more information (http://www.nipigon.net/content/Business_Information/Business_Directory/Restaurants_&_Catering)

 

 
 
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