Virtually all the communities (Deux-Rivières, Bissett Creek, Stonecliffe and Mackey) and activities are along Highway 17; the rest of the township is largely crown land, which is mostly wilderness.

[3] Head, Clara and Maria is bordered on the north by the Ottawa River and on the south by Algonquin Provincial Park.

The municipality has numerous with lakes and rivers, providing fishing, hunting, hiking, canoeing, and snowmobiling opportunities.

[1] List of former reeves:[6] Highway 17 is the main road connecting the community to destinations to the northwest and west.

Ontario Northland Motor Coach Services operates an intercity bus route from Ottawa to Sudbury along Highway 17.