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Rideau Lakes

Rideau Lakes is a wonderful place to get away from it all and relax. We offer something for every taste whether it be boating, shopping, fishing, golfing, hiking, bicycling, antiquing, swimming and much more.

Stay at a local B&B, hotel, lodge, cabin, campground or marina. Enjoy a taste of locally made maple syrup, cheese or fresh sweet corn. Each of our communities has something to offer. Portland, gateway to Big Rideau Lake; Newboro, a haven for anglers; Chaffeys Locks, water access in a tranquil setting; Delta with its heritage homes and historic stone mill; Elgin, service centre for the region; and the quaint rural charm of our smaller villages and hamlets of Chantry, Crosby, Forfar, Lombardy, Morton, Plum Hollow and Philipsville.

Take in one of our festivals; the Delta Maple Syrup festival in April, Elgin Days in July, the Delta Fair in July, Chaffey's Locks Corn roast in August and Thanksgiving celebrations in October at several communities.

We offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities. Golf on the wooded terrain of one of our several golf courses. Enjoy fishing; the southern Rideau Lakes are particularly noted for their excellent bass fishing. Enjoy the water on any of our many lakes. No boat? Not a problem, there are several places where you can rent one. Hike the Rideau or Cataraqui Trails. Bicycle our backroads or trails. Spend a day antiquing at one of our many antique shops. Tour a museum and learn about some of the early history of the region.

The Rideau Canal Waterway is a boater's paradise, attracting pleasure boats from across North America to travel its 202 kilometre (125 mile) length. The Rideau Waterway, a Canadian National Historic Site and a designated Canadian Heritage River, consists of a series of beautiful lakes and rivers connected by canals. It stretches from Kingston, at the foot of Lake Ontario, to Ottawa, Canada's capital. Maintained by Canada's Parks service it is arguably the most scenic waterway in North America. Whether you visit by boat, car, or bicycle, the Rideau has something for you.