The lock stations of the Rideau Canal Waterway are surely worth visiting. From the magnificent stone arch dam at Jones Falls to the Locksmaster's House Museum at Chaffeys Lock, which are easily accessible from your Rideau Lakes house rentals and Rideau Lakes cottage rentals by vehicle or boat, your visit to this UNESCO World Heritage Site canal will be truly worth it. The Rideau also makes for a wonderful driving trip, with many scenic roads winding their way through the heart of Old Ontario. What’s more, you can visit Ottawa , which is to the south of Rideau Lakes.
The Township of Rideau Lakes offers a wide variety of recreational activities. If fishing is on your agenda this vacation, Rideau Lakes is just the place for you. The southern lakes are particularly noted for their excellent bass fishing. While staying in your Rideau Lakes cottages , you can also partake in the local festivals of the Delta Maple Syrup festival, Elgin Days, or the Delta Fair. From such a wide array of opportunities for boating, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and shopping, there is something for everyone here. So you can’t go wrong with your choice of Rideau Lakes as your vacation destination this season.