Local Info & Attractions

The cottage is located less than 10 minutes from Westport, one of the most picturesque villages in all of Ontario. Here you’ll find groceries and specialty food stores, a beer store and LCBO, Laundromat, video store, unique retail shops, art galleries, restaurants and more. Click here to Explore Westport.

Area Attractions
Boat Rentals
Golf
Horseback Riding
Nearby Towns & Cities
Annual Events

Foley Mountain Conservation Area
High atop a granite ridge overlooking the Upper Rideau Lake and the village of Westport, you will find Foley Mountain Conservation Area. Visitors can enjoy 10 kilometers of maintained hiking trails throughout the park. A natural sandy beach makes a wonderful rest stop for boaters and hikers alike. The Interpretive Centre offers educational displays and local tourist information, while Spy Rock lookout is famous for its spectacular view of the village of Westport and the surrounding area.

Historic Fort Henry
Fort Henry is both a museum and a spectacular historic site. A reproduction of 19th century military life, the site offers guided tours, scenic views, and musical performances from a military band and military and marching demonstrations by the Fort Henry Guard.

Historic Jones Falls Lock Station

Gananoque Boat Line
Offers Boat Cruises through the Thousand Islands, including a stop at Boldt Castle. Worth the 40 min. drive to Gananoque!

Murphy’s Point Provincial Park
Located on the Big Rideau Lake, this park offers tours of a restored mica mine, sawmill ruins and pioneer homesteads in addition to hiking trails, beaches and picnic areas.

Thousand Islands Charity Casino

Westport Village Rental
Located in the village of Westport, this is the closest rental facility to the cottage.
Phone: 613-273-6636
Email: wvr@rideau.net

Lens Cove Marina
This facility is located in the village of Portland (on Big Rideau Lake). If you rent a boat here, you will need to drive it through the Narrows Locks to get back to the cottage (on Upper Rideau Lake). It’s an easy and enjoyable trip. Len’s Cove will provide you with a map.
Phone: 613-272-2581
Email: mail@lenscove.com

Evergreen Golf Course
Phone: 613-273-6463
Email: evergolf@rideau.net

Rideau Lakes Golf & Country Club
Phone: 613-273-2937
Email: rideaugolf@yahoo.ca

Happy Horse Stables
Phone: 613-802-6464
Email: info@happyhorsestables.ca

West Winds Ranch
Phone: 613-273-8188
Email: ali@westwindsranch.ca

Perth – This is a quaint and picturesque village located about 20 minutes from the cottage. A drive over to Perth makes a nice morning or afternoon excursion. For events and attractions in Perth, visit the Perth Chamber website.

Smith Falls – Home to Hershey Canada and a number of small museums, Smiths Falls is a great diversion in case of a rainy day. Click here to see Smiths Falls events and attractions.

Kingston – Kingston is the nearest “city” to the cottage, and is the place to go if you’re looking for movie theaters or larger shopping malls. Click here to see some of Kingston’s Attractions.

Rideau Valley Art Festival
An annual sale and exhibition held during the 4th weekend of August at the Westport Community Centre, the Festival has become one of the most popular of its kind in Eastern Ontario. It features original art by well-known as well as new artists from throughout Ontario. All work has been juried before acceptance in order to maintain a high quality at the exhibition. The artists are present during the show and many visitors find that meeting them is one of the most rewarding parts of the event.

Fall Colours Studio Tour
Several artists, at ten locations in and around the village of Westport, open their studio doors to the public for the free, self-guided tour, now in it’s fourteenth year. Studios are open on the Saturday, Sunday and Monday of Thanksgiving Weekend from 10 until six. Many of the artists demonstrate their techniques while working on new pieces at their studios. The majority of the works on display are offered for sale – the perfect opportunity to get a jump on your Christmas shopping!

Tour maps are available at each location and at most Westport area businesses and tourist information centers. For more information contact Loretta Moore at 613-273-8347

The Westport Antique Show and Sale
The quality dealers bring the best of their collections to this established and popular Show and Sale, held annually on the first weekend in June. Now in its 14th year, this prestigious show attracts over 50 antique dealers from throughout Eastern Ontario. Early Canadian pine, pottery, European treasures, and unique collectibles are of interest to the avid collector and interior designer looking for the “wow” factor!