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Rideau 2016-17
Valley
VISITORS’ GUIDE
Your Complimentary Annual Guide to
Events, Attractions and Services in
the Rideau Lakes Region
Published by The Review-Mirror
in cooperation with Westport and
Rideau Lakes Chamber of Commerce
24 Bedford St., thakehc@rideau.net
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MUSICwestport ................................................2-3
Westport Rideau Lakes Chamber of Commerce...4-5
Art in the Barn .....................................................6
Westport Antique Show ......................................7
North Crosby/Westport Heritage Day .................9
Delta Mill..............................................................8
Rideau Thunder Motorcycle Show.......................9
Studio Tours .......................................................10
Chaffey’s Lock Events ........................................11 The Westport & Rideau Lakes Chamber of Commerce
operates the Welcome Centre and public washrooms –
in conjunction with the Village of Westport – on Spring
Canada Day .......................................................12
St. in the village.
Foley Mountain Conservation Area...................12
Antique Boat Show.............................................13
Delta Celebrate the Season ................................13
Delta Fair ...........................................................14
Museums ......................................................15-17 Welcome
Brockville Speedway ...........................................18 The Rideau Valley the Rideau has something
Visitors’ Guide for 2016-17 to offer year round.
China Painting ..................................................18 is published by The For extensive informa-
Elgin Days...........................................................19 Review-Mirror in conjunc- tion about the area, please
Rideau Canal .............................................20 & 25 tion with the Westport visit the Westport
Sundance Festival ...............................................26 and Rideau Lakes Welcome Centre at 1
Lyndhurst Turkey Fair .......................................27 Chamber of Commerce. Spring Street in downtown
We hope you enjoy it Westport. The Westport
Festival of Small Halls ........................................28 and refer to it all through centre houses public wash-
Queen’s Biological Station .................................29 the year as you enjoy all rooms and showers.
Lower Beverley Lake Park...................................30 the Rideau region has to Rideau Canal lock sta-
Seeley’s Bay Canoe Fest ......................................31 offer. tions and several business-
Athens Cornfest ................................................32 From festivals and es in the area also have
events to museums and information on display.
Rideau Cycle Tour ..............................................32 recreational opportunities,
Frontenac Frolic..................................................33
Athens Farmersville............................................34
Blues on the Rideau ..........................................34
Rideau Valley
Mirror
Rideau Lakes Fly-Ins ...........................................35
Delta Maple Syrup Festival.................................35 V I S I T O R S’ G U I D E
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Classic Theatre....................................................36
Doors Open ........................................................37
Trails ..............................................................38-40
Business Directory.........................................42-44
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Elgin....................................................................14 The Review-Mirror, tourist information
Jones Falls ...........................................................16 centres, locks, retail outlets,
Newboro .............................................................25 accommodation providers and special
Chaffey’s Lock ....................................................26 events throughout the year.
Portland ..............................................................28
Regional Map ................................................22-23 For advertising information, please call Bill Ritchie
Seeley’s Bay .........................................................32 at 273-8000 or 1-800-387-0796
Delta ...................................................................34 advertising@review-mirror.com
Lyndhurst ...........................................................38 Box 130, 43 Bedford St., Westport, Ontario K0G 1X0
Westport .............................................................41 www.review-mirror.com
On the cover: Locking through at the Narrows. Photo by Margaret Brand
Rideau Valley Visitors’ Guide 1
Entertaining and varied line-up for 10th annual
The 10th annual MUSICWestport Bluegrass bands. The band had record
will feature two stages and at least crowds when he performed at
eight groups, in Westport Sat., Aug. 20. MUSICwestport 2011. He is a an
The two stages are behind The Cove absolute star and Canadian Legend of
and at Soho’s on Bedford Street. the mandolin, having been an integral
The free afternoon of concerts, part of local young Bluegrass stars,
sponsored by the Westport Arts now international touring and record-
Council and local businesses, runs ing sensations, The Abrams Brothers!
from Noon until 6:30 p.m. The band features Bob Burtch on
The line-up includes a far-ranging Mandolin and Guitar (The Abrams
selection of music from bluegrass to Brothers), Peter Deachman on Guitar
country to rock and roll. and Mandolin (Blue Mule), Shawn
It all starts off with a kick off party Kellett on Fiddle (Top Shelf, Hard
at The Cove Friday night with Ride), Bill Lansdell on Bass (Blue Mule)
MonkeyJunk, an award-winning and Steve Smith on Dobro (Tommy
Hunter).
Blues/Rock band from Ottawa.
(www.monkeyjunkband.com), spon- DRUMHAND (Toronto)
sored by Christine Jennings Bowes & Hands, sticks and mallets pound
Cocks Realty/My Dog Spa. out old and new rhythms on weath-
Bob Burtch brings his talented
Saturday starts off with an amateur ered skins: global beats for dancing
band back to MUSICwestport.
fiddle competition from 9:30 to 11:30 bodies and curious ears! The ensemble
a.m. was founded by percussionists David
The line-up includes: Chan, Larry Graves and Steve
Little Rideau Farm Maple Syrup Stage looked back. In the relatively short Mancuso in 2008, combining the cir-
at Soho's Storage, 43 Bedford St. time they’ve been together, the mem- cuitous rhythms of West Africa, Cuba,
9:30-11:30 Amateur Fiddle Competition bers of MonkeyJunk have won a col- India and Brazil with the jazz-imbued
12:00-1:00 Turpin's Trail (East lective 20 Maple Blues Awards, two horn work of Marcus Ali and Rebecca
Coast/Folk, Kingston) Canadian Independent Music Awards, Hennessy. Fusing the energy of New
1:30-2:40 Bob Burtch Bluegrass Band a Blues Music Award (USA), and have Orleans parade bands and the uplifting
(Bluegrass, Seeley's Bay) been nominated twice for a JUNO spirit of American Roots Music,
3:00-4:10 Drumhand Award. This power rock and roll trio DRUMHAND has released their fourth
(World/Percussion/Folk-Jazz, Toronto) consists of three of Ottawa's greats. album of original and worldly sounds.
4:30-6:00 Russell DeCarle Trio Steve Marriner on vocals, guitar and Marcus Al on Saxophones, Flutes,
(Western Swing/Blues/Country, more, lead guitarist Tony D and drum- David Chan on Percussion, Larry
Peterborough) mer Matt Sobb. Graves on Percussion, Rebecca
www.monkeyjunkband.com Hennessy on Trumpet, Steve Mancuso
Westport Village IDA Pharmacy Stage
on Percussion and all sing!
at The Cove, 2 Bedford St.
TURPIN'S TRAIL www.reverbnation.com/
www.coveinn.com
(Kingston/Perth Road /Amherst Island) drumhandmusic
12:30-1:40 The Soots
Old-time/Bluegrass, Montreal Turpin's Trail is a Kingston-based RUSSELL DECARLE TRIO
www.facebook.com/thesootsband quintet consisting of Brian Flynn, (Peterborough)
2:00-3:10 Tavis E. Triance & The Steve Kennedy, Jon McLurg, Chris Held together by equal measures of
Natural Way (Psychedelic Murphy and Noah St. Amand. With a heartbreak and hope, and featuring
Rock,Vancouver/Montreal) closet-full of over a dozen instruments performances from some of Canada’s
www.thenaturalway.band and a wealth of great original & tradi- most accomplished instrumentalists,
3:30-4:30 Krief (Indie Rock, Montreal) tional songs and tunes, Turpin's Trail Under the Big Big Sky plays like the
www.krief.ca brings together five veterans of soundtrack to a vintage film. A fluent
5:00-6:30 Oh Susanna (Folk/Pop, Kingston's music scene. mix of blues, jazz and R&B tinged
Toronto) www.ohsusanna.com Formerly Crooked Wood, Turpin's western swing that pays homage to
Trail has just released their first self- some of Russell deCarle’s all-time
MONKEYJUNK titled record in spring of 2016. favourite artists.
www.turpinstrail.com As lead vocalist and bassist of iconic
The 2008 birth of the Ottawa-based
band MonkeyJunk came along just BOB BURTCH BLUEGRASS Canadian country roots band Prairie
when music fans needed them the The return of the great Bob Burtch Oyster, deCarle is no stranger to
most. They brought an accessible and and his amazing traditional 5-piece awards and accolades.
refreshing blend of swamp-rock roots bluegrass band featuring members of Once in 1994, for Prairie Oyster’s
and blues to the table and haven’t some of North America's finest first number one single ‘Such A Lonely
2 Rideau Valley Visitors’ Guide
MUSICwestport
One’, and then again in The Barr Brothers and fea-
2008 for ‘One Way Track’, turing members of the origi-
his co-write with Canadian nal Spoon River, the album
folk legend, Willie P. is due for release summer
Bennett. 2016.
www.russelldecarle.com www.thenaturalway.band
THE SOOTS KRIEF (Montreal)
(Montreal/London) Since 2004, Patrick Krief
Like a band of wandering has been an unmistakable
souls wandering the days of force in the acclaimed
old in the Appalachian Montreal indie band The
Oh Susanna is a 3-time Juno Award Nominee and Canadian
Mountains, this band of Dears. He released his solo
Folk Music Award Winner.
minstrels brings their high debut in August 2007. The
and lonesome sound with EP Take it or Leave was co-
unbridled emotion. mixed by former Dears
Travelling by foot bandmate Murray OH SUSANNA (Toronto) Peter Moore (Cowboy
through the southern Lightburn. Suzie Ungerleider began Junkies) and Bob Egan
Ontario countryside last For the self-produced, performing as Oh Susanna (Wilco/Blue Rodeo).
summer, The Soots stopped self-mixed Hundred in the mid-1990s, crafting a The follow-up was Sleepy
at The Cove. Now based in Thousand Pieces though, persona that matched the Little Sailor and then Short
Montreal, their foot Krief recorded around 15 timeless qualities of her Stories.
stompin', free wheelin', pos- guitar tracks for each song music, sounds that drew She has since become a 3-
sessed style of rhythm and played nearly all the from the deep well of early time Juno Award Nominee
makin' bangs on banjos, instruments himself and he 20th Century folk, country and Canadian Folk Music
guitars and whatever the also composed the complex, and blues. Award Winner.
troubadours inside can melodically independent She recorded her interna- In that respect, her
muster. string, brass and choir tionally acclaimed debut newest offering
www.facebook.com/the- arrangements. album Johnstown with Namedropper is vintage Oh
sootsband www.krief.ca assistance from Bazil Susanna.
Donovan (Blue Rodeo), www.ohsusanna.com
TAVIS E. TRIANCE &
THE NATURAL WAY
(Vancouver/Montreal/Westport)
Welcome to the Rideau!
Tavis Triance founded
Spoon River in 2008 with
Westport's twin brother
rhythm factory of Jeff and
Seamus Cowan joined Jason
Kent and Jeff Louch and It gives me great pleasure to welcome
formed Spoon River who
opened for Ronnie Hawkins
you to the Rideau Lakes.
in Stratford, Ontario as a
tribute to the memory of You will find the natural
Richard Manuel.
Inspired by influences beauty of this area matched only
that range from Roky by the hospitality of the residents.
Eriksson to The Royal Trux,
Link Wray to Dylan, T Rex
and The Rolling Stones,
Spoon River recorded their
Enjoy your visit,
debut album Kingdom of and come back soon!
the Burned in Montreal in
2009. Their 2014 follow up
was The New Sun Ahhhhh Senator Bob Runciman
Hotel
Currently, Triance is
(Ontario – Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes)
embarking on a solo album.
With producer Brad Barr of
Rideau Valley Visitors’ Guide 3
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Rideau Valley Visitors’ Guide 5
Angling opportunities abound
With dozens of lakes until March 31. The limits
across the region, fishing are six for a sport license and
opportunities abound for two for a conservation
everything from walleye to license.
lake trout to bass and pike. The Zone 18 bass season
The Ministry of Natural opens the third Saturday in
Resources has launched a June to Dec. 15. The limits
web tool that provides a are six for a sport license and
range of information. two for a conservation
Fish ON-Line is a Google license.
map-based interface that Trout season runs from
can be used to search for by the fourth Saturday in May
fish species, water body or until September 8. The lim-
Due to last year’s smashing success when Art in the
Barn introduced more artists set up in the Main Hall as
GPS coordinates. its are two for a sport license
well as in the Barn of the Fairgrounds, they plan to do
To check it out go to and one for a conservation
the same again this year.
www.ontario.ca/fishing. license. Perch, crappie, sun-
Walleye season in Zone fish and catfish are open
18 runs from the second year round.
Saturday in May until March Anglers must have a
6th annual Art in the Barn 1. The limits are four for a
sport license and two for a
license except for Ontario
residents under 18 or over
July 9-10 in Lombardy conservation license. Only
walleye between 15.7 and
19.7 inches can be kept.
65. Visitors under 18 don’t
require a license but must be
accompanied by someone
Art in the Barn is your fun and relaxed atmos- Pike season runs from the with a license. Go to
chance to get an original pheres to meet with the second Saturday in May ontario.ca/fishing for more.
work of art directly from artists and talk to them
the artists. about their wide diversity
At the 6th annual Art in of original artwork. Historic
the Barn you can meet Visitors will again have the
over 50 artists from the
Rideau Lakes Artists’
opportunity to participate
in the People's Choice
HOTEL KENNEY Since 1877
Association displaying an Award which was so
eclectic mix of original art- World Heritage Site on the Rideau
enthusiastically undertak-
work, including water- Waterway at Jones Falls, Elgin, Ontario
en last year as well as tak-
colour, acrylic, oil, mixed ing part in the silent auc-
media and batik paintings, tion also featured in the
and artisans showing pot- Main Hall. “The Art in the
tery, quilting, stained glass Barn Show offers visitors
and bird carvings. This
an opportunity to take
exciting show will be held
home something unique
at the Lombardy
from their summer travels
Agricultural Society
Fairgrounds located 4 that they would not find
miles south of Smiths Falls in a store," said Christine
on Highway 15 at Kelly’s Martin, Chair of the 2016
Road on Friday, on July show.”
8th from 5 to 8:00 p.m. A food vendor and pic-
nic area will be available 19th century
and on Saturday and
Sunday, July 9 and 10, for visitors’ comfort. A romantic country inn where President Taft
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This unique venue has once was an insider, and at a spot which
After last year’s smash- ample free parking and Queen Victoria’s daughter, Princess Louise,
ing success when Art in admission is also free. For proclaimed was “by far the loveliest place in all
more information about of Canada.” Truly Canada at its quiet, beautiful best.
the Barn introduced more
artists set up in the Main this and other shows of
the Rideau Lakes Artists’ www.hotelkenney.com
Hall as well as in the Barn
hotelk@rideau.net
of the Fairgrounds, it is Association visit
613-359-5500
continuing to provide two www.rideaulakesartists.com.
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24th annual Westport Antique Show and Sale
This year the Westport
Antique Show continues in
its 24th year of bringing
antique and collectible
dealers together from
across Ontario and
Quebec.
On June 4 and 5 more
than 30 antique and col-
lectible dealers will be dis-
playing their wares at the
Westport Community
Centre.
Enthusiasts of the event
are sure to discover some-
thing ‘new’ with the selec-
tion of dealers who will be Westport’s Dale Lyons had one of his vintage carriages on display at last year’s show.
attending the show.
The dealers will be lectibles, nostaglia and Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 and children under 12 and
bringing a fresh inventory much more. p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. parking are free. Contact
including the finest The event is also an to 4 p.m. Sunday. There is 613-791-2272 for more
antiques in glass, tools, opportunity for antique an admission charge. information.
china, pine furniture, pot- owners to get an appraisal Vendor spots are still
tery, crystal, silver, folk art, of a family treasure. available. Admission is $6
formal furniture, col-
Howard & Irene Martin
Boating, Fishing or Just Relaxing
Cottage, Boat & Motor Rentals
(613) 359-5977
2439A Opinicon Rd., Chaffey’s Lock, R.R.#1
Elgin, ON, K0G 1E0 • email: sunonthebrow@bell.net
Rideau Valley Visitors’ Guide 7
Delta Mill a National
Historic Site
The jewel of the Village Victoria Day to Labor Day.
of Delta is The Old Stone The mill is also open for
Mill National Historic Site, special annual events the
an 1810 stone grist mill, first of which is Doors
which has been lovingly Open May 28-29. On May
restored by the Delta Mill 28, as well as tours there
Society. will be blacksmithing in
In 1963 the group pur- the drive shed and a
The mill is also open for special annual events the first
chased the mill from its milling demonstration at
of which is Doors Open May 28-29.
last operator, Hastings 1:00. New this year is the
Steele. Over the last fifteen Delta Shunpiker Road Tour
years the society has on June 25 with lunches
restored the building and routes to explore the
through fundraising and countryside. Other annual
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summers the society has
milled and sold flour pro-
duced from locally-grown 18 Concession St., Weestport 15 Main St.., Elgin
heritage Red Fife wheat.
This year’s grinding
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Just steps away across
the creek from the mill is
the society’s headquarters
at the Old Town Hall
where for many years they
operated a museum inter-
preting some of the
region’s early industries.
A recent restoration of
the hall with the addition
of a modern kitchen and
accessible entry and wash-
rooms has allowed the
society to use the hall for
their own special events as
well as for rentals.
PARTNERS FOR A REASON.
The facilities are open
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
seven days a week from
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8 Rideau Valley Visitors’ GuideFirst annual motorcycle
show Rideau Thunder
Plans are coming ing antique collections
together for the first annu- from George Tackaberry
al Rideau Thunder motor-
cycle show set for and Barry Brown.
Westport the weekend of There will be custom
July 9-10. and vintage bikes, a show
The show will be held in
and around Lockwood and shine, clothing and
field, the arena and on draws.
Concession Street itself. The hours are 10-7 on
There will be vendors,
entertainment and food Saturday, July 9 amd 10-4
along with displays includ- on Sunday, July 10.
North Crosby Westport
Heritage Day
The North Crosby Antique vehicles, arti-
Motorcycles have become a more common sight on the
Westport and Newboro facts, ancestry research,
roads of the Rideau region in recent years.
Heritage Day takes place interactive displays, history
July 16, 10:00 to 4:00 at speakers and storytellers,
North Crosby’s Shillington children’s heritage activi-
Park. ties, craft market, pie baking
The event is a partner- contest, refreshment stand
ship of the Village of
Westport’s heritage commit-
tee and the North Crosby
and much more will be part
of the day.
The park is a busy place
Barker Barristers and Solicitors
Hall board at the communi-
ty hall and park located just
south of Westport off of
in the summer with facili-
ties for tennis, shuffleboard
and pickle ball as well as a
Willson Professional Corporation
Cty. Rd 10. short walking trail.
An Established Law Firm Providing
Stories at the Spring and the Local Community with a Full
Range of Legal Services, including:
Shakespeare in Westport Real Estate - Residential, Recreational, and Commercial
The Westport Arts on August 4, the Driftwood Wills and Powers of Attorney for Property and
Council has several events Theatre’s Theatre in the Health Care
on over the course of the Park–production of Trusts and Estate Planning/Administration
season. Shakespeare’s Hamlet to Incorporations, Business/Commercial/Municipal Law
Stories and song Lockwood Field beside the Personal Injury, Civil Litigation and Family Law
at the spring Community Centre on
Stories and Songs at the Spring Street. At Our Westport Office, 25 Main Street
Spring will bring together
musicians and storytellers at Writers’ Reading John R. O’Connor B.A. L.L.B.
the foot of Spring Street for On September 24 WAC’s
four events on Sunday at annual Writers Reading
7:00 p.m. on June 12, June
26, July 10 and July 24.
brings together Canadian Tel. (613) 273-3166
authors to read from their E-mail: barkwill@rideau.net
Shakespeare in Westport work at the United Church www.barkerwillson.com
The arts council brings, on Spring Street.
Rideau Valley Visitors’ Guide 9Area studios enjoy visitors
on weekend tours
In summer and fall, new Rideau Lakes Studio and
pleasures beckon visitors Garden tour attracts art and
to the area when local garden enthusiasts who
artists open their studios enjoy meeting artists at
to become destinations on their studios and gardens.
studio tours. Studios are at a variety of
On a self-guided tour lakeside, historic and coun-
visitors can meet local tryside locations, many of
artists where they live and which feature gardens.
work, sometimes ventur- The tour route includes
ing down some of the less studios from Chaffey’s Lock
traveled roads in North to Chantry. Tour brochures
Leeds. are available at area busi-
While people may nesses and a map and a list
return home from their of studios are online at
journey with a unique w w w. r i d e a u l a k e s s t u -
item find to add to their dioandgardentour.ca
collection, others find the
perfect gift or return with Fall Colours
the memory of a pleasur-
able outing with friends or Studio Tour
The Fall Colors Studio
Nicole McGrath, a particpant in last year’s Fall Colours Studio
family.
Tour, now in its twenty
Tour has been forging a career for herself painting in Peru
Two studio tours are
seventh year, is a local
and around Ontario.
organized in the area, the
Rideau Lakes Studio and tradition over the three-
Garden Tour on July 1 and day Thanksgiving week-
2 and the Fall Colours end, October 8, 9, and 10
Studio Tour on when autumn leaves are
Thanksgiving weekend at their peak.
October 8, 9, and 10. Resident and guest
Artists on the tours artists are featured in the
bring their skills and cre- village and the surround-
ativity to a variety of ing countryside. Tour
media assuring visitors brochures are available at
there is always something local businesses and
new to see and learn. information about the
tour can be found online
at www.westportstudio-
Rideau Lakes Studio tours.ca.
and Garden Tour
On July 1 and 2 the
10 Rideau Valley Visitors’ GuideChaffey’s Lock has several events in 2016
This summer the Chaffey’s Lock
Heritage Society continues its tradi-
tion of bringing the community
together with music at the hall, a
craft market in July, and the opening
of the Lockmaster’s museum on June
25.
The season starts with “The
Ramblin’ Valley Band” Sat., May 21 at
Chaffey’s Community Hall. They are
a versatile and musically talented
group of five young men originating
from Almonte, who had the hall
audience dancing, singing and
stamping their feet last summer.
The season kicks off May 21 with the Ramblin’ Valley Band.
Live music will return on June 11
with the performers to be confirmed.
On July 23 ‘Buffy Holly and the
Rockabilly Riot’ is performing and on the second and fourth Thursdays of 1932 by the community’s Women’s
September 15 the society hosts a per- the month with the ‘Chaffey’s Institute group. The heritage society
formance in the Ontario Festival of Ukulele Group” group beginning at recently gained community-based
Small Halls. On October 29 there is a 7:00 p.m. management of the hall from the
ghost walk and gathering beginning The hall, which has been lovingly municipality. The facility is available
at the Chaffey’s Lock Cemetery. cared for over the years and recently for rentals through contacts at chaf-
There’s ongoing music making on made fully accessible was built in feyslock.weebly.com.
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Rideau Valley Visitors’ Guide 11Canada Day across the region
Bedford from Lorne Park at 7 p.m.
The Bedford Heritage Line up for the parade
Committee is looking for- begins at 6:30.
ward to welcoming visitors The parade goes around
to Glendower Hall Canada the block twice ending at
Day from 9 to 11 a.m. the park where there are free
Come out for a morning hot dogs, cake and drinks.
of pancakes, music and fun Prizes will be handed out
family activities. The histor- for best float, bikes, auto-
ical room will be open for mobile and house decorat-
public viewing. ed.
The heritage society’s col-
lection of material includes Portland
original municipal docu- Canada’s Birthday cele-
The view of Westport from Foley Mountain Conservation
ments, books on local histo- brations come right on time
Area’s Spy Rock.
ry, census material, maps this year on the Big Rideau
and other documents. with a fireworks display set
off from Cow Island provid-
Chaffey’s Lock ing a unique spectacle on
The Chaffey's Lock
Heritage Society hosts a
and off the water on
Saturday, July 1.
Foley Mountain offers trails
Canada Day celebration at
the lock station grounds Seeley’s Bay
Activities at the Legion
and children’s activities
from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. One-
man band Mike McPherson and adjacent Centennial The pleasure of one of ing, hiking, educational
will be providing music in Park are a Canada Day tradi- the most spectacular programs and swimming. A
front of the museum. tion. The Seeley’s Bay panoramas in North Leeds natural swimming area
Canada Day Committee has is found a short drive north equipped with pit toilets, a
Delta planned a day-long slate of from Westport on Spy Rock, change house, and picnic
At the Lower Beverley activities ending with a fire- high above Upper Rideau tables is located at the east-
Lake Park there is a kid’s works display at dusk. Lake. ern end of the park just a
bingo at 10 a.m. A myriad of fun activities The landmark is part of half kilometer walk from
In the afternoon there is and entertainment for the the Foley Mountain the Interpretive Centre.
a performance by The whole family is planned for Conservation Area, an 800 Dogs are allowed on leashes
Doherty Brothers from 1 to the entire day in and acre holding of woods, in the park except at the
4 p.m. at the pavilion where around Centennial Park. ponds and fields which wel- natural swimming area.
there will be free cake at 2 The line-up of events will comes visitors and educa- The centre houses the
p.m. Karaoke follows at the include some past favourites tional groups all year long. Children’s Nature Discovery
pavilion at 7 p.m. as well as some new surpris- The lookout is a short Centre which includes
es waiting to be discovered walk from the area’s main interactive nature displays
Murphy’s Point at www.seeleysbaycanada- parking lot where the main and live animals. The park’s
Try walking the rope day.com trailhead leads to looped friendly staff is available to
bridge by the beach, begin- trails bordered by woods, answer questions about
ning at 10 a.m. until noon Westport ponds, forests and fields on Foley Mountain.
along with other activities A children’s bicycle the ridge above Upper In July and August a vari-
with free cake to follow. parade and color party at Rideau Lake. ety of children’s full day and
In the evening it’s the Rideau District Museum Visitors have a choice of half-day nature programs
Freshwater Trade, 8 p.m at 3 p.m. along with an eight kilometers of looped are available as well as two
with a singing and fiddling afternoon of music and chil- trails meandering through one-week nature explorers
musical show of original dren’s activities at the Lions the park including a stone day-camp. A full schedule
and traditional tunes about Club Beach. Entertainers dust surfaced mobility trail and a registration form and
the Ottawa Valley and the include a DJ and Elvis at the Interpretive Centre. information about fees are
Great Lakes. Tribute artist Dan Stoness The trail’s low grades allow available on the
and later, The Doherty those with limited mobility www.rvca.ca website from
Newboro Brothers. The day is capped to enjoy more of the plea- the conservation areas tab.
The Village of Newboro off by a fireworks display. sures the mountain has to Entrance to the park
traditionally celebrates There is no parking at the offer. which is open 365 days a
Canada Day with an site but a shuttle service is Activities available in the year from sunrise to sunset
evening parade leaving available. park include group camp- is $6 per vehicle.
12 Rideau Valley Visitors’ Guide75,000 lights light up Delta
Delta becomes a busy walk throughout the park to
place Saturday nights in view the sites. Parking is
November and December available from the boat
when visitors come to launch on the park entrance
Lower Beverley Lake Park road.
for Celebrating the Season. Stop by for a visit at
An evening stroll or Santa’s workshop and lake-
wagon ride brings the plea- side cottage and leave your
sure of seeing trees and letter for Santa. Please bring
buildings in the park all your own camera for a
magically lit with over photo with Mr. and Mrs.
75,000 lights. Claus. Hot Chocolate and
Christmas carols play donuts are provided next
throughout the park with door.
The Manotick Classic Boat Club’s show, held in Portland last
various festive displays Meals will be available
year, moves to Rideau Ferry in 2016.
being lit for your pleasure. each evening at the United
Free wagon rides will be Church starting at 4 p.m.
available throughout the Handicapped accessible
Antique boat show in Rideau Ferry park leaving from the Delta
Fair grounds from 5 to 8:30
parking is available on
Church Street.
Manotick Classic Boat Club members will also be coming p.m. The festival takes place
together to show their vessels for their annual boat show in On the event days tours on Saturdays: Nov. 19, 26,
Rideau Ferry August 13. are also offered of the Old Dec. 3, 10, and 17. More
Show hours of the event which is anticipated to bring 40 Stone Mill. information is available at
craft will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. People are encouraged to www.beverleylakepark.com.
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Rideau Valley Visitors’ Guide 13Lombardy Fair
The Lombardy Fair welcomes visitors July 29 to August 1
to four days of agriculture, home craft, entertainment and
midway fun.
This year the agricultural society is celebrating 150 years
of agricultural exhibitions in Lombardy.
At the Fair enjoy Produce, Home Craft, and Handcraft
displays. Take in the Agricultural Showcase. For the western
horse enthusiast there is New Ranch Competitions and
Extreme Cowboy Races (Sat. and Sun.). Kids’ Day (Sun.) fea-
tures games and activities. Simply charming is the Junior
Fair Ambassador Contest Show (Fri.), Baby Show (Sun.),
Take in the Demolition Derby (Friday evening), the
Antique and Farm Stock Tractor Pull and Lawn Tractor Pull
Saturday, and the 4×4 Truck Pull Sunday. A Horse and Pony
Pull on Monday rounds out the four day fair.
The Delta Fair has been around for 186 years.
Like it a little quieter? Sit and enjoy yourself in our tree-
shaded park complete with picnic tables. Every afternoon
there is on-going entertainment on the park stage.
Delta Fair a long tradition Maberly Fair
This July 21 to 24 the that evening
Delta Fair will be celebrating The theme for the 133rd annual fair is ‘sheep & goats’ in
Friday’s entertainment is
its 186th year of bringing keeping with a returning trend in the raising of farm ani-
Country Legends Tribute
the agricultural community mals.
Show. Saturday’s grand-
together in North Leeds. This country fair does not have a midway but features
stand show is Honeymoon
Along with the the mid- entertainment with heritage children’s games, zucchini
Suite and on Sunday after-
way but there’s something races and local musicians. There are hall displays of fruit
noon The Torchmen present
for everyone including agri- and vegetables, canning and baking, home craft, youth and
country gospel. children’s work while the outdoors includes a Light Horse
cultural displays, home craft Organizers will be con-
exhibits, horse competi- Show and Horse and Pony Pull.
firming more entertainment The date is Sat. Aug. 27. For more details, go to
tions, lawn mower races, a and competitions in the com-
tractor pull and live music www.maberlyagsociety.ca or phone 613-268-2548.
ing weeks. Got to
on stage Thursday, Friday, www.deltafair.com for more.
Saturday and Sunday.
Liquor
Thursday events include
Store
the opening of the midway
and the choosing of the
mini-king and mini-queen.
Elgin
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"New Kid in Town"-a tribute
to the Eagles will be the
Per
grandstand entertainment
Hwy. 1
th
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Water
St.
Lansdowne Fair
Elgin Lions Rideau District
Davis Post Off./Library
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The Lansdowne Fair
Lock Rd. High School
Halladay St.
begins July 15 for three
Pineview Dr.
days of events, contests,
Wilson St.
Hwy. 1
music and food on Friday,
Maple Ave.
Saturday and Sunday.
5 Sou
The 121st edition of the
St.
fair features horse events,
Cedar Cres.
th to K
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demo derby, antique car
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14 Rideau Valley Visitors’ GuideRegion’s recent history dates back to War of 1812
Chaffey’s storey and a kitchen addi-
tion were added to the
Lockmaster’s original stone building
House Museum which continued its role as
Chaffey’s Lock history a residence until 1964.
comes alive during the Changing exhibitions at
months of July and August the museum provide a
at the Lockmaster’s muse- glimpse into the economic
um opened in 1982. The and social life of Chaffey’s
project has retained the and its surrounding com-
integrity of the interior of munity.
the building, which was Chaffey’s past perennial-
Rideau District Museum
the residence of the ly comes to life each sum-
Chaffey’s lockmaster. Only mer with the video "The
five families lived in the Golden Years" which docu-
house from the 1840’s ments some of the hard- Portland Historical visitors interested in the
until 1964. ships, and joys of Chaffey’s history of Portland and Big
The home was built as a in the 1930’s and 40’s. The
Society virtual Rideau Lake.
defensible lockmaster's National Film Board’s 1982 museum
house with the purpose of production repackaged The newly formed Rideau District
Portland on the Rideau
protecting the lock station film footage taken by Don
Historical Society
Museum
from American attack as Jarrett, a former owner of The Museum is housed
well as providing accom- the Opinicon Hotel. launched www.port-
in an authentic blacksmith
The museum is open landontario.com
Continued on next page
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At the end of the 19th from June 28 until the end The virtual museum
century a frame second of August. opens its internet doors to
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Rideau Valley Visitors’ Guide 15Canal and railroads a
the 1850’S. The forges, bellows and impressed with our hands on dis-
handmade iron tools remain in their plays and artifacts.
original setting. The Museum is open in June from
The lifework of our ancestors dat- Thursday to Saturday 10-4:30 p.m.,
ing from the First Nations are reflect- Sunday 1-4:30 p.m. in July and
ed in the ingenious tools, gadgets, August daily - September we close
toys, clothing, documents and after Labour Day – Tuesday,
means of travel. September 8th for the season.
Last season we had over 2,500 vis- Groups by appointment welcome.
itors from June to Labour Day –
which is great! Rideau Canal Visitors’ Centre
There is something to interest The canal museum is housed in a
everyone – a wooden ox drawn grand 19th century stone building
dump cart used in the building of in Smiths Falls.
the Rideau Canal, an eleven foot tall The former mill features artifacts
statue of “Sally Grant” carved in l844 that bring to life the history of the
from a single white cedar tree, Nell canal, its construction from 1826
Martin McCann’s hand written diary to 1832, its historical role and the
covering 1912 to l920’s, which is a lifestyle and folklore associated
treasure for family research, Sir John with the Rideau Waterway.
A. MacDonald artifacts and much It is at 34 Beckwith St. S. in Smiths
more. Falls. Call 613-284-0505 or go to
The Museum host a number of www.rideau-info.com/ museum.
Continued on next page
twilight tours for passengers of the
Chaffey’s Lockmaster’s House Museum
“Kawartha Voyager” while docked in
the habour. Visitors are always
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16 Rideau Valley Visitors’ Guidebig part of Leeds’ history
Smiths Falls Railway It is at 90 William Street
in Smiths Falls. Go to
Museum of Eastern www.sfrmeo.ca for more.
Ontario
The museum, a short The Heritage House
drive from the Rideau
Canal Museum and Smiths Museum Smiths Falls
Falls locks, is a must for Heritage House is in a
train enthusiasts. picturesque area of the
The Rideau Canal Visitors’ Centre is housed in a grand 19th
century stone building in Smiths Falls.
Canal in a restored classi- Falls around 1867. Go to
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Rideau Valley Visitors’ Guide 17China Painting – alive and well in Rideau Lakes
Remember the china complimentary and we’ll
gathering dust in your supply the painting mate-
grandmother’s dining rials you need to start. If
room – the formal, hand you’re interested, contact
painted cups and saucers Linda Murray-Herbert at
used only on special occa- 613-283-8851.
sions, lifted gently from Leeds China Painters
the shelves and carefully was founded more than
washed by hand? forty years ago and until
How china has 2013 made their home in
changed! the old Community Hall
Today’s Porcelain Art is at Crosby. On the top
an exciting kaleidoscope floor were kilns, work
of colours and textures,
tables, and supplies …
fired permanently onto
china, paints, the various
porcelain or glass. Have
mediums, brushes, enam-
you ever imagined work-
ing in enamels, gold, sil- els, molds, everything
ver, platinum or lustres? needed to create new
What about glaze chip- pieces. Now they meet
ping, marbleizing, texture and paint on most
pastes, metallic finishes or Mondays at the Forfar
airbrushing? Whether Community Centre (just
your passion is simple wild around the corner from
Today’s Porcelain Art is an exciting kaleidoscope of colours
flowers and pen work or the Forfar Dairy). Every
and textures, fired permanently onto porcelain or glass.
stunningly lifelike por- year they hold a sale and
traits and scenery, these members participate in
are all elements of modern local studio tours. Anyone
china painting and all is welcome to visit.
within your grasp. Leeds China Painters’
Leeds China Painters is members are part of the
here to tell you that any- Porcelain Artists of Canada
one can paint on porce- and have international
lain. It’s true! You don’t affiliations. Check out
need a background in the porcelainartistsofcanada.c
arts or even the ability to a and find us on Facebook.
draw. All you need is pas-
sion, a place to paint,
some basic supplies, and a
willingness to learn new Brockville
skills.
They invite you to join
them and see what you
Speedway
think.
Brockville Ontario
On July 9th and 10th,
Speedway 2016 racing
2016, Leeds China Painters
is hosting an exhibit and schedule runs on Saturday
sale at the Forfar nights from May 14 until
Community Hall, 1544 September.
County Road 42. In addi- The four regular classes
tion to porcelain, their of 358 Modifieds,
tables will feature fabric Sportsman, Street Stocks
art, jewellery, painted and Rookies are weekly
glass, even baked goods staples all season.
and a light lunch. The speedway is on
If you like what you see, Hwy. 29, north of
then try your hand at Brockville. Go to their web
china painting for free. site at www.brockville-
Your first three classes are speedway.com
18 Rideau Valley Visitors’ GuideAnnual celebration brings
Elgin community together
Elgin becomes a hive of will be a book sale at the
activity for the communi- library. The Bethel Church
ty’s annual summer cele- offers a free pancake break-
bration, Elgin Days, on fast and special activities
Saturday July 9. for the whole family.
Activities include com- The 2 p.m. parade has a
munity breakfasts, yard theme ‘Medieval Times’.
sales, live music, a barbe- The firefighters association
cue and other special follows their parade with a
events as well as a variety
chicken barbecue at the
of games for children host-
Elgin Lions Hall where
ed by groups in the com-
there will be an antique
munity.
The weekend kicks off car and motorcycle dis-
on Friday night, July 8 play, a beer tent and live
with the monthly spaghet- music.
ti dinner and quiz night. The fun continues on
On Saturday the Elgin Sunday July 10 with a
and Area Heritage Society bingo and fish fry at the
Elgin Days features a parade on Saturday where, last year, the
will be holding a yard sale Lions Hall and an ecu-
junior and senior bands of HMCS Ontario entertained along the
and an open house at the menical service at the
route.
Red Brick School and there municipal hall.
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Rideau Valley Visitors’ Guide 19Canal construction a huge engineering
The British built the Rideau Canal This year’s highlight of 1812 Thousands of labourers were
between 1826 and 1832 to create an events in the area is a tall ship festi- required for the backbreaking tasks of
alternative route linking Upper and val in Brockville on June 14-16 when clearing the land, quarrying the
Lower Canada as protection from the 13 tall ships come to port. stone and hauling the stones
consequences of an American attack. The end of the war brought through the forest to the construc-
The 1814 Treaty of Ghent ended changes to the townships around the tion sites.
the War of 1812 but not the potential present day Rideau Lakes with the The large stones making up the
threat that an invasion across the St. settlement of British soldiers around lock walls were set in place with the
Lawrence from New York State could Perth and surrounding townships as use of hand cranes. Much of the
sever the trade route between Upper well as an influx of British immi- skilled rock work was done by French
and Lower Canada. grants.
The canal linked Ottawa, then In 1826 Colonel By of the Royal •Continued on page 25
Bytown, with the great lakes via Engineers was appointed to supervise
Kingston and after the building of the construction of the waterway
the canals on the Ottawa River, joining the Rideau River in Ottawa to
secured the route to Montreal. the Cataraqui River in Kingston.
Communities along the St. By accomplished the engineering
Lawrence from Cornwall to Kingston feat with the use of dams which
and local militia along with British flooded hundreds of acres of land
soldiers played a role in engagements that once submerged became the
which began after the United States lakes linking the locks.
June 18, 1812 declaration of war on To construct the canal By hired
Great Britain. independent contractors to complete
Celebrations marking the bicen- 23 different sections. The contractors
COLIN
tennial of that conflict began in 2012 were required to complete a single
ABSales
ERNETHy
with a number of festivals and re- section within a two-year time peri-
enactments that continue this sum- od, a standard some were unable to
Representative
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brate1812.ca the Royal Engineers.
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Rideau Valley Visitors’ Guide 21Perth ● Sm
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7
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● Maberly
Otty Lake
Lombardy
36
● 6 ● Stanleyville ●
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10
Christie Lake
● Otter
Lake
1
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Pike Lake
Toledo
Farren
Lake Crosby Lake
Bolingbroke
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36 15
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14
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Big Rideau
Lake ●
Westport
Bobs Lake
Portland 8
Wolfe ●
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Newboro
Lake
Chantry
Upper Rideau Lake
Forfar
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42 ●
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Burridge Philipsville
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Crosby
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Fermoy 42
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●Delta
● Upper
9 Elgin Athe
Beverley
Newboro Lake
Lake
Chaffeys ● ●
Lock
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15
Lower
● ● Beverley
Jones Falls
Lake
Lyndhurst
Devil Lake
Sand
Char
Opinicon Lake ●
Morton
Lake
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3
Charleston
Lake
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Seeleys Bay
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Perth Road
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Village
Dog Lake
10 15
32
● To 1000 Islands Bridge
11
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To Kingston
Cranberry
Lake
● & U.S. Route 81
& Hwy. 401 ● To Kingston To Gananoque
Loughborough & Hwy. 401 & Hwy. 401
Lake
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