Nearby towns like Elgin, Westport, Chaffey's Lock, Newboro, or Smith's Falls offer souvenirs, antiques, restaurants, groceries, beer, and fishing licenses. About 40 miles away is Kingston which offers movies, malls, museums, and Old Fort Henry. To learn more about the Rideau Canal and the area, log on to a wonderful website which tells you all about The Rideau Waterway.
A day away from the lake may include sightseeing in Ottawa,the nation's capital, an early morning round of golf in Westport, or a visit to the casino in Gananoque.
For a fun adventure lock through a portion of the historic and beautiful Rideau Canal. The canal links the lakes and rivers between Ottawa and Kingston at Lake Ontario.
The Mill at Chaffey's Lock, Canada
Area Attractions and Links
Chaffey's Lock & Lockmaster's
House Museum
Old Fort Henry in Kingston
The Parliment Building in Ottawa
for the changing of the guard or a fablous light show at night.
The Rideau Canal has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. To learn more about this new designation, click on
Anyone who has traveled to our area knows about Newboro and Westport and their wonderful stores like The Village Green, Cottage Country, and Kilbourns. We also like to head up to Smith's Falls for Canadian Tire, Walmart, fast foods, and other variety stores.
