SIMMONS COTTAGES
Housekeeping Cottages in Chaffey's Lock on the Rideau Canal

Exterior of Lakeview

Exterior of Lane's End

Exterior of Rideauview

Exterior of Lakeview



WHAT TO DO
There is something for everyone in the Rideau Lakes!
Hunting and Fishing
Fishing Seasons:
Large & Small Mouth Bass - 3rd Saturday in June
Nothern Pike & Walleye (Pickerel) - 2nd Saturday in May
Perch, Crappie, Sunfish, Whitefish, Catfish - all year round
Hunting Seasons:
Chaffey's Lock is located in WMU 67. For more information check out the Ministry of Natural Resources website
Fitness & Leisure
70 acres of back country woods and trails owned by Simmons
Cataraquai Trail within steps of the cottages; great for hiking, biking and snowmobiling
Nearby Rideau Trail access
Golf - there are several courses within the district
Sightseeing
Ottawa: Our Nation's Capital, Museums & Galleries, Casino, Byward Market
Kingston: Old Fort Henry, Great Restaurants & Festivals
Gananoque/Thousands Islands: River Boat Tours, Casino, Playhouse
Local: Chaffey's Lock, Newboro, Elgin, Portland, Westport & Perth
Shopping
Studio Tours (The Rideau Lakes is home to a number of talented artists):
- Rideau Lakes Studio & Garden Tour - Canada Day Weekend
- Fall Colours Studio Tour - Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend
Crosby Flea Market: May long weekend - September long weekend 9 a.m. -12 p.m. Saturday mornings
Great and unique shops in nearby Newboro, Westport & Perth
Dining
We are just a short walk to the Opinicon resort that offers a variety of dining options and we can provide a number of great recommendations within a 30 minute drive.
Events
For more information check out the Rideau Lakes Events Calendar and the Chaffey's Lock & Area Heritage Society Events Calendar.