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 Rideau Ferry
 Rideau Ferry, ON (Nearby: Lombardy, Perth, Smiths Falls, Portland, Toledo)

 
 

1040 Rideau Ferry Rd.,
Rideau Ferry, Ontario
K0G 1W0

Phone : (613) 264-9147
Your Host(s) : Rideau Ferry General Store

Description From Owner:

  • Pop. 162. In Lanark C., at a narrowing of the Rideau R., where Lower Rideau L. joins Big Rideau L., on C. Rd. 1, 12 km. SE of Perth.
  • In the early 1800s the place was called Oliver's Ferry after William Oliver who operated a ferry at this crossing point. When the post office was established in 1889 it was called Rideau Centre. A decade later the name was changed to Rideau Ferry.
  • From Ontario Place Names 2007 David E. Scott Ph. 866 471 4123 or 905 680 7884


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Off the beaten track:
 
  • Beveridge Locks, 3km
  • Port Elmsley, 5km
  • Frayn's Landing, 6km
  • Elmgrove, Perth area, 6km
  • Blanchards Hill, 8km
  • Scotch Point, 9km
  • Glenview, 11km
  • Newboyne, 13km
  • Caroline Village, 10km
  • Judgeville, 12km


  • Nearby Lakes:
     
  • Lower Rideau Lake, 2km
  • Bass Lake, 4km
  • Canton Lake, 7km
  • Otter Lake, 8km
  • Bacchus Mud Lake, 6km
  • Adams Lake, 7km
  • Otty Lake, 7km
  • Mill Pond, 9km
  • Thoms Mud Lake, 7km
  • Doctor Lake, 8km

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