On Indian Lake, just north of Chaffeys Lock, in the Township of Rideau Lakes, is an island that came to have a hospital for returning soldiers from WWI -- The Great War. These soldiers suffered from PTSD, which at the time was called Shell Shock. Called Fettercairn, the hospital was established in the family cottage owned Agnes Etherington (nee Richardson).
Address
1439 County Road 8, Delta, ON K0E 1G0
613‑928‑2251 or 1‑800‑928‑2250
Fax: 613‑928‑3097
Email: info@rideaulakes.ca
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
After-Hours Road Emergency
1‑877‑798‑5725
Portland Transfer Station
4427H Old Kingston Road, Portland
1‑800‑928‑2250 ext. 230
Open: Wednesdays & Saturdays
8:00am to 4:00pm