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Boating Season Begins Now: Marinas you can Count on

Make it a season to remember and get out on the water in Rideau Lakes! With 37 lakes in the Rideau Lakes region and a unique lock system on the world-renowned historic Rideau Canal, Rideau Lakes is a boater’s paradise. Stunning lakes make way for local marinas, boat launches, and full services for boaters. Get ready to explore by boat this summer!

Brown's Marina

Brown’s Marina in Chaffey’s Lock near Elgin offers boat sales, full service, storage, and rentals. With a large selection of new and pre-owned inventory, Brown’s Marina is known for their award-winning friendly and knowledgeable staff.  Looking to get out on the water? Rent a boat! Beautiful new pontoons are perfect for cruising with friends and family, while fishing boats are popular options for anglers hoping to reel in the big one on local lakes. Look here for an LCBO agency and Beer Store, as well! Marine services are also provided, including gas, pump-out, ice, water, hydro, dockage, storage, a launch ramp and more.

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Bayview Yacht Harbour

This family-owned facility on Highway 15 in Portland offers boat sales, service, storage, and rentals. Bayview Yacht Harbour is a true full-service marina, with technicians on site, offering covered and open-air slips, all with access to water and hydro, a rack storage option, a complete boating store and plenty of parking.

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Lens Cove Marina

Len’s Cove Marina on Big Rideau Lake in Portland is a third-generation family marine business, offering expert services you would expect from a full-service marina, including almost 200 boat slips, alongside quality boat rentals, a large selection of new and pre-owned inventory, a unique boathouse-style restaurant - plus they have cottage rentals.

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Indian Lake Marina

Looking for seasonal boat slips, winterization, storage, fuel, ice, water and even delicious scooped ice cream? Indian Lake Marina is the spot! There is even a campground here. Located at the north end of Indian Lake between Chaffey’s and Newboro Lockstations, this popular but peaceful marina is a Rideau Lakes gem.

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Franklin’s Marina

Franklin's is a full service marina in Chaffeys Lock near Elgin showcases Lowe boats with Evinrude and Johnson motors.

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Rentals

Try a floating vacation this summer to get the true on-water experience when visiting the Rideau Lakes!

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Rent fishing boats, pontoon boats and book a driver for an easy getaway on the Rideau at Chaffeys Lock.

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Pattinson's Paddles

Rent a Stand Up Paddleboard or modified quick connect kayak to get up close and personal with the lakes and their wildlife! Pattinson’s Paddles is based at Newboro – the perfect launch point for summer exploring. Pre-booking only!

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Rideau Classics Rental

Get on the water with Rideau Classics Rental, offering paddleboard and kayak rentals in Portland.

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Rideau Tours

Offers step-on guides in partnership with Brown's Marina to complete your pontoon boat rental experience, as well as rental canoes, kayaks, paddleboards and bicycles in Chaffeys Lock or delivered to your nearby cottage. Please note that reservations are required for rentals. Look here also for expert packages like the Lodge to Lodge or Under the Stars packages that take the guess work out of putting together your Rideau Lakes experience. There’s even a Charcuterie in a Canoe Package, providing a tasty twist on the romantic Canadian tradition of paddling a canoe!

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Norris Outdoors

Not only does Norris Outdoors have all the boating and fishing supplies you need, they also offer boat rentals by the day, weekend or week! Be sure to stock up first at Norris’ for bait, tackle and accessories before hitting the water. This is a favourite spot for locals - it's a family-owned business for more than 40 years.

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Guided Fishing by Boat

Love to fish but don’t have a boat? Or maybe you’re looking for more guidance while fishing? Fin Freaks offers guided fishing experiences in Rideau Lakes! Fuelled by a love of fishing and fostering that excitement in others, founder and guide, Mike Robillard, has been chasing fins all his life. Reel in some great memories – and a big catch.

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Public Boat Launches

Did you know that the Township of Rideau Lakes has more than 14 public boat launches within an hour’s drive? This is the perfect place to launch on the Rideau system for a day or discovering pristine lakes and sensational shorelines. Rideau Lakes also owns two harbours: Portland Harbour on Big Rideau Lake and Newboro Harbour on Newboro Lake. Find out more!

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Boat Repairs and Marine Equipment

Whether for boat rentals, launching, service or even purchasing a boat, get your motor running to Rideau Lakes this summer for incredible on-water memories to last a lifetime!

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