Westport, Ontario

The Village of Westport is located at the west end of Upper Rideau Lake, at the head of the navigable Rideau Canal system. A quiet little village with a population of about 700 (2001), it is a very popular destination spot for tourists due to the number of interesting shops in the town. A public wharf on a man-made island has dock space for up to 30 vessels. The harbour also has a picnic area, barbecues, and sewage pumpout facilities.

Related Topics:
Rideau Canal - Village - 2001 - Wharf

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Fishing in the area is particularly good because of the fish-rearing ponds set up by the Ontario provincial government in 1957. Perch, smallmouth bass, pickerel and pike populate the waters.

Related Topics:
Ontario - Perch - Smallmouth bass - Pickerel - Pike

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Foley Mountain Park, the highest conservation area in the Rideau Valley, features a variety of wildlife in 600 acres (2.4 km²) of woods and fields, and a sandy beach. The 300 km Rideau Trail, linking Kingston to Ottawa passes through the conservation area.

Related Topics:
Kingston - Ottawa

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Events in Westport include the annual Antique Show and Sale, held on the first weekend in June, the annual Rideau Valley Art Festival, held at the end of August, and the very popular Fall Colours Studio Tour, held annually on Thanksgiving weekend in October.

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