LakeHouse on the Rock Guidebook
Favourite Things to Do
Bon Echo boasts of amazing swimming areas, and spectacular views. The park is easy to navigate with several hiking trails to explore, or rent/take a canoe to check out the Mazinaw rock face and pictographs up close.
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Bon Echo Provincial Park
16151 Highway 41Bon Echo boasts of amazing swimming areas, and spectacular views. The park is easy to navigate with several hiking trails to explore, or rent/take a canoe to check out the Mazinaw rock face and pictographs up close.
White Water Rafting - Wilderness Tours will have all ages and stages rafting down the Ottawa River. They even have a package for families!
Day adventures will take you body surfing, swimming from your own floating island and will stop beside a beautiful 20 ft waterfall.
1260 Grants Settlement Rd, Foresters Falls, ON K0J 1V0, Canadá
White Water Rafting - Wilderness Tours will have all ages and stages rafting down the Ottawa River. They even have a package for families!
Day adventures will take you body surfing, swimming from your own floating island and will stop beside a beautiful 20 ft waterfall.
Kennebec Wilderness Trails at Nordic Road Trail Head - 5 trails of varying degrees for hiking, birding and snowshoeing - a 2 minute drive from the LakeHouse. Head toward Hwy 7 and turn left onto Nordic Dr. The WHITE trail is 100ft to the right of the parking lot. The ORANGE trail is to the left of the parking lot.
Nordic Rd, Central Frontenac, ON K0H 1B0, Canadá
Kennebec Wilderness Trails at Nordic Road Trail Head - 5 trails of varying degrees for hiking, birding and snowshoeing - a 2 minute drive from the LakeHouse. Head toward Hwy 7 and turn left onto Nordic Dr. The WHITE trail is 100ft to the right of the parking lot. The ORANGE trail is to the left of the parking lot.
Gore St. Antique Market
147 Gore St EThis market is endless aisles of unique treasures!
Our favourite spot on Hwy 7 in Sharbot Lake to try their brewed on-site beers. You can often catch live music early in the evening and a drink indoors or on the patio. Take home some of their award-winning beers! Check out their website!
Kick and Push Brewing Company
Our favourite spot on Hwy 7 in Sharbot Lake to try their brewed on-site beers. You can often catch live music early in the evening and a drink indoors or on the patio. Take home some of their award-winning beers! Check out their website!
Sightseeing
The Smith Falls Railway runs from Cataraqui Trail and Smith Falls to Strathcona. In summer it is open to hikers, cyclists and horseback riders; in winter it becomes a snowmobiling & cross country ski trail. (80km)
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Smiths Falls
The Smith Falls Railway runs from Cataraqui Trail and Smith Falls to Strathcona. In summer it is open to hikers, cyclists and horseback riders; in winter it becomes a snowmobiling & cross country ski trail. (80km)
Doug is a dear friend and we are fortunate to have a number of his paintings and his Coffee Table Book on display at the LakeHouse! He paints primarily in acrylic, attempting to depict various atmospherics caused by light interacting with water in all forms. His paintings are also personal, metaphoric expressions of light filled with hope.
J D Thompson Studio
Doug is a dear friend and we are fortunate to have a number of his paintings and his Coffee Table Book on display at the LakeHouse! He paints primarily in acrylic, attempting to depict various atmospherics caused by light interacting with water in all forms. His paintings are also personal, metaphoric expressions of light filled with hope.
You will find 3 of Sarah's pieces in the entrance of the LakeHouse! She creates Batik art, a form of fabric decoration using multiple hot wax applications and dye. She captures the colours and textures of the rocky terrain and lakes around the village of Arden.
Open by chance or appt.
Arden Batik
1037 Bridge StYou will find 3 of Sarah's pieces in the entrance of the LakeHouse! She creates Batik art, a form of fabric decoration using multiple hot wax applications and dye. She captures the colours and textures of the rocky terrain and lakes around the village of Arden.
Open by chance or appt.
Joanne Pickett creates the most beautiful and functional pottery right on the grounds of her home. In her studio you will find hand-built pottery, tiles, sculptures, garden art and ironwork. Take a few minutes to wander through her flower garden and be inspired by the blooms.
Open by chance or appt.
Arden Pottery
1040 Big Clear LnJoanne Pickett creates the most beautiful and functional pottery right on the grounds of her home. In her studio you will find hand-built pottery, tiles, sculptures, garden art and ironwork. Take a few minutes to wander through her flower garden and be inspired by the blooms.
Open by chance or appt.
Judith Versavel is a creative artist working in several mediums. Rural scenes, portraiture & animal life are her subjects and her quirky humour often shines through. Other artisans share Judith's gallery space where you can find a variety of gift items, posters, cards, Judith's one-of-a-kind jewellery & much more. Visit Gallery on the Bay in Arden - a hidden gem overlooking Big Clear Lake.
Gallery on the Bay
Judith Versavel is a creative artist working in several mediums. Rural scenes, portraiture & animal life are her subjects and her quirky humour often shines through. Other artisans share Judith's gallery space where you can find a variety of gift items, posters, cards, Judith's one-of-a-kind jewellery & much more. Visit Gallery on the Bay in Arden - a hidden gem overlooking Big Clear Lake.
City/town information
Perth is well known for its stunning Victorian architecture. There are over 100 designated heritage buildings and over 70 boutiques, antique shops and speciality retailers. Bring your lunch or purchase one to enjoy along the picturesque Tay River in Stewart Park. (60km)
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Perth
Perth is well known for its stunning Victorian architecture. There are over 100 designated heritage buildings and over 70 boutiques, antique shops and speciality retailers. Bring your lunch or purchase one to enjoy along the picturesque Tay River in Stewart Park. (60km)
Food scene
This family run Brewery is passionate about bringing a rich brewing tradition to Perth. My favourite is the Grapefruit Radler!
(60km - beside Wendy's on Hwy 7 just as you enter Perth)
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Perth Brewery
121 Dufferin StThis family run Brewery is passionate about bringing a rich brewing tradition to Perth. My favourite is the Grapefruit Radler!
(60km - beside Wendy's on Hwy 7 just as you enter Perth)
You will find an array of sandwiches, salads, and wraps, featuring gluten-free and vegan options. You must try their Golly Gosh Ice Cream - the only spot in Canada to get an ice cream filled donut!
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Cardinal Cafe & Shop Inc.
14153 Road 38You will find an array of sandwiches, salads, and wraps, featuring gluten-free and vegan options. You must try their Golly Gosh Ice Cream - the only spot in Canada to get an ice cream filled donut!
Try their signature pizza, cinnamon buns, monkey bread, local maple syrup and more yummy treats! There's something different everyday. They also carry a small selection of milk, cream, groceries, bait and fuel.
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C4 Country Convenience
6323 Arden RdTry their signature pizza, cinnamon buns, monkey bread, local maple syrup and more yummy treats! There's something different everyday. They also carry a small selection of milk, cream, groceries, bait and fuel.
Order online for free parking lot pickup or stop by to pick up all your grocery needs. They even supply same-day party platters!
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Mike DEAN Local GROCER - Sharbot Lake
1039 Elizabeth StOrder online for free parking lot pickup or stop by to pick up all your grocery needs. They even supply same-day party platters!
All your favourites can be found here!
Wine, Spirits, Beer, Cider, Coolers
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LCBO
24593 Hwy 7All your favourites can be found here!
Wine, Spirits, Beer, Cider, Coolers
Neighbourhoods
Dark Sky Viewing Area is located at 7980 County Rd 41, 11km south of Kaladar. The Lennox and Addington County Dark Sky Viewing Area is the most southerly point in Ontario where the night sky is still pristine, offering a night sky experience similar to what was available more than 100 years ago. The site includes a large concrete pad for camera or telescope setup or placement of lawn chairs for general stargazing. Wheelchair accessible.
Free Laser-Guided Tours are great for novice star gazers, held Friday and Saturday nights near the new moon; and monthly Astrophotographer Assemble events geared toward night sky photographers are also scheduled. To reserve a space for these special events, check out the website or FB page where you will also be notified if there are cancellations due to weather.
The area is open from dusk to dawn and no reservations are required. Bring binoculars or a telescope if you have one. A reclining lawn chair along with a blanket are ideal accessories. It is really dark, so bring a small dim flashlight. Open all year.
1090 Lakeshore Rd, Central Frontenac, ON K0H 1B0, Canadá
Dark Sky Viewing Area is located at 7980 County Rd 41, 11km south of Kaladar. The Lennox and Addington County Dark Sky Viewing Area is the most southerly point in Ontario where the night sky is still pristine, offering a night sky experience similar to what was available more than 100 years ago. The site includes a large concrete pad for camera or telescope setup or placement of lawn chairs for general stargazing. Wheelchair accessible.
Free Laser-Guided Tours are great for novice star gazers, held Friday and Saturday nights near the new moon; and monthly Astrophotographer Assemble events geared toward night sky photographers are also scheduled. To reserve a space for these special events, check out the website or FB page where you will also be notified if there are cancellations due to weather.
The area is open from dusk to dawn and no reservations are required. Bring binoculars or a telescope if you have one. A reclining lawn chair along with a blanket are ideal accessories. It is really dark, so bring a small dim flashlight. Open all year.
Boat Rentals can be arranged at Springwood Cottages. They are conveniently located 1km from LakeHouse on the Rock. They also have a store onsite with ice cream cones, snacks, essentials and even fishing supplies!
Springwood Cottage Resort
Boat Rentals can be arranged at Springwood Cottages. They are conveniently located 1km from LakeHouse on the Rock. They also have a store onsite with ice cream cones, snacks, essentials and even fishing supplies!
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Biking Trails
The trails from Tweed to Sharbot Lake (and beyond) need at least a gravel bike. The K&P trail though is excellent; not paved but very smooth and suitable for a road bike (might as well be paved.) Clarendon Station can be taken all the way to Syndenham (some rough patches just south of Sharbot Lake). From Sharbot to Clarendon station and back is 30 km.
Search up frontenaccounty .ca /vthingstodov/vkp-trail.aspx
Here's another recommendation, going the other direction ...
Kaladar to Arden on the trail - and on the trail through Sharbot Lake and up north from there.