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| Place | Rideau Ferry |
| Type | Dispersed Rural Community |
| Province / Territory | Ontario (ON) |
| Location | Lanark |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 44.851111 |
| Longitude | -76.141389 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | FCLAB |
Rideau Ferry is a locality in Lanark, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Rideau Ferry is located at 44.8511°N, 76.1414°W.
Rideau Ferry rests on the cusp of a great inland sea, its shores etched by the slow, deliberate work of water and ice. It lies 10.1 km east-south-east of Perth, ON (from Perth, ON: bearing 122°T), and is situated 11.1 km west-south-west of Smiths Falls. The land here is a gentle swell of granite and soil, supporting stands of mature maple and pine that whisper secrets on the breeze. Summer air hangs thick and sweet with the scent of warm earth and blooming wildflowers, while winter brings a hushed stillness, the landscape softened by a blanket of snow. Boats, their hulls gleaming white or weathered wood, are a common sight, bobbing at anchor or gliding across the broad expanse of the Rideau Waterway, a testament to the enduring connection between this place and the shimmering liquid that defines it. The light, especially as evening descends, paints the lake with hues of rose and lavender, a quiet spectacle that settles over the land like a benediction. This crossing, the Rideau Ferry, has been a linchpin for generations, its economy always tied to the ebb and flow of the waterway that connects Ottawa and Kingston. For a long time, it was the vital passage for farmers bringing their produce to market and for travelers navigating the vast Canadian Shield. The waters of Upper Rideau Lake, which cradles Rideau Ferry, are a rich vein for both recreational fishing and the quiet contemplation of nature, a livelihood for some and a cherished pastime for many. Echoes of its past as a bustling stopover can still be felt in the weathered paint of older cottages and the easy familiarity of neighbours who have known each other for years, their lives intertwined with the rhythm of the seasons and the dependable pulse of this small, waterside settlement.
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| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |