Favourite day paddles - Narrows Lock to the village of Westport, Ontario, Canada

Upper Rideau Lake

Here's one of my favourite paddles to share with a friend or a group!  An 18 km (11.2 mile) round-trip day paddle crossing Upper Rideau Lake from Narrows Lock, part of the historic Rideau Canal, to the charming village of Westport, Ontario (Canada).

It’s an easy, uncomplicated route with open water and an awesome beach to stop at for a swim in clear, cool water along the way at Foley Mountain. Narrows Lock and Westport are both very kayak friendly. Two thumbs up!

Westport Harbor, kayak friendly dock

In Westport you can picnic along the shore or head over a footbridge into the village for a choice of restaurants, ice cream, bakery goods, chocolate, shops, and supplies.

For trip details and more images about this paddle route, my next story is up on The Great Waterway, a cool Ontario tourism website where I'm a regular blogger.

Kayaking Narrows Lock to Westport on Upper Rideau Lake. Two Thumbs Up!

Kayak friendly launch near Narrows Lock, Upper Rideau Lake, Ontario, Canada

Happy paddles!
The BaffinPaddler