Rideau Lakes Cottages

02/06/2025

01/23/2025

Exciting News! 🚤✨ We're thrilled to announce an upgrade to our pontoon boat rentals! A big shoutout to our friend and neighbor, Dave Brown from Brown's Marina, for hooking us up with an amazing deal on the new Sportfisher 23-2S RL models from Princecraft.

These beauties come with these new features:
-A comfy rear lounger for ultimate relaxation
-An upgraded stereo system: Enjoy your favorite tunes with the enhanced 160-watt AM/FM/Bluetooth® Jensen® Stereo, including four waterproof speakers.
-Two dinette tables
-A built-in cooler-seat. Keep your beverages chilled and easily accessible.
And all of the usuals:
-swivel seats, trolling motor, livewell, fish finder, seating for at least 10, swim ladder, upgraded comfy seats, lots of storage, and bimini top!

Plus, with a powerful 90 hp motor (up from 60 hp), you'll get to your favorite fishing or chilling spot faster than ever before!

Get ready for an unforgettable summer on the water. Book your adventure now!

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01/22/2025

Checking out the new pontoon boats at the Toronto Boat Show yesterday.

01/14/2025

These days a vacation away can be hard to detach from work. If you must work and have concerns about connectivity or space while on a holiday in Rideau Lakes region, you might want to consider renting space from "The Tipped Ship" in Elgin, close to many of our cottages.

Tipped Up coworking. The Tipped Ship

01/07/2025

Win your Wedding!
It’s been ten years now that we’ve been making memories for our guests, since purchasing The Opinicon in 2015.
To kick off this anniversary year, we are giving away an all-inclusive wedding package! We’re excited to continue being a part of your special moments.
Prize includes the following;
~Choose from a pre-determined date in either Spring or Fall 2025
~Maximum 50 people
~3-course plated dinner
~2-tier custom wedding cake
~Bride's Bouquet & Groom Boutonniere
~Exclusive use of the Tiki Lounge & Alford Room
~Indoor or Outdoor waterfront ceremony (weather permitting)
~Access to in-house decor and florals, including a selection of arches
~Photographer (up to 6 hours)
~DJ
~Officiant
~Wedding planning & coordination
(some conditions apply, for full details please email [email protected])
How to enter:
1. FOLLOW/LIKE OUR US👍🫶
2. TAG & SHARE THIS POST🏷️
3. SHARE TO YOUR STORIES❤️
4. SPREAD THE WORD! ESPECIALLY TO ALL YOUR NEWLY ENGAGED FRIENDS & FAMILY!👨‍❤️‍👨👩‍❤️‍👩👩‍❤️‍👨
We will randomly draw a winner on Valentine's Day, Friday, February 14th, 2025.💗

(Please remember that it will ONLY be THE Opinicon contacting the winner. Beware of scammers & phishing!)

10/14/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from Rideau Lakes Cottages! 🍂

As we gather around with loved ones this holiday, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to all of you—our amazing guests, supporters, and community. 🧡 Whether you’ve spent a weekend getaway, a summer vacation, or a peaceful retreat at our cottages, we’re so thankful for your trust in us to be part of your memories.

This season reminds us of the beauty and tranquility of the Rideau Lakes, and we’re grateful to provide a place where you can experience nature’s best and unwind with those who matter most.

Wishing you and your families a joyful, warm, and relaxing Thanksgiving! 🦃✨

08/01/2024

Alert, dog owners! If you are taking a dog to the US from Canada, there are new CDC regulations that you need to abide-by. The following is required for dogs entering the U.S. from Canada, as of August 1, 2024.
-be at least 6 months of age
-appear healthy upon arrival
-have a universally readable microchip
-have a CDC Dog Import Form receipt
-must be submitted through the CDC website
-a receipt is required for each dog and for every entry into the U.S.
Here is a link to the form: https://cdc-786687.workflowcloud.com/forms/090dc543-7b2f-4538-b2c7-2919d12ecc73

https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/dogs.html&mc_cid=31dbc00581&mc_eid=8276585d49

05/18/2024

Can’t wait to have some again!

05/01/2024

Coooool!

04/30/2024

So beautiful…

04/13/2024

One spot in the summer is newly available!

04/02/2024

Can’t wait to taste the subs!

Just met our newest business owner Kristine Cyr. She is the proprietor of Sub Zero, located in the old TD bank building.

Kristine, who is a chef by trade, will be offering a variety of subs and icecream, with a planned opening for the Maple Syrup Festival.

Congrats Kristine, looking forward to enjoying all you will be offering.