Just over the US/Canadian border and close to the capital city Ottowa, Rideau Lakes boasts some of the most gorgeous water front, nature hikes, and towering cliffs in the region. Three hundred and ten miles of shoreline excluding the Rideau Waterway (a Unesco Heritage Site), form the backbone of the local economy where farming and tourism flourish throughout the year. An easy five hour drive from New York City and you are transported into what feels like deep wilderness one day or quaint small town living another bookending a perfect get away,