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The wards and communities of the Township of Rideau Lakes have a rich heritage. This area was used for millennia by Native Americans as a travel route and rich fishing ground. The first surveys were done in the late 1700s with settlers arriving soon thereafter.
The Township is also host to a large section of the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the only such site in Ontario.
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The Development Services Department is responsible for the review and processing of all applications under the Planning Act and the Ontario Building Code; ensuring compliance with the Township’s Official Plan, Zoning By-Law, other Municipal By-Laws, and the Ontario Building Code; as well as providing current and long-term planning services.
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The Township offers many recreation facilities including numerous trails, softball diamonds, tennis courts, forested areas and waterfront beaches.
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School boards servicing the Township of Rideau Lakes
Western Region Education Centre
2755 Highway 43
Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0
Toll-free: 1-800-267 7945
cdsbeo.on.ca
Schools in and around the Township of Rideau Lakes
Lombardy Public School
596 Highway 15,
Lombardy, ON K0G 1L0
Tel.: 613-283-0860
lombardy.ucdsb.on.ca
South Crosby Public School
1 Halladay Street
Elgin, ON K0G 1E0
Tel.: 613-359-5933
southcrosby.ucdsb.on.ca
Rideau Vista Public School
9921 Highway # 42,
Westport, ON K0G 1X0
Tel.: 613-273-2842
rideauvista.ucdsb.on.ca
St. Edward Catholic School
51 Bedford St, Westport, ON K0G 1X0
Tel: 613-273-2926
stedward.cdsbeo.on.ca
St. Francis de Sales Catholic School
4 Ross St, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4L5
Tel: 613-283-6101
stfrancisdesales.cdsbeo.on.ca
Calvary Christian Academy
9749 ON-15, Smiths Falls, K7A 4S7
Tel: 613-283-5089
calvaryca.com
Athens District High School
21 Church Street,
Athens, ON K0G 1B0
Tel.: 613-924-2618
athens.ucdsb.on.ca
Perth & District Collegiate Institute
13 Victoria Street,
Perth, ON K7H 2H3
Tel.: 613-267-3051
perth.ucdsb.on.ca
Rideau District High School
251 Main Street,
Elgin, ON K0G 1E0
Tel.: 613-359-5391
rideaudhs.ucdsb.on.ca
Smiths Falls and District Collegiate Institute
299 Percy Street,
Smiths Falls, ON K7A 5M2
Tel.: 613-283-0288
smithsfalls.ucdsb.on.ca
St. John Catholic High School
2066 Scotch Line
Perth, ON K7H 3C5
Tel.: 613-267-4724
stjohnchs.cdsbeo.on.ca
St. Luke Catholic High School
4 Ross Street,
Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4L5
Tel.: 613-283-4477
stluke.cdsbeo.on.ca
Calvary Christian High School
9749 ON-15,
Smiths Falls, K7A 4S7
Tel: 613-283-5089
calvaryca.com
Algonquin College - Perth Campus
7 Craig St
Perth, ON K7H 1X7
Tel.: 613-267-2859
algonquincollege.com
Algonquin College - Ottawa Campus
1385 Woodroffe Ave
Nepean, ON K2G 1V8
Tel.: 613-727-4723
algonquincollege.com
T.R. Leger School of Continuing Education
10 Ontario Street
Smiths Falls K7A 4K7
Tel.: 613-283-5418
trleger.ucdsb.on.ca
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Photos are being requested for the 2025 Township calendar.This contest is open to all amateur photographers who own property in or are residents of the Township of Rideau Lakes. A maximum of 4 photos per person will be accepted.
Please complete this form and include it with your photo(s). Form and photos should be sent to before September 6, 2024.
Photos MUST be in landscape (horizontal) orientation. Scenery photos are preferred as the Township must have permission from each individual in a photo to publish them.
Please direct any questions to Ben Rothwell at or 613-928-2251 ext. 230.
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Residents and visitors who may require special assistance are asked to complete the form below. Submission of the form will send your information to Rideau Lakes Fire & Rescue, and notify firefighters of extra assistance required during emergencies and natural disasters.
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Every residence and/or business in the township has been assigned a “9-1-1” emergency civic address number. These numbers, in addition to aiding in emergency response, are also useful in helping others find you. Please make sure your residence or business has a Civic Address Sign..These reflective signs are available from the Township office and easily seen day or night. See the Civic 911 Addressing page for more information.
Remember, if we can’t find you – we can’t help you!
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Burn Permits
Fire Season
April 1 to October 31
Open Air Burning Permitted
between 6pm and 8am
with Activated Permit.
CAMPFIRES ARE EXEMPT
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To Purchase Burn Permits visit : rl.burnpermits.com
The Ontario Fire Code prohibits open burning unless approved by the Chief Fire Official. Township By-Law 2019-16 – Open-Air Burning allows for such approved open-air burning through a permit process. Any unauthorized burning may result in a fine pursuant to the Ontario Fire Code, and the Provincial Offences Act.
- Fire Permits cost $10 for the year
- Fire Permits are available for sale ONLINE (Paypal or credit card) and at the township municipal office (cash, cheque or debit).
- Fire permits are required for all burning, except for campfires no bigger than 3ft X 3ft X 3ft (1m X 1m X 1m) (Campfires are also exempt from Fire Season time-of-day restrictions)
- Fire Permits are valid for the calendar year
- Fire permits must be renewed prior to burning
- Call before you burn - 1-833-853-3473
or
Register online using the Online Burn Registration Feature to signal your intent to burn.
Sign in to your rl.burnpermits.com account and click the Activate Permit button on the top left of the My Permits page.
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Contact Us
Amy Schur
Development Services Analyst
1-800-928-2250 Ext. 285
Foster Elliott
Associate Planner
1-800-928-2250 Ext. 234
Tom Fehr
Manager of Development Services
1-800-928-2250 Ext. 236
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
After-Hours Road Emergency
1-877-798-5725
Portland Transfer Station
4427H Old Kingston Road, Portland
1-800-928-2250 ext. 230
Open: Wednesdays & Saturdays
8:00am to 4:00pm