Employees and community leaders in Rideau Lakes took part in the revision of the Township’s road map, featuring the addition of new roads, renamed roads, and updated village maps.  The 2024 edition of this informative and reliable road map is not only to navigate the Township, but also to discover historic sites and explore 8 small communities in Rideau Lakes.

Designed to bring attention to the natural beauty, historic significance and flourishing business community within the Township, this new road map of Rideau Lakes will help inspire people to visit the area, as part of a greater effort to support economic growth and advance the social benefits that tourism brings.

Community members that serve on municipal committees including the Economic Development Committee, the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee and the Community Enhancement Committees were consulted to create and update this all-in-one Road Map of Rideau Lakes.

The publication was organized as part of the Rideau Lakes Economic Development Action Plan and to support the Experience Rideau Lakes Campaign, a Township initiative that was launched in 2022 to highlight ways to explore Rideau Lakes as a destination, to generate tourism revenues that contribute to the standard of living and quality of life for all residents.

“Tourism is a key contributor to our economy,” said Mayor Arie Hoogenboom.  “Visitors support businesses in Rideau Lakes who provide jobs for residents and local spending keeps over 440 businesses operating within the Township.

Tourism is a $105 billion industry in Canada that supports more than 2 million jobs from coast to coast (source: Tourism Industry Association of Canada Newsroom).

Due to expressed demand, the Economic Development Committee approved a larger print run of 5,000 copies this year. Distribution of the map includes over 100 locations including local businesses and visitor information centres across Ontario.

Find the publication at https://www.rideaulakes.ca/roadmap, at one of 5 branches of the Rideau Lakes Public Library or request your copy from the municipal office at 1-800-928-2250.