Links

As a service to our  members, the BRLA provides these helpful links to resources and information which may be of interest to members of the Big Rideau Lake community. If you would like to suggest a link, or report a broken one, please contact us at communications@bigrideaulakeassociation.com.

General rideau lakes information

• Rideau Lakes area information

• Rideau Canal Hours of Operation

• Parks Canada Rideau Canal Water Management InfoNet

• Rideau Heritage Route

• Friends of the Rideau

• ECottage Films

• Portland Rideau Historical Society

• Rideau Canal Facebook Page

• Portland, Ontario Facebook Page

• Tay Valley Area Lakes & Lake Associations

• Big Rideau Working Group

additional information

Boating

• Ontario Sailing Association Guide to Responsible Social Distancing for all Boaters

• Transport Canada Smart Boater

• Boater Licensing

• Pleasure Craft Licensing

• Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons

• Canadian Coast Guard Notices to Mariners

• Discover Boating website (includes info about smartphone app)

• Pat’s Boating in Canada - Required Boat Equipment

• Summary of Safe Boating Regulations

• Rideau Canal Lockstation Services

• Manotick Classic Boat Club

• Red Cross Tipsheet on Lifejackets & PFDs

• Safety First Marine (resources for marine retailers)

• Database for New Boaters

• List of Boat Safety Resources

Federal and Provincial Government Organizations

• Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

• Canadian Heritage

• Fisheries and Oceans Canada

• Parks Canada - Rideau Canal

Conservation Authorities, Organizations, and Lake Associations

• Alliance of Rideau Lakes Associations

• Rideau Valley Conservation Authority

• Rideau Valley Conservation Fund

• Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations (FOCA)

Local Marinas

• Bayview Yacht Harbour

• Len's Cove

• Raymond Marine Services

• Rideau Ferry Harbour

• Rideau Ferry Marine

Rideau Area Local Governments

• Township of Drummond North Elmsley

• Tay Valley Township

• Township of Rideau Lakes

• Village of Westport

• Town of Smiths Falls

Fishing Rules, Regulations and Information

• 2017 Ontario Fishing Regulations

• Fish Ontario

• Ontario Federation of Anglers and Fishers

• Fisherman's Toolbox website

Environment - General

• A Shoreline Owners Guide to Healthy Waterfronts

• Green Communities Canada

• River Institute

• Ontario Government Spills Action Centre

Environment - Blue-Green Algae

• MOECC Information Sheet

• Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit

Environment - Invasive Species

• Invading Species Watch Program

• Leeds Grenville Weed Control

• Lanark Country Weed Control

• Lanark County Information on No Spray Options

• Ontario Invasive Plant Control Best Management Practices Paper

• FOCA Invasive Species Main Page

• FOCA Presentation on Invasive Species

• Leeds, Grenville & Lanark Health Unit - Dangerous Weeds

• Bill 37, Invasive Species Act 2015

• Friends of Lanark County (group opposed to roadside spraying)

Health, Safety & Security

• OPP Local Detachments

• Lyme Disease

• Ontario Government Spills Action Centre

• Tips for Improving Cottage Security, prepared by Pike Lake Community Association

Septic Systems

• Well and Septic Presentations - Lennox & Addington Stewardship Council

• Ground Water Protection Handbook for Well and Septic Owners

• Ontario Onsite Wastewater Association

• Ontario Rural Wastewater Centre