Rideau Lakes resident Pat Phillips was presented with the 2026 Ontario Senior of the Year Award, a program that gives each municipality in Ontario the opportunity to recognize an outstanding senior who, after age 65, enriches the social, cultural or...

Members of the public and media are welcome to join the meeting virtually using the Microsoft Teams link below: Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 6:00pm - Council Meeting Microsoft Teams: Join Meeting Now Meeting ID: 232 644 462 226 11 Passcode : RC9F8oD7 Ple...

The Township of Rideau Lakes invites residents and visitors to step back in time and experience one of the oldest civic traditions at the Rideau Lakes Town Crier Competition, taking place during the annual Civic Day Community Picnic on Monday, August...

Those travelling North/South on Highway 15 will be able to proceed through the newly constructed roundabout to continue their travel on Highway 15 North/South and will also have access to CR 42 East/West. Those travelling West on CR 42 will be able t...

County Road 42 East will be temporarily closed at the intersection of Highway 15 to accommodate grading, drainage, granular base, hot mix paving, and electrical work. Detour Route: A signed detour route will be in place to direct affected traffic. Pl...

The Township of Rideau Lakes is thrilled to announce that Enbridge Gas has approved the Township’s application to provide a generous grant of $2,500 for the Holiday Food Drive for Rideau Lakes Food Banks. This funding will be provided by Benevity's p...

The Township of Rideau Lakes is seeking a Town Crier. This is a volunteer position with potential stipends for performing at Township Events. Who and What is a Town Crier? A Town Crier acts as a public announcer, ambassador and goodwill representativ...

In a united stand, the mayors and reeves of municipalities along the proposed southern corridor of the ALTO High-Speed Rail (HSR) project have expressed their strong opposition to the proposed route passing through their communities. The township of...

The Rideau Lakes ALTO Working Group is hosting a “Pinning Party” on April 21, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Elgin Community Hall, 47 Main Street in Elgin, Ontario. The focus of the event is to assist Rideau Lakes residents, particularly se...