Landmarks, Lakes, Rivers
Kingston: During the War of 1812, Kingston (with a population of 2250) was a major military center. It was the base for the Lake Ontario division of the Great Lakes British Naval Fleet, which engaged in a vigorous arms race with the American fleet based at Sackets Harbour, New York for control of Lake Ontario.
Bon Echo's 400+ campsites in the Mazinaw and Hardwood Hills campgrounds are typical of those in the Ontario Parks system. Grassy or lightly wooded lots are set back from unpaved access roads and are backed by natural, untended land, which is generally conifer-deciduous forest.
The Big Rideau Lake Association (BRLA) is a non-profit organization that was formed in 1911, and operates summer programs from Cow Island, one of the many islands in Big Rideau. Its purpose is "to preserve and enhance the quality of life on Big Rideau Lake." The BRLA places private shoal markers throughout the lake, marking hazards underwater at some times in the navigational season.
Fisheries Management Zone 18
Ontario, Canada
Whitefish: open all year
Pacific Salmon: open all year
Rainbow Trout: open all year
Splake: open all year
Sunfish: open all year
Yellow Perch: open all year
Atlantic Salmon: closed all year
Brook Trout: open all year
Brown Trout: open all year
Channel Catfish: open all year
Crappie: open all year
Lake Sturgeon: closed all year
Fishing Regulation Highlights
Lake Trout: fourth saturday in May to Sep 8
Largemouth Bass & Smallmouth Bass: third saturday in June to Dec 15
Muskellunge: first saturday in June to Dec 15
Northern Pike: Jan 1 to Mar 31 and second saturday in May to Dec 31
Walleye & Sauger: Jan 1 to Mar 1 and second saturday in May to Dec 31
Geting Here by Car
From Toronto, ON: 3 to 5 hours drive
From Ottawa, ON: 1 to 3 hours drive
From Buffalo, NY: 5 to 7 hours drive
From Detroit, MI: 7 to 9 hours drive
Getting Here by Air
Toronto (YYZ, YTZ) with connections from many destinations in Canada and US via Air Canada (Star Alliance), Westjet, Flair, United Airlines, Porter and many others carriers
Ottawa (YOW) with connections from many destinations in Canada and US via Air Canada (Star Alliance), Westjet, Flair, United Airlines, Porter and many others carriers
Hamilton (YHM) with connections from many destinations in Canada, US and Iceland via Westjet, Air Transat, Lynx and Play Airlines
Detroit (DTW) with connections from US, Canada and around the world with airlines Air Canada (Star Alliance), American Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, Frontier, Spirit and other major international carriers
Buffalo (BUF) with connections from US, Canada and around the world with airlines Air Canada (Star Alliance), American Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, Frontier, Spirit and other major international carriers