Simmons Cottage's guidebook
Swimming
If you’re up to it, we recommend renting a canoe from Indian Lake Marina and paddling over to the cliffs on Clear lake. It's a great place to swim and there are various heights you can jump from. There are a few rope swings on the lower cliffs too. Plus they have great ice cream.
Indian Lake Marina and Campground
292 Marina RdIf you’re up to it, we recommend renting a canoe from Indian Lake Marina and paddling over to the cliffs on Clear lake. It's a great place to swim and there are various heights you can jump from. There are a few rope swings on the lower cliffs too. Plus they have great ice cream.
Cycling
If you are in to cycling I'd recommend that you bring your bikes because the trails around here are great for that.
Cataraqui Trail
Cataraqui TrailIf you are in to cycling I'd recommend that you bring your bikes because the trails around here are great for that.
Convenience
Across from our property is a Marina/General store. They sell a variety of snacks, grocery items but they are also an LCBO.
Brown's Marina
1641 Chaffeys Lock RdAcross from our property is a Marina/General store. They sell a variety of snacks, grocery items but they are also an LCBO.
The closest grocery store is Gordanier's in Elgin. They have a great butcher and bakery.
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Gordanier Grocery
20 Main StThe closest grocery store is Gordanier's in Elgin. They have a great butcher and bakery.
Fresh produce, meats, preserves and great prices. Highly recommended.
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Wendy's Country Market
408 Fortune Line RdFresh produce, meats, preserves and great prices. Highly recommended.
Food scene
The Opinicon Resort which is just steps away offers a variety of dining options. Due to COVID not all are available and reservations are required.
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The Opinicon
1697 Chaffeys Lock RdThe Opinicon Resort which is just steps away offers a variety of dining options. Due to COVID not all are available and reservations are required.
Live music, great food and welcoming staff.
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The Cove Country Inn & Spa
2 Bedford StLive music, great food and welcoming staff.
Great atmosphere, breakfast and coffee … of course
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The Cottage Coffee House
15 Church StGreat atmosphere, breakfast and coffee … of course
Sightseeing
Amazing views and well marked trails. Just over 4 km loop. Day pass required and passes can be purchased online.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/rock-dunder-trail-passes-tickets-38077583076
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Rock Dunder Hiking Trail
Stanley Lash LaneAmazing views and well marked trails. Just over 4 km loop. Day pass required and passes can be purchased online.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/rock-dunder-trail-passes-tickets-38077583076
City/town information
Kingston is 45 minutes and a great destination for a day trip. Amazing shopping, historic sites and great restaurants.
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Kingston
Kingston is 45 minutes and a great destination for a day trip. Amazing shopping, historic sites and great restaurants.
Shopping
Kilborn's on the Rideau
10 Drummond StGreat shopping. Excellent shoe selection.