Tiny House Waterfront Retreat for Two

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Tiny House Waterfront Retreat for Two

Arts, Culture, Shopping, and Food

When you feel that urge to wander...
Spend a day in Perth - Visit the museum, farmer's market, the many cafes, bakeries, and restaurants. Home to the Stewart Park Music Festival and other arts & culture events.
92 locals recommend
Perth
92 locals recommend
Spend a day in Perth - Visit the museum, farmer's market, the many cafes, bakeries, and restaurants. Home to the Stewart Park Music Festival and other arts & culture events.
Visit Fort Henry, the Kingston Penitentiary, or take a cruise of the 1000 Islands. Approximately 1h 30min drive from the tiny house.
103 locals recommend
Kingston
103 locals recommend
Visit Fort Henry, the Kingston Penitentiary, or take a cruise of the 1000 Islands. Approximately 1h 30min drive from the tiny house.
The nation's capital... What more is there to say?! - Approximately 1h 15min away.
137 locals recommend
Ottawa
137 locals recommend
The nation's capital... What more is there to say?! - Approximately 1h 15min away.
Quaint town on the Rideau Canal system. Approximately 40min away.
88 locals recommend
Westport
88 locals recommend
Quaint town on the Rideau Canal system. Approximately 40min away.
Another beautiful town on the Rideau River. About a 1h drive.
36 locals recommend
Merrickville
36 locals recommend
Another beautiful town on the Rideau River. About a 1h drive.
Historic town with more amenities. Here is where you'll find some big box stores if needed. About 40min from the tiny house.
17 locals recommend
Carleton Place
17 locals recommend
Historic town with more amenities. Here is where you'll find some big box stores if needed. About 40min from the tiny house.
A town on the Rideau Canal and where you'll find the trailhead for the Cataraqui Trail, a multi-use trail that is an old CN Rail line (103km long). About 40min from the tiny house.
17 locals recommend
Smiths Falls
17 locals recommend
A town on the Rideau Canal and where you'll find the trailhead for the Cataraqui Trail, a multi-use trail that is an old CN Rail line (103km long). About 40min from the tiny house.
A scenic mill town on the Mississippi River. Approximately 40min from the tiny house.
44 locals recommend
Almonte
44 locals recommend
A scenic mill town on the Mississippi River. Approximately 40min from the tiny house.
Pakenham is the site of two of Lanark County’s Seven Wonders- the Five Span Bridge built in 1901 and St. Peter’s Celestine Catholic Church. Another hidden treasure is the 1840s General Store & Bakery which dates back to 1840 and is Canada’s oldest general store to have operated continuously on its original site, in its original stone building. Approximately 55 minutes from away.
8 locals recommend
Pakenham
8 locals recommend
Pakenham is the site of two of Lanark County’s Seven Wonders- the Five Span Bridge built in 1901 and St. Peter’s Celestine Catholic Church. Another hidden treasure is the 1840s General Store & Bakery which dates back to 1840 and is Canada’s oldest general store to have operated continuously on its original site, in its original stone building. Approximately 55 minutes from away.

More Outdoors to Explore

A Provincial Park with a beautiful beach that's 35min away.
21 locals recommend
Sharbot Lake Provincial Park
25467 Hwy 7
21 locals recommend
A Provincial Park with a beautiful beach that's 35min away.
Another Provincial Park on a beautiful lake that's only 25min away.
6 locals recommend
Silver Lake Provincial Park
22726 Hwy 7
6 locals recommend
Another Provincial Park on a beautiful lake that's only 25min away.
A Provincial Park near Perth with lots of hiking trails and access to Big Rideau Lake. About 40min from the tiny house.
30 locals recommend
Murphys Point Provincial Park
2243 Elm Grove Rd
30 locals recommend
A Provincial Park near Perth with lots of hiking trails and access to Big Rideau Lake. About 40min from the tiny house.
A Provincial Park on the Ottawa River. 1h 5min away.
17 locals recommend
Fitzroy Provincial Park
5201 Canon Smith Dr
17 locals recommend
A Provincial Park on the Ottawa River. 1h 5min away.
A Provincial Park with large rocks like those found in more northern areas of the province. 1h 10min drive from the tiny house.
33 locals recommend
Charleston Lake Provincial Park
33 locals recommend
A Provincial Park with large rocks like those found in more northern areas of the province. 1h 10min drive from the tiny house.
A Provincial Park on the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. 1h 20min away from the tiny house.
59 locals recommend
Frontenac Provincial Park
6700 Salmon Lake Rd
59 locals recommend
A Provincial Park on the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. 1h 20min away from the tiny house.
White water rafting on the Ottawa River. About 1h 35min from the tiny house.
32 locals recommend
OWL Rafting
40 owl Ln
32 locals recommend
White water rafting on the Ottawa River. About 1h 35min from the tiny house.

Feeling Thirsty?

Local brewers and distillers. Some with alcohol and others without.
Located in Perth: Unique varieties and locally made. Sold in various locations around Perth.
ARTIZEN KOMBUCHA
12 Gore Street East
Located in Perth: Unique varieties and locally made. Sold in various locations around Perth.
Located in Perth: Local craft beer.
25 locals recommend
Perth Brewery
121 Dufferin St
25 locals recommend
Located in Perth: Local craft beer.
Located in Perth: Local craft brewery now called Laketown Brewery
12 locals recommend
Weatherhead Brew Co.
29 Beckwith St E
12 locals recommend
Located in Perth: Local craft brewery now called Laketown Brewery
Located in Perth: Local distiller.
11 locals recommend
Top Shelf Distillers
14 Warren Crescent
11 locals recommend
Located in Perth: Local distiller.
Located in Carleton Place: Local craft brewery.
Stalwart Brewing Company
10 High St
Located in Carleton Place: Local craft brewery.
Located in Carleton Place: Local craft brewery.
Braumeister Brewing Co.
19 Moore St
Located in Carleton Place: Local craft brewery.
Located in Ashton: Local craft brewery.
Ashton Brewing Co.
113 Old Mill Rd
Located in Ashton: Local craft brewery.
Located in Lanark: Locally produced ciders and wines.
Ugly Apple Cider and Wines
Located in Lanark: Locally produced ciders and wines.
Located in Smiths Falls: Local craft brewery.
4 Degrees Brewing Company
275 Brockville St
Located in Smiths Falls: Local craft brewery.
Located in Sharbot Lake: Local craft brewery.
Kick and Push Brewery Ltd.
24613 Highway 7
Located in Sharbot Lake: Local craft brewery.
Located near Sharbot Lake (in Tichborne): Local botanical brewery (non-alcoholic).
Auralis Botanical Brewing Company
12821 Road 38
Located near Sharbot Lake (in Tichborne): Local botanical brewery (non-alcoholic).
Located in Westport: "We have handcrafted a selection of elegant wines, which you can enjoy in the comfort of your home or while soaking in the ambiance we have created here at the winery. Wood fired pizza and our wine tasting bar is available in our open hours."
43 locals recommend
Scheuermann Vinyard and Winery
82 Bedford St
43 locals recommend
Located in Westport: "We have handcrafted a selection of elegant wines, which you can enjoy in the comfort of your home or while soaking in the ambiance we have created here at the winery. Wood fired pizza and our wine tasting bar is available in our open hours."
Located in Pakenham: We are proud to be innovators in environment friendly initiatives here at the brewery. Our brewery is built in a natural setting only 15 meters from our clean natural artesian spring.
Cartwright Springs Brewery
239 Deer Run Rd
Located in Pakenham: We are proud to be innovators in environment friendly initiatives here at the brewery. Our brewery is built in a natural setting only 15 meters from our clean natural artesian spring.

Unique Foods

Located in Perth: Handmade donuts. Go early, as they often sell out by early afternoon.
BlackFly GrubHub
17 Wilson Street East
Located in Perth: Handmade donuts. Go early, as they often sell out by early afternoon.
Located in Perth: Fresh pies and a selection of other delicious baked goods.
Perth Pie Co.
12 Gore St E
Located in Perth: Fresh pies and a selection of other delicious baked goods.
Located in Merrickville: Award-winning butter tarts.
Nana B's Bakery
Located in Merrickville: Award-winning butter tarts.
Located in Lanark: Locally harvested and produced maple syrup.
7 locals recommend
Temple's Sugar Bush Ltd
1700 Ferguson Falls Rd
7 locals recommend
Located in Lanark: Locally harvested and produced maple syrup.
Located on the outskirts of Perth. Known for their organic sourdough breads.
Little Stream Bakery
667 Glen Tay Rd
Located on the outskirts of Perth. Known for their organic sourdough breads.
Found in Balderson. Cheese/dairy and other products.
12 locals recommend
Balderson Village Cheese Store
1410 511
12 locals recommend
Found in Balderson. Cheese/dairy and other products.
Located in Perth. Interesting selection of Canadian and international cheeses.
6 locals recommend
The Perth Cheese Shop
64 Gore St E
6 locals recommend
Located in Perth. Interesting selection of Canadian and international cheeses.

Places to Buy Groceries

Downtown Perth: Runs every Saturday from May until October (Thanksgiving weekend).
Perth Farmers Market
28 Drummond Street East
Downtown Perth: Runs every Saturday from May until October (Thanksgiving weekend).
Located in Perth: Natural food store with lots of organic options.
19 locals recommend
Foodsmiths
106 Wilson St W
19 locals recommend
Located in Perth: Natural food store with lots of organic options.
Located in Perth: Larger grocery store.
12 locals recommend
Barnabe's Your Independent Grocer
80 Dufferin St
12 locals recommend
Located in Perth: Larger grocery store.
Located in Perth: Larger grocery store.
92 locals recommend
Perth
92 locals recommend
Located in Perth: Larger grocery store.
Located in Perth: Small grocery section and where you can find other household goods.
Giant Tiger
6081 Hazeldean Rd
Located in Perth: Small grocery section and where you can find other household goods.

Eating Out

Located in McDonalds Corners: A great place for breakfast.
23 locals recommend
Wheelers Maple Products
1001 Highland Line
23 locals recommend
Located in McDonalds Corners: A great place for breakfast.
Chip truck on the outskirts of Perth. Interesting selection of dishes including fries.
Tater Time
17716 Highway 7
Chip truck on the outskirts of Perth. Interesting selection of dishes including fries.
Located in Perth. Delicious coffee and baked goods.
15 locals recommend
Coutts Coffee Roastery & Cafe
57 Gore St E
15 locals recommend
Located in Perth. Delicious coffee and baked goods.
Located in Perth. Traditional North American plates.
8 locals recommend
Peter's Family Fare Restaurant
84 Gore St E
8 locals recommend
Located in Perth. Traditional North American plates.
Located in Perth. Delicious Srilankan fare.
KOTHU LABS PERTH
40 Foster Street
Located in Perth. Delicious Srilankan fare.
Located in Lanark. Really good pizza with a delivery option.
Lanark Pizzeria
72 George St
Located in Lanark. Really good pizza with a delivery option.
A popular little outdoor taco shop in Balderson. Tacos n' more.
Panchos Tacos
1389 Lanark 511
A popular little outdoor taco shop in Balderson. Tacos n' more.
Located in Carleton Place. Colourful breakfast/lunch menu with vegan options.
FRESKA INC.
151 Bridge Street
Located in Carleton Place. Colourful breakfast/lunch menu with vegan options.
Located in Perth: 2021 Trip Advisor "Travellers' Choice"
11 locals recommend
Rocky River Cafe
8 Wilson St E
11 locals recommend
Located in Perth: 2021 Trip Advisor "Travellers' Choice"
Located in Perth: Popular for their Schnitzel. "Established in 1973, Maximilian Restaurant has been serving European-inspired cuisine. We are located in the heart of downtown Perth in a beautiful heritage building alongside the Tay River."
Maximilian Dining Lounge
99 Gore St E
Located in Perth: Popular for their Schnitzel. "Established in 1973, Maximilian Restaurant has been serving European-inspired cuisine. We are located in the heart of downtown Perth in a beautiful heritage building alongside the Tay River."