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Lockstations Colonel By Island
Paddling
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Narrows to Poonamalie
Lockstations & Route No.
Upper Brewers Routes 1 & 2
Routes 2 & 3
Routes 3, 4 & 5
Routes 4 & 5
Route 9
Lower Nicholsons
Route 9
Burritts Rapids
Route 9
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Paddling Routes 1 -12
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For those not taking the Perth side trip, or returning from this trip, the navigation route leads
from Rideau Ferry, the narrows where Lower Rideau Lake joins Big Rideau Lake. There are
two full service marinas located here as well as a gas dock. Big Rideau Lake offers kilometres
of interesting shoreline, islands and bays, providing unlimited opportunities for on-water
exploration.
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Whether or not you stop at Colonel By Island, a trip into the village of Portland is worthwhile
to re-stock provisions or just wander around. Two full service marinas are located in Portland in
addition to public docks. Some of the oldest cottages on the Rideau are located on Big Rideau
Lake so a bit of shoreline sightseeing makes for an interesting afternoon.
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A point of interest along the navigation route is Murphy’s Point Provincial Park located at Rocky
Narrows on Big Rideau Lake. Murphy’s Point also offers several boat-in campsites for the tent
camper coming by boat. For those looking for a nice overnight anchorage, check out Hoggs
Bay on the north shore of Big Rideau Lake. It is marked with an anchorage symbol on the chart.
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Lower Brewers Another interesting stop is Parks Canada’s Colonel By Island. This is the largest island in the
group of islands known as Long Island. Colonel By Island is marked on the most recent chart,
it is simply Long Island on older charts. On all charts you will see the old flat roofed “lodge”
marked on the southern part of the island.
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Road Access: n/a
Parking: No
Latitude: 44°44’06.52”N
Locks Connect: located in Big Rideau Lake
Public Phone: No
Longitude: 76°13’16.92”W
Directions & Map: no road access
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Of Interest: Owned by Parks Canada and run via a private contract, Colonel By Island is the largest island in a set of islands collectively
known as “Long Island”. It was formerly known as “Livingston Island” and may be marked that way on older charts. The flat roofed building
on the Island is “Wag’s Lodge,” built by Danny Arnstein (co-owner of Yellow Cab in New York and Chicago) in 1949-50. The cottage
features two massive “peanut rock” fireplaces and “driftwood plywood” walls. The building is closed to the public.
Special Notes: None
Paddlers have the option to follow the route from either Kingston – Ottawa OR Ottawa – Kingston.
If travelling from Ottawa to Kingston, please start from route 12 and work through to route 1.
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Touring
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Lockstations Colonel By Island
Paddling
Routes
Detailed Map Listings
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Routes 4 & 5
Colonel By Island
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Beveridges
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Poonamalie
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Smiths Falls
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Route 7
Smiths Falls
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Jones Falls
Route 8
Edmonds
Route 8
Kilmarnock
Route 8
Merrickville
Routes 8 & 9
Clowes
Route 9
Upper Nicholsons
Route 9
Lower Nicholsons
Route 9
Burritts Rapids
Route 9
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Description: Colonel By Island has a lake located within it that is accessible through a channel at each end. The lake is
called Lost Lake.
* Length of most direct paddle route 775 m (2545 ft) going North.
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1.2 km
(3940 ft)
Self Guided Trail
Description: This trail takes the hiker around the main part of the island. Interpretative panels are located along its length.
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Old Slys
Self Guided Trail
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Self Guided Trail
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Description: Colonel By Island has a lake located within it that is accessible through a channel at each end. The lake is
called Lost Lake.
* Length of most direct paddle route 749 m (2459 ft) going South.
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Paddling Routes 1 -12
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