Canalman’s Cottage is a charming Parks Canada heritage home located directly at the Newboro Lockstation on the Rideau Canal. Surrounded by parkland, water views, and historic stone locks, this peaceful retreat offers a rare chance to stay right on a UNESCO World Heritage Site while enjoying modern comfort and a spacious outdoor setting.
It’s the perfect blend of history, nature, and classic cottage living.
<h3>Waterfront Setting & Outdoor Space</h3>
Enjoy full access to the lockstation grounds and canal shoreline.
Highlights include:
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Scenic waterfront location at Newboro Locks
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Large fenced backyard ideal for families
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Main deck accessed from the sunroom
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Fire pit for relaxing evenings
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Two 16’ canoes with carts included
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Swimming areas nearby on the grounds
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Watch boats pass through the historic locks while enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
<h3>Comfortable Historic Interior</h3>
This restored heritage home offers space and comfort for families.
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Full kitchen and dining area
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Propane wood stove in the living room
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Washer and dryer
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Luxury linens and towels included
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Multiple bedrooms across two levels
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Sleeping includes one queen bedroom downstairs, two single bedrooms, and one bedroom with two double beds.
<h3>Location</h3>
Located in the village of Newboro, close to shops, restaurants, and local attractions. 
Short scenic drives to Westport, Portland, and Kingston.
The Rideau Canal provides boating, swimming, sightseeing, and easy access to connected lakes and towns throughout the Rideau Lakes region.
<h3>Important Notes</h3>
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Located on Parks Canada lockstation property
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Access to park grounds and swimming areas
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Prime summer weeks rent Saturday to Saturday</li></ul>
More Beautiful&nbsp;Rideau Canal Properties:
• <a href="https://rideaulakescottages.com/en/1915513/beveridges-lockmasters-house-historic-waterfront-retreat">Beveridges Lockmaster’s House</a> 
• <a href="https://rideaulakescottages.com/en/4086287/evergreen-grove-waterfront-cottage-on-loon-lake">Evergreen Grove</a> on the Rideau Canal 
• <a href="https://rideaulakescottages.com/en/1787123/dockview-splendour-spacious-waterfront-retreat-on-opinicon">Dockview Splendour</a> on Opinicon Lake
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Rideau Lakes Cottages Ltd. is registered by the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) 
Registration #: 50017421

Canalman’s Cottage | Historic Lockside Retreat

We rented the Canalman's Cottage from Aug. 24 to Sept. 14. We enjoyed our stay very much despite a few issues which Robin & his people reacted & iced them quickly. The gardens are manny & not cared for so my wife did a fantastic job of weeding, taking away grub & planting. Fishing was not good unfortunately.. Henry

An Enjoyable Three Weeks

We spent 4 night at the charming historical cottage and were thoroughly enjoyed it. The cottage was clean and with all the amenities as described and more.  My boys went fishing everyday and caught lots of fish while the books and puzzles brought us hours of joy in the sunlit sitting room. Even my dog enjoyed the early morning walks around the cute little town.

A perfect spring getaway

Very peaceful and close for daytrips.  We had family members visit during the day and cooked many of our meals outdoors,

Peaceful and close for daytrip

Our stay at the Canalman's Cottage, Newboro Lockstation was very enjoyable.   The accommodation was great and everything was in working order.   The location of the cottage is very private and quiet so a very relaxing place to stay.   The village itself was good for walking and we so enjoyed watching the boats going through the locks.   A nice area to visit as there are many places to visit and not that far to drive.      

No complaints

We had a great time at this cottage. Very quiet and even if not directly on the lake, close enough to get there easily with the double canoe included in the rental. We appreciated the nice living room, the confortable beds and the deck/garden. The access to the garage was a big plus since we brought our kayak with us. Close to Westport for grocery,  bakery and restaurants. And we loved the Sheuermann's vineyard for great pizza and wine tasting. Nice house! 

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