<p>    Step back in time while enjoying modern comfort at <strong>Beveridges Lockmaster’s House</strong>, a beautifully restored historic home located at the junction of the Rideau and Tay Canals. Offered by Parks Canada, this rare waterfront retreat blends original 1800s charm with thoughtful luxury upgrades, creating an unforgettable stay on a UNESCO World Heritage Site.</p>
<p>Just minutes from the charming town of Perth, this unique property offers peaceful canal views, heritage character, and easy access to shopping, dining, and outdoor adventures.</p>
<h2>Waterfront & Historic Setting</h2>
<p>• Located directly on the Rideau Canal system<br>
• Peaceful lockstation views and waterfront access<br>
• Unique heritage home built in 1883<br>
• Surrounded by scenic waterways and green space</p>
<h2>Inside the Lockmaster’s House</h2>
<p>• Beautifully restored historic interior<br>
• Modern kitchen with full amenities<br>
• Comfortable living spaces filled with natural light<br>
• Luxury linens and towels included</p>
<p><strong>Sleeping layout:</strong><br>
Two bedrooms with queen beds<br>
One bedroom with two single beds<br>
Sleeps 6 guests comfortably (8 allowed max)</p>
<h2>Comfort & Amenities</h2>
<p>• Fully equipped kitchen<br>
• Washer and dryer<br>
• Gas BBQ with propane<br>
• Outdoor dining area<br>
• Canoe included for exploring the canal<br>
• Fire pit for evening relaxation</p>
<h2>Explore Perth & the Rideau Lakes Region</h2>
<p>Just a short drive to historic Perth with its boutiques, restaurants, waterfront parks, and cultural attractions. The surrounding Rideau Lakes Region offers boating, fishing, swimming, golf courses, hiking trails, historic sites, and scenic canal tours.</p>
<h2>Additional Details</h2>
<p>• Prime summer weeks rent Sunday to Sunday<br>
• Luxury linens and towels provided<strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>More Unique Rideau Canal Retreats:</strong></p>
<p>• <a href="https://rideaulakescottages.com/en/1915513/beveridges-lockmasters-house-historic-waterfront-retreat">Canalman’s Cottage </a>at Newboro Lockstation<br>
• <a href="https://rideaulakescottages.com/en/4086287/evergreen-grove-waterfront-cottage-on-loon-lake">Evergreen Grove</a> on the Rideau Canal<br>
• <a href="https://rideaulakescottages.com/en/2171168/dorothys-lodge-large-waterfront-retreat-on-the-rideau">Dorothy’s Lodge</a> | Waterfront Estate</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LasjEIYe79Y&list=PLCCq6fy6PO1ctsbsIIYoEDAoAkLMCq4h5">Click here for YouTube videos of this property!</a><br></strong></p>
<p>Rideau Lakes Cottages Ltd. is registered by the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO)<br>
Registration #: <strong>50017421</strong></p>
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Beveridges Lockmaster’s House | Historic Waterfront Retreat 

The Lockmaster’s House was a wonderful host to our family for a week in August. The peacefulness of the water, the passing boats, and the wildlife made for a great stay…….topped by a first rate home, equipped to support all our needs. The cordial and helpful nature of the Lock’s staff also contributed to the positive experience. Our dogs loved the walk between the locks! We also appreciated the proximity to the wealth of Perth coffee shops and the ice-cream served at Rideau Ferry. First Class experience.

Wonderful Stay on the Locks

Our weeks at Beveridges Lockmaster's House was absolutely wonderful. The home is beautifully renovated and so comfortable and well-appointed....but the location cannot be beat. Right at the lock but still so peaceful. We also rented a pontoon and loved that the keys were waiting for us and she was docked right there and ready to go! The pontoon had a trolling motor and live well which we put to good use for fishing the small nooks and crannies. Great location to base out of. We spent a day in Ottawa and at the Nordic Spa, a rain day we drove to a few towns and then when the weather cleared multiple different directions on the boat. Such a special place. Thank you!

Absolutely Lovely in Every Way!!

July 2025 was our second year in a row staying at the Lockmasters house at Beveridges Locks, and it did not disappoint. Having grown up a short drive away in Perth Ontario, the surroundings were very familiar, and it offered us the luxury of having family and friends closeby for planned or impromptu visits, meals, and good times! The house has been beautifully remodeled, and provides every amenity for even the most discerning and particular guests (that would be us). The scenery is beautiful with the Tay canal off the front porch and the location provides ample space for both indoor or outdoor gatherings. Being pet friendly meant our dogs could vacation with us and they thoroughly enjoyed their daily walks and chasing the geese into the water at every opportunity. Shopping is close by in Rideau Ferry for any quick necessities, or Perth and Smiths Falls are each ~15 mins away for any comprehensive needs or any tourist explorations. Our 2 week stay had absolutely perfect weather interrupted only by a couple 15-20 mins showers. The Parks Canada staff were friendly, courteous and attentive to any needs and Robin has been absolutely wonderful to interact with over the past 2 years. We highly recommend a visit here!

Perfection in Disguise

We had a wonderful week at the Beveridges Lockmaster’s House and could have stayed much longer to enjoy the house and its porch with its view onto the look and the goings-on there (ospreys, campers, boaters, fireflies, etc). The cottage is well-located, and as it was very hot, we enjoyed going swimming at the beach at the Rideau Ferry Yacht Club, only a short drive away. We felt very lucky to have an osprey nest so close by. We feel like we still have a lot to discover in this lovely part of Ontario.

Porch life

We have been making the trip to Rideau Ferry to fish for several decades. We have stayed in a few different places over the years. This was our first time here, and is the best so far. 
We plan to continue coming here on an annual basis as long as it is available.
The house is exceptional, the folks at the lock could not have been more accommodating, and the fishing on Rideau never disappoints!

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