Spending a week at Charleston Lake or Rideau River Provincial Parks this summer?
We chatted with our friends at the St. Lawrence Parks Commission to come up with four awesome day-trips to work into your travel plans!
1. Zip through the air at Skywood Eco Adventure
Feel the rush as you fly across ziplines or explore the Treewalk Village. A unique adventure the whole family can enjoy.
Distance: 30 minutes from Charleston Lake, 50 minutes from Rideau River
2. Celebrate Canada150 at Upper Canada Village
Touring Upper Canada Village is simply magical. Transport yourself back in time to the 1860s and explore the authentic buildings that make up the village.
Distance: 1 hour from Rideau River, 1.25 hours from Charleston Lake
3. Flutter to the Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary
Up to 200 waterfowl, raptor, passerine and other bird species live in or visit the park’s diverse habitats. Amateur and seasoned birders alike will be delighted.
Distance: 1 hour from Rideau River, 1.5 hours from Charleston Lake
4. Stay in a treehouse
Unwind at the Robin’s Roost cabin, a treehouse of your childhood dreams with a wraparound porch, private beach and a spectacular tier view.
Distance: 1 hour from Rideau River, 1.5 hours from Charleston Lake
Which of these excursions will you work into your camping getaway?
Ontario Parks thanks tourism partners like the St. Lawrence Parks Commission for their support.