Rice Lake is a laid-back gem on the Trent-Severn Waterway, steeped in history and named for the wild rice that once stretched across its waters. It’s a four-season playground — think fishing, paddling, cycling, and snowmobiling — dotted with cozy cottages, resorts, and little lakeside villages like Bewdley, Harwood, and Hastings for a bite to eat or a browse through local galleries.

• Stay off-grid on Grasshopper Island – Check out Island Spirits Eco Retreat for a unique overnight escape surrounded by nature.
• Cast a line in any season. Walleye, bass, and panfish keep anglers busy year-round, with Sunset Retreat on Rice Lake covering you for both summer days and winter ice fishing. Launch your own boat from the marina at Gore’s Landing.
• Stay at a number of other cottage resorts that dot the shoreline of Rice Lake
• Pay a visit to Roseneath and Alderville First Nation for a spin on a carousel, or around the go-kart track, stop to remember at the Alderville War Monument or grab some decadent butter tarts, nostalgic diner food or delicious food truck fare.
• Stop into Bewdley for a waterfront patio dining experience or pizza that comes highly recommended by locals, and let your kids burn off some after-dinner energy at the lakeside playground.