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The surveying of the original Crosby Township began in 1795 and
was completed in 1806 when the Township was divided into North and
South Crosby Townships. It was named after Brass Crosby, at one time the
Lord Mayor of London, and a Member of the British Parliament. In the
early 1800s, United Empire Loyalists, English and Scottish settlers cleared
the forests, tilled the soils and eventually built beautiful stone homes on a
fertile wedge of St. Lawrence Lowland extending from Newboro to
Salem. But elsewhere the Canadian Shield dominates the landscape of
North Crosby. Farm settlement was difficult. Development was very much
linked to the mill sites located at the west end of the Rideau in the community aptly named Westport. Settlers, many fleeing the Potato Famine in
Ireland in the mid-1800s, eked out a living in the summers on the marginal farmland on "the mountain" and manned the bush camps in the winter,
cutting timber. Today, North Crosby with its forgiving forests, its rugged
hills and many pristine lakes is paradise for recreational fishing and Eden
for cottaging.
Settlement of South Crosby began shortly after the first concessions
were laid out. Walter Davis who settled on the second concession in 1800
was its first landowner. In the next few years other pioneers moved onto the
fertile land found in the first three concessions. Settlement then proceeded
slowly, discouraged by the rugged relief of the Frontenac Axis branch of the
Canadian Shield. The construction of the Rideau Canal provided a focus for
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development and a corridor for commerce throughout the 19th century. Now
the many beautiful lakes, islands and forested hills of South Crosby Ward
provide a mecca for tourists and cottagers.
South Crosby Ward
The original Elmsley Township, which included both South Elmsley and
North Elmsley, was surveyed in 1803-04. It was named after John Elmsley,
Chief Justice of Upper Canada from 1796 to 1802 and Chief Justice of Lower
Canada from 1802 until his death in 1805. South Elmsley, containing concessions one to five, was incorporated as a separate township in 1851 and included
in Leeds County. North Elmsley which contains concessions five to ten, is part
of Lanark County. The Rideau River and Rideau Lake form the boundary
between the two Elmsleys.
Burgess was originally surveyed as one square township in 1812. This township
was likely named after Rev. Thomas Burgess, a prominent English theologian and
Bishop of Salisbury. Like Elmsley Township to the east, the Rideau River and Rideau
Lake formed a natural split of the municipality into two parts as well as serving as the
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Municipal Heritage
Advisory Committee (MHRC)
There are several explanations for the origin of the colourful name of
Bastard Township. The most likely (but least colourful) explanation is that
Lt. Governor John Graves Simcoe named The Township after an old and
prominent family, (the Bastards)
of Devonshire,
England, where the Simcoes had their estate. Surveyed in 1796, Bastard
Township extended from Rideau Lake to Beverley Lake. The Township was
settled quickly. Its first settler was Elder Abel Stevens who came to Upper
Canada from Vermont in 1793/94 and subsequently brought a number of
families from his home State to settle in the area. After the War of 1812,
Bastard benefited from soldier settlers pensioned off by the British government. With its fertile land, good mill sites and strategic location on the land
routes from the St. Lawrence to the interior, this municipality grew steadily
through the 19th and 20th century.
Bastard Ward
The moccasined feet of hunters and fishers have for millennia traversed the isthmus between the Rideau and Mud (Newboro) Lakes. European explorers, missionaries and traders followed. But even into the early 19th century as settlements like Delta
grew, only a few such as William Buck Stevens settled along this divide. This site had
no natural treasure of water power. Change came with the building of the Rideau
Canal as the work camp and settlement near "the Isthmus" expanded to accommodate
those toiling on its construction. Renamed New Borough and later Newboro, this
busy people-place developed as a thriving community serving its farming and lumbering hinterland. Throughout the 19th century, Newboro thrived and grew from its
location as the keystone of the Rideau arch. To the north, the nearby Upper Rideau
Lake starts the voyager down the Rideau River toward Ottawa. To the south, nearby
Newboro Lake starts the voyager down the Cataraqui chain of lakes to Kingston.
Newboro was also an important staging point on the Brockville - Westport road. In
the latter part of the 19th century, steam tugs pulled barge loads of iron ore from local
mines to smelters in Youngstown and Cleveland; later, mica to General Electric. In
1886-88, the Brockville -Westport Railroad added a third dimension of travel and
communication through this busy node. Situated on the "townline" boundary
between North and South Crosby, Newboro declared its independence in 1876 and
became an " incorporated village". As such it was one of the smallest and oldest incorporated villages in Ontario. As noted on the map, the boundaries of the ward extend
well beyond the current village site, reflecting the dreams of its 19th century citizens.
Between the Upper Rideau Lake and the many parts of Newboro Lake, Newboro is
a popular vacation area, legendary for its recreational fishing.
Newboro Ward
For more information:
C/O TOWNSHIP OF RIDEAU LAKES
BOX 500
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Tel. (613) 928-2251 or
Toll Free: (800) 928-2250
boundary line between Leeds and Lanark Counties. In 1849, the two small wedges
of land on the southerly shores of the Big Rideau and the many islands that constituted South Burgess were united with Bastard Township for municipal purposes and
were administered as such until amalgamation into the Township of Rideau Lakes.
Watershed Information
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Toll Free: (800) 230-0016
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Two Conservation Authorities help tend the natural resources of the
Township of Rideau Lakes.
The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) is responsible for
the Rideau River Watershed and its tributary rivers and lakes extending
from the height of water at the village of Newboro to the city of Ottawa.
The Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA) administers the
Cataraqui River Watershed and its tributary rivers and lakes from the
village of Newboro to the city of Kingston. Both provide a number of
services and facilities such as nature trails, picnic and boat launch sites.
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Foley Mountain Conservation Area -RVCA ●
Located off Country Road 10 overlooking the Upper Rideau Lake,
Foley Mountain Conservation Area offers the visitor a panoramic view
from "the Mountain", 325 hectares (800 acres) of woods, ponds and
fields containing a fascinating variety of flora and fauna. Relax by the
sandy beach, experience the scenic vista from Spy Rock, enjoy group
camping, hiking, the outdoor centre and education programs. Open yearround. (613) 273-3255.
Between Philipsville and Harlem is a very promising co-operative experiment in floodplain restoration and conservation. This project has been
directed by the Leeds Stewardship Council, local farmers and Rideau
District High School in conjunction with the Cataraqui Region
Conservation Authority.
Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee
(MHAC)
The MHAC is a Standing Committee of the Council of the Township of
Rideau Lakes. Made up of volunteers from the community and representatives from Council, it provides advice to Council on the recognition, designation and conservation of the heritage of the Township.
The MHAC has undertaken a number of projects to promote awareness
and understanding of the heritage of our community. This Heritage Map, first
produced as a millennium project in 1999, has been printed in revised form in
2003, 2005 & 2007. “Our Best Kept Secret”, a video providing a visual overview
of the history and heritage of the area, can be purchased for a modest $19.95 at
the Township offices or other local outlets and libraries. Heritage walking tour
brochures are currently available for Portland, Delta, Newboro and Elgin. Also
available are driving tours from Morton to Crosby “the Canal Road” and Crosby
to Salem, “the Stone Road”.
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This museum is located in the defensible lockmaster’s house built in 1844. This
structure of stone features a permanent display of the history of South Crosby Ward
and the daily work of the men and women who settled the shores of Opinicon and
Indian Lakes. Changing displays each year depict some aspect of life along the
Rideau Canal. Open Victoria Day to Labour Day, 9-5. Free admission.
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Designated a national historic site, the Old Stone Mill is operated by the Delta Mill
Society, which has undertaken to restore its 1810 mill to working order. The
impressive mill building has been extensivly restored. In Delta’s Town Hall you can
see exhibits and artefacts which illustrate the theme of "Early Industrial
Technology" in Delta and the surrounding area. The Delta Mill hosts and participates in a number of community events each year such as the Delta Maple Syrup
Festival. Open Victoria Day weekend to Labour Day and Thanksgiving weekend,
10 - 5. Free general admission at time of publication although donations are appreciated and there is a charge for bus tours and large groups. School groups and other
groups are welcome year round with advance booking.
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Two lakeside areas are located on the north side of Highway 15 near
Portland. Enjoy a picnic beside Portland’s Mill Bay. Launch your boat or
watch the bird life from the boardwalk beside MacDonalds Bay.
Eric Hutcheson Rd
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Located at the corner of Bedford and George St. in Westport, the Rideau District
Museum is housed in an authentic blacksmith and carriage shop constructed in
the 1850s. The forges, bellows and iron tools are exhibited in their original setting. Exhibits and artefacts relate the history of Westport and the surrounding
area. Open June & September 1-4pm July & Aug 10-4pm. Small admission
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The Rideau Trail is a cross-country trail which runs 300 km. from
Kingston to Ottawa. Marked with orange triangles, this trail is used primarily for hiking although some areas are suitable for cross-country
skiing. Within the Township of Rideau Lakes, the trail begins near
Chaffeys Lock where it links with the Cataraqui Trail. The hiker then
treks northward through North Crosby Ward along the 9th and 8th concessions, turning eastward along the north of Westport Lake, through
Foley Mountain Conservation Area and along the north shore of Upper
Rideau Lake, crossing County Road No. 3 just north of Narrows Lock.
Enjoy an exhilarating experience of the Frontenac Axis, its rugged geology and its rich diversity of mixed-forest flora and fauna.
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The Old Kingston Road provided an early link between the township
and Kingston (the "Limestone City" and fortress of Upper Canada). For
much of its length, this road for stagecoach and buckboard appears to
precede modern-day Highway 15 once taking dusty and shaken travellers through places called Whitefish Falls
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Corners (Crosby). At Portland however, it went on a direct line to
Oliver’s (Rideau) Ferry, an important traverse of the Big Rideau Lake
en route to Perth (once capital of the Bathurst District of Upper
Canada). This section between Portland and Rideau Ferry still bears its
old rustic charm and its name, "Old Kingston Road".
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The Cataraquie Trail follows the route of the old Napanee, Tamworth
and Quebec Railway, a ribbon of steel built in 1879 to connect the Bay
of Quinte to the Ottawa Valley. The steel is gone but now the Cataraqui
Trail follows its path across the Township of Rideau Lakes from Smiths
Falls to Chaffeys Locks and beyond. It is part of the Trans-Canada Trail
and is maintained year-round by the Cataraqui Trail Management Board
for the enjoyment and marvel of hikers, joggers, cross-country skiers,
cyclists, horseback riders, bird watchers, naturalists and snowmobilers.
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Located at the entrance to the Chaffeys Locks cemetery, the memory wall was erected by the Chaffey’s Lock and Area Heritage Society to commemorate the founding,
building and continuing life of the area. Buried in the cemetery are Samuel Chaffey
and his wife Mary Ann as well as 79 labourers, mostly Irish immigrants, who died
in the construction of the Rideau Canal. The stones of the memory wall hold plaques
inscribed to early families who settled in the area.
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Samuel Chaffey established an extensive milling complex here on the Cataraqui
System in the 1820s and a small settlement known as Chaffey’s Mills flourished
briefly. However construction of the Rideau Canal necessitated the flooding of the
original mill site.
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Between 1802 and 1811, he helped engineer the building of fortifications at
Quebec and small canals on the St. Lawrence. The British military recognized his genius and By returned to British North America to superintend
the construction of the Rideau Canal between 1826 and 1831.
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The historic and cultural charms of the Rideau Canal and its surroundings form
a rich cultural landscape that complements the great variety of its natural treasures. The natural and cultural heritage of the Rideau country can be experienced
by water, exploring parts or all of the system by boat. Or you can relish the
Rideau experience entirely by road, all of the Rideau Canal lockstations being
readily accessible, some near busy by-ways, some in rustic seclusion. The lockstations are treated in detail on the reverse side of the map.
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The history of the Township of Rideau Lakes has been profoundly influenced by
the presence of the Rideau Canal. Completed 175 years ago, the canal was one
of the great engineering feats of the 19th century. Parks Canada now operates
this jewelled necklace of lakes and locks which has been designated “of national historic significance”. In 2000 further recognition was given to the Rideau
Waterway with its designation as a “Canadian Heritage River”. In 2007 the
Rideau Canal was accorded the status of a UNESCO World Heritage site. The
lakes, in part formed and enlarged by the construction of the canal, dominate the
landscape, the commerce and now the tourism of the Rideau Corridor.
Navigation on the canal encouraged settlement and development and continues
to contribute significantly to our culture and economy. The Township of South
Crosby has been described as the "Hub of the Rideau". The whole of the
Township of Rideau Lakes, geographically, forms the “Keystone” of the Rideau
Corridor. Ours is a realm of scenic diversity conveniently situated between
Ottawa, our "Nation’s Capital" and Kingston, the "Limestone City". Upper
Rideau Lake is the highest gem in the Rideau Canal necklace. From Newboro
one descends southward through the Cataraqui River System to Lake Ontario or
northward through the Rideau River System to join the Ottawa River. Either
way, you can sail to the rest of the world. Or the rest of the world can sail to us!
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macadamized road for the use of which the grumbling traveller had to
10 its early history. Along its route a number of
pay a toll during much of
early villages such as Philipsville and Newboro grew and thrived as rest
stops for the weary and thirsty. Note the sign commemorating the
“Stone Road” between Newboro and Westport.
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NATIONAL AND PROVINCIAL SITES,
COMMEMORATIONS, MUSEUMS AND
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The Natural Setting of the Township of the Rideau Lakes
is Temperate Continental (Southern Laurentian) modified by the proximity of the
Great Lakes. This gives us T-shirt and shorts summers of 3 - 4 months (Mean July
temp. 20 to 25 C.) and allows us to enjoy a host of summer recreation and tourist
activities like boating and hiking. Cold (but no need for fur-lined underwear) winters
last 3 - 4 months (Mean Jan. temp. 0 to -10 C.) bringing rest and dormancy to field
and forest and a rich diversity of winter recreation such as ice fishing, cross country
skiing and snowmobiling. Spring snow-melt and April showers foster an explosion
of trilliums and other wildflowers and local farmers start their planting of hay, corn,
barley and soybeans as part of the thriving local mixed and dairy agriculture.
Summer thunderstorms sustain field and forest, then autumn comes with an explosion of colour from the deciduous maple and oak against an ever green of pine and
cedar. It was in these mixed forests that Native Canadians once hunted the whitetailed deer and fished the lakes for trout and pike, still found in abundance.
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is highlighted by the rugged Frontenac Axis, a branch of the Canadian Shield
with its ancient metamorphic rocks and igneous granite, baked and blended in
the roots of the Grenville Mountains a billion years ago. Within those rocks are
a diversity of minerals found nowhere else in the world. Through time, rain and
wind, rivers and glaciers have worn away these peaks to their very roots.
Paleozoic seas washed over this rugged land half a billion years ago and left
beautiful layers of sandstone, the kind used locally for building the Rideau
Canal locks and dams. Only thousands of years ago, Ice Ages gouged out patches of soft Precambrian marble leaving basins for our numerous lakes and buffering their waters against acid rain. Hard Pre-cambrian granite and quartzite resisted the grinding of glaciers and formed countless rugged hills such as Foley and
Willow Mountains. The melting of the most recent ice sheet a mere ten thousand years ago left us a rich legacy of fertile lake clays and sandy and gravelly
beaches.
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Side 2 details plans for each community along with a short history and highlights of the architectural heritage of the area (individual buildings are identified by number). Limitations of space have prevented an exhaustive treatment
of the history and buildings of the Township. Readers are referred to the excellent books noted below for further information.
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● historic routes or nature trails that pass through the township;
● national and provincial sites and commemorations;
● museums and conservation areas open to the public;
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A provincial plaque at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Newboro commemorates the two
companies of the British Army’s construction corps, the Royal Sappers and Miners,
who were raised to work on the Rideau Canal. They built locks and military struc6 primarily in Bytown (Ottawa) and at the Isthmus (Newboro). One of their greattures
est challenges was the Newboro cut where they had to hew and blast their way
through Canadian Shield granite.
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The Red Brick School in Elgin ●
Lakeplaque located on the grounds of the United Church in Delta commemorates Dr.
AO'Brien
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The Rideau Canal is the most prominent of the historic transportation
routes in the Township of Rideau Lakes that is still in active use. But,
early in the 19th century a number of roads passed through this northern part of Leeds County. These primitive arteries provided essential
links between the established towns on the St. Lawrence River such as
Kingston and Brockville and the growing communities of the hinterland. Within the township itself a grid of roads, many of which are still
in use today, linked farm and village. In the latter half of the 19th century the railway brought a new facility of year-round and faster travel 10to
the area. In 1888, the Brockville, Westport and Sault Ste. Marie Railway
began its daily trips, but never past Westport. A couple decades later the
C.N.R. traversed the township from Smiths Falls on its way to Napanee.
VIA trains still race along the main CPR line from Brockville to Ottawa
through the easterly side of South Elmsley Ward. The other lines have
all been abandoned and many now serve as recreational trails opening
up remote vistas of the Township to hikers and snowmobilers.
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The Royal Sappers and Miners ●
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Production of the original heritage map and this reprinted version has been
made possible through the generous sponsorship of our advertisers. Also, a
number of people, too many to mention by name, have volunteered their time,
talents and experience to the development of map and text. The contributions
of all have been much appreciated
Side 1 provides overall context, presenting a map of the township and its five
wards. Several aspects of our heritage are highlighted and identified by letter:
A provincial plaque in Philipsville beside Highway 42 commemorates James Philips,
an early store and tavern owner in the community.
He
became
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rose to prominence as a Reformer in the 1830s and became embroiled in the violence
and rebellion of Upper Canada in 1837. James Philips was killed in the Battle of the
Windmill in 1838.
A provincial plaque erected at the War Memorial on Drummond Street (Highway 42) in
Newboro commemorates the origin of Newboro.
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The Founding of Newboro ●
Lorne Pierce, a prolific writer and ardent promoter of Canadian literature. Born in
Delta, Dr. Pierce was editor of the Ryerson Press between 1920 and 1960. He estab-
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The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee (MHAC) of the Township of the
Rideau Lakes produced this map highlighting our natural and cultural heritage
to help residents and visitors alike to be more aware of our collective and
colourful past as “The Keystone of the Rideau Corridor”.
This Mill, erected in 1810, has been commemorated as a National Historic Site
by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada. This stone mill is a
remarkable example of mill architecture
persisting from the times of Upper
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The Township of Rideau Lakes came into being on January 1st, 1998, bringing together the municipalities of North Crosby, South Crosby, Bastard and
South Burgess, South Elmsley and Newboro. The creation of our new township signaled a move to a new era as structures and organizations have been
established to deal effectively and efficiently with the challenges of the future.
But our township is also strongly rooted in rich traditions. Each of the founding wards brings with it a proud history which together form the heritage of
the Township of Rideau Lakes.
Introduction
The Perth Road pioneered the route of modern-day Leeds County Road
10. Surveyed in 1852, this rugged path traversed the granitic hills of the
Frontenac Axis and North Crosby Ward. Its purpose was to encourage
settlement in the isolated townships and rugged land between Perth and
Kingston. Enjoy the vivid colours of an autumn afternoon as you drive
along the Perth Road and see the commemorative plaque beside County
Road 10 about 1.5 km. south of Westport.
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ROADS, TRAILS
AND RAILWAY LINES
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