Shops & Services

Located under ten minutes from Westport, Q-Estate offers a quiet, peaceful place with tranquil lake views for a relaxing family and friends or couples’ getaway. Our two exclusive cottages and well appointed two-bedroom guest suite overlook Upper Rideau Lake and are an idyllic stop over for nature lovers and boaters traveling through the Rideau Canal. It’s a perfect base from which to enjoy some fun on the lake, walk the nearby trails, visit a public beach, relax at one of the many local picnic areas, or explore Foley Mountain. Disconnect from everyday life and enjoy the panoramic views from the boardwalks spanning our entire three-acre property.

Perched on the shore of the historic and tranquil Upper Rideau Lake and at the edge of Westport Pond this family-owned, four season inn is a special place for local residents and visitors alike to enjoy great food, comfortable accommodations and the best in live entertainment. The Cove Inn is comprised of 12 guest suites, a full service 200 seat restaurant, and a 100 seat patio for dining in the warmer months. The Cove Stage hosts a full schedule of live performances by many incredible local and international artists, as well as the long-standing Blues on the Rideau Series, popular Jazz Night, and MUSICwestport.

Established in October 2022, Upper Rideau Bed and Breakfast is your home away from home in Westport. It offers a delightful getaway destination where guests are within meters of both the Westport Mill Pond (fish sanctuary) and Upper Rideau Lake. Built in the 1940s, this beautiful home has been fully renovated and exudes the charm of a modern farmhouse. A stay at this luxurious Bed & Breakfast is highlighted by beautifully appointed rooms and a delicious full hot breakfast every morning.

Enjoy a taste of Europe in the heart of the Rideau. Forno is a bakery and pizzeria offering fresh artisanal sourdough bread and wood-fired pizzas. We offer something for every part of your day — from a breakfast sandwich or cinnamon bun and latte in the morning, to a quick lunch of one of our daily sandwiches and Ontario craft soda, or lingering over a wood-fired pizza, salad and a glass of unique European wine or local beer. Our handcrafted artisanal sourdough breads and wood-fired pizzas are made with care, tradition, and a whole lot of local love.

Fun and vibrant ice cream shop and café located in the historic Lockwood General Store (now Lower Mountain Mercantile). We scoop Shaw's Ice Cream, serve amazing soft-serve ice cream, and brew Rideau Roastery Espresso coffees.

Known for its cozy cafe ambiance Vanilla Bean’s serves Equator Fair Trade organic coffee, tea and espresso drinks, premium Kawartha Dairy Ice Cream, Saint Cinnamon buns, Belgian waffles, grilled cheese sandwiches, and baked treats. We offer a warm, welcoming atmosphere where you can savour a variety of delicious treats, from rich, creamy scoops to freshly brewed coffee, all made with love and the finest ingredients.

Fresh-brewed, small-batch craft beer for retail with good food, good vibes and lakeside views is what Westport Brewing Company is all about. Our craft brewery is surrounded by water and anchored in the heart of Westport, with the front door to historic Main Street and a back porch overlooking Westport Harbour on Upper Rideau Lake. This great location is a comfortable place to relax while drinking in the natural beauty of Westport and sipping a handcrafted beer made with locally sourced ingredients. Slow down and drop anchor here to taste our latest brews on tap or grab some tallboy cans to go!

Locally owned, genuinely Canadian, Herlehy Home Building Centre is part of the country’s largest dealer-owned and operated home improvement retailers. The Home Building Centre stocks a range of products carefully selected for home renovation, repair and maintenance projects. Lumber, paint, hand and power tools, plumbing and electrical supplies and all manner of building materials – including plans — are available for all your home and cottage improvement projects and renovations.

Kudrinko’s is a family run independent grocery store providing top quality meat, produce, deli, bakery, and catering services, as well as a full line of grocery products. Well known for its high quality standards and friendly service, Kudrinko’s always has the best cuts of meat and the freshest produce available in the area. The meat department is famous for its signature store made items, including fresh shish kebobs, London broils, and fresh sausage that are the highlight of any meal, and quality hand-cut steaks, chops, and roasts that will meet your highest expectations.

Lake Effects is an independently owned premium outdoor furniture and gift shop. We feature beautiful, locally made items and our famous Lake Room. We are the largest dealer of C.R. Plastics’ amazing outdoor furniture in Southeast Ontario. We also offer a unique blend of fun and high-quality items geared toward outdoor activities, and a year-round Christmas shop. We deliver locally and ship throughout Canada and Internationally. Come in to see our beautiful new Canadian product lines!

We are Canada’s premiere Life is Good Genuine Neighbourhood Shop. Independently owned and operated, we offer an engaging shopping experience true to the roots of the brand, and carrying the full line of Life is Good merchandise, available both in store and online. Most of our products are mindfully made in Peru, crafted with care for quality, comfort, and feel-good vibes. Whether you stop by in person or browse online, we’re here to help you find your next favourite piece of positivity. When you shop with us, you’re supporting a small business that’s passionate about spreading optimism, one comfy tee at a time.

We are a general store offering a wide variety of everyday items including clothing, toys, greeting cards, and so much more. We also have what you need for your summer fun!

Rosie Yumski’s Fine Foods is a gourmet food shop that stocks the best quality flavours from local producers and international food suppliers. Locally roasted coffee from Almonte and Lyndhurst, chocolate from Hummingbird Chocolate and Ludwig’s Fine Chocolate, a wide range of teas, coffees, jams, cooking sauces, spices, BBQ sauce, olives, pepper jellies, mustards, crackers, and pastas are all available along with an impressive offering of kitchen accessories, cookware, bakeware, barware, and glassware. Rosie’s makes entertaining at home and at the cottage easy.

The Pie Bar is a small batch bakery that provides modern baked goods using traditional techniques and unique flavours incorporating fresh, local produce and tailored to each season. Fan favourite products include sourdoughs, focaccia, tarts, croissants, cruffins, fruit and custard pies, and extra-large cookies! Our unique products are the only ones offered in the area and have been rapidly growing in popularity. On any given Saturday our little bakery attracts customers from Kingston, Ottawa and Toronto who then enjoy the day/weekend exploring what our beautiful Village has to offer.

Stepping into Village Green Originals is like embarking on a whimsical journey filled with curiosities waiting to be discovered. Offering a unique shopping experience since 1985, this delightful boutique style department store is a treasure trove for those seeking extraordinary gifts, or clothing, furniture, shoes, Christmas gifts, fudge, diabetic candy, music, pictures, and more. From quirky trinkets to one-of-a-kind gifts the store beckons with an eclectic mix of handcrafted items and whimsical novelties. Whether you're on the hunt for a special memento or simply browsing for inspiration, this charming store invites you to embrace the magic of the unexpected.

Wags Whiskers & Wings is a shopping hotspot that will blow you away with a homey feeling as you walk through the door. You will find an array of handcrafted dog treats, fine pup apparel, luxury cat beds and products made by local artists to fit all your fur baby’s needs. We are a family who love sharing our passion and wealth of pet knowledge to supply your pets with the best products possible. We specialize in Canadian-made pet foods for all your pet’s dietary needs and concerns, and our goal is to provide you with quality products for all budgets and tastes.

Running every Saturday from May to September, this vibrant weekly market showcases a variety of local artists, makers and farmers from Westport and the surrounding area showcasing their unique, one of a kind offerings. The Market is located at 38 Concession Street – across from Lockwood Park and the arena beginning the Saturday of the May long weekend and running Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. until Labour Day weekend.

Joannie Dubé is a registered Psychotherapist and member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario with a B.A (Hons) in Social Care and a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology. She provides counselling and holistic wellness services on many topics, including relationships, life transition and grief, depression and anxiety, stress and burnout identity, and traumatic experiences. Counselling is focused on making positive changes to create a balance in daily life, and is based on multiple modalities, including cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance-commitment therapy, dialectical-behavioural therapy, solution-focused therapy, and more.

Leave The Books to Me provides bookkeeping, payroll, taxes, and business administration services to individuals and small businesses in Westport, Rideau Lakes and the surrounding areas, and remote services for clients further afield. Being independently owned and operated, we offer clients a personal, tailored service to suit all your business needs, including virtual CFO, bookkeeping, accounting software, personal tax planning and preparation, GST/HST filing, payroll, business administration, CRA representation, and new business setup.

Lynn Brothers Construction specializes in excavation, septic installation, and landscaping. Our quality excavation services are built on seamless communication, accurate budgeting, experienced staffing, and detailed on-site organization. Our commercial septic installation projects include both new construction and repairs/restorations on occupied and fully operational job sites, and we can also plan, manage, and build multi-phase jobs. We also provide high quality landscaping services working with architects and designers to produce beautiful, functional structures delivered through detailed project management and extensive construction experience.

Madden & Co. Tree Services is small, family-run tree company that takes pride in its work. We provide an outstanding arboriculture-based service to Westport, Rideau Lakes, the Frontenac Counties and surrounding areas. Providing tree care is quite literally a family tradition for us, and our commitment is to our customers and their trees. We have the qualifications, skills and equipment to address any tree care concern. We are fully insured and certified, allowing us to offer year-round work with 24-hour emergency service for all aspects of tree related work, whether it’s removals, pruning, or planting.

Whether you are looking for solid advice for selling your home or information gathering on whether this area will suit your needs, the team of Tanya Lemcke and Brad Wing are multi-year award winning RE/MAX Platinum Team Producers that are happy to help you in any way they can. Servicing over 61 area lakes and several picturesque small towns, we work with both sellers and buyers for all their real estate needs. We have many years of experience and pride ourselves on being able to help both buyers and sellers enjoy the process of their real estate transaction. Feel free to call or email anytime!

Rideau Insurance has been serving Westport and the Rideau Lakes area since 1967. Today we offer more than just an insurance policy. As an Independent Insurance Broker, we understand the complexities of insurance and your need for value. We can help you assess your personal or business insurance needs and provide coverages tailored for you. Through years of experience, we have chosen to represent insurance companies who have proven to be stable, reliable, competitive in their pricing and provide good claim service. With over 25 different types of insurance to protect you, we shop for the right coverage at the right price to ensure you always get the coverage you need.

Whether you’re looking for a rustic, traditional lakefront retreat or a small cabin hidden in the woods True North Log & Timber Homes of Westport builds custom-designed, high-end log homes with the warmth, tranquility and serenity that embody log home living. Our custom-designed, high-end log homes blend timeless beauty with modern craftsmanship. Our comprehensive construction package encompasses everything from planning and permits to completion. Experience the craftsmanship of handcrafted luxury log and timber homes that deliver exceptional quality, beauty, and durability in Westport, Rideau Lakes, and Frontenac.

Westport Royal LePage is a full service real estate office for properties in Westport, Rideau Lakes and the surrounding area. It is part of the Gurr Real Estate Group, which includes True North Log Homes of Westport. Tammy and Heath Gurr offer a wealth of experience for any real estate need. Heath has extensive experience in the construction industry and is involved in assisting clients in buying and selling homes as well as building log homes. Tammy is a focused realtor that is always striving to do all she can to help her clients achieve their real estate goals.

Located within the Village of Westport and a short walk from Westport’s downtown, Scheuermann’s is a family owned garagiste winery. Our focus is handcrafted, small batch ferments of Vidal, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir. We offer Westport residents and visitors another place to enjoy good company, good food, beautiful wines and gorgeous surroundings. We welcome you to enjoy our stunning views in a relaxed atmosphere with wine by the glass, craft beer, wood fired pizza, and wood fire grill meals. You can also purchase wine from the farm gate to enjoy at home.

Come join us for a round of golf on our impeccably groomed golf course and see why Rideau Lakes Golf and Country Club is often referred to as the hidden gem of golf in the Eastern Ontario sporting world. Enjoy a beverage or a bite to eat in the friendly atmosphere of our unique clubhouse. We have a long serving team who are very proud to be part of the rich traditions of the historic RLCGG. Check our website for all of our ongoing activities.

Stealing the Bloom Farm Co. is a place where family and friends can reconnect with nature, enjoy farm-fresh produce, and experience the joy of rural living. Our seven-acre farm is built on no-till fields, rotational multi-species grazing, and vibrant polyculture plots as a living showcase of regenerative farming. We invite you to join us to savour the fruits of our labour and to connect with the crossroads of nature and agriculture. Whether its fresh produce, eggs, flowers, livestock, meat or the skills it took to grow them, we want to share all of this with you.

Our historic 1860s stone estate in the village of Newboro is a creative space nestled in the heart of the famous Rideau Lakes where artistry and history intertwine. With its enduring beauty and craftsmanship, Stone Manor Studios offers an experience where ideas take root and creativity blooms in unexpected ways. Delve into a complete experience where every moment is curated to foster creativity, skill, and personal growth. Our estate’s serene surroundings offer a peaceful sanctuary, where you can disconnect from the modern world, meet like-minded people, immerse yourself in the creative process, and reconnect with your creative self.

Watercolour Westport by Land Ark Homes is a fossil fuel-free, Net Zero Ready Home community featuring award-winning homes that are the peak of comfort and efficiency and built to last for generations. Inspired by heritage Ontario cottage architecture, our homes are designed Net Zero Ready for your new life in Westport. They are remarkable destinations, providing gathering places that become the makers of memories and the keepers of moments — cottage style homes that will remain for generations to come. Visit our Watercolour model home and find a better place to call home.