Central Frontenac Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Now that the summer hordes have left, you have this idyllic hidden gem of a lake to yourself to enjoy a #fall #picnic 

#GreatOutdoors #Ontario #Canada #travel #explore #autumn #fall #colourful #nature
Now that the summer hordes have left, you have this idyllic hidden gem of a lake to yourself to enjoy a #fall #picnic 

#GreatOutdoors #Ontario #Canada #travel #explore #autumn #fall #colourful #nature
I'm an avid horseback rider at home but usually I stick to lessons, riding in a ring or taking jumps in a field. But sometimes it's nice to get out of the ring and onto some trails!
This flower called the trillium is Ontario's national flower making it illegal to pick it. The park is full of these beautiful and rare flowers. 

We ventured out again today and came across a few cool places called the Amish Store, Baldersons Cheese Store, and a cute little ice cream and general store in Balderson Ontario. 

We continued north to Lanark, Ontario (not much there btw) but did find out about a cool place we decided we are gonna eat at tomorrow called Wheeler's Pancake House. 

We took a drive just to check it out and wow it was big! We also found out that it holds the Guinness's World Record for the most pancake artifacts. Which explains their museum they have on site. Will take more photos tomorrow and upload then. 

There isn't a whole lot more as we had to turn around because the weather turned ugly. We tried to look for Ferguson's Falls but couldn't find the water fall in all the rain. Perhaps in the fall when we return to camp down the road at Silver Lake.
Life doesn't get any better than sitting by a fire eating breakfast. 

So about this park, it's smaller than other provincial parks and some sites have zero privacy. Avoid sites which run along the trans Canada highway because it's very noisy. It's worth paying the extra money for a premium site beside the water because the view is beautiful.

The park washrooms here are well maintained and clean which is awesome! 

The park has a few trails from easy to hard levels and has boat rentals right inside the park. 

The park itself sits on black lake but is minutes from the town if Sharbot Lake where the town is adjacent to Sharbot Lake and Black Lake. Very small and not a whole lot here.

The closest bigger town is in Perth which is 30 minutes away. They have a Canadian Tire, Shoppers Drug Mart, Dairy Queen, Wendy's and a good micro brewery called Perth Brewing Co. 

We will be doing more exploring today so more info will follow.

This park has an alcohol ban on long weekends and excessive noise is not allowed at any time of the day. Which is great if you are looking for a quiet place to retreat.

But... Lots of Mosquitos so bring big spray!
Motel 6 Kingston, ON

Motel 6 Kingston, ON

2 out of 5
1542 Robinson Court Kingston ON
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The price is ฿1,965 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
฿1,965
฿2,331 total
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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Perth Parkside Hotel and Spa, BW Premier Collection

Perth Parkside Hotel and Spa, BW Premier Collection

3.5 out of 5
82 Peter Street Perth ON
The price is ฿3,833 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
฿3,833
฿4,331 total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Perth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (971 reviews)
Lovely room which was absolutely spotless and overlooked the park the staff was extremely friendly and the location was great

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Perth Parkside Hotel and Spa, BW Premier Collection
Holiday Inn Express Kingston West by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kingston West by IHG

2.5 out of 5
205 RESOURCE ROAD Kingston ON
The price is ฿2,599 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿2,599
฿3,187 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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Holiday Inn Express Kingston West by IHG
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Stoco Lake Lodge

Stoco Lake Lodge

2 out of 5
15 Trudeau Ln Tweed ON
Stay at this beach campsite in Tweed. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Eastern Ontario Trails and Stoco Fen Provincial ...
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Mazinaw Lakeside RV Park & Campground

Mazinaw Lakeside RV Park & Campground

3 out of 5
17370 Hwy 41 Addington Highlands ON
Stay at this cabin in Addington Highlands. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Bon Echo Provincial Park and Mazinaw Lake Narrows ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (9 reviews)
Cabin was very clean . The furniture was old but in good condition. Kitchen only had one burner but plenty of pots/pans utensils etc. After busy day I would have appreciated somewhere to sit comfortably, the futon was okay. Beds were good and clean bedding. The road was very busy and a bit weary ...

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Mazinaw Lakeside RV Park & Campground
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