Central Frontenac Travel Guide

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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
The price is 1.876.008 ₫ per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
1.876.008 ₫
2.225.883 ₫ total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kingston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,786 reviews)
Fast check-in. Room was clean and bright.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Motel 6 Kingston, ON
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 3.987.276 ₫ per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
3.987.276 ₫
4.505.647 ₫ total
9 Feb - 10 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! (964 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Perth Parkside Hotel and Spa, BW Premier Collection
Comfort Inn & Suites

Comfort Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
31 Community Road Greater Napanee ON
The price is 2.082.027 ₫ per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
2.082.027 ₫
2.352.690 ₫ total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Greater Napanee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
Clean and quiet Staff was verynice

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (42 reviews)
We had the best time!! Amazing view from room, beautiful grounds for a peaceful autumn walk, friendly staff - we can’t wait to go back one day!

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025

Stoco Lake Lodge
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (9 reviews)
This is a lovely little cabin. Spotlessly clean. Internet access was good. It was self check in which went smoothly and all information needed was provided.

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Mazinaw Lakeside RV Park & Campground
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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