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!
Seasonal waterfront retreat on Sharbot Lake

Seasonal waterfront retreat on Sharbot Lake

Sharbot Lake ON
Stay at this cottage in Central Frontenac. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sharbot Lake Beach and Kingston Frontenac Public ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
An excellent place, very clean and comfortable. It was very nice and peaceful sitting on the deck with a morning coffee. Beds were comfortable and I loved the pillows. Cottage was well equipped.

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

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Seasonal waterfront retreat on Sharbot Lake
Morning Glory on the Lake: Escape to Serenity

Morning Glory on the Lake: Escape to Serenity

Sharbot Lake ON
Stay at this cottage in Central Frontenac. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Eagle Lake and Meisel Woods Conservation Area ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
Loved it! :)

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

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Motel 6 Kingston, ON

Motel 6 Kingston, ON

2 out of 5
1542 Robinson Court Kingston ON
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The price is AU$126 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
AU$126
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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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,780 reviews)
Ambience was nice and peaceful

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Motel 6 Kingston, ON
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Seasonal waterfront retreat on Sharbot Lake

Seasonal waterfront retreat on Sharbot Lake

Sharbot Lake ON
Stay at this cottage in Central Frontenac. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sharbot Lake Beach and Kingston Frontenac Public ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
An excellent place, very clean and comfortable. It was very nice and peaceful sitting on the deck with a morning coffee. Beds were comfortable and I loved the pillows. Cottage was well equipped.

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Seasonal waterfront retreat on Sharbot Lake
Morning Glory on the Lake: Escape to Serenity

Morning Glory on the Lake: Escape to Serenity

Sharbot Lake ON
Stay at this cottage in Central Frontenac. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Eagle Lake and Meisel Woods Conservation Area ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
Loved it! :)

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

Morning Glory on the Lake: Escape to Serenity
Golden Plover's Cabin

Golden Plover's Cabin

Sharbot Lake ON
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Central Frontenac. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sharbot Lake Beach and Kingston ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
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Great location right on the lake. The hosts were very attentive and kind. Wonderful family family-friendly and welcoming spot.

Reviewed on 7 July 2025

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Popular places to visit

Beautiful fall colours!

Sharbot Lake Provincial Park

You can take time to visit Sharbot Lake Provincial Park during your travels to Central Frontenac. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Sharbot Lake Provincial Park

Sharbot Lake Beach

Explore the great outdoors at Sharbot Lake Beach, a lovely green space in Sharbot Lake. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Sharbot Lake Beach

Big Clear Lake Park

Explore the great outdoors at Big Clear Lake Park, a lovely green space in Arden.

Big Clear Lake Park

Eagle Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Eagle Lake during your travels in Parham.

Eagle Lake

FVLCC Private Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at FVLCC Private Beach during your trip to Arden? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

FVLCC Private Beach

Kennebec Hall

Kennebec Hall is just one of the places to see in Arden, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Kennebec Hall

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