Westport is a historic village located at the west end of Upper Rideau Lake, at the head of the navigable Rideau Canal system. Settled in the 1820s and incorporated in 1904, Westport sits as its own independent municipality, an enclave surrounded by Rideau Lakes Township, about 100 km southwest of Ottawa.
The village's housing stock reflects its small, tight-knit scale, with a meaningful share of seasonal or cottage properties alongside year-round homes. Westport's main street retains much of its historic commercial character, a legacy of its 19th and early 20th century role as a shipping and trade hub connecting the Rideau Canal to the Brockville rail line.
Westport's setting is defined by water and elevation. The village sits below Foley Mountain Conservation Area, the highest conservation area in the Rideau Valley, offering hiking trails, a sandy beach, and views over the village and lake. A public wharf on Westport Harbour provides dock space for boaters navigating the Rideau Canal, and the surrounding waters are known for yellow perch, smallmouth bass, pickerel, and northern pike.
For buyers, Westport offers a rare combination of walkable village living, waterfront and cottage access on Upper Rideau Lake, and a strong sense of community, all within reach of Kingston, Perth, and Smiths Falls. Deb Driscoll, Jaime Peca, and Luke Geleynse work with buyers across Westport and can help you navigate what's currently available, from heritage village homes to waterfront cottages, within its heritage character and boating culture.
