Stories of the Riverlands
Places, people, and moments worth slowing down for.Guides and stories from the Riverlands:
how to plan your trip, get to know the villages, and discover the history,
makers, and artists that bring this region to life.
Why Food Journeys Thrive Beyond Major Cities
Culinary tourism is often framed as an urban pursuit. Big cities. Big names. Long reservation lists. The assumption is that the best food experiences require density, scale, and constant motion.
But some of the most meaningful food journeys do not unfold under city lights.
Portland’s Claim to the Canal
The Rideau King SteamerAs the Rideau Canal marks 200 years since construction began, a nautical heritage festival in Portland makes the case that the canal story does not end at the locks.In a circa-1910 image of Portland’s town docks, the Rideau King steamer sits at...
48 Hours in Brockville: A Heritage Waterfront Escape in the Riverlands
Brockville has presence. When you live in this part of Ontario, you learn which places still carry themselves with a sense of importance. Brockville is one of them. Set along the St. Lawrence River, with grand stone buildings, historic streets, intimate restaurants,...
A Region Hiding in Plain Sight
Some places are overlooked because they are remote.
Others are overlooked because they are passed through, rather than truly seen.
Leeds and Grenville, what we call the Riverlands, is one of them.
It is a region that does not demand attention, yet rewards it deeply.