Reviews: Rideau Ferry Harbour

Reviewed by: Jim Wilkins , Jolly Roger, Too, on Jul 24, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 51'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

We stopped in unannounced at 10:30 on a Friday morning in the busiest part of the season toward the end of July, asking for help troubleshooting a failing generator. John, the owner, immediately came aboard to help us troubleshoot, and then he got two of his mechanics to help us throughout Friday afternoon. John assisted me himself on Saturday as I continued through the weekend troubleshooting and testing. Without his help, I would not have found the source of our problems and been able to come up with a workable solution. We got underway on Monday with generator running. Outstanding attention by the entire marina staff for a transient boater, hoping against hope to get some mechanical assistance, and got more than I could possibly have expected. Saturday night bonfire, and s'mores at the marina with all of the locals caring for us as well. A delightful place. Perth is a bit of a drive from here but even the locals (in the marina) took us into town and then came back and picked us up. if you get to Perth, make sure you see Stewart Park… It's one of the most beautiful places we've been on our almost 2000 mile voyage to date. This marina, and John in particular, were simply outstanding.

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Reviewed by: Anne Hartley on Jul 31, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Last minute decision to stay, staff were enthusiastic, very helpful. I was the only transient on the dock but everyone was very helpful. Rate was $1.81/foot which included power for 1 30 amp cord. A one night stay. It was peaceful, safe. I am a woman traveling solo. I left the next morning before staff came on duty. 2 folks from neighboring slips came out to be sure I got off ok.

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Reviewed by: Robert on Jun 10, 2022
Draft: 0.0'

Rating: 3

Not much to say about this marina. It was a spot for the night. The docks were in good repair, power (30amp) and water worked as advertised.

The on-site store was closed the day we were there. Sign on the door said only open on weekends. There are restrooms in the marina, which we did not use. Laundry machines were not available, closed for COVID.

Lots of boats in the marina, very few transients spending the night.
Not close to anything.

CC's on the Rideau restaurant is nearby (as the crow flies) - but not walkable. You'd have to walk the long way around the cove to get there. CC's apparently has some dock space, but we did not go over to the restaurant.

We were charged $2/foot.

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