Title: Westport Travel Guide: Best of Westport, Ontario Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Westport](https://expedia.co.uk/Westport-Hotels.d59111.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Westport](https://expedia.co.uk/Westport-Holiday-Rentals.d59111.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Westport Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Westport.d59111.Car-Hire-Guide)[Westport Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Westport.d59111.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Westport Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Westport which includes religious elements and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/59111/b3204dab-c47f-40b7-9e14-590e59a146ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Westport which includes religious elements and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/59111/b3204dab-c47f-40b7-9e14-590e59a146ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Westport which includes views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/59111/5687aeef-5f52-407c-b5d6-0e219946c323.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Westport which includes bird life](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/59111/9acad9f7-3220-4d04-bcbf-1f3b0c98f1a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Westport featuring a lake or waterhole and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/59111/fb758603-e2f0-4b77-b437-519953db9f5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Westport Things to do #### This small but friendly lakeside town is a popular destination for keen anglers, hikers and swimmers. This sleepy township of Westport on the western bank of Upper Rideau Lake attracts visitors looking for a quiet escape from nearby Ottawa and further afield. Westport is the perfect spot to spend an afternoon with your fishing rod in hand, to explore the surrounding woods or to shop at the specialty stores that line the town’s main street. Swim from the sandy shore of the lake in summer or enjoy a home-cooked meal in a cosy restaurant in winter. With nearly two centuries of history, Westport offers plenty to discover. The earliest European settlers arrived in the area in the first two decades of the 19th century, when the settlement was known as Head of the Lake. Its strategic position helped the town grow and it was officially incorporated in 1904\. Westport operated as a trade centre, with goods being delivered by rail and on barges on the Rideau Canal. While the train no longer runs to Westport, it was this line that brought the first tourism to the region. Today the area’s natural beauty and sparse population attract people looking for a refuge from the nearby cities. Spend a day exploring the small town centre to discover a selection of specialty stores selling local produce, hand-made items and souvenirs. Find a seat at a restaurant for some small-town hospitality. Sample fish caught from the lakes and canal. Rent a boat or sign up for a fishing charter from the Westport wharf. The small wharf is a great place to meet locals returning from a day on the lake. Venture into the surrounding region to hike along the Rideau Trail. The 186-mile (300-kilometre) path goes through the Foley Mountain Conservation Area and offers stunning views across Westport. Westport is located between Ottawa and Toronto and can be reached by bus from either city or by car via Canada’s network of highways. Find accommodation in the town centre. - Top hotels in Westport - Top Holiday Rentals in Westport ![The Cove Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12600000/12599400/12599312/7d259a56_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Cove Inn 2 Bedford Street Westport ON Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £145 7 Mar - 8 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach inn in Westport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Westport Brewing Company and Westport Municipal Harbour ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (201 reviews) Clean room. Cosy Inn and the staff were so kind. Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026&selected=12599312&PinnedHotelID=12599312&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=59111) ![Upper Rideau Bed & Breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92710000/92706500/92706454/9fa4bf75_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Upper Rideau Bed & Breakfast 18 Main St Westport ON Stay at this B&B in Westport. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Westport Brewing Company and Westport Municipal Harbour ... 10/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews) The home was beautiful and owners were lovely. We did not realize our room had a shared washroom which was disappointing and uncomfortable. 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All necessities were provided. The coffee was a lovely touch! Thank you for helping us make this a memorable Thanksgiving weekend! Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=117022800&PinnedHotelID=117022800&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=59111) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=117022800&PinnedHotelID=117022800&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=59111) [See all 342 properties in Westport](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=59111) 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. ![Your home away from home. 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Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Westport-Hotels-Your-Home-Away-From-Home-Conveniently-Located-In-The-Heart-Of-Historic-Westport.h117022800.Hotel-Information) ![Sunset Waters Cottage at the Heart of Big Rideau Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30360000/30358500/30358490/ead0226b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sunset Waters Cottage at the Heart of Big Rideau Lake Portland ON Stay at this cottage in Rideau Lakes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a sauna and a garden. Popular attractions Big Rideau Lake and Len's Cove Marina are located nearby. 9.4/10 Exceptional! (100 reviews) Great location to enjoy Big Rideau Lake. House had plenty of room for the 9 adults. Very much enjoyed our stay. 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