Learn About the Arch

Donations

Help support the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Network by making a donation. At present, FABN is currently seeking charitable status; therefore we can not issue a charitable receipt. We do appreciate your support.

County of Frontenac offers an exceptional quality of life while providing businesses with strategic access to major markets

Fulford Place - Brockville

Historic Homes

Historic homes in the Frontenac Arch Biosphere were built from the early 1800’s to early 1900’s. There are over 200 historic homes listed in the Biosphere, although not all of them exist today.

Additional Information

See our Hiking section for a list of heritage walking tours of historic homes and other attractions.

In addition, there are suggested heritage tours available of historic homes and other historic sites available on the Township of Rideau Lakes website for the following routes:

Walking Tours - Newboro, Elgin, Delta, Portland, and Chaffey’s Lock

Driving Tours - Morton to Crosby, Crosby to Salem, and South Elmsley/South Burgess

Visit: www.twprideaulakes.on.ca/heritage/index.html for brochures and maps

Also for more detailed information visit:

Leeds & 1000 Islands Historical Society: http://www.ltihistoricalsociety.org/

Lakes & Islands Times Past: www.lakesandislands.ca