STAY

Stay

Cottages

Activities

Packages, retreats, & offers

Activities Vacation Air

Activities BOAT RENTALS

Our collection of cottages is nestled on the pretty shore of Rice Lake. It is managed by a fifth generation of Elmhirst family and continues to offer the very best of the Kawarthas.
DINING

Dining

Hearthside Dining Room

Wild Blue Yonder Pub & Patio

Wine Club & Cellar

Dining packages

Our resort is also a large working farm with animals raised and produce grown on site. These foods, known as Elmhirst’s Own, are solely for consumption by our restaurant kitchen.
SPA

Spa

Treatments & Amenities

spa Packages

Immerse yourself in the relaxing atmosphere, with views overlooking Elmhirst Resort’s pool and garden. Healing massage and other rejuvenating experiences are available by appointment
EVENTS

Events

Weddings

Conferences

group bookings

Our waterfront venue provides an ideal setting for your next event. It starts with you and your guests enjoying the moment while we look after all the details.
RESORT

Resort

Virtual Tours

Activities

Resort Map

Gallery

Elmhirst’s Resort is an all-season cottage resort and conference facility. It offers a spa, excellent dining and a host of activities for the whole family. Our collection of cottages is nestled on the pretty shore of Rice Lake.
ABOUT

About

Elmhirst’s History

Sustainability

Our Team

Press & Awards

Elmhirst’s Resort, a fifth-generation family-run business with a rich history, is deeply rooted in tradition while embracing sustainability to preserve its legacy and natural surroundings for generations to come.

Author name: elmhirst2

Guest experiencing a guided wine tasting at Elmhirst's Resort wine cellar

Press

Know Your Locals: North Shore Wine Society from Elmhirst’s Resort in Keene makes Ontario wines approachable

elmhirst2 / October 3, 2025