Ontario’s Sustainable Cottage Getaway on Rice Lake

Sitting on 240 bucolic acres along the north shore of Rice Lake is Elmhirst’s Resort, a beloved property that has been in the hands of the Elmhirst family for five generations. The family began farming the land in 1903, eventually adding a few cabins near the lake. Today, Elmhirst’s Resort is a popular four-season eco-resort where couples, friends and family come to enjoy nature, celebrate milestones and embrace togetherness.

“What’s carried us through all these years isn’t just the land — it’s the strength of our family,” says Peter Elmhirst, the third generation of Elmhirsts to care for the property.