Delta

Located between Upper and Lower Beverly Lakes, Delta is home to the Delta Fair in July and the Delta Maple Syrup festival in April. Excellent camping, picnic and swimming facilities can be found at Lower Beverly Township Park. When visiting Delta be sure a tour the Old Mill Stone Mill a National Historic Site. The mill showcases 1800's technology and industrial heritage. Built in 1810, the mill is one of the finest examples of early industrial architecture in the region. A self-guided tour of the mill features interpretive displays, a full size breast wheel waterwheel, and artifacts illustrating the grist milling process through the years. In the former Old Town Hall (just around the corner from the mill), exhibits highlight some of the early industries of the region including agricultural equipment. Small gift shops are located at both sites.

Delta's History

In 1795 Elder Abrial Stevens and family from Vermont settled in Bastard Township near what is now called Delta. The house was twenty feet long and fifteen feet wide, and was made almost entirely of basswood. This house was made with only an axe and augur. They grew there own food, and with Government help received a horse and cow and enough seeds for one year.

The present Delta was known in earlier days as Stone Mill because of the mill that was erected by a Mr. Mautice. Later the village's name changed to Stevenstown.

Delta has three churches: Anglican, United, and Baptist. The oldest of these churches is the St. Paul Anglican church which was built in 1811. This is the oldest church in Leeds & Grenville.

The first mill built was on the Stone Mill frame in 1796 by Abel Stevens. In the early 1800s, William Jones purchased the mill and replaced it with the Stone Mill in conjunction with a saw mill standing beside it.

Read more about the mill and the unique community of Delta http://www.deltamill.org


REST YOUR WEARY HEAD
There’s great hospitality in Westport and Rideau Lakes. Our accommodation partners take personal pride in assuring your comfort. After all, a good night’s rest in cottage country leaves you refreshed for hiking, swimming, boating, maybe a horseback ride, you name it!

YUMMY FOR THE TUMMY

This region is blessed with good, natural food – and great cooks, too. If you plan a visit to the Westport and Rideau Lakes District relax and let someone else take care in the kitchen. Whether looking for a 220 seats for the ultimate party, or a country styled inn – maybe just a simple coffee bar or a full service grocery store, these Chamber members are ready to serve.

DID WE MENTION SHOPPING?

There’s a ton of reasons to visit this area. Fresh air, nature and hiking trails. It’s a great place for a bike or boat ride. But clearly, people love the unique shopping and retail stores found here. Westport Rideau Lakes Chamber members know the value of a dollar; they excel at service and offer a wide selection of goods and services. We really do boast great shopping. Browse our member’s directory.

WATER, WATER, EVERYWHERE:

From May until mid-October boaters use the municipal dock located on Upper Rideau Lake in Westport. Village amenities are easily accessible via a footbridge. Within easy driving of Westport are dozens of lakes; canoeing, boating and fishing are favourite pastimes in the area. Boat and canoe rentals are available in town.
~ WESTPORT & RIDEAU LAKES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ~
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