<body bgcolor="white" link="#996600" vlink="#6699cc" alink="#6699cc"><center><h2><font face="arial" size="5" color="#996600">Westport, Ontario.</font></h2><br /><table><tr><td><img src="westport3.jpg" name="banner" width="213" height="211" alt="Westport Ontario." align="left" /><br /><img src="spacer.jpg" width="1" height="250" /></td><td align="left"> <img src="aboutwestport.gif" width="269" height="52" alt="What are people saying about Westport?" /><ul type="square"><font face="times new roman,arial" size="2" color="#460250"><li><font style="background:#fefede">Westport is Canada's History on Display.</font></li><li><font style="background:#fefede">, , , a Picturesque Setting</font></li><li><font style="background:#fefede">. . . an Enchanting Destination</font></li><li><font style="background:#fefede">. . . a Natural Beauty</font></li><li><font style="background:#fefede">Boutiques, Boutiques, Boutiques</font></li><li><font style="background:#fefede">Located on the "World Heritage" Rideau Canal</font></li><li><font style="background:#fefede">Conservation areas with dozens of trails</font></li><li><font style="background:#fefede">Water, Water, Everywhere - "Fun in the Sun"</font></li><li><font style="background:#fefede">Something for everyone .....</font></li></font></ul></font></td></tr></table><table width="80%"><tr><td><p align="justify"><font face="verdana,arial" size="2" color="#460250">Welcome to Beautiful Westport, an ideal holiday destination and a great place to live.<br /><br />Every year thousands of people come to Westport, to explore its historical past,to photograph its natural beauty, discover its artistic community, or just to kick back, relax, and unwind.Yes Westport is an outstanding year-round destination, the four seasons providing diverse beauty, with plentyof recreational activities for visitors of all ages.<br /><br />WestportOntario.ca is here to help you plan your visit or move to Westport. View the extensive On-Line <a href="westportbusinessdirectory.html">Business Directory</a>to find out where to eat, where to stay, what to see and do, and the many support services. It's all here on the pages of this websitewith dozens of photos to show you what we mean when we say ...<br /><br /><center><font face="verdana,arial" size="5" color="#460250">"BEAUTIFUL WESTPORT"</font> <img src="can-flag.gif" width="17" height="14" alt="Canadian Flag." align="top" /><br /><img src="tt7.jpg" width="400" height="300" border="2" alt="Beautiful Westport." style="border-color:#5087b0; border-width:thick; border-style:outset;" /></center><br />Whether single, couple, family, youth or adult, a memorable vacation awaits each and everyone. But hey,don't take our word for it, read the Testimonials written below.<br /><br /><center>Come. Explore. Discover.<br />Experience ALL that Beautiful Westport has to offer.</center></font></p></td></tr></table></center><br /><center><body link="white" vlink="white" alink="white" bgcolor="#5087b0" topmargin="0" leftmargin="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0"><basefont size="1" /><table width="88%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><img src="introduction.gif" width="178" height="27" alt="Introduction." /></td></tr></table><table width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><img src="westport2.jpg" width="213" height="211" alt="Westport as seen from Spy Rock on Foley Mountain." hspace="15" align="left" /></td><td><p align="justify"><font size="2" face="verdana,arial" color="#460250">Nestled in a little valley of the Precambrian Shield, the Village of Westport sits quietlyalong the <a href="rideaucanal.html">Rideau Canal</a> at the west end of Big Rideau Lake.<br /><br />Only a 40 minute drive from Hwy #401 at Kingston, and just 75 minutes from Ottawa/Hull (<a href="page1.html">see driving times here</a>), Westport has been a self-governingvillage since incorporation in 1904 with a population of about 700. (<a href="history.html">view some of Westport's history here</a>)<br /><br />The view of Westport from Spy Rock, atop Foley Mountain, is truly a spectactular view. And while you are there, explore the rest of Foley MounyainConservation Area (800 acres) with its scenic lookouts, nature trails, beaver ponds and picnic areas.</font></p></td></tr></table><br /><table width="480"><tr><td><img src="historyofwestport.gif" width="228" height="33" alt="History of Westport." /></td></tr><tr><td><br /><img src="history.gif" width="120" height="100" alt="Westport History." align="left" /><font face="arial" size="2" color="#460250"><br />A little bit of Westport's chronological history. If there is something in error, or something you think we should include, please <a href="contact.html" title="E-mail Us.">e-mail us</a> with the date and description. Thank you.</font></td></tr></table><br /><table width="480"><tr><td><ul><font face="arial" size="2" color="#460250"><li><b>1810 - 1820</b> First Settlers arrive in the area. </li><br /><br /><li><b>1828</b> Sheldon Stoddard builds first mill on Sand Lake.</li><br /><br /><li><b>1830</b> David Sinclair builds first retail store.</li><br /><br /><li><b>1830</b> village given name Manhards Mills</li><br /><br /><li><b>1832</b> Rideau Canal opens connecting Westport to Kingston in the south and Ottawa and Montreal in the north.</li><br /><br /><li><b>1841</b> Aaron Chambers & Lewis Camron re-name the village WESTPORT.</li><br /><br /><li><b>1845</b> Westport Post Office opens.</li><br /><br /><li><b>1853</b> Westport's Town Hall is constructed.</li><br /><br /><li><b>1864</b> first department store opens</li><br /><br /><li><b>1864</b> docks on Rideau Lake errected for Steam Boats to stop.</li><br /><br /><li><b>1888</b> Westport population 700</li><br /><br /><li><b>1904</b> Westport gains separate status from North Crosby Township.</li><br /><br /><li><b>1952</b> last train stops in Westport</li><br /><br /><li><b>today</b> population remains around 700</li></font></ul></td></tr></table><br /><a href="sitemap.html" target="main1" title="Site Map."><img src="sitemap.gif" border="0" width="132" height="34" align="middle" />- click here</a><table width="100%"><tr><td><img src="remember.gif" width="125" height="65" alt="Canadians Remember 9/11." align="right" /></td></tr></table><hr size="2" width="80%" color="red" /> <table width="84%"><tr><td align="center"><font FACE="ARIAL" size="1"><a href="intro.html">Introducation</a> <a href="page1.html">Getting Here</a> <a href="westportmap.html">Printable Map</a> <a href="cal.html">Events Calendar</a> <a href="weather3.html">Westport Weather</a> <a href="virtualmall2.html">Business Directory</a> <a href="information.html">Moving to Westport</a> <a href="history.html">History of Westport</a> <a href="daytrips.html">Westport Day Trips</a> <a href="thingstodo.html">Things To Do</a> <a href="rideaucanal.html">Rideau Canal</a> <a href="postcard.html">Send A Postcard</a> <a href="gallery.html">Westport Photos</a> <a href="factstipsadvice.html">Facts Tips Advice</a> <a href="fun.html">Fun & Education</a> <a href="links.html">Link Exchange</a> <a href="sitemap.html">Site Map</a> <a href="main.html#searchengine">Search Engine</a> <a href="contact.html">Contact Us</a> <font color="red">Home Page</font> <a href="advertisewithus.html">Advertise With Us</a></font></td></tr></table><table width="450"><tr><td align="center"><br /><font face="arial" size="1" color="#460250">© 2009 All Rights Reserved Contact <a href="http://jikeli.com" target="_blank">Webmaster</a></font></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><br /><a href="http://www.westportontario.ca" target="_blank" title="Opens WestportOntario.ca in New Browser Window."><font face="arial" size="1">No MENU at Right - click here.</font></a></td></tr></table></center><br /></center><br /></body>