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Voykit pocket guide · Canada
Delta, Ontario
One night is enough: the 1810 stone mill, a village walk and the lakes. Two nights only if you camp or catch the April maple festival.
Delta is a village of a few hundred people in Rideau Lakes township, eastern Ontario, about 70 km from Kingston and 130 km from Ottawa. It is a half-day stop built around the Old Stone Mill National Historic Site, a restored 1810 water-powered mill, plus two lakes and a campground. There is no public transport, so you need a car. Most travellers see it as a detour on the Kingston–Brockville corridor, not a base.
- Country
- Canada
- Best months
- Jun–Sep for the mill and lake; mid-Apr for the maple festival; late Jul for the fair
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (mill closed, most services shut)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- CAD
- Money
- Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $). Cards and tap-to-pay are accepted almost everywhere.
- Daily spend
- Budget C$90–140 excl. bed · Mid C$140–220 excl. bed · High C$220+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Rogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores. Canadian data is expensive — an eSIM is often cheaper.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911 · OPP non-emergency 1-888-310-1122 · Telehealth Ontario 1-866-797-0000
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Same as the US.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: CAD 1–2 per drink.; Taxi: 10–15%.; Housekeeping: CAD 3–5 a night.; Guide: 10–20% of the tour price.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).
- Toilets
- Free in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee and a bakery item | C$6–12 |
| Diner lunch or a sandwich | C$15–25 |
| Pub dinner, main | C$20–35 |
| Campsite, unserviced, per night | C$40–60 |
| Fuel, per litre | C$1.50–1.80 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | C$20–40 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- YGK · Kingston Airport
- About 70 km (43 mi), roughly 1 h by car; small airport, few scheduled flightsAbout 43 mi (70 km), roughly 1 h by car; small airport, few scheduled flights
- YOW · Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier
- About 130 km (81 mi); larger choice of flights, then drive or train to KingstonAbout 81 mi (130 km); larger choice of flights, then drive or train to Kingston
Typical fares
- Delta → Kingston by car
- about 70 km (43 mi), 1 habout 43 mi (70 km), 1 h
- Delta → Ottawa by car
- about 130 km (81 mi), 1 h 45 minabout 81 mi (130 km), 1 h 45 min
- Lansdowne border crossing → Delta
- about 42 km (26 mi), 40 minabout 26 mi (42 km), 40 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
No public transport in the Delta area. You need a car; rentals are in Kingston and Ottawa. The Cataraqui Trail crosses the region for cycling, but parts run along the highway shoulder. Village sights are walkable once parked.
See and do
Known for
- Old Stone Mill National Historic Site (1810)
- Delta Maple Syrup Festival in April
- Delta Fair, held since the 1830s
- Lower Beverley Lake camping
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston, Ontario | Drive Highway 15 to Highway 401, or Highway 33 through Seeley's Bay | About 1 h |
| Brockville | Drive Highway 42 east, then Highway 29 north to the 401 | About 1 h |
| Westport | Drive Highway 42 west | About 30 min |
| Gananoque and the Thousand Islands | Drive Highway 42 east to Highway 2, then the 401 | About 1 h 15 min |
| Morrisburg and Upper Canada Village | Drive Highway 42 east, then Highway 2 along the St Lawrence | About 1 h 45 min |
Sleep
- Delta village core
- Walk to the mill and the heritage tour; one B&B on King St, so book ahead.
- Lower Beverley Lake Park
- Campground and cottages 2 km (1.2 mi) from the village; mid-May to mid-Oct.Campground and cottages 1.2 mi (2 km) from the village; mid-May to mid-Oct.
- Kingston or Brockville
- Chain hotels, restaurants and car rental; 1–1.5 h drive each way.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Thank you | Thank you / Merci |
| Where is the mill? | Where is the Old Stone Mill? |
| Is it open today? | Are you open today? |
| Can I pay by card? | Do you take card? |
| Where is the nearest fuel? | Where is the nearest gas station? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake; 'Bonjour' first in Québec; avoid: Assuming everyone speaks English
- Queues: Line up and wait your turn; avoid: Pushing in
- Apologising: 'Sorry' is politeness, not admission of fault; avoid: Loud confrontation
- Canada vs US: Treat Canada as its own country; avoid: Calling Canadians American
- Indigenous culture: Buy from Indigenous-owned businesses and ask before photos at ceremonies; avoid: Wearing headdresses as costume
Scams and watch-outs
- The mill is open only from the Victoria Day weekend in May to Labour Day in September, plus special event days: check before driving out.
- Fuel, food and opening hours are limited in the village; fill up and eat in Kingston, Brockville or Westport.
- Cell coverage is patchy on the backroads; download offline maps.
- Deer and farm equipment on Highway 42 and the side roads, especially at dusk.
Very low crime; the real risks are rural driving, deer at dusk, winter ice and long gaps between fuel and cell service. Tell someone your route if you ride the Cataraqui Trail.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Delta, Ontario yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Old Stone Mill National Historic Site (1810)
- Delta Maple Syrup Festival in April
- Delta Fair, held since the 1830s
- Lower Beverley Lake camping
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Delta Tourism: www.deltaontario.com/
- Old Stone Mill National Historic Site: www.deltamill.org/
- Lower Beverley Lake Park: beverleylakepark.com/
- Rideau Lakes Township: www.twprideaulakes.on.ca/
- Wikivoyage: Delta (Ontario), revision 5250077 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5250077
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Delta, Ontario
44 King St, Delta, Ontario
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- OPP non-emergency1-888-310-1122
- Telehealth Ontario1-866-797-0000
No embassies in Delta; the US consulate general is in Toronto and most embassies are in Ottawa. For a lost passport, contact your embassy in Ottawa.
Rural village: carry cash for small stops, and check mill and campground hours before you drive out.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/delta-ontario). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.