Major city · Canada
BatterseaBattersea, Ontario
Skip as a base unless you fish or boat: it is a 20 km (12 mi) rural hamlet north of Kingston with no town centre to walk. Stay 1 night, or day-trip from Kingston.Skip as a base unless you fish or boat: it is a 12 mi (20 km) rural hamlet north of Kingston with no town centre to walk. Stay 1 night, or day-trip from Kingston.
Battersea is a small community in South Frontenac, about 20 km north of Kingston, sitting between Loughborough Lake, Dog Lake and the Rideau Canal. There is no main street to browse: the draw is water access, the marina, and the lock stations and trails of the Rideau corridor. Almost everything here needs a car, so it works as a one-night lake stop or a half-day loop out of Kingston, not as a multi-day destination.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep for water and locks; Sep–Oct for quiet roads and colour
- avoid Nov–Apr (many services closed, ice and snow)
- Airports
- YGK · YOW · YYZ
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 6Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Canada ↗Visa-exempt travellers flying to or through Canada usually need an eTA; check your passport on the official Government of Canada site (canada.ca) and apply only there.
- Canada ↗A Parks Canada pass is needed to stop in national parks such as Banff and Jasper; some spots (for example Moraine Lake) are reached only by shuttle or tour, so book ahead.
- Canada ↗Keep well away from bears, elk and moose; carry bear spray on Rockies trails and follow trail closures.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Battersea911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Ontario Provincial Police (non-emergency)1-888-310-1122
- Telehealth Ontario (health advice, 24 h)1-866-797-0000
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Battersea, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $).Canada-wide
- SIM or eSIMRogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores.Canada-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).Canada-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.Canada-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Canada-wide
- SafetyVery low crime; the real risks are rural driving (deer, unlit roads, winter ice), patchy phone signal and cold water on the lakes.
Show all 12 answers
- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 1-888-310-1122 Ontario Provincial Police (non-emergency) · 1-866-797-0000 Telehealth Ontario (health advice, 24 h)
- Sundays & holidaysStatutory holidays close shops and offices, varying by province; many park facilities are seasonal (about mid-May to mid-October).Canada-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckYGK Kingston Norman Rogers Airport (Small regional airport, about 35–40 min by car; few routes, check schedules).
- Getting aroundCar only.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeC$2.50–5 (≈ US$2–4)
- Beerdraught in a pub / can at the LCBOC$7–9 (≈ US$6–7)C$2.50–4 (≈ US$2–3)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$20–40 (≈ US$15–30)
- Budget bedTent or trailer campsite, a night, per roomC$45 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedTent or trailer campsite, a night, per roomC$65 (≈ US$50)
- High-end bedTent or trailer campsite, a night, per roomC$95 (≈ US$70)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$80 (≈ US$60) · Mid C$150 (≈ US$110) · High C$260 (≈ US$190)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- YGK Kingston Norman Rogers Airport (Small regional airport, about 35–40 min by car; few routes, check schedules) · YOW Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International (Main gateway for the region, about 1 h 45 min–2 h by car) · YYZ Toronto Pearson International (About 3–3.5 h by car; use only if the fare is much cheaper)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Feb
Avoid
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Mar
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Apr
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
May
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Dec
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Best: Jun–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jul (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Battersea: next 7 days
Loading forecast…
Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
Loading…
Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
12 rd
Feb
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
10 rd
Mar
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
10 rd
Apr
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
11 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
Nov
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
12 rd
Dec
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car only. Battersea Road (County Road 11) runs north from Kingston; the side roads to the lakes and locks are unlit and winding. No local bus. Fuel and groceries: fill up in Kingston or Sydenham before you arrive.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 25–30 min
Drive Battersea Road (CR 11) south to Montréal Street and the 401
Waterfront, Fort Henry and the canal's Kingston Mills locks; the practical base for this area.
Upper Brewers Locks
goDoor to door: About 20–25 min
Drive east on Burnt Hills Road, then local roads to the Cataraqui River
Rideau Canal lock station with canoe and kayak launch points; Parks Canada runs oTENTik sites here.
Chaffey's Lock and Lockmaster's House Museum
goDoor to door: About 30–35 min
Drive via Battersea Road and Chaffey's Lock Road
Small canal-side museum, open 9:30–17:00 in summer only; pair it with a walk on the old rail trail.Small canal-side museum, open 9:30 AM–5:00 PM in summer only; pair it with a walk on the old rail trail.
Door to door: About 40–50 min
Drive north via Sydenham to Salmon Lake Road
Hiking, paddling and swimming; day-use permits and parking can fill on summer weekends.
Westport
cautionDoor to door: About 45–55 min
Drive CR 10 (Perth Road) north via Inverary
Small village with craft shops and B&Bs; a half-day at most unless you are riding the canal.
Door to door: About 1 h
Drive south to the 401, then east
Boat cruises and island views; a full day, best booked ahead in summer.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Loughborough Lake shore
Cottages, inns and marina-side lodging; the only real 'stay here' zone. Book ahead in summer.
Dog Lake / Burnt Hills side
Campground and trailer sites connected to the Rideau Canal; quieter, more self-catering.
Kingston (as a base)
20 km (12 mi) south with hotels, restaurants and transit; better if you want a town in the evening.12 mi (20 km) south with hotels, restaurants and transit; better if you want a town in the evening.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- C$80–140 (≈ US$60–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- C$140–230 (≈ US$110–170) excl. bed
- High
- C$230 (≈ US$170)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Lakefront cottage or cabin1 × 1 night × C$250 | C$250 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$150 | C$300 |
| Fuel, Kingston return loop (about 50 km)1 × C$10 | C$10 |
| Frontenac Provincial Park day-use vehicle permit1 × C$15 | C$15 |
| Boat or kayak rental, half day2 × C$60 | C$120 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$25 | C$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$75 |
| Trip total≈ C$410 per person per day, bed included | C$820≈ US$600 |
Summer minimum stays are common; Loughborough Inn cabins list from C$250 a night with a 3-night minimum.
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; fuel and long-distance travel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | C$2.50–5 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Casual lunch or diner plate | C$15–25 (≈ US$11–19) |
| Beer: draught in a pub / can at the LCBO | C$7–9 (≈ US$6–7) / C$2.50–4 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Groceries for a self-catered day | C$25–40 (≈ US$19–30) per person |
| Boat launch or marina day fee | C$15–30 (≈ US$11–25) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | C$20–40 (≈ US$15–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No walkable village centre: plan every meal and errand by car.
- Cell coverage is patchy on the back roads and around the lakes.
- Rural roads are unlit and shared with deer at dusk; avoid driving after dark if you can.
- Seasonal businesses close outside summer: confirm your lodging and marina are open before booking.
- Ticks are present in long grass and woods in spring and summer; check yourself after hikes.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Ontario Provincial Police (non-emergency)
- 1-888-310-1122
- Telehealth Ontario (health advice, 24 h)
- 1-866-797-0000
Pocket card
Fill in, then print or save as PDF
Stays in this browser only; nothing is sent anywhere.
BatterseaBattersea, Ontario
Pocket card · Voykit
My bed tonight
—
—
—
To this address, pleaseTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- OPP non-emergency1-888-310-1122
- Telehealth Ontario1-866-797-0000
Embassy
No consulates locally; embassies are in Ottawa, about 2 h by car. US citizens: US Embassy Ottawa.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kingston → Battersea by car: about 20 km (12 mi), 25–30 minabout 12 mi (20 km), 25–30 min
- Ottawa airport → Battersea by car: about 1 h 45 min–2 h
- Taxi or rideshare from Kingston: C$45–70 (≈ US$35–55) one way
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you
- Sorry — Sorry / Excuse me
- Where is the boat launch? — Where is the boat launch?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Is the road open in winter? — Is the road open in winter?
English is the working language here; no phrasebook needed.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Battersea. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep for water and locks; Sep–Oct for quiet roads and colour · avoid Nov–Apr (many services closed, ice and snow) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for YGK and YOW: last sensible arrival times, taxi and rideshare fallback, overnight rung.
- Three water clusters with rescue anchors: Loughborough Lake marina, Dog Lake and Burnt Hills, the Rideau lock stations.
- Place pages with verified hours (Lockmaster's House Museum, Frontenac Provincial Park, Upper Brewers Locks) and eat pages with last orders.
- Seasonal-closure fixtures so winter arrivals are flagged before booking.
Sources
Ask about Battersea
Loading…