Welcome To Elmhirst’s Resort
Set on the north shore of Rice Lake, Elmhirst’s Resort invites you to experience a family-owned cottage resort where an authentic Canadian experience and genuine hospitality await.
Spread across 240 acres, Elmhirst’s Resort features 30 waterfront cottages, conference facilities, farm to table dining, a full-service spa, and a breathtaking wedding venue—offering the ultimate Canadian Resort experience.
RESORT
The Resort
Welcome to Elmhirst’s Resort, where natural beauty, creative experiences, and genuine hospitality come together. Our lakeside retreat offers a unique blend of comfort and activities for all groups and ages.
Discover Elmhirst’s and start planning your perfect getaway today.
RESORT
The Resort
Elmhirst’s Resort is a family-owned lakeside cottage resort nestled on the shores of Rice Lake in Ontario, Canada. Whether you’re looking for a romantic escape, a family vacation, a spa getaway, a corporate meeting site or a wedding venue, Elmhirst’s offers the spaces, amenities, and experiences to match your visit, all in one destination.
Start planning your stay at Elmhirst’s Resort today.
STAY
Our Cottages
Elmhirst’s Resort offers 30 waterfront cottages on Rice Lake, Ontario, designed to feel like a home away from home. Each cottage features spacious living areas, a cozy fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private deck with direct waterfront views, everything your family or couple’s getaway needs to settle in and stay a while.
Whether you’re watching the sunrise over the lake with your morning coffee or gathering around the fire after a day on the water, the cottages put you exactly where you want to be.
Explore our cottages and find the right fit for your stay.
dine
Dine With Us
Elmhirst’s Resort offers two distinct on-site dining experiences. The Hearthside Dining Room is an upscale, farm-to-table restaurant featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients and waterfront views of Rice Lake. It is the perfect setting for a special dinner or a leisurely evening out. The Wild Blue Yonder Pub offers a relaxed, casual atmosphere ideal for unwinding after a day on the water.
Both venues are open to resort guests and visitors. Explore the menus and reserve your table.
Restaurants
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- 2 BEDROOM
Cottages 33 & 34
Cottages 33 & 34 are both large open concept two bedroom units.
Insider tip -> if you’re in need of a larger cottage, book both units as they’re adjoined by a double door turning it into a 4 bedroom cottage with 2 living rooms, and kitchens.
up to 6 guests
1 king, 2 singles, 1 pullout- 1 washroom
pet friendly
3 Bedroom
4 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
3 Bedroom
3 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
3 Bedroom
3 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
3 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
4 Bedroom
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EVENTS
Host With Us
Elmhirst’s Resort is a waterfront wedding venue and conference centre on Rice Lake in the Kawarthas, Ontario. Whether you’re planning an intimate ceremony, a corporate retreat, a business meeting, or a family reunion, our dedicated events team works with you to bring every detail together, set against the natural beauty of the lake and the land.
Explore our event spaces and start planning your occasion at Elmhirst’s Resort.
SPA
The Spa At Elmhirst’s
The Spa at Elmhirst’s Resort offers a full menu of rejuvenating treatments for your body, face, hands and feet, in a serene, waterfront setting on Rice Lake, Ontario. Every treatment is crafted with sustainable, vegan products so you can fully unwind, knowing your self-care aligns with your values.
Explore treatments and book your visit.
SERVICES
The Spa@Elmhirst’s offers a range of rejuvenating services for everyone, designed to help you relax, refresh, and unwind, including:
- Registered Massage Therapy
- Chinese medicine, including acupuncture and Tui Na
- Skincare and Facials
- Manicures & Pedicures
- Body Treatments
- Waxing Services
- Aromatherapy & Specialty Treatments
OUR VALUES
Sustainability
Elmhirst’s Resort is a Green Step Platinum Certified resort in the Kawarthas, Ontario, one of the highest sustainability certifications available to Canadian tourism operators. As a family-owned resort on Rice Lake, our commitment to the land, water, and community around us is built into everything we do, from how we source our food to how we manage our energy and waste.
Learn how we’re protecting Rice Lake and the Kawarthas for future generations.
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