Daffodil Days (Daffodils in Bloom) - Mid-April to Mid-May
Spring means yellow flowers bursting forth in Rideau Lakes: a beacon of winter’s end and a promise of brighter days ahead.
Daffodil Days in the township runs from mid April to mid May – an idea that has blossomed into something people look forward to each spring. Every fall for the last two decades, residents of Rideau Lakes plant daffodil bulbs and come spring, tens of thousands of bright, yellow flowers adorn local roadsides, fences, public spaces, and private gardens.
The roots of this springtime feast for the eyes go back to 1999 when a Portland family planted daffodils to celebrate the new millennium. Each year, they continued to plant different varieties and locals latched onto the idea. So many people followed their example that in 2010 Rideau Lakes launched the Daffodil Project with the ultimate goal of being a must-see location for daffodils in Ontario.
In 2015, Rideau Lakes was proclaimed the Daffodil Capital of Ontario! Rumour has it that more than 40,000 daffodils have now been planted within the township. Once planted, daffodils multiply and bloom annually making for some lovely viewing opportunities every spring.
There are some prime daffodil spots throughout the Township of Rideau Lakes. See the gorgeous spring florals adorning communities at:
California: 421 Jones Falls Road
Chaffeys Lock: 1648 Chaffeys Lock Road
Chantry: 1439 County Road 8
Delta: 77 King (St. Paul’s Community Centre)
Jones Falls: 718 Jones Falls Road
Newboro: 11 New Street (Stone Manor Studios)
Portland: 3909 Freeland Road (Private Residence)
Spring into Rideau Spring Market
Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Newboro Community Hall at 15 Drummond Street in Village of Newboro.
Join us for the annual Spring into Rideau Marketplace, celebrating spring, businesses, and the community of Rideau Lakes! This vibrant indoor and outdoor market will showcase local artisans, makers, and businesses. We welcome vendors offering handmade goods, food products, art, plants, home décor, and more.
The Marketplace is part of the larger Spring into Rideau initiative, which runs throughout April and May, leading up to Mother’s Day weekend. This exciting concept highlights the beauty and creativity of Rideau Lakes in the springtime and is designed to draw visitors from across the region. We hope you’ll not only take part in the market but also embrace this broader opportunity to welcome guests to our area in your own special way.
Daffodil Days at Stone Manor Studios
In addition, inspiration can be found among the blooms at Stone Manor Studios in Newboro. Daffodil Days at Stone Manor Studios offers a setting for exploring passions and discovery with new workshops, exhibitions and creative gatherings. Spring holds creativity and new artistic beginnings during Daffodil Days at Stone Manor Studios. The studio is located in a renovated carriage house which has been repurposed as an exclusive art space – all on the grounds of an 1860s stone manor house in the picturesque village of Newboro.
Learn more about Daffodil Days in Rideau Lakes and enjoy discovering these cheery spring flowers!
Learn more about Daffodil Days in Rideau Lakes and enjoy discovering these cheery spring flowers!
You may also like the following events from Experience Rideau Lakes:
- This June, 27th June, 10:00 am, Rideau Lakes Studio Tour 2026 in Delta
- This July, 1st July, 05:30 pm, Newboro Canada Day Celebrations & Parade in Westport
- This July, 9th July, 09:00 am, Elgin Days 2026 - Thursday, July 9 to Sunday, July 12 in Delta
Also check out other
Arts events in Delta,
Workshops in Delta,
Exhibitions in Delta.
