The original land grant for the site of Portland
is dated 1801. But a community was not born until the early 1820's
when "the Landing" as it was then known, became the major
stepping-off point for those intending to homestead in the Perth
area.
The completion of the Rideau Canal in 1832 opened the Rideau
countryside and "the Landing" to the world and with the
establishment of a post office in 1842, Portland received its
official name.
Portland remains today with much of its economic and cultural life
focused on the Big Rideau Lake.
The Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee endeavors
with this Walking Tour to illustrate a variety of architectural
influences reflected in the buildings of Portland.
Image courtesy of
Heritage Walking Tour.
1. Emmanuel Anglican Church
2. John Grant House
3. Ford Austin House
4. William Snider House
5. Peter Bresee House
6. Peter Cole House
7. Eliza Hartwell House
8. Albert Gallagher Bank
9. John Polk Store
10. The Gingerbread House
11. Harmon Toffey House
12. Portland Public School
Directions:
Begin your tour at any of the locations on the
map.
Official Website:
Heritage Walking Tour
