About Us
Disconnect from the outside world and enjoy all that nature has to offer in our friendly and fun cottage resort.
The Springwood Story
Originally “springing” from a Frontenac fishing lodge with a few “rustic” cabins, Springwood is now a cottage resort with 17 fully equipped cottages, and a Bunkie, nestled on the banks of Kennebec Lake and surrounded by mature trees and gorgeous views. Over the years, improvements have been made to update the cottages without loosing its essence as a place to connect with nature. The property maintains it original landscape, with many mature trees.
Kennebec Lake is fed by freshwater springs and a few creeks resulting in it being one of the cleanest lakes in Ontario. It is over 13 kilometers long and only about 0.5 kilometers wide on average. It is divided into two main basins by the Henderson Road bridge. The deepest basin reaches a depth of over 30 meters and the lake averages a depth of about 10 meters. Much of the shoreline is still crown land resulting in spectacular views of untouched land. The lake hosts a healthy population of fish including walleye / pickerel, northern pike, small and large mouth bass as well as a large variety of pan fish. The lake has a few islands adding to its picturesque nature. The lake drains into the Salmon River which then makes its way to Lake Ontario.
With new owners in 2021, the Springwood story continues to evolve, but not losing touch with its history and raison d’etre. Offering a place for families to escape the routines of day-to-day life, a chance to reconnect with nature, unwind and relax, or experience what the Land O'Lakes region has to offer for the first time. While we encourage you to disconnect unplug from the outside world, enjoy all that nature has to offer and spend quality time with family and friends. As we start our chapter in the Springwood story, we welcome you and look forward to helping make memories you can treasure as you connect with nature and one another at Springwood Cottage Resort.
Your hosts,
Christine and Ed
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Job Opening: Maintenance Lead
Located in Arden, Springwood Cottage Resort is seeking a professional, reliable Maintenance Lead to perform, oversee and manage all general repairs, maintenance and facility requirements at the resort. Guiding principles will be managing costs while improving the overall infrastructure and guest experience as we continue to develop and operationalize the resort.
The role requires a professional problem solver, who can work with vendors and staff, someone who is hardworking, flexible, detail-oriented and who is friendly and customer-oriented. They must also be comfortable working both inside and outside all year round. This is a physically active role requiring carpentry and mechanical aptitudes/experience and the ability to work independently or in a small team. Must be process oriented and computer literate and have knowledge of cottage infrastructure.
This is a role where focus shifts throughout the year, and where no two days are the same. This position is a permanent hourly paid position with near full-time hours (3-5 days/wk). The anticipated hourly rate will be around $25/hr, depending on experience, benefits etc. Generally, work is scheduled over weekdays, however occasional weekends, evenings, holidays and emergency coverage may be required from time to time. Flexibility to have all or part of the summer off may be an option and housing may be provided as part of the total compensation package.
Employment and Business Opportunities:
If you would like to join our team either as customer service, housekeeping, marina or maintenance staff, please contact us.
If you own a local business and would like to discuss how we can work together to promote the Frontenac region together, please contact us.
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