Ray, we may see you next weekend depending on if you go further from Merrickville or turn around and head back. I'd tell you to go to Burritts Rapids as there was going to be a new restaurant called "Lock 17" right off the lock, but unfortunately they are not open yet. Maybe another couple of weeks. They are going to cater to the boaters, they will have showers, supplies, ice, food, movie rentals, wireless internet, laundry, etc.
You will probably pass by my Father-in-Law when you head back to the St. Lawrence. He will be bringing up his new-to-him Carver 350 Mariner to the Rideau Lakes.