Deacon Bridge Boat Launch sits on the Bonnechere River between Golden Lake and Round Lake in Ontario's Ottawa Valley, making it a versatile put-in for paddlers who want to explore in either direction.

Heading upstream, paddlers can follow the Bonnechere toward Round Lake, passing beneath the historic covered bridge at Covered Bridge Park and continuing to Tramore Dam, where a portage is required.

Heading the other way opens up Golden Lake itself, a large, open body of water with sandy shores and clear conditions. Because Golden Lake is expansive and exposed, paddlers should check wind forecasts before setting out and stay alert to motorboat traffic.