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Rosseau Lake College (RLC) is Ontario’s most northern independent school and has a campus that remains unique among independent schools in the world. Established in 1967, the RLC sits in the heart of Ontario's celebrated Muskoka region about a 2½-hour drive north of Toronto. Within walking distance of the village of Rosseau, the campus includes 3,300 feet of lakefront and five kilometers of multi-use trails.  

The site is a prime resource for instruction and recreation. The campus architecture was designed to reflect a collaborative, active, outdoor environment. It feels like a home, as indeed it is for students and faculty, the majority of whom live on site. There are canoes, climbing walls, kayaks, sailboats, and a snowboard terrain park. Trails through the forest and along the shoreline are used for hiking in the warmer months and snowshoeing and skiing when there’s snow. In all seasons, in all weather, students spend a good portion of every day outdoors. There are outdoor classrooms, a natural amphitheatre by the water’s edge, which teachers make consistent use of. Windows line the indoor spaces, ensuring the natural environment is a constant presence in the student experience.

Just a short walk from campus

The RLC campus offers a secure and scenic setting 2 hours from Toronto and a three-minute walk to the quaint village of Rosseau, Ontario. Students have the feeling of being in a classic Canadian setting, one set near a quintessential Muskoka village steeped in history and home to a warm, welcoming community. At RLC, students enjoy the freedom to explore the area and grow in independence and self-sufficiency in a small, safe environment. 

Rosseau Lake College Land Acknowledgment
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We, as the community of Rosseau Lake College (RLC), respectfully acknowledge that the land on which we learn, play, and gather is the traditional territory of the Anishinabek people, who have cared for this land for generations and continue to do so today.

We express our gratitude for the opportunity to share this land, and we honor the history, culture, and presence of the Anishinabek community. We commit ourselves to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, recognizing the importance of Indigenous language, culture, and heritage. Through education and meaningful engagement, we strive to contribute to the ongoing efforts to keep these traditions alive and vibrant.

We extend our respect to all Indigenous peoples and affirm our commitment to learning from and walking together with the Anishinabek people, along with the broader community of students, alumni, teachers, families, and visitors who contribute to the life and spirit of RLC.