[1] It is on the MacFarlane River, and located at the northern terminus of Ontario Highway 658, 27 kilometres (17 mi) north of Kenora.

Once a location for a Canadian National Railway roundhouse, the rail-yard operations were closed down in the early 1950s when the CNR switched to diesel-electrics from steam.

Ontario Central Airlines, owned by Barney Lamb, then established a maintenance facility in the old roundhouse for its fleet of amphibious charter aircraft.

Many outfitters, lodges, and camps (the terms are often used interchangeably) provide varying levels of service from simple "house keeping" cabins to full "American plan" (generally understood to mean all-inclusive except for licenses, alcohol, and tobacco).

The relative remoteness and isolation, low density, and privacy are attractive to people seeking a "rustic" retreat or recreational experience.

The cost of recreational properties around Redditt is still very affordable for average incomes, especially when compared to prices on Lake of the Woods or the Winnipeg River.

At the west side of Redditt, just north of Corn Lake, there is a rock quarry where high-quality granite is mined.

The primary sport fish species are walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, lake trout and muskie.

The trails to Woodland Caribou Provincial Park are single track, rugged, and extremely challenging, with many unpredictable water crossings and are therefore only appropriate for very experienced operators.

Norway Lake, at the north end of town, is a popular picnic location (overnight camping is no longer allowed).

Redditt is home to the Bottle House, a set of fantasy-themed structures designed and built by Hank and Myrtle Deverell in the 1970s.