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Many things to see, many things to do…
Merrickville
The Village of Merrickville, founded in 1793, is
lined with heritage properties nestled along the picturesque
Rideau Canal. The village is home to a growing artists’ guild of
resident professionals whose wares are displayed in numerous
boutiques, shops and galleries. The community was chosen as
Ontario’s most beautiful village in 1996, and as Canada’s most
beautiful village in 1998.
In July, Merrickville celebrates life by the Rideau with
Canalfest. In August, visitors can find restored treasures at the
Annual Indoor/Outdoor Antiques & Collectibles Show and
Sale. The Annual Merrickville Artists’ Studio Tour takes place
in late September and early October and features the works of
talented local artists and artisans.
Cycling enthusiasts will enjoy miles of scenic riding in and
around Merrickville on quiet country roads. Nature lovers and
bird watchers can explore the Rideau Bird Sanctuary by canoe,
home to Bluejays and Great Blue Herons. Canoe and kayak
rentals, lessons and tours are available for paddling enthusiasts
of all skill levels at the Rideau Outdoor Centre.
For More Information, contact us at:
Merrickville Chamber of Commerce
Box 571,
Merrickville, ON K0G 1N0
(613) 269-2229
www.realmerrickville.ca
The Municipality of North Grenville
Kemptville, Ontario The “Tree Friendly” Capital of Canada
EXPERIENCE IT! You’ll be GREEN with envy..!
(20 minutes from Merrickville by car)
Did you know that North Grenville’s Ferguson Forest Centre
is the largest tree production centre serving Eastern Ontario,
producing millions of trees each year?
Well, take a breath of fresh air–leave the City behind–come out
and enjoy the country, come and enjoy North Grenville!
North Grenville is located between Ottawa, the Nation’s capital,
and the USA, via Highway #416, south. North Grenville’s
strategic location provides ease of access to market centres such
as Toronto and Montreal via #416 and the #401.
North Grenville is one of the Partners along the Rideau Heritage
Route that stretches from Kingston through North Grenville, via
#43. If you look through the lens of North Grenville, you will
EXPERIENCE the past with a ‘clear vision’ into the future.
North Grenville is one of the fastest growing Municipalities
in Ontario while still maintaining our unique ‘green’ flavour
with spacious agriculture areas, walking trails and beautiful
forests. The former Oxford on Rideau, South Gower and Town
of Kemptville are now a compliment of our new Municipality
of North Grenville. We feature all the amenities of the Big
City, such as great shopping, restaurants, the Arts, recreation
and accommodations while retaining that ‘small town’ relaxed
‘country’ lifestyle. Come and enjoy wildlife, a challenging game
of Golf, lawn bowling, trail hiking, county road cycling, picnic
facilities, garden and wildflower tours, Festivals & more. Enjoy
boating? Take the Rideau River to downtown Kemptville along
the South Branch and enjoy fishing along the way.
Dock at the boat launch... experience fine cuisine and speciality
shops. Whatever you chose to do–when you come to visit our
Municipality–once you Experience it! You’ll come to stay!
For information about more exciting
“all year long” activities in North Grenville contact:
The North Grenville Chamber of Commerce,
P.O. Box 1047, Kemptville, Ontario K0G 1J0
(613) 258-4838,
email: info@northgrenvillechamber.com
or check out North Grenville through the Chamber’s
Website at www.northgrenvillechamber.com
The town of Smiths Falls
The Welcome Mat is out for you in sensational Smiths Falls, also known as
Smiths Falls Chocolate Town Canada, and the Heart of the Rideau.
(20 minutes from Merrickville by car)
- Hershey Chocolate Shoppe® Visitors’ Centre and Self-Guided
Tour. This famous attraction welcomes visitors to its large
store and its elevated viewing level overlooking production
areas (no production on weekends, may be limited to certain
times during the week). Call 613-283-3300. Open daily, except
for Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, Good Friday
and Easter Sunday.
- Heritage House Museum. In this 19th century Victorian home,
eight period rooms have been carefully restored to depict an
upper middle class lifestyle in the 1867-75 period. This home
also has unique mirror-image facades and the only remaining
two-storey privy in Ontario. Call 613-283-8560. Open daily
from May to December 24 and Mon.-Fri. from January to
April.
- Smiths Falls Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario. Located
at a restored train station designated a National Historic Site,
it has unique and interesting artifacts, rail cars, locomotives
and other displays. Call 613-283-5696. Open daily July 1-
September 1, Wednesday to Sunday for May and June, and
weekends for September to October.
- Rideau Canal Museum. This interpretation center for the
Rideau Canal has five floors of fun and educational displays,
images and artifacts, and a rooftop lookout. Open mid-May to
mid-October. Call 613-284-0505.
- Rideau Canal National Historic Site of Canada. The Rideau
Canal, part of a National System of Parks, Sites and Canals,
is one of the greatest engineering feats of the 19th century
and has enjoyed continuous operation in essentially the same
manner since 1832. There are three lockstations in Smiths
Falls – historic, hand-operated locks and a modern hydraulic
lock, the deepest lock on the Rideau Canal. Locks normally
operate from Victoria Day weekend in May to mid-October.
Call 613-283-5170, or 1-800-230-0016.
- Smiths Falls Bascule Bridge. National Historic Site of Canada.
This Scherzer Rolling Lift Bascule Bridge is a novel concept
in movable bridges. This bridge can be viewed at the Detached
Lock, off Abbott Street.
There are several golf courses near town, and in town
there’s tennis, squash, outdoor basketball, ball diamonds, beach
volleyball, soccer, curling, indoor ice surfaces, bowling, lawn
bowling, walking paths and trails, children’s play areas, wading
pools, and a swimming area.
There’s plenty of shopping, good dining and overnight
accommodations, including hotel/motel, B&B, and an in-town
RV park and boat docks.
For more information:
Smiths Falls and District Chamber of Commerce
77 Beckwith Street North, Smiths Falls ON K7A 2B8.
Tel 613-283-1334 or 1-800-257-1334
Fax 613-283-4764
E-mail: sfchamber@falls.igs.net
The town website is www.smithsfalls.ca
Ottawa : Canada’s Capital Region
(45 to 60 Minutes from Merrickville by car)
Culture and Heritage
There is plenty to discover about Canada’s history and culture
in the Ottawa region.
Highlights include:
- Parliament Hill – A national symbol and the Capital’s most
popular tourist attraction.
- Rideau Hall – The majestic home of the Governor General,
open to the public for tours inside and out!
- ByWard Market – Established in 1826, it is Canada’s oldest
continuously operating farmers’ market.
- Rideau Canal – open year-round. The oldest running locks
in Canada operate throughout the summer and in winter the
canal turns into the world’s longest skating rink at 7.8 km
(4.5 miles) from end to end.
- 12 national museums including the brand new Canadian War
Museum, opening in May 2005, National Gallery of Canada,
Canadian Museum of Civilization, Canadian Museum of
Nature, Canada Aviation Museum, Canada Science and
Technology Museum, and more.
- Visitors can enjoy impressive architecture, interesting
exhibits and fascinating tours at the Currency Museum of
the Bank of Canada, Supreme court of Canada, Library and
Archives Canada, and Royal Canadian Mint, just to name a
few – the list goes on and on!
Festivals
Ottawa celebrates year-round! Taste cuisine from around
the world, photograph snow and ice sculptures or listen to a
concert under the stars – whatever your interest from food and
music to cultural traditions, there is a festival to be enjoyed.
Entertainment
Try your luck at the elegant Casino du Lac-Leamy, or cheer
on one of Ottawa’s professional sports teams. The Corel
Centre, home to the Ottawa Senators, also presents big-name
concerts and skating extravaganzas, while the National Arts
Centre plays host to hundreds of theatre, dance and orchestra
performances each year.
Call us today for a visitor’s package or to book your getaway!
Ottawa Tourism 1-800-363-4465, ext. 123 or email at info@tourottawa.org or call the National Capital Commission
1-800-465-1867.
To book accommodation or to browse for great getaway
packages, check out our website at
www.OttawaGetaways.ca or call 1-866-644-1234
Information above supplied by www.ontarioeast.com
1-800-567-EAST (3278)
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