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Discover the many charms of Manotick
It’s the perfect time of year to spend some quality time
in Manotick. A short drive from just about anywhere in
the area, this idyllic countryside village beckons you
with a warm welcome and attractions that will delight
the whole family. Renowned for its many charms and
exceptional quality of life, the village is perched along
the Rideau River about 20 kilometres south of Ottawa.
Manotick, in Ojibwa, means island in the river.
The name of the village was chosen, back in the 1800s,
by Moss Kent Dickinson. In 1860, Dickinson, along
with his partner, Joseph Currier, built a mill, now
known as Watson’s Mill, that would serve as part of the
base for formation of the village.
Today, gorgeous Watson’s Mill is an acclaimed
village landmark. Situated in historic Dickinson
Square on Mill Street, it is one of the best preserved
mills in Ontario.
See for yourself. Watson’s Mill is hosting milling
demonstrations Sunday, October 12 from 1 to 3:30
& Pet Boutique
Beauty makeovers
for your pets
Dog & Cat Grooming
Wagon Rides to the
Maze and Pumpkin
Patch.
Gift Shop and lots
& lots of pumpkins,
gourds, fall decor
and potted plants.
613-692-2380
Located 5 kms south of
Manotick on Rideau Valley
Drive (#6158) www.millersfarmandmarket.ca
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p.m. You can watch the original milling equipment in
full operation as flour is made the old fashioned way.
Fresh stone-ground whole wheat flour is available for
sale and advance ordering is welcome for orders of 30
pounds or more. Call Isabelle at 613 692-6455.
At Watson’s Mill, learn its story of romantic
tragedy and find out about its resident ghost.
Saturday, October 25, Watson’s Mill is the setting
for the village’s Haunted Harvest Festival, from 11:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A celebration of autumn, the event
features ongoing displays, wandering entertainment
and children’s activities throughout the village. There
will be pumpkin carving and Halloween face painting
at the mill. Admission is free.
Upcoming events at Watson’s Mill include the
annual Christmas Market in late November and Carols
at Sunset in early December.