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Welcome To Merrickville
"The Jewel Of The Rideau"
Historic Merrickville is the The Jewel of The Rideau.
Located on the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site,
its well-preserved 19th century architecture is the home to many
restaurants, pubs, artist's studios, art galleries and unique
country stores.
The parking is always free in Merrickville !!!
Upcoming Events - Also check out the Sidebar on the Left
The Fifth Annual Merrickville House and Garden Tour
takes place on
Saturday July 10 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
The 10th Anniversary of the Merrickville Cruise & Shop
Car and Truck Show is coming on Sunday, July 11.
Canalfest is coming up
on the
August Long Weekend,
from Saturday July 31 to Monday August 2
at Blockhouse Park.
The Merrickville Agricultural Fair at the Merrickville Community Centre
is coming up in August - Friday, Aud 6 to Sunday Aug 8.
The Merrickville Antique and Artisans Show
is coming up on the the weekend of August 28 &29.
The Merrickville Artist's Guild has their Studio Tour on the
last weekend in September and the first weekend in October.
And don't forget to Ride The Rideau And Raise Funds For Cancer Research on September 11th.
Merrickville-Wolford will host the official Finish Line of Ride the Rideau!
This event is a 100 km bike tour to fund cancer research at The Ottawa Hospital.
The “Finish” celebration in our village will have an official Hero’s Welcome: cheering crowds; a locally prepared barbecue; local live entertainment; rider reward medallions; souvenir photos for teams and riders; rider care centre – showers, massage and pampering; bike spa; and a complimentary motor coach back to Ottawa for the weary participants.
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The Chamber of Commerce welomes
a
new business to the Village:
With over 30 peces of serious
body building equipment !!!
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Last summer The Merrickville Cruise And Shop Car Show
was a tremendous success !!! Here is a bird's eye view:
Upcoming Events
- Sat, Jul, 31
Merrickville Canalfest
Organized and hosted by the Lions Club, Canalfest is our community's annual celebration of the heritage of the Rideau Canal. This year's festivities take place on the August Long Weekend, from Sat., July 31 to Mon., August 2, 2010, at Blockhouse Park. Planned activities this year include: * Fine Craft Show & Sale: featuring handcrafted jewellery, painting, photography, wood carvings, everything from birdhouses to breadboxes, handcrafted natural soaps to homemade honey to delectable dips, and other gourmet foods. * Ongoing Live Musical Entertainment * Voyageur Canoe Races: Villagers and visitors alike can a team and navigate their way down the Canal for some great cash prizes. Prize awards will be $100 for 1st place, $90, for 2nd place, and $60 for 3rd place. A prize of $50 will also be awarded to the best-costumed team. Canoes, life jackets and an on-board expert canoe instructor will be provided. You can
- Sat, Aug, 07
International Mustard Day Festival
Celebrate with mustard tastings, demos and appetizers from noon to 4:00 PM at the gourmet shop. Call the store for more details.
- Sun, Aug, 08
Manotick Brass Sunday Concert
The Merrickville United Church is welcoming back the Manotick Brass on Sun Aug 8 at 3pm. The ensemble will be entertaining on the lawn of the church on the Canal. Ice Cream Sundaes will be available for this fun-filled afternoon of family entertainment. Bring your friends and family and chairs or blankets for your comfort.
- Sat, Aug, 28
The Merrickville Antique and Artisans Show
Classic Antique Shows organizes its largest indoor/outdoor antique show of the year at the Merrickville Fairgrounds in Merrickville, Ontario. This 18th annual show runs, rain or shine, on Saturday and Sunday August 28-29, 2010 from 10:00am to 5:00pm. The Merrickville Artisan Show will run in conjunction with this event. See two great shows for the price of one! Admission is $6, children under 12 are always free, parking is free. The show has many antique dealers from Ontario and Quebec and every place in between. They will show pine furniture, folk art, decorative items, glass, china and jewelery, books, old store items, collectibles, art glass, bottles, dolls, formal furniture, advertising, and 1000's more.