Laura's Guidebook
Food scene
Nana B's Bakery
318 Main St WKnown for the best butter tarts
At Mrs. McGarrigle’s, they’ve been making artisan products and award winning mustards for 30 years, and they are pretty passionate about it
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Mrs. McGarrigle's Fine Food Shop
311 St Lawrence StAt Mrs. McGarrigle’s, they’ve been making artisan products and award winning mustards for 30 years, and they are pretty passionate about it
The Yellow Canoe Café strives to offer its guests a unique experience promoting local producers, businesses and artists. In our kitchen we use seasonal and locally sourced fruits, vegetables and herbs when available. The menu offers a selection of: sandwiches, all of which are served on homemade focaccia bread, salads with fresh organic greens, fresh soups and desserts, which are all prepared in-house from scratch. We accommodate most dietary restrictions and feature gluten-free options. Our wine and beer selection also features VQA Ontario wine and Ontario beers. Some of our new local suppliers include Fluid Solar Roasted Coffee, Tea by G, and Perth Brewery.
The interior dining room features paintings, photos and artwork by local artists, including Angelina Wrona and Mary Loos. During the summer months, the restaurant features a lovely garden patio overlooking the Merrickville blockhouse and historic locks on the Rideau Canal.
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Yellow Canoe Cafe
108 St Lawrence StThe Yellow Canoe Café strives to offer its guests a unique experience promoting local producers, businesses and artists. In our kitchen we use seasonal and locally sourced fruits, vegetables and herbs when available. The menu offers a selection of: sandwiches, all of which are served on homemade focaccia bread, salads with fresh organic greens, fresh soups and desserts, which are all prepared in-house from scratch. We accommodate most dietary restrictions and feature gluten-free options. Our wine and beer selection also features VQA Ontario wine and Ontario beers. Some of our new local suppliers include Fluid Solar Roasted Coffee, Tea by G, and Perth Brewery.
The interior dining room features paintings, photos and artwork by local artists, including Angelina Wrona and Mary Loos. During the summer months, the restaurant features a lovely garden patio overlooking the Merrickville blockhouse and historic locks on the Rideau Canal.
Located in the village of Merrickville, Ontario, you'll find the local meeting place! We are open daily and serve breakfast, lunch and yummy treats. Here are some of the items you'll find in our shop:
Drinks: Fair trade, organic coffees, tea, lattes, cappuccinos, pop and water.
Breakfast: 'Breakfast Special', fresh baked muffins, bagels, eggies, and egg wraps.
Lunch: Homemade soup made daily, grilled paninis, sandwiches, salads (summer), chili (winter)
Treats: Fresh carrot cake, cookies, brownies, lemon loaf, date squares, peanut butter cups, and cinnamon buns.
Enjoy people watching from our patio in the summer time or come in out of the cold in the winter. We are located 2 blocks from the Rideau Canal locks in the hub of Merrickville.
We look forward to meeting you!
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The Village Bean Coffee House
205B St Lawrence StLocated in the village of Merrickville, Ontario, you'll find the local meeting place! We are open daily and serve breakfast, lunch and yummy treats. Here are some of the items you'll find in our shop:
Drinks: Fair trade, organic coffees, tea, lattes, cappuccinos, pop and water.
Breakfast: 'Breakfast Special', fresh baked muffins, bagels, eggies, and egg wraps.
Lunch: Homemade soup made daily, grilled paninis, sandwiches, salads (summer), chili (winter)
Treats: Fresh carrot cake, cookies, brownies, lemon loaf, date squares, peanut butter cups, and cinnamon buns.
Enjoy people watching from our patio in the summer time or come in out of the cold in the winter. We are located 2 blocks from the Rideau Canal locks in the hub of Merrickville.
We look forward to meeting you!
Stella Luna Gelato Cafe Merrickville
111 Main St EThe Goose & Gridiron
317 St Lawrence StLocal pub
Caramels are brewed on Monday, packaged on Tuesday and the online shop is restocked every Wednesday.
Our shop is located in the Victorian village of Merrickville, Ontario, on the banks of the Rideau River. The store which was built in 1860, is adorn in charming heritage details with tin walls, high ceilings, elaborate moulding, a turn of the century lawyers document safe, and cute antiques scattered throughout.
Try just having one!!
Pickle and Myrrh
110 Main St ECaramels are brewed on Monday, packaged on Tuesday and the online shop is restocked every Wednesday.
Our shop is located in the Victorian village of Merrickville, Ontario, on the banks of the Rideau River. The store which was built in 1860, is adorn in charming heritage details with tin walls, high ceilings, elaborate moulding, a turn of the century lawyers document safe, and cute antiques scattered throughout.
Try just having one!!
Iron Forge Pizza
206 Main St WThe best pizza
Bob's Fresh Cut Fries
330 St Lawrence StBest fish and chips and daily specials
Downtowne Ice Cream Shoppe
165 St Lawrence StScallywags On Broadway
106 West Broadway StreetNew twist on a food truck with gluten free options.
Good home cooked food
Prime rib, fajita’s and specials
They have a patio
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Mainstreet Family Restaurant
112 Main St WGood home cooked food
Prime rib, fajita’s and specials
They have a patio
Baldachin Inn
111 St Lawrence StBeautiful courtyard dining
Sightseeing
Gray Art Glass was founded by Kevin Robert Gray in 1985. His hard work and dedication to his craft established Gray Art Glass’ position as a leading institution in the North American Glass art scene. Best known for creating one-of-a-kind pieces of art, sculptural glass and decorative housewares, our work has been featured in over 250 galleries and shops across North America.
Kevin Gray passed-on his love of glass to his son Michael, who started working by his father’s side at the age of 13. Michael went on to further his craft, graduating from Sheridan College’s Craft and Design Glassblowing program, and completed additional training at the prestigious Pilchuck Glass School in Seattle, WA.
In 2012 after Kevin Robert Gray passed away after a courageous fight with cancer Michael stepped in, taking over the family business. Since then Michael has strived to develop his unique voice as an artist, pushing his creative boundaries by creating large scale glass sculptural art and installation pieces, modern lighting and beautiful unique glassware.
Michael’s passion for his craft, high standards of quality and creative vision are what has keep Kevin Gray’s legacy alive. This year we celebrate the 36th anniversary of Gray Art Glass’ founding. We are proud of how far we've come and look forward to continuing to embody creativity, professionalism and exceptional customer service!
Gray Art Glass Glassblowing studio and Gallery
635 St Lawrence StGray Art Glass was founded by Kevin Robert Gray in 1985. His hard work and dedication to his craft established Gray Art Glass’ position as a leading institution in the North American Glass art scene. Best known for creating one-of-a-kind pieces of art, sculptural glass and decorative housewares, our work has been featured in over 250 galleries and shops across North America.
Kevin Gray passed-on his love of glass to his son Michael, who started working by his father’s side at the age of 13. Michael went on to further his craft, graduating from Sheridan College’s Craft and Design Glassblowing program, and completed additional training at the prestigious Pilchuck Glass School in Seattle, WA.
In 2012 after Kevin Robert Gray passed away after a courageous fight with cancer Michael stepped in, taking over the family business. Since then Michael has strived to develop his unique voice as an artist, pushing his creative boundaries by creating large scale glass sculptural art and installation pieces, modern lighting and beautiful unique glassware.
Michael’s passion for his craft, high standards of quality and creative vision are what has keep Kevin Gray’s legacy alive. This year we celebrate the 36th anniversary of Gray Art Glass’ founding. We are proud of how far we've come and look forward to continuing to embody creativity, professionalism and exceptional customer service!
Angelina Wrona is an artist, designer, and entrepreneur who has exhibited her work in galleries throughout the angelinaworld. She broke into the international art scene by way of an intimate gallery show in Los Angeles, which quickly turned into a two-year tour of North America. Over the past 10 years, Angelina’s paintings have earned international recognition by collectors and diehard loyalty from fans.
A self-taught artist, Angelina has been painting professionally since 2003. Instantly bewitched by the medium, Angelina soon discovered she had no off switch – painting was something she had to do.
Each piece begins as an inkling – an idea or a feeling that evolves with every brush stroke. Once she captures the main imagery, Angelina embellishes the painting with lush details like lolloping evergreens and otherworldly pink succulents.
Perched in the nebulous space between dreamscape and reality, Angelina’s paintings are mysterious and haunting. They showcase the edgy, the twisted, the wounded, but her subjects aren’t victims; they have taken fate into their own hands…whatever the consequence may be. From the angelic to the demonic, Angelina’s subjects will captivate you. Alluringly creepy, they dare you to look away…but you probably shouldn’t.
A lifelong fashionista, Angelina has another creative outlet – clothing design. Angelina craved the funky styles she brought home from the shops in LA, so as her career took off, she took a brazen leap and opened Anarchy Gallery – a space where she could showcase her work and the clothing she coveted. A boutique unlike any you’ve seen before, Anarchy Gallery is bursting with amazing clothes with that West Coast flavour, as well as killer handbags and accessories.
Anarchy Gallery
147 St Lawrence StAngelina Wrona is an artist, designer, and entrepreneur who has exhibited her work in galleries throughout the angelinaworld. She broke into the international art scene by way of an intimate gallery show in Los Angeles, which quickly turned into a two-year tour of North America. Over the past 10 years, Angelina’s paintings have earned international recognition by collectors and diehard loyalty from fans.
A self-taught artist, Angelina has been painting professionally since 2003. Instantly bewitched by the medium, Angelina soon discovered she had no off switch – painting was something she had to do.
Each piece begins as an inkling – an idea or a feeling that evolves with every brush stroke. Once she captures the main imagery, Angelina embellishes the painting with lush details like lolloping evergreens and otherworldly pink succulents.
Perched in the nebulous space between dreamscape and reality, Angelina’s paintings are mysterious and haunting. They showcase the edgy, the twisted, the wounded, but her subjects aren’t victims; they have taken fate into their own hands…whatever the consequence may be. From the angelic to the demonic, Angelina’s subjects will captivate you. Alluringly creepy, they dare you to look away…but you probably shouldn’t.
A lifelong fashionista, Angelina has another creative outlet – clothing design. Angelina craved the funky styles she brought home from the shops in LA, so as her career took off, she took a brazen leap and opened Anarchy Gallery – a space where she could showcase her work and the clothing she coveted. A boutique unlike any you’ve seen before, Anarchy Gallery is bursting with amazing clothes with that West Coast flavour, as well as killer handbags and accessories.
The Merrickville locks are located at the earliest mill site on the Rideau River, that of Roger Stevens, who built a mill here in about 1790. But it was William Mirick, who, a couple of years later, took over the mill and established a community which was thriving by the time of canal construction. The locks bypassed the mills, leaving them intact, allowing Mirick to continue his business. They are spaced out, three detached locks, taking advantage of the natural topography. The largest blockhouse on the Rideau, built here in 1832, is now operated as a museum. Merrickville is known as the “Jewel of the Rideau” and features many beautiful heritage buildings as well as many shops (including Friends of the Rideau's "The Depot", located adjacent to the Blockhouse). The Rideau Migratory Bird Sanctuary is located just upstream from Merrickville.
Merrickville Lockstation
Elgin Street
The Merrickville locks are located at the earliest mill site on the Rideau River, that of Roger Stevens, who built a mill here in about 1790. But it was William Mirick, who, a couple of years later, took over the mill and established a community which was thriving by the time of canal construction. The locks bypassed the mills, leaving them intact, allowing Mirick to continue his business. They are spaced out, three detached locks, taking advantage of the natural topography. The largest blockhouse on the Rideau, built here in 1832, is now operated as a museum. Merrickville is known as the “Jewel of the Rideau” and features many beautiful heritage buildings as well as many shops (including Friends of the Rideau's "The Depot", located adjacent to the Blockhouse). The Rideau Migratory Bird Sanctuary is located just upstream from Merrickville.
The name reflects the original homestead that is on the site. It is a traditional Victorian farmhouse complete with green gables and white gingerbread trim. Our name honours the pioneer men and women who first cleared this land and built the homestead.
We take pride in the fact that we can offer all the joys of having your own vineyard with all of the charm of a country setting. We're very near, yet very far away from it all! Come and share the experience…we’re on your doorstep!
Green Gables Vines
1600 Porter RdThe name reflects the original homestead that is on the site. It is a traditional Victorian farmhouse complete with green gables and white gingerbread trim. Our name honours the pioneer men and women who first cleared this land and built the homestead.
We take pride in the fact that we can offer all the joys of having your own vineyard with all of the charm of a country setting. We're very near, yet very far away from it all! Come and share the experience…we’re on your doorstep!
Merrickville Public Library
446 Main St WBeautiful clean public beach located beside the park and public library
WICK WITCH APOTHECARY
108 St Lawrence StNellie's Room
124 St Lawrence StMany items in Laura’s Victorian Home were purchased by this local shop.
Beautiful art and unique pieces imported from Indonesia. A must visit. Many of the unique pieces were an inspiration for Laura’s Victorian home were purchased from this place.
Chaiya Home & Garden Decor
323 St Lawrence StBeautiful art and unique pieces imported from Indonesia. A must visit. Many of the unique pieces were an inspiration for Laura’s Victorian home were purchased from this place.
Scheuermann Vinyard and Winery
82 Bedford StSpa retreat
A great place to have a spa treatment, spiritual treatments, day retreats
Pure Lotus Wellness Retreat
250 Actons Corners RoadPre book a spa treatment a few minutes away from Merrickville