NORTH GRENVILLE 2021 VISITOR GUIDE
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30 Minutes South of Ottawa Explore Kemptville and Rural Villages
ExploreNorthGrenville.ca Really charming with plenty of things to do!
“Farmers Market, cute shops, historical buildings, great landscape and yummy food!” -Visitor From Ott awa, @thias_stark on Instagram
Kemptville Farmers’ Market
2 | explorenorthgrenville.ca Staying Safe: The past year has been a challenging time for everyone, including our local businesses. Owners and staff off ering visitor experiences are doing their best to ensure the safety of everyone. With ongoing developments regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit each locati on’s website or social media for updates on procedures such as guest capacity, saniti zati on methods, and operati ons. When exploring, please follow any guidelines put in place by the province or local health unit. Thank you for helping to keep our region safe.
TABLE OF CONTENTS How to Get Here 4 Explore 6 Dining & Eateries 8 Drink & Be Merry 10 Picture Perfect 11 Shop 12 Old Town Kemptville 13 Hiker’s Paradise 16 What’s Happening 18 Day Trips 20 Four Seasons 21 Arts Scene 23 Relax 24 Stay 25
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North Grenville 2021 Visitor Guide | 3 WELCOME TO NORTH GRENVILLE You won’t nd a community like ours anywhere Enjoy our extensive trail network, family fun, else! Situated along the historic, UNESCO and festivals. Our city centre, Kemptville, is designated Rideau River, and only 30 minutes surrounded by historic villages, including from Canada’s capital city Ottawa, North Grenville Burritt’s Rapids, the oldest community on the is a quiet, quaint getaway in Eastern Ontario. Rideau River.
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4 | explorenorthgrenville.ca HOW TO GET HERE Whether you are travelling by car, bike, or boat, we’re easy to get to!
DISTANCES TO NORTH GRENVILLE Coming From KM (Mi) Travel Time Brockville 58 (36) 35 min. Cornwall 110 (68) 1 hr 10 min. Gananoque 110 (68) 1 hr 5 min. Kingston 140 (87) 1 hr 25 min. Merrickville 15 (9) 12 min. Montreal 214 (132) 2 hr 15 min. Morrisburg 52 (32) 40 min. Ogdensburg, USA 43 (27) 35 min. Ottawa 58 (32) 35 min. Perth 57 (35) 50 min. Prescott 39 (24) 25 min. Smiths Falls 37 (23) 32 min. Toronto 394 (245) 3 hr 45 min. Wake eld 95 (59) 1 hr 5 min.
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North Grenville 2021 Visitor Guide | 5 EXPLORE Looking for fun & adventure?
then North Grenville is the place! Alpaca Tracks T(h)read Lightly
You don’t need to go all the way to South America to pet an alpaca. Visit Alpaca Tracks for a unique adventure.
Get your paddle on at Drift ers Outdoors. With classes and rentals, there’s something for everyone.
Photo Credit: Drift ers Outdoors
Adults and kids alike will enjoy playing a round at one of our golf courses, such as Rideau Glen Golf Club.
Rideau Glen Golf Club
6 | explorenorthgrenville.ca Relaxing beachside Enjoy two close by, more your style? sandy escapes.
@puregemenergy Rideau River Provincial Park
Rideau River Provincial Park: Located fi ve minutes from Kemptville on the shores of the UNESCO World Heritage Rideau waterway, come spend the day at the Rideau River Provincial Park or book a cabin or campsite to enjoy a longer getaway.
Baxter Conservation Area: This swimming hole meets all your needs on a hot summer’s day. Take a break from swimming to wander the trails. If you’re lucky you will be graced with the presence of the Ice Cream Float! You guessed it, it’s a boat that fl oats on the shore serving up sweet treats.
North Grenville 2021 Visitor Guide | 7 DINING
Get your fi ll, eat plates from around the world.
Whether you want a four-course meal, a fast bite, or a picnic, we’ve got it all. Curbalicious Foodies will love Curbalicious Food Truck in Kemptville! With an eclecti c menu and pop up dinner events, you can take your gourmet cuisine to go. Curbalicious Food Truck brings gourmet homestyle cuisine curbside.
Paul’s Bistro Need something fi lling aft er exploring the countryside? Stop by Paul’s Bistro, a gem found in the rural village of Oxford Stati on. @rentographer
8 | explorenorthgrenville.ca and EATERIES
Bubba & Bugs Coff ee Bar Farmers Market For the quintessential small town café, Head down to the Kemptville Farmers’ Market Bubba & Bugs Coff ee Bar is located in the every Sunday 12-4 pm, May to October on heart of downtown Kemptville serving delicious the B&H Grocery Parking lot (200 Sanders treats, drinks, and full meals. Check out St. on the GPS). Pick up fresh, local produce, Mr. Mozzarella for one-of-a-kind pizza pies and delicious baked goods and ethnic cuisine to special desserts! take home and enjoy!
fi ne dining amidst historic ambiance 9 Bridge St, Oxford Mills • 613-258-4433 • brigadoonrestaurant.com
North Grenville 2021 Visitor Guide | 9 DRINK & BE MERRY
Green Gables Vines Learn about the wine making process at Green Gables Vines and enjoy a glass (or three) of their unique blends. They have eight varieti es of wine, curated to invoke a specifi c mood. Enjoy a tasti ng in their quaint and cozy tasti ng room, then walk the grounds through their picturesque vineyard.
The summer months mean it’s pati o season. Head to Old Town Kemptville and enjoy good food, drinks, and friends on your choice of pati o.
Enjoy live music with a glass of your favourite beverage! Be sure to check out Shoeless Joes and Salamanders for live music! Photo Credit: Shoeless Joes
10 | explorenorthgrenville.ca PICTURE PERFECT NORTH GRENVILLE Use #NorthGrenville and #LoveNG to share your adventures with us!
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North Grenville 2021 Visitor Guide | 11 SHOP Between bouti que shops, malls and back-road fi nds, you can shop ‘ti l you drop in North Grenville!
Jac’s Bouti que has in-style pieces for your wardrobe and home. Their selecti on is conti nually refreshed, with many sustainable and eco-friendly products.
Photo Credit: Jac’s Bouti que
Find the perfect pair of shoes at Tanda Shoes. Their selecti on spans styles from the perfect boot
Country Side Anti ques to an elegant sandal for a romanti c dinner Hunt for special items at Country Side on the pati o. Anti ques in a beauti ful heritage stone home in historic Oxford Stati on. Photo Credit: Tanda Shoes
Check out a unique shopping experience with My Local Markets, featuring a variety of goodies from local makers. See their Facebook page for informati on on their market events or shop online at MyLocalMarkets.ca
My Local Markets
12 | explorenorthgrenville.ca OLD TOWN KEMPTVILLE
Salamanders
Spend a day in Old town Kemptville, home to eclecti c shops, services and restaurants. Here the buildings sti ll hold their historic charms and the people couldn’t be friendlier.
Grahame’s Bakery Kemptville Creek Be sure to grab a coff ee and a sweet treat from Grahame’s Bakery and visit Sugold Jewellery and Gift ware to fi nd that perfect gift . Choose lunch on your choice of pati os, or take it to-go and dine on the bank of Kemptville Creek, which runs through the centre of Old Town. Watch the Old Town Kemptville Facebook page for the latest news & events. North Grenville 2021 Visitor Guide | 13 ...YOU BE A GUEST North Grenville’s caterer for sublime service & cuisine for weddings and corporate events for 12 yrs
820 Heritage Drive, Kemptville Located on Kemptville Campus 613-324-3136 [email protected] WWW.CATEREDAFFAIRS.CA Grahame s Bakery Keeping Heritage’ Alive We are open with COVID restrictions
115 Clothier St E, Kemptville 613.258.2317 www.grahamesbakery.com
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HIKER’S PARADISE
Turtle Trail Walk waterfront and for est trails
Here are some of our favourites: ✓ Ferguson Forest Centre ✓ Waterfront Trail ✓ Rail Trail ✓ Kemptville Campus Trails ✓ South Gower Fitness Trail ✓ Tip-to-Tip Trail
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Ferguson Forest North Grenville 2021 Visitor Guide | 17 WHAT’S HAPPENING
Kemptville Farmers’ Market
North Grenville is a vibrant region with many events for everyone. This year has been a litt le diff erent, with many having to be postponed or cancelled. Please fi nd a list of our key annual events: KEY EVENTS July 1 Sundays May-October Canada Day Celebrati ons Kemptville Farmers’ Market Various Locati ons B&H Grocery Parking Lot - July 1, 2021 200 Sanders Street, Kemptville Festi viti es and acti viti Checkes. the Sundays May-October 12 pm-4 pm website for updated informati on. Farm-fresh produce, meats, arti san www.northgrenville.ca baked goods, arts and craft s, free parking, family and pet-friendly. May-October Local food vendors provide delicious Kemptville Cruise Nights takeaway ethnic meals. All COVID Usually running may to October, protocols followed. sadly the 2021 season is cancelled. Follow @kemptvillefarmersmarket on Watch for some of these stellar rides Facebook for the latest news. driving through town and check back on the website for next year’s dates.
Kemptville Buskerfest Old Town Kemptville Featuring local talent and family fun. Watch KemptvilleBuskerfest.ca for 2022 dates and details.
Canada Day
18 | explorenorthgrenville.ca See our events calendar at ExploreNorthGrenville.ca for a full list of upcoming events!
Kemptville Live Music Festi val
Kemptville Live Music Festi val Kemptville Campus Annual music festi val featuring Country, Rock, Rhythm & Blues, Folk and Roots. Check the website for updated event informati on based around covid restricti ons. www.kemptvillelivemusicfesti val.com
Downtown Promenade Old Town Kemptville Community Street Fair showcasing local arti sts, food, and more. Old Town Kemptville Check the website for 2021 dates as the season develops. www.northgrenville.ca
My Local Markets Kemptville Campus Outdoor markets featuring local vendors. Online shopping and in-person market events. Check @mylocalmarkets on Facebook for dates. www.mylocalmarkets.ca
Kemptville Cruise Night
North Grenville 2021 Visitor Guide | 19 DAY TRIPS Pack the car, these ready-made day trips are the perfect way to spend a day. Row Your Boat 9:00 am Wake up with a morning swim # at the beach of Rideau River 1 Provincial Park 10:30 am Hike the Tip-to-Tip Trail in Burritt ’s Rapids 12:30 pm Lunch at Hardstones Grill in Kemptville 2:00 pm Rent a kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard from Drift ers Outdoors 4:00 pm Reward yourself with a cone at the famous Dairy Barn Kemptville Creek On The Farm # 9:00 am Grab breakfast at Long Reach Bar & Grill. 2 Breakfast available all day! 10:30 am Hike at Ferguson Forest Centre and Tree Nursery where you’re sure to glimpse nati ve birds and other small wildlife. 12:00 pm Pick up Lunch at B&H Grocery and head to Rotary Park to eat beside the water 2:00 pm Saunter over to either Saunders Country Critt ers to get up close with exoti c animals or visit Big Sky Ranch to make some furry friends 3:00 pm Take the short drive to Shelley’s Kitchen to grab a sweet aft ernoon treat or even one Saunders Country Critt er Zoo and Sanctuary of Shelley’s delicious take home meals! Foodies Delight # 11:00 am Head to Bubba & Bugs Coff ee Bar 3 for brunch in Old Town Kemptville 12:00 am Walk off a few calories on a trail at the Kemptville Campus 1:00 pm Lunch at Fat Les’s Chip Stand 2:00 pm Visit Green Gables Vines to enjoy a tasti ng of local craft wines. 4:00 pm Treat yourself to a signature cone at Dairy Barn. Enjoy fresh baking at Grahame’s Bakery. 6:00 pm Dinner on the pati o atSalamanders @chelseahoagland overlooking Kemptville Creek 20 | explorenorthgrenville.ca FOUR SEASONS
@ott ventures Visit anyti me of the year! 9:00 am Enjoy a warm breakfast at the Kemptville Family Restaurant 11:00 am Wander through a snow dusted trail at Limerick Forest 12:00 pm Feast at Shoeless Joe’s Sports Grill 1:00 pm Ice skate on our indoor and outdoor rinks. 2:00 pm Warm up with a holiday fl avoured hot cocoa at Brewed Awakenings 3:00 pm Go hunti ng for the perfect tree or take a horse-drawn carriage at Burritt ’s Rapids Johnston Brothers Tree Farm
Ferguson Forest Centre Photo Credit: Angela Rodger Casey
North Grenville 2021 Visitor Guide | 21 RAMBLE FULL PAGE AD
Gardens to Ramble Garden Centre Open Every Day 9am-5pm Mid April to October 7210 Burritts Rapids Rd. Merrickville 613-258-3797 rideauwoodlandramble.com
22 | explorenorthgrenville.ca ART SCENE A growing hub for arts and culture, there is plenty to please all of your senses!
The North Grenville Arts Guild displays their work at various cafes, restaurants, and venues. Artwork ranges all mediums and features diff erent creators each month. Visit NG-Arts-Guild.ca to see each month’s venues.
Rideau Woodland Ramble is a must-stop for art lovers. Nestled amongst the sprawling gardens is an arti st shack displaying works by garden owner David Dunn. Visit www.RideauWoodlandRamble.com for details. Enjoy arti st showcases Bubba & Bugs Coff ee Bar throughout the community
Rideau Woodland Ramble
Check out www.ExploreNorthGrenville.ca for dates as the season unfolds.
North Grenville 2021 Visitor Guide | 23 RELAX If you’re looking to relax, you’re in the right place! Need a girls’ night or luxurious staycati on?
Choose from a variety of spa experiences
in Nor th Grenville Pure Lotus Wellness Retreat
Pure Lotus Wellness Retreat off ers a TLC experience like no other. Come for a massage, energy treatments, or to relax in their backyard haven including hot tub, bonfi re, hammocks and more. For centuries, people have used salt therapy as a wellness treatment and relaxation tool. Saltastic has three salt rooms to provide you an experience like you’ve never had before!
If you are looking to get pampered, check out Aphroditi Escape Spa & Salon or Spa Jada! Whether you need a manicure, massage, or a total makeover, you’re sure to be feeling and looking Saltasti c your best!
24 | explorenorthgrenville.ca PLACES TO STAY Visit ExploreNorthGrenville.ca for a list of all accommodati ons
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Abbott Road Suites Whether you are planning a romanti c getaway or a girls’ weekend we have the perfect place to kick-back and relax. We have a variety of B&B’s, motels, and upscale suites for every occasion. Visit www.ExploreNorthGrenville.ca for a list of all accommodati ons.
LEGEND CAMPING • On-Site RV SHOWER BOAT RENTALS REC DUMP CAMPSITE CABINS ELECTRIC WATER LAUNDRY STORE POOL ALLOWED & TOILET LAUNCH PADDLE ACTIVITIES STATION Rideau River Provincial Park 2680 Donnelly Drive 200 2 50 • • • • • • • 613-258-2740 Sandy Mountain Camp 10152 County Road 43 146 • • • • • • • • • 613-989-2058 Wildwood Campground 9197 County Road 44 • • • • • • • • 613-258-2940
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North Grenville 2021 Visitor Guide | 25 Eastern Ontario’s supplier of Native trees, shrubs & perennials • Ferguson Tree Nursery grows a variety of species from locally sourced seed. • Native or naturalized non-invasive species. • Environmentally suitable solutions to regenerate forests and landscapes. • Outlet Store open Spring and Fall. Online ordering throughout the year. • Bareroot seedlings and greenhouse plugs • 1-5 gallon trees and shrubs • Starter & 1 gallon perennials • Books • Planting Tools & Resources Keeping Our Community Green and Growing! 275 County Road 44, Kemptville, ON 613-258-0110 FergusonTreeNursery.ca
26 | explorenorthgrenville.ca Bring your family to meet our family Spend a leisurely day talking to the animals!
Open 7 days a w eek 10 am-4 pm
Admission Prices Youth (2-16) $8.00 Adults $12.00 Seniors (65+) $8.00
www.saunderscountry.com
1058 County Rd 44, Nort h Grenville 613-258-1108
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