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Experience Smiths Falls 2021 Welcome Guide Experience SMITHS FALLS 2021 Welcome Guide 2021 SMITHS FALLS VISITOR’S GUIDE 1 2 2021 SMITHS FALLS VISITOR’S GUIDE Davidson Courtyard visit us at 7 Russell St West Shops Smiths Falls 2 2021 SMITHS FALLS VISITOR’S GUIDE table of contents WELCOME TO SMITHS FALLS 05 BRING THE KIDS 20 Learn more about who we are. Five family-friendly activities to keep you busy. HAPPENINGS 06 STAYCATION 22 What’s happening in 2021. Don’t vacation – staycation – close to home. EXPERIENCE SMITHS FALLS 10 GET OUTSIDE 24 Our top must-do experiences in Smiths Falls. Four seasons of adventure. HERITAGE WALKING TOUR 12 STAY HERE 26 Take our self-guided or guided walking tour Your adventure doesn’t need to end with the setting sun. and see the best of Smiths Falls architecture. TRAILS AND TREKS 28 #INSTAGRAMMABLE SMITHS FALLS 14 Waterside trails and cycling routes await. 9 #ExperienceSmithsFalls moments to capture. SIP & SAVOUR SMITHS FALLS 18 Hungry? Thirsty? Food and drink experiences you’ll want to savour. Vice President, Community Sales Kelly Montague 2021 Smiths Falls Visitor and General Manager John Willems Recreation Guide Articles and Editing only Amy Hogue Administration Stacey Delli Pizzi Advertising Sales Manager Braden Simmonds Advertising Sales Alicia Whyte Guy Larocque Paula Inglis Shane Johns Published by Stephanie Jamieson Steve White 65 Lorne Street, Smiths Falls, Ontario K7A 3K8 Katherine Porcheron 613-283-3182 • 1-800-267-7936 Director of Creative Services To be included in next year’s publication Produced by Performance Printing - 65 Lorne Street, Smiths Falls, ON please call 613-283-3182 Tel: 613-283-3182 or 1-800-267-7936 4 2021 SMITHS FALLS VISITOR’S GUIDE welcome to SMITHS FALLS the of the rideau canal Nestled midway between Ottawa and Kingston, also celebrate our natural environment and the Smiths Falls is a fast-growing waterfront outdoors as much as we can, no matter the community with historic architecture, a vibrant weather. From cycling, to swimming, hiking, downtown, and friendly small-town charm. boating, paddling, cross country skiing, and We don’t mean to toot our own horn (even snowshoeing, we love to get out and play. though we do have a train right in the heart You’ll soon discover that Smiths Falls is a of town that could do it), but Smiths Falls is community with heart. We love to support one a relaxed and welcoming space with great another and we also love welcoming visitors hospitality and good vibes. and showing them everything we have to We’re a railroad town with a strong industrial offer. Whether you’re here for the fi rst time heritage and we are proud of our roots. So or rediscovering your own backyard, be sure many fun things happened here! For example, to wander through our downtown and tour did you know that the fi rst Beatles records in our heritage architecture. Stop by the various North America was made right here in Smiths shops and stores, enjoy a treat or meal at one Falls? of our many restaurants or cafés, or have an impromptu picnic in the park. With a location at the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Rideau Canal, we We love Smiths Falls, and we know you will too! Thank you for being here with us and being part of our 2021. #ExperienceSmithsFalls 4 2021 SMITHS FALLS VISITOR’S GUIDE 2021 SMITHS FALLS VISITOR’S GUIDE 5 EVENTS Happenings What’s happening in 2021 in Smiths Falls. Please note these events or activities will comply with public health guidelines. Please check with the event organizer before heading out for up to date information. OUTERBRIDGE MAGIC July and August 514-694-0383 | facebook.com/outerbridgemagic Come experience the mystery of this world-class magic show, performed outdoors at the Smiths Falls Station Theatre. Please visit the website for more details. MUSIC BY THE BASIN Fridays, July and August smithsfalls.ca Head to Centennial Park on Fridays between 2 p.m. and 11 p.m. for a socially distanced, outdoor event hosted by Hometown Media and featuring live music, refreshing drinks and great food. Social distancing required; numbers will be capped based on current public health guidelines. YOGA IN THE P ARK Saturdays, July and August, 10 a.m. riseyogafest.com Get fl exible and drink in the fresh air and the beauty of the Rideau Canal at the same time. Come to Centennial Park at 10 a.m. on Saturdays throughout July and August for a fun, low stress, yoga in the park. All levels of experience are welcome! SUMMER THEA TRE SMITHS FALLS Weekends, July and August summertheatresmithsfalls.ca There will be something happening outdoors on the grounds at Heritage House Museum all summer long, thanks to the Smiths Falls Summer Theatre. Check the website for details on shows taking place Friday, Saturday, or Sunday in July and August. TEA BY THE RIDEAU Weekends, July and August 613-283-6311 or facebook.com/heritagehousemuseum Join Heritage House Museum for a delightful cup of tea or cool refreshment on the museum grounds served with a seasonal dessert. Event takes place on weekends, between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. in July and August. Cost is $14 per person, children ages 5 and under are $5 each. Reservations must be made in advance. Contact [email protected], 613-283-6311. SUMMER THEA TRE: MA TT & BEN August 11 to 29 summertheatresmithsfalls.ca Come to Heritage House Museum for an outdoor performance of Matt & Ben, by Mindy Kaling & Brenda Withers on the grounds. Check the website for details. MOVIES UNDER THE ST ARS Thursdays, July and August 613-283-6311 or facebook.com/moviesunderthestars Bring the family and a blanket or a lawn chair and spend your summer evening watching a family-friendly FREE movie on the big inflatable screen. Movie selections are a variety of new releases, fan favourites and family friendly. Pre-show activities start at 7 p.m. with the movie starting at dusk. Enjoy different activities every week for the pre- show. Concession stand opens at 7 p.m. 6 2021 SMITHS FALLS VISITOR’S GUIDE Find Your home is your palace, and with Lépine you get all the luxuries of modern-apartment living. Visit our website or give us a call to find YOUR Your space today, and see what sets Lépine apart. www.lepineapartments.com Space 1-888-4-LEPINE Carleton Place Kanata Overbrook Kanata Renfrew 6 2021 SMITHS FALLS VISITOR’S GUIDE EXPLORE Experience Smiths Falls Experience the best of Smiths Falls with these iconic local activities. Bring on the Cocktail Hour Newly opened in 2019, Bowie’s has since become a fun spot to enjoy a yummy, creative cocktail, local craft beer or glass of wine while listening to up-and-coming musical talent. Enjoy the fresh air in Bowie’s outdoor sitting area and make yourself at home with good food and good music, together. bowiessmithsfalls.com Watch a Movie Under the Stars You don’t need to go indoors to enjoy the big screen, you can have a theatrical experience under the stars in the beautiful setting of Centennial Park. Bring a lawnchair, some popcorn, and a blanket to wrap up in when the night gets cool, and watch as the big screen comes to life with new and vintage releases. This free community event takes place Thursday evenings in July and August and is fun for the whole family. Town of Smiths Falls smithsfalls.ca Discover Smiths Falls’ Railway History So much of Smiths Falls has been shaped by our rich railway history. Here, the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario is housed in an Edwardian-era, former Canadian National Railway Station that is now a National Historic Site. Visit the museum and take a hand-car ride, see a grand steam engine and a telegram offi ce, and take a peek inside the only remaining dental car in North America. Finish the day with an overnight stay in an authentic, vintage caboose, and new this year, dine in a vintage dining car. Railway Museum rmeo.org Experience the Rideau Canal As Ontario’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Rideau Canal is an experience unto itself. Visit the Rideau Canal Visitor Centre to learn all about how this fantastic architectural marvel was built, nearly 200 years ago. Stop by one of the three lockstations to watch the boats lock up and down the Rideau Canal and chat with the friendly Parks Canada staff. Bring a canoe, kayak, or SUP (or rent one nearby) and get out on the water for the full Rideau experience. Parks Canada pc.gc.ca Splash in the Canal Who doesn’t enjoy a good, old-fashioned afternoon of sun, sand, and water play? Lounge at the beach that overlooks one of Canada’s greatest treasures, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Rideau Canal. Play in the clear waters of the river, bounce on the water trampoline, or relax on a smooth, sandy beach to while away the long summer hours. Pack a picnic lunch and spend the day outdoors, exploring the islands and bridges, and basking in the beauty of the waterway. Town of Smiths Falls smithsfalls.ca 10 2021 SMITHS FALLS VISITOR’S GUIDE Chill on a Downtown Patio When you live in a community surrounded by stunning natural scenery, of course you are looking for any excuse to spend time outdoors! Stop for a bite to eat at a downtown eatery or pub, many of which have created fabulous outdoor spaces to dine in, some with a view of the water.
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