Blockhouse Festival takes a look at Canada pre-Confederation
On June 17 and 18, the Merrickville and District Historical Society will be celebrating the opening of the Blockhouse, as well as Canada 150,...
Big canoes coming to Merrickville
This summer, the Rideau Canal will see something the region hasn’t seen for decades. A convoy of big, voyageur-style canoes will be paddling the...
Mary Ann Hayden Church, Merrickville’s Universalist Preacher
submitted by Michael Whittaker
In mid-19th century Merrickville, Upper Canada, Mary Ann Hayden Church spoke as a confident voice of Universalism. In 1838, she was...
New plaque for Vimy Oak
A plaque for Merrickville's Vimy Oak, planted at cenotaph park in May, was unveiled at 10 am on Canada Day. The plaque was made...
Merrickville’s own butter tart queen!
Local bakery, Nana B’s, has won one of the top prizes in an Ontario-wide butter tart competition in Midland, Ontario. The competition is part...
Blockhouse opens for the season
It was, as usual, quite a sight in Blockhouse Park last weekend, as an entire settlement of eighteenth century vintage sprang up in rows...
School closure meetings continue
Over the past two weeks, the Upper Canada District School Board held the second round of public meetings as part of their Pupil...
Merrickville Artists Guild hosts conversations in the Village
The Merrickville Artists’ Guild (MAG) has been hosting a series of conversations in the Village of Merrickville as part of their effort to create...
Dragons Abreast Rideau Adventure
The Challenge: paddle the last 100 km of the Rideau Canal. The Mode of Transportation: one 12 metre long dragon boat. Powered by: 20...
Merrickville teen supports Merrickville Bridge to Canada
A teenager from Merrickville has made it her mission to raise money and spread awareness about the efforts of Merrickville Bridge to Canada.
Grade 10...