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About Manotick
Manotick is a charming and tranquil waterfront village along the Rideau River, approximately 25 kilometres south of Ottawa. It was settled in the 1830s for the purpose of logging, milling and trading after the Rideau Canal was constructed.
Moss Kent Dickenson in 1864 named it after the Ojibwa word for island in the river, and he and Joseph Currier opened the grist mill which is now called Watson's Mill - Canada's oldest operating grist and flour mill. You can take a tour and learn all about the process.
A strong surge of residential development started in the 1980s and in 2001, Manotick was amalgamated with the City of Ottawa and at 2016 Census, about 4,500 people now reside here.
Mahogany Community is a sub-neighbourhood in Manotick, originally planned by Minto to have 1,800 homes built but was cut down to 1,400 due to the opposition of residents afraid of losing its small town ambience.
The growth has been cut down to 70 homes per year for better growth assimilation. You'll find up-scale homes here and limited availability. The town is walkable which adds to the peace and charm you'll experience.
In 2021 with 170 home sales the average price was over $1M. It's a very coveted area being out of the hustle and bustle, with easy access to the rest of Ottawa and other rural towns.
Manotick is a popular spot for travelers and locals to enjoy boutique and art gallery shopping and patio lunches. The Black Dog and Babbos Cucina Italiana are both mainstays for delicious food and ambience. At the same time, everyday needs can be satisfied with brands such as LCBO, Rexall, The Beer Store, Anytime Fitness, Home Hardware and McDonough's Independent Grocer. In addition you'll find massage therapy, chiropractors, a medical clinic and optometric centre.
In nearby North Gower, golfers can enjoy Manderley on the Green, with 3 9-hole golf courses.
Schools include: Manotick Public School and the St. Leonard Catholic School, offering English and French. Students in high school can attend St. Mark Catholic High School locally or South Carleton High School in Richmond. Local nursery schools include: My Little Preschool and Manotick Montessori. Others can be found in the surrounding communities of Barrhaven and Riverside South.
About Kars
Kars is a village located on the Rideau River and was formerly known as Wellington Village but was renamed in 1856 to differentiate it from another village named Wellington in Prince Edward County. Due to the small size of the village most residents work in the City of Ottawa.
If you follow the Rideau River, south past Manotick and the Carleton Golf and Yacht Club, you will arrive in Kars, along the longest, uninterrupted section of the river between the Long Island locks in Manotick and Burritts Rapids.
Boat visitors can access the town via a public dock with a general store only steps away. Kars was amalgamated into the City of Ottawa in 2001, about a 30-minute commute to downtown Ottawa where many will travel for work.
With a tranquil feel and rural atmosphere, living here means 19th century homes with narrow tree-lined streets.
Recreation:
In the village you'll find the Rideau Valley Air Park, part of the Rideau Valley Soaring School.
W.A. Taylor Conservation Area, Baxter Conservation Area, Rideau River Provincial Park - peaceful places to hike, enjoy a picnic or relax on the beach.
Manderley on the Green Golf Course: 27-hole professional course, south off Hwy 416
Miller's Farm, Market and Garden Centre - with local, fresh produce, and in the Fall, a pumpkin patch, tractor rides and a wood-fired pizza truck.
Stuart Holmes Arena - ice hockey
About North Gower
North Gower is a small village in Eastern Ontario, situated on Stevens Creek and 35 km from downtown Ottawa. North Gower is named after the Lord of the Admiralty from 1783-1789, John Levenson-Gower, and Steven Creek for United Empire Loyalist, Roger Stevens - a British spy who happened to drown there in 1793.
Surrounding communities include Richmond, Kars, Kemptville and Manotick.
Part of the Home Hardware Group since 2011, Perkins Lumber was independently owned and founded in 1936 and forms part of North Gower's heritage.
Schools:
- Elementary: North Gower Public School (OCDSB)
- High School: Most students attend South Carleton High School in Richmond.
Must Eat / Must Experience
- Marlborough Pub
- The Retreat at Strathmere Spa (used for wedding receptions as well)
- Manderley on the Green Golf Course
- Foster Family Farm (including road-side stands across the area)
- North Gower Farmers' Market (May - October): Saturdays 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
