Merrickville and District Historical Society preserves local heritage through artifacts and exhibits at the Merrickville Blockhouse, a National Historic Site. Located on the Rideau Canal, it shares the village’s history and its role in early Canadian defence and community life.
The Museum exhibits are made up of items donated by community members, and reflect the evolution of Merrickville-Wolford.
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A restored Victorian home on the Rideau Canal at Old Slys in Smiths Falls, built in 1863 for a mill-owning family and opened as a museum in 1981. Known for its mirror-image facade, it presents period rooms and exhibits on 1860s-1870s life in the town.
Local history museum offering exhibits, genealogy services, and community programs. Open by appointment.
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Housed in a 19th-century stone mill, this Parks Canada headquarters interprets the Rideau Canal National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage destination. Exhibits explore the canal's history alongside the impressive Smiths Falls Combined Locks hydraulic system and original…
19th-century mill headquarters for Rideau Canal National Historic Site with exhibits on canal history and heritage locks.
🕐 Mo-Fr 08:30-16:30
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Welcome to the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario. Explore our historic station and vintage rail cars, enjoy seasonal train rides and special events, and discover everything we offer for visitors, groups, and private rentals.
🕐 Mo off; Tu-Su 10:00-15:00
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Spencerville Mill showcases historic milling powered by water and turbine systems. Explore accessible exhibits, interactive waterwheels, a general store, and displays on farming, trades, and local history across three floors in this vibrant heritage site.
Historic mill with interactive exhibits on waterpower, farming, trades, and local history across three levels.
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The Swords and Ploughshares Museum showcases Canadian military history through engaging exhibits and hands-on experiences. Opened in 1995, it preserves veterans’ stories and historic vehicles, offering visitors a meaningful connection to Canada’s military past.
Museum sharing Canadian military history through exhibits, vehicles, and stories honouring veterans’ legacy.
🕐 Mo-Sa off; Su 09:00-16:30 "Mid-May to mid-October, or by appointment"
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