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Alexandria | Ontario
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Region:
Historic Glengarry Highlands, between Ottawa and Montreal, Eastern Ontario
Known For:
Strong Scottish Highland heritage | Glengarry Highland Games | Historic St. Finnan’s Cathedral | Gaelic roots and Celtic traditions | Rolling farmland and clan history
Best For:
Highland culture | Celtic music fans | Heritage travellers | Scenic countryside drives
The North Glengarry Restaurant
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Awesome service and view of the falls on a patio Built in 1819, the restaurant structure is the oldest standing building in Alexandria. Nicknamed the “Priest’s Mill,” it originally served as a grist mill. It was built by a Scottish immigrant, Catholic priest Alexander Macdonnell, who inspired the name for the town of Alexandria. Later […]
The Priest’s Mill Arts Centre
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An arts education and exhibition space, supporting and promoting regional artists. The Priest’s Mill Arts Centre is the perfect place for ones to view, experience and tests themselves of their artistic ability. The place offers classes such as Glass Blowing, Stained Glass, and Warm Glass. Their staff are supper in patience, explaining, and demonstrating the […]
Alexandria Island Park
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Alexandria’s Island Park features a lovely sandy beach that is perfect for activities such as swimming, fishing, canoeing/kayaking, picnicking, sandcastle-building, and so much more. Located right in the heart of Alexandria. The area offers the perfect mix of sun and natural shade. With warm, clear sand, crystal-clear water, and plenty of beautiful picnic spots overlooking […]
- Derby St W, Alexandria, ON K0C 1A0
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- https://www.northglengarry.ca/en/things-to-do/Island-Park-Beach.aspx
Garry Fen Trail
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Discover this 3.54 kilometre, looped trail that’s 8.5 km South-West of Alexandria, Ontario. The Garry Fen Trail is considered a moderately challenging route. It takes an average of an hour to complete and offers multiple, beautiful glimpses of a natural retention pond, forestry, and some glimpses of Loch Garry lake in the distance. This is […]
Stonehouse Vineyard
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Stonehouse Vineyard is a five-acre vineyard, situated in a park-like setting, producing wines from cold climate grapes. All of Stonehouse’s wines begin with attentive viticultural practices applied throughout the growing season ending with hand harvesting grapes; ensuring only the highest quality grapes are processed. Some of their hottest selections of wine go from Swenson White […]
Recommended by Joanne Pratt
- 21065 Lochiel Rd, Lochiel, ON K0C 1A0
- (613) 859-3517
- https://www.stonehousevineyard.ca/
Wood Brothers Brewing co
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The Wood Brothers Brewing co is the place to hang with friends and family and drink locally crafted beer in a beautiful location. A couple of minutes North-East of Alexandria. The owners, brewers, and workers are super knowledgeable of the best beer, and other brewers in southern Ontario. Sit and relax, in their plenty of […]
Dream Small Farm
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Their names are Anna and Patrick. Together, this couple moved from Ottawa in 2019, to a 60-acre property in Alexandria, Ontario. Driven by a desire to be a part of the local food movement. Their long-held dream of starting a family-run, organic vegetable farm finally came true in 2020 when they started Dream Small Farm. […]
La Belle Sorelle
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Good food made from scratch & with love. Located on Main St, North. There is plenty of free parking around the grounds. This bistro inside offers a nice, and cozy spot to hang around for either a quick bite or a full dine-in experience. Great to dine with the whole family or with a couple […]
Christine’s Restaurant
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Christine’s Restaurant is one to come by for a delicious breakfast, or lunch, that will have you feeling perfect at the start of the day. The restaurant is of light selection, but of large portions. Pricing is accordingly fit. The setting is very open and spacious inside. The food is fuel filling and goes from […]
- 16 Main St N, Alexandria, ON K0C 1A0
- 613-525-2423
- https://www.facebook.com/christines.restaurant613/
Glengarry Golf & Country Club
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The Glengarry Golf and Country Club has everything you need to create a memorable day on the course. The area features sweeping scenery, a challenging layout of mixed difficulty courses, a clubhouse, a patio, and a venue for larger events. The area is home to 18 holes. Nestled amongst mature hardwood trees, and many rolling […]