Top 10 Places to Visit in
Vankleek Hill | Ontario
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Higginson Tower
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Experience a panoramic view of Vankleek Hill from the town’s highest structure – the Higginson Tower! This watchtower was initially a gristmill built in 1830 by Lieutenant Thomas Higginson to help grind wheat and corn. Then from the works of his son, William Higginson, it became Eastern Ontario’s first private observatory. Present day, there is […]
Arbor Gallery Cultural Center
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Spark your artistic side by visiting Arbor Gallery Cultural Center! A non-profit organization with the dedication to provide space for all forms of artistic expression by musicians, filmmakers, writers, and artists! This gallery supports the promotions, exhibitions, performances, and teachings of arts and cultures. It is located in a Victorian home once the Higginson’s house […]
Vankleek Hill Museum
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Explore and uncover the town’s local history at the Vankleek Hill Museum. You can also learn about the museum’s summer projects. The non-profit Vankleek Hill Historical Society operates the site. The museum is in an 1834 general store building in the town’s shopping district. Inside, you will find a collection of artifacts dating from 1797 […]
- 95 Main St E, Vankleek Hill, ON K0B 1R0
- 613-678-2323
- https://vankleekhill.ca/blog/vankleekhillmuseum/
Home Town of James B. Harkin
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James Bernard Harkin (‘Bunny’ Harkin) was the first commissioner of the National Parks of Canada. He established the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada. James B. Harkin was a Vankleek Hill-born journalist turned bureaucrat with a passion for conserving the Canadian landscape. During his career, he oversaw the establishment of national parks, including Elk […]
Ouimet Farms Adventure
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If you are in town from mid-July to October, visit the Ouimet Farms Adventure for some fun adventure time! There is much to see and play with – a giant corn maze, pumpkin patch, jumping pillows, zip lines, pedal karts, slides, games, and more. A great family trip where you can have fun with your […]
Beau’s All Natural Brewery
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Do you like drinking beer? Come to Beau’s All Natural Brewery, where you can try locally crafted beer. The family-run business has been open since 2006, and they have won more than 100 awards for brewing, package design, and business practices. The beers are made with high-quality ingredients, creating a variety of unique and fascinating […]
Vankleek Hill Vineyard
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For wine lovers and the ones interested in wine tasting, come to Vankleek Hill Vineyard to sip on locally made wine. Since 1860, the site has taken place in a lovely country setting with a 55-acre vineyard with about 4500 plants! Frontenac (red) and Frontenac Gris (white) are grown, and there are a wide variety […]
- 3725 Dandy Road (County Road 12), Vankleek Hill, ON K0B 1R0
- 613-678-6296
- https://vankleekhillvineyard.com/
Garden Path Homemade Soap
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Go local and all-natural for your soaps with Garden Path Homemade Soap’s products! The business started in 2009 and has an on-site garden on a 5-acre heritage farm. The soaps are free of harsh chemicals, dyes and preservatives and are made in a traditional way called the cold process method. Garden Path Homemade Soap’s collection […]
Vankleek Hill Farmers’ Market
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Vankleek Hill holds the tradition of having a farmer’s market for farmers to bring their products for urban citizens to buy. This is Vankleek Hill Farmers’ Market, and it’s a space for farmers, processors, and crafters to get what they have to offer to the market. The products are local, producer based, and of quality! […]
The Broken Kettle Bakery & Barkery
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Drop by The Broken Kettle Bakery & Barkery if you are looking to visit a cafe in town. At The Broken Kettle Bakery & Barkery, you can enjoy a wide selection from their menu. They even have their dog treat line, Barkery’s Treats, which is made with fresh, all-natural ingredients! For us humans, we get […]