Village of Merrickville-Wolford
Known as the Jewel of the Rideau. The largest centre of this dynamic community is Merrickville, one of the best preserved 19th century villages in Ontario. Communities in Bloom called it "Canada's Most Beautiful Village." It has more than 100 historic buildings designated as heritage sites. The Blockhouse Museum, operated by Parks Canada, is a National Historic Site and part of the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Its charming downtown core is lined with unique shops, artists' studios, boutiques and restaurants. People view it as a destination because of its charm and abundance of artisan shops. Merrickville is home to many festivals, including the Rideau Woodland Ramble for gardening enthusiasts. In Wolford, dairy farms dominate the landscape.
Visit the Village of Merrickville-Wolford website
Visit the Merrickville & District Chamber of Commerce website
Visit Merrickville Classic Car Show website
- Total population: 3,135 (Statistics Canada 2021 Census)
- Mean January temperature: -7 ⁰C (19 ⁰F)
- Mean July temperature: 20 ⁰C (68 ⁰F)
- Average Annual precipitation: 973 mm rain, 198 cm snow
- Average household income: $102,600
- Average unemployment rate: 8 %
- Adults with high-school education: 395
- Adults with College or University Diploma: 1,030
- Average 2-bedroom monthly apartment rental cost: $1,864
- Average 3-bedroom detached Bungalow: $477,000
Contacts:
Village of Merrickville-Wolford
317 Brock Street West; P.O. Box 340, Merrickville, K0G 1N0
(613) 269-4791
Darlene Plumley, Chief Administrative Officer
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