Manotick, Canada
5525 Dickinson St
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+16136926455
Fun and picturesque place yet spooky due to the haunted nature of the mill. A majestic place to take pictures or enjoy quick moving water under the locks. It’s astonishing that when you are here, and the last thing you would believe is you are a hop skip and a jump away from a busy metropolitan city.
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I didn't go in or visit the museum but the whole are is nice. Walking paths around the river have plenty of sitting chairs. The view are beautiful. Then walked around checking the old houses which mostly were converted into restaurants some with outdoor patio. Very nice for relaxing afternoon
The view is amazing, like a valued memory. The staff there are really nice. Their bread tastes fresh unlike other bread from the grocery store. I also like how they make Duck chow so you can feed the local ducks.
Manotick's Watson's Mill / Long Island Mill and Museum is a historic site that supports the heritage of both the Rideau canal and rural farmers in the community dating back in the 1860's. It also serves today as a memorial of local troops who fought bravely for Canada's armed forces. There are many interesting features surrounding this area. The once very active multi-purpose mill, how it supported life in the community, how mills function and how the mill structure influences the local environment. The mill harnests the kinetic energy from the water to turn turbines providing mechanical energy to drive various gears and pulleys to perform work. This included; a grist mill (a stone grinding mechanism that was used to grind grain and corn into various grades of flour) and a power supply for other machines such as; a hoist to lift sacs of grain and a power supply to cut logs into useable lumber. These services were often traded in exchange for a portion of what was made, thus creating a centre of commerce within the community. I also noticed how the dam used by the mill impacts the local environment. This includes; the formation of oddly shaped ice paddies from the foam of the Rideau river during the winter time. Also how the water sounds, moves and where water collects creating a bay down stream where wildlife likes to congregate. There are also other hidden clues available to be seen, such as; ice pushing staffs, the tunnel into the mill where water is diverted for the turbines. Just take your time and let your imagination figure out how this mill worked in the past and immerse youself into history. Don't get too close to the mechanical workings of the Mill. You don't want to join Ann in the haunting of the Mill. That too is a story you can learn about while visiting the site. If you like this review please give it a thumbs up then I will know if my content is of interest to others. Thanks
Though the mill was closed to us on Canada Day, the dam and little park next to it were good entertainment for the kids. Many people were there fishing and we could see crayfish hiding under the rocks. Worth another visit to see the workings of the mill itself.
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