Vankleek Hill · Est de l’Ontario · 90 minutes from Ottawa & Montréal

Discover Vankleek Hill your way

A free, self-guided trail through one of Eastern Ontario’s most charming towns — craft beer, local wine, Victorian architecture, farm adventures, galleries, and more.

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Culture & History

Arbor Gallery

A multi-faceted arts centre in the historic 1856 Higginson House. Exhibitions, drama, textiles, poetry, and a gift shop of local creations.

Eat & Drink

Beau’s Brewing Co.

Award-winning craft beers brewed since 2006. Come for the beer, stay for the community. Open daily.

Eat & Drink

CàB Café

A cozy café in Chute-à-Blondeau. Fresh seasonal meals, homemade sourdough, and a curated local boutique rooted in community spirit.

Eat & Drink

Dunrobin Distilleries

Bold Canadian spirits crafted with innovative processes — whisky, gin, and more, made right here in Vankleek Hill.

Local Makers

Garden Path Soap

10+ years of hand-crafted soaps, candles, and balms by Tara and her team. All-natural, earth-conscious, beloved by locals and visitors.

Eat & Drink

Gibbs Honey

Third-generation beekeepers since 1934. Premium raw wildflower honey, beeswax candles, and hive products — a true local treasure.

Culture & History

Higginson Tower

Built c.1830 as a windmill, transformed into Eastern Ontario’s first private observatory. Stunning views over the town and countryside.

Nature & Outdoors

L’Orignal Beach

Peaceful riverside spot on the Ottawa River. Sandy shore, picnic areas, monitored swimming, free parking, skate park, and tennis courts nearby.

Family Fun

Mill Street Park

Next to the Community Centre. Playground, splash pad, ball field, outdoor rink, gazebo, and shady spots perfect for a family picnic.

Eat & Drink

One Eleven Main Street Eatery

Lunch, dinner, coffee, and homemade baked treats. Fully licensed with a warm, welcoming atmosphere in the heart of town.

Family Fun

Ouimet Farms Adventure

Fun, family, and farming together. Playground in summer, corn maze in fall. Bouncer pillow, slides, pedal karts, gemstone mining, and wagon rides.

Nature & Outdoors

Prescott-Russell Trail

72 km linking Ottawa to Montréal through Eastern Ontario. Walking and cycling in summer, snowmobiling in winter. Year-round adventure.

Family Fun

Sacha’s Park

A fully accessible playground where kids of all abilities play together. Adaptive swings, splash pad, sensory stations, and wheelchair-friendly surfaces.

Culture & History

The Review

Local newspaper since 1893. Pick up this week’s paper, browse books by local authors, grab tourist brochures. Staff love helping visitors.

Culture & History

Vankleek Hill Museum

Housed in an 1834 general store, preserving the founding and development of Vankleek Hill from 1797 to the present day.

Eat & Drink

Vankleek Hill Vineyard

Nestled halfway between Montreal and Ottawa, come to experience the warmth of the Vankleek Hill Vineyard. A true labor of love for the owners, Teresa and Scott. Each wine is a testament to their passion and dedication. Join them on this journey of exceptional flavors and warm hospitality at the VKH Vineyard, where family. community. And wine comes together perfectly.

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