WELCOME TO MERRICKVILLE-WOLFORD
Situated on the Rideau River in Eastern Ontario, it’s no wonder that Merrickville is a popular tourist destination. Come and experience our long and interesting history, great food & a unique shopping experience!
THE JEWEL OF THE RIDEAU
Welcome to Merrickville-Wolford
NEWS & UPDATES
2025 AGM Meeting
The 2025 AGM meeting will be on January 22nd at 7pm, at the Merrickville Legion. Find the agenda by clicking here.
Come & Visit Us today!
Situated on the Rideau River in Eastern Ontario, Merrickville is a popular tourist destination boasting history, great food & a unique shopping experience!
Merrickville is an excellent day trip adventure that is only 45 minutes from Ottawa/Hull.
Known as the "Jewel of the Rideau", Merrickville's dynamic community is one of the best preserved 19th century villages in Ontario. It boasts having been nominated "Canada's Most Beautiful Village" by Communities in Bloom, as well as being situated along the historic Rideau Canal, a UNESCO designated site.
Let's Stay Connected!
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Thinking of Opening a Business in Merrickville-Wolford?
Let the Chamber of Commerce help decide for sure! We know our business community the best. Send us an email and we can explore all the possibilities with you.
The Village of Merrickville-Wolford has put together this terrific Welcome Package for new businesses full of useful information.
We look forward to welcoming you to our Business Community!
Updates from your Board of Directors
Lots to be thankful for and a lot of hard work being done, including:
- Support and promotion of the Merrickville Stands with Ukraine Initiative that raised over $50K
- Significant presence in the annual Destination Magazine
- Sponsorship of Markets and Events throughout the summer
- Increase in Merrickville Jewel of the Rideau Facebook engagements
- Submission of a Provincial Grant application Victorian Lamp posts to enhance the beautification of the Village
- Production of the annual Business Directory and Map - at the Parkette and Depot
- Resumption of Chamber Networking events
- Activities of the Streetscaping Working Group, including production of Merrickville 'Swag' and seasonal decorating in the Village
- Submission of Feedback to the United Counties Economic Development Regional Tourism Strategy
- Certified as a Bike Friendly Business Area with Ontario by Bike
We are working hard to foster a collaborative environment in support of our business community through effective partnerships, marketing and promotion activities and through advocacy. We encourage your feedback!
The 2023 Annual General Meeting presentation is now available for viewing!
MERRICKVILLE-WOLFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Application form to affix event signs to the Village entrance signs posts.