Manotick

Welcome to Manotick, a suburb to the south of Ottawa.

Manotick is filled with rich history, residential homes, river views, and family-friendly events.

  • Manotick was named after the Algonquin word for island. It was founded by Moss Kent Dickinson. He constructed what is now known as Watson’s Mill (later purchased by Harry Watson).

    Dickinson House was the first major building in Manotick. It was a bank, general store, telegraph, and post office.

  • Manotick has a population of about 5400 people.

  • Manotick has a few schools in all school boards.

    • Manotick Public School

    • St. Leonard School

    • Rideau Valley Soaring School

  • To engage with the community in Manotick, check out the Manotick Community Centre and Mike O’Neil Arena.

  • Manotick has a Pet Valu, as well as two local pets stores; Pucci Parlour and Everything Raw Doggie Cafe. There are two vets, the Claire Place Veterinary Hospice Mobile Services and the Manotick Veterinary Hospital.

  • Manotick has a lot of great options for kids, including plenty of summer camps, early learning centres, martial arts and arts classes, parks, a Montessori school, nursery schools, and more.

  • Manotick has a lot of great locally owned stores as well as a small mall off of the main street; Rideau Valley Dr N.

  • The main landmark in Manotick is Watson’s Mill - the first sawmill in the area that was later turned into a museum.

  • In Manotick, you can do your groceries at an Independent, Giant Tiger, a Natural Market, or a locally owned convenience store.

  • There are a few bars in Manotick including the Mill Tavern, Creekside Bar & Grill, and Swan on the Rideau.

  • There are plenty of fun restaurants in Manotick including plenty of bar & grill types, taverns, bistros, and more.

  • Manotick is primarily single family homes.

  • Manotick has a ton of amazing parks in the area:

    • David Bartlett Park

    • A Y Jackson park

    • Walter Upton-Collins Park

    • Centennial Park

    • Beryl Gaffney Park

    • South River Drive Park

    • George Mclean Park

    • Mill Street Park

    • Major Ross Chamberlain Park

    • Lela Scharf Park

    • Bracken Field

    • Manotick Cenotaph & Remembrance Park

    • Echo Park

    • Mahogany Harbour Landing

    • Aston Woods Park

    • Harold Barnhart Park

    • long Island Park

    • Maple Hill park

    • Half Moon Bay Park