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Cultural & Historic Sites

The Vankleek Hill Museum was created to collect, preserve, research, exhibit and interpret objects that best serve to illustrate the founding, the settlement and the development of the town of Vankleek Hill and immediate area from 1797 to the present, with our primary focus on the time period of 1797 to 1920. To accomplish this, our Museum is centred on a 19th century general store theme as a vehicle through which our community’s local history can be interpreted. This complements the building in which the Museum is housed – an 1834 general store.

Address: 95 Main St East, Vankleek Hill

Website: https://www.vankleek.ca

Phone : (613) 678-2323

The Higginson Observation Tower represents the many positive contributions made by Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Higginson, an Irish emigrant from County Antrim, Ireland who left for Canada in 1819 and settled in Vankleek Hill in 1829. The Higginson Observation Tower was first constructed by Mr. Thomas Higginson (1794-1884) as a windmill in c. 1830 to serve in the grinding of wheat and corn to further the commercial development of Vankleek Hill and the immediate district. When this project failed due to lack of consistent wind power, Mr. Thomas Higginson, (commissioned Lieutenant in the Prescott Regiment on April 23, 1839) is credited with transforming this windmill into the “first private observatory in Eastern Ontario.”

Address: Box 1010, Highway 34, Vankleek Hill, ON

Website: www.higginsontower.ca

Phone : (613) 678-3327

Arbor Gallery is located in the historic Higginson house built by William Higginson in 1856. The gallery is a multi-faceted artistic and cultural center. It offers a diversity of artistic and cultural expositions, including drama, film/animation, textiles, writing, and poetry, as well as exhibition an instructional opportunities.The Gift Shoppe showcases a wide variety of locally-created artistic merchandise.

Address: 103 High St, Vankleek Hill

Website: www.arborgallery.org/

Phone : (613) 678-6171

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Local Restaurants

Vankleek Hill’s newest drop-in for lunch, dinner, coffee, and tasty homemade baked treats. Fully licensed!

Hours of operation (please note if hours are by appointment only): 
Wednesday 10-4, Thursday 10-4, Friday 10-4, Saturday 11-3

Address: 111 Main Street East, Vankleek Hill

Website: www.111main.ca

Socials:
https://www.facebook.com/111main

https://www.instagram.com/theoneelevenmainstreeteatery/

Phone : 343-304-0822

Email: 111mainsteat@gmail.com

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Food Producers & Farms

For over 10 years, Garden Path Homemade Soap has been a beloved local business, thanks to Tara and her dedicated team. From hand-crafted soaps and candles to soothing balms, their products have won the hearts of many both within and beyond the community.

Address: 284 Pleasant Corner Rd, Vankleek Hill, ON K0B 1R0

Website: www.gardenpathsoap.com

Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/gardenpathhomemadesoap/
https://www.facebook.com/gardenpathhomemadesoap/

Phone: (613) 678-7298

Established in 1934, Gibbs Honey is produced in Vankleek Hill by third-generation beekeepers. They combine modernity with time honoured tradition to produce premium 100% raw wildflower honey, beeswax candles, and products from the hive, made only by their bees.

Address: 501 MacCallum’s Lane, Vankleek Hill, ON K0B 1R0

Website: www.gibbshoney.com

Socials:
www.facebook.com/gibbshoney
www.instagram.com/gibbshoney

Phone: 613-699-1131

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Local Wine, Beer, and Spirits

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.

https://vankleekhillvineyard.com/

Distillery creating unique spirits with new age processes and innovation.

Address: 10 Terry Fox Drive, Vankleek Hill

Website: www.dunrobindistilleries.com

Socials:
https://www.facebook.com/dunrobindistilleries
https://www.instagram.com/dunrobindistilleries

Phone : 613-832-4747