Manotick is beautiful waterfront village located on the south edge of Ottawa on the banks of the Rideau River. Its name comes from the Ojibwa word for island in the river. This serene and charming area has upscale homes, stunning landscaping, and lovely old heritage buildings. The village of Manotick is fully walkable and is well known for its speciality boutiques, award-winning restaurants, art galleries, rustic pubs, and quaint streets full of character.
Manotick real estate is limited due to village planning and thus the property values for the homes are quite high and excellent investments. With its proximity to Ottawa, this neighbourhood is perfect for those that are looking for the peace and tranquillity of country living with easy access to the amenities of the big city.
Manotick was founded in 1860 around a massive water-powered mill built by Joseph Currier and Moss Dickinson. Originally named Long Island Flouring Mills, it was located across from a small island so Dickinson named it "Manotick" after the Ojibwa name for "island in the river". The mill's final owner "Harry Watson" sold the abandoned structure to the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority in 1972. Today, Watson's Mill has been restored with millstones actually operating to become the only working heritage site in Ontario.