Watson's Mill

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5525 Dickinson Street
Ottawa, Ontario K4M 1A2
Nestled in the heart of Manotick village, Watson's Mill has a remarkable past rooted in Canadian history and industrial ingenuity. Built in 1860 along the shores of the Rideau River, Watson's Mill remains active as a working water powered grist and flour mill. Come and explore Ottawa's only industrial heritage site! Watson's Mill Manotick Incorporated is a non-profit organization. It's mandate is to preserve Watson's Mill as a working heritage grist and flour mill, and as an educational, social and cultural focal point for the community and visitors. Watson's Mill is a seasonal site open May - October.

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4.576 reviews
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Nice Location
4/30/2024

We also walked around Watson’s Mill (the Long Island Mill until the name was changed by Harry Watson...

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Worth stopping by. Educational, historic and really lovely.
8/16/2023

A gorgeous restoration of a working gristmill. Educational. Very worthwhile stopping in if you’re tr...

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Worth going out of the way for
7/21/2023

We stopped by the Mill and Dickenson's House for a couple of hours. The staff were really welcoming ...

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"Free tours daily"

"Good place to go for a day trip. The staff are very knowledgeable and there is a store there. Top floor is pretty spooky with creaky floorboards but its totally safe!"

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