Manotick Heritage
 A Capsule History of Manotick by David Bartlett (pdf format)
Originally published in Rideau Watch, a web archive of Rideau Township 1996-1999
This history of Manotick, Ontario, is excerpted from Inventory of Heritage Buildings, Volume II - Manotick and Area, compiled and edited by David W. Bartlett. The print publication includes photographs by C. W. Barrass and additional commentary from Dora Stamp. The book was produced by the Rideau Township Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee and the Rideau Heritage Board. Footnotes are compiled at the end.
Walking Tour of Manotick (pdf format)
Original walking tour brochure designed by the RideauTownship Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee. Additional information provided by the Walking Tours created by Larry Ellis.
Watson's Mill
Celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2010, Watson’s Mill is a unique 19th century grist and flour mill located in Manotick, on the shores of the Rideau River. It is the only industrial heritage site in the City of Ottawa and has a remarkable history linked to local politics, the building of a country, and a tragic love story.
Other heritage links of interest:
The Heart of A Village
This Community Memories Exhibit captures the spirit of the unique village that grew up around Watson's Mill in stories from residents of the people, places and events that shaped Manotick. The exhibit also presents a picture of life in Manotick as it is now from the perspective of the children who now live in the former village, amalgamated into the City of Ottawa in 2000.
The Rideau Township Historical Society
Preserving and promoting local history for the former Rideau Township
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