The Lofty Nest Guidebook

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The Lofty Nest Guidebook

Food scene

Open for breakfast or lunch and located one block away. Our recommendation: Take home dinners and cake pops!
Simply Baked Catering
493 Main St E
Open for breakfast or lunch and located one block away. Our recommendation: Take home dinners and cake pops!
Open for lunch or dinner; a 20-minute drive. Our recommendation: The Tomahawk Short Rib! Lots of shopping in Kemptville. https://www.shoelessjoes.ca/location/kemptville/
Shoeless Joe's Sports Grill
315 Colonnade Dr
Open for lunch or dinner; a 20-minute drive. Our recommendation: The Tomahawk Short Rib! Lots of shopping in Kemptville. https://www.shoelessjoes.ca/location/kemptville/
Local Butcher and Grocer! Get your meat here and you won’t be disappointed. Greg also carries numerous local products.
Greg's Quality Meats
500 Church St
Local Butcher and Grocer! Get your meat here and you won’t be disappointed. Greg also carries numerous local products.
Best Pizza in Town! Try their Garlic Knots, Enjoy their lunch menu with in-store baked fresh bread and their sourdough crust pizzas!
8 locals recommend
Iron Forge Pizza
206 Main St W
8 locals recommend
Best Pizza in Town! Try their Garlic Knots, Enjoy their lunch menu with in-store baked fresh bread and their sourdough crust pizzas!
Mary's Restaurant
513 St Lawrence St
You must try their Souvlaki! We love the Country Kitchen, though the decor is dated, it’s a family run business that we have been frequenting over thirty years!
Country Kitchen
2159 31
You must try their Souvlaki! We love the Country Kitchen, though the decor is dated, it’s a family run business that we have been frequenting over thirty years!
Mr. Mozzarella Pizza and Wings
505 Main St E
15 locals recommend
Milano Pizzeria
1234 Merivale Rd
15 locals recommend
42 locals recommend
Subway
414 Bank St
42 locals recommend
Natalie is an amazing chef and offers weekly curb-side home-made meals! While you’re in Kemptville, take home to shop.
Catered Affairs
820 Heritage Drive
Natalie is an amazing chef and offers weekly curb-side home-made meals! While you’re in Kemptville, take home to shop.
One of our favourite local restaurants; only a fifteen minute drive. The Sticky Toffee Cake is amazing!
Red Dot Cafe
5673 Osgoode Main Street
One of our favourite local restaurants; only a fifteen minute drive. The Sticky Toffee Cake is amazing!
If you’re looking for a very special evening out, you must try the Brigadoon! About a twenty five minute drive, but so worth it. Make sure you have reservations!
Brigadoon
9 Bridge St
If you’re looking for a very special evening out, you must try the Brigadoon! About a twenty five minute drive, but so worth it. Make sure you have reservations!

Sightseeing

The most popular location to visit locally is this historic village, which transports you back to the 1860’s. Upper Canada Village is one of the largest living-history sites in Canada. About a 25-minute drive. https://www.uppercanadavillage.com/
29 locals recommend
Upper Canada Village
29 locals recommend
The most popular location to visit locally is this historic village, which transports you back to the 1860’s. Upper Canada Village is one of the largest living-history sites in Canada. About a 25-minute drive. https://www.uppercanadavillage.com/
Organic Grass-fed dairy products, including curd, cheese, yogurt and ice-cream! https://www.uppercanadacreamery.com/tours/
Upper Canada Creamery
11575 Waddell Road
Organic Grass-fed dairy products, including curd, cheese, yogurt and ice-cream! https://www.uppercanadacreamery.com/tours/
35 minutes West of Winchester is the must-see village of Merrickville. Checkout Tripvisor for things to do here. Too much to list!
36 locals recommend
Merrickville
36 locals recommend
35 minutes West of Winchester is the must-see village of Merrickville. Checkout Tripvisor for things to do here. Too much to list!
Looking for something for the kids to do? This walking path has a host of prehistoric surprises along the way!
Prehistoric World
5446 Upper Canada Rd
Looking for something for the kids to do? This walking path has a host of prehistoric surprises along the way!

Entertainment

Upper Canada Playhouse is one of Eastern Ontario’s most successful professional theatre companies and runs April through December. It is a 20-minute drive. https://www.uppercanadaplayhouse.com/
11 locals recommend
Upper Canada Playhouse
12320 Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry County Road 2
11 locals recommend
Upper Canada Playhouse is one of Eastern Ontario’s most successful professional theatre companies and runs April through December. It is a 20-minute drive. https://www.uppercanadaplayhouse.com/
Affordable movies and live entertainment from Dundas County Players. Only one block away. http://moovies.ca/
Old Town Hall
478 Main Street East
Affordable movies and live entertainment from Dundas County Players. Only one block away. http://moovies.ca/
Local rink and arena. Visit our Township Page for up-to-date information on Public Skating - https://northdundas.com/town-hall/recreation-and-culture__trashed/skating-schedule/
Joel Steele Community Centre
577 Main Street West
Local rink and arena. Visit our Township Page for up-to-date information on Public Skating - https://northdundas.com/town-hall/recreation-and-culture__trashed/skating-schedule/
Vineyard, Winery, Live Concerts, Food… this local favourite has it all! A wonderful place to spend a special evening.
7 locals recommend
StoneCropAcres Winery and Vineyard
5242 Smiths Rd
7 locals recommend
Vineyard, Winery, Live Concerts, Food… this local favourite has it all! A wonderful place to spend a special evening.

Shopping

Grocery Store - Open late! A large selection of local foods, fresh baked goods, SUSHI and produce. Build your own charcuterie here :)
Foodland - Winchester
12015 Main St W
Grocery Store - Open late! A large selection of local foods, fresh baked goods, SUSHI and produce. Build your own charcuterie here :)
A lovely shop to pick up some gifts and flowers for yourself or friends. Only a five minute walk around the corner!
The Planted Arrow Flowers & Gifts
535 St Lawrence St
A lovely shop to pick up some gifts and flowers for yourself or friends. Only a five minute walk around the corner!
Our local clothing store with excellent customer service and personal care. Find your style at Main Street!
Main Street Clothing Company
513 Main St W
Our local clothing store with excellent customer service and personal care. Find your style at Main Street!
Find your perfect wedding dress or gala attire at Bridal's by Al-Mor. Stunning selection for your prefect day!
Bridals By Al-Mor
494 Main St E
Find your perfect wedding dress or gala attire at Bridal's by Al-Mor. Stunning selection for your prefect day!
Need something printed? Winchester Print & Stationary is your go to for customized printing and stationary! Looking for Toys to entertain the kids!? Look no further, this shop holds a treasure trove of toys and games from 0-18.
Winchester Print & Stationery
584 Main St W
Need something printed? Winchester Print & Stationary is your go to for customized printing and stationary! Looking for Toys to entertain the kids!? Look no further, this shop holds a treasure trove of toys and games from 0-18.
Your bargain shop for clothing, toys, household items and dry goods.
Rideau Auctions Inc
2250 31
Your bargain shop for clothing, toys, household items and dry goods.
Flea Market Fun at McHaffie's - Every Sunday 8-4PM
McHaffie Flea Market
5070 31
Flea Market Fun at McHaffie's - Every Sunday 8-4PM
Only 20 minutes West, is the lively Town of Kemptville. Our favourite for shopping and dinner.
8 locals recommend
Kemptville
8 locals recommend
Only 20 minutes West, is the lively Town of Kemptville. Our favourite for shopping and dinner.
Morrisburg is only 25 minutes south and borders the beautiful St Lawrence River. Beaches and shopping; a place worth stopping!
6 locals recommend
Morrisburg
6 locals recommend
Morrisburg is only 25 minutes south and borders the beautiful St Lawrence River. Beaches and shopping; a place worth stopping!

Health & Wellness

For Ambulance, Police and Emergency, please dial 911. The closest hospital is Winchester District Memorial Hospital, located five-minutes from the house, at 566 Louise Street. For minor emergencies, there is a virtual clinic available by calling 1-844-322-8806 or by booking an appointment at www.tiahealth.com. Prescriptions will be sent to Winchester Pharmasave at 12015 Main Street West, Winchester.
Winchester District Memorial Hospital
566 Louise St
For Ambulance, Police and Emergency, please dial 911. The closest hospital is Winchester District Memorial Hospital, located five-minutes from the house, at 566 Louise Street. For minor emergencies, there is a virtual clinic available by calling 1-844-322-8806 or by booking an appointment at www.tiahealth.com. Prescriptions will be sent to Winchester Pharmasave at 12015 Main Street West, Winchester.
Local Pharmacy
Seaway Valley Pharmacy
507 Main St W
Local Pharmacy
Treat yourself to a special day at our tranquil spa in the heart of downtown Winchester! Eminence Full Service Spa.
The Heritage House Health Spa
532 Main St W
Treat yourself to a special day at our tranquil spa in the heart of downtown Winchester! Eminence Full Service Spa.
Local Pharmacy by Foodland and Tim Hortons
Pharmasave Winchester
12015 Main St W
Local Pharmacy by Foodland and Tim Hortons

Traveler advice

Getting around

A small town with everything within walking distance!

While in Winchester, you will find a couple transport options in the area. Trains The nearest train station is Via Rail located at 3347 Fallowfield Rd, Nepean (Ottawa), about 45 minutes’ drive north. While in Ottawa, you can also use the O-Train. https://www.octranspo.com/en/our-services/bus-o-train-network/ Taxis John’s Taxi (613) 443-7731; Blue Line Taxi (613) 238-1111
Traveling with kids

Beaches, Splashpads and Parks!

St. Lawrence Seaway local beaches and water fun! https://southdundas.com/recreation/parks-beaches-and-arenas/beaches/ Joel Steele Arena Playground and Park 577 Main St W, Winchester