Laura Starkey

Apr 10, 2024 | obj.ca | Laura Byrne Paquet |Kate Folk |Laura Starkey |Erin Kergen

Not many Eastern Ontario villages are home to a caramel shop, glass-blowing studio, award-winning mustard maker and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In fact, I’m pretty confident there’s only one: Merrickville, less than an hour’s drive southwest of Ottawa. The pretty village on the Rideau Canal (that’s the World Heritage Site) is one of my favourite day trip destinations. My first stop is usually Mrs. McGarrigle’s (311 St. Lawrence St.).