Merrickville Blockhouse - National Historic Site of Canada

279 St Lawrence Street, Merrickville, ON K0G 1N0

Merrickville and District Historical Society preserves local heritage through artifacts and exhibits at the Merrickville Blockhouse, a National Historic Site. Located on the Rideau Canal, it shares the village’s history and its role in early Canadian defence and community life.

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