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TABLE OF CONTENTS Downtown Greater Napanee Map..............................2 Shopping, Dining, Accommodations & Community Events....................................................4 Shopping Boutique/Specialty.......................................................5 Everyday Necessities....................................................7 Health, Wellness and Beauty.....................................8 Eating Dining In............................................................................9 Take Out......................................................................... 10
Accommodations Bed & Breakfasts.......................................................... 12 Hotels & Motels........................................................... 12 Cottages & Campgrounds...................................... 12 Event Listings.............................................................14 & 15 20 Things to do in L&A County................................... 16 Greater Napanee Map & Info...................................... 17 Heritage................................................................................. 20 Parks, Trails, Camping & Recreation............. 23 Grow Local.......................................................................... 26
CN Overpass | Springside Advertiser Index Bayview on Hay Bay Fishing Resort..................................13 Denny’s Napanee..... Outside Back Deseronto Waterside Market.....19 Deseronto Transit...........................17 Gray’s IDA..........................................19
Hampton Inn Napanee................13 L&A County......................................17 The Loaf N’ Ale.................................11 Town of Deseronto........................19 Queen’s Pub.....................................11 Quinte Conservation....................17
R&V Farms.........................................13 ReMax - Michele Heaney.............17 Wilton Cheese Factory.................11
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BOUTIQUE/Specialty BUSINESS
ADDRESS
PHONE
AM Sports
16 McPherson Drive, Napanee
613.354.6276
April’s Image Fashions
14 Dundas Street East, Napanee
613.354.0017
Born to Dance Boutique
23 Dundas Street East, Napanee
613.478.1008
Boulevard Cinema
113 Richmond Boulevard, Napanee
613.354.2597
Computer Ease Solutions
107 John Street, Napanee
613.354.0533
Deadleaf Distinguished Gentlemen
42 Dundas Street East, Napanee
613.561.7061
Dress for Less
6 Mill Street East, Napanee
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Emma May’s Hattitude
10 Dundas Street East, Napanee
613.354.0043
Fitak Custom Woodworking Inc.
5364 County Road 9, Napanee
613.354.3116
Flowers By Barbara
12 Dundas Street East, Napanee
613.354.5626
Hawley Bros. Furniture Store
3 Dundas Street East, Napanee
613.354.2800
Home Furniture
447 Centre Street North, Napanee
613.354.2155
Home Hardware
199 Jim Kimmett Blvd, Napanee
613.354.3315
Its Mostly Harmless (Gifts & Collectibles)
19 Dundas Street East, Napanee
613.403.6317
Janet’s Wedding Flowers
16 Dundas Street East, Napanee
613.530.5518
Joyce’s Meats & Deli
111 Industrial Boulevard, Napanee
613.354.9311
La Senda Eco-Store
46 Dundas Street East, Napanee
613.308.9077
LCBO
10 Alkenbrack Street, Napanee
613.354.5746
Mainstay Herbals/ By the Grapevine
71 John Street, Napanee
613.354.4769
Marie’s Place Music Store
62 Dundas Street West, Napanee
613.354.5368
Mark’s Work Wearhouse
89 Jim Kimmett Blvd, Napanee
613.354.6213
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BUSINESS
ADDRESS
PHONE
Mayhew Jewellers | Main Entrance
11 Dundas Street East, Napanee
613.354.3988
McNikks Second-Hand Store
18 Dundas Street East, Napanee
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Milady’s Lace Lingerie & Linens
9 Dundas Street East, Napanee
613.308.9499
The Napanee Beer Company
450 Milligan Lane, Napanee
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Napanee Buy and Sell
23 Market Square, Napanee
613.308.9118
Napanee Home Furniture & Appliances
447 Centre Street North, Napanee
613.354.2155
Napanee Opticians
118 John Street, Napanee
613.354.3744
October’s Clothing
8 Dundas Street East, Napanee
613.354.0043
Paulmac’s Pet Food | Napanee Mall
470 Centre Street North, Napanee
613.354.7564
Pet Panache
21 Dundas Street East, Napanee
613.354.9171
Pick ‘n Brew By You
26 Richmond Boulevard, Napanee
613.354.6400
Posh Paws Boutique
11 Commercial Court, Napanee
613.354.0777
Primitive Patch
92 Dundas Street West, Napanee
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Salvation Army Thrift Store
12 Mill Street East, Napanee
613.354.2550
Sand ‘n Sea Boutique
3 Dundas Street West, Napanee
613.354.3545
Seasons Fine Foods & Cookery School
6 Dundas Street West, Napanee
613.354.7557
Second Debut Fashions
72 Dundas Street East, Napanee
613.403.3394
Serendipity Studios | Cardiff Creations
1 Dundas Street West, Napanee
613.354.8150
Simply Elegant
79 Centre Street North, Napanee
613.877.4356
Smart Florist | Sears Outlet
23 Dundas Street West, Napanee
613.354.4811
Smitten
28 Dundas St. East, Napanee | Unit 2
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Starlet
32 Dundas Street East, Napanee
613.354.3665
Synergy Artisan Gallery
3 Dundas Street East, Napanee
613.308.9332
The Beer Store
450 Centre Street North, Napanee
613.354.4655
The Primitive Patch
92 Dundas Street West, Napanee
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The Sports Madhouse
89 Jim Kimmett Boulevard, Napanee
613.354.3663
Total Aquatics
7 Dundas Street West, Napanee
613.354.9191
Touch of Class Fashions
2 Dundas Street West, Napanee
613.354.2799
Touch of Wellness Spa
88 Centre St. S. | 2 Floor, Napanee
613.354.3131
Wendalyn’s Fashions
2 Dairy Avenue, Napanee
613.409.7700
Wild Orchid Health & Wellness
194 Centre Street North, Napanee
613.354.5859
Wilton Cheese Factory
287 Simmons Road, Wilton
613.386.7314
Your Shoe Store & Repairs
11 Dundas Street West, Napanee
613.354.4719
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ADDRESS
PHONE
Bank of Montreal
4 Dundas Street East, Napanee
613.354.3327
Canada Post
124 Centre Street North, Napanee
613.354.3711
Canadian Tire Napanee
476 Centre Street North, Napanee
613.354.2222
CIBC | Napanee Mall
450 Centre Street North, Napanee
613.354.3323
Dollar Club
15 Dundas Street East, Napanee
613.354.0499
Dollarama
89 Jim Kimmett Boulevard, Napanee
613.354.4904
Giant Tiger
13 Industrial Boulevard, Napanee
613.354.4371
Gray’s IDA Drugstore & Gifts
18 Dundas Street West, Napanee
613.354.3346
Home Hardware Napanee
199 Jim Kimmett Boulevard, Napanee
613.354.3315
Kawartha Credit Union
445 Centre Street North, Napanee
613.354.6678
Mac’s Milk
138 Centre Street North, Napanee
613.354.2721
Metro Supermarket
35 Alkenbrack Street, Napanee
613.354.1663
No Frills Grocery
450 Centre Street North, Napanee
613.354.0598
RBC | Royal Bank
36 Dundas Street East, Napanee
613.354.2107
Rexall Drugstore
470 Centre Street North, Napanee
613.354.2132
Riverview Convenience
103 Dundas Street East, Napanee
613.354.6989
Scotiabank
35 Alkenbrack Street, Napanee
613.354.7401
Shoppers Drug Mart
10 Alkenbrack Street, Napanee
613.354.8500
TD Canada Trust
24 Dundas Street East, Napanee
613.354.2137
The Source
89 Jim Kimmett Boulevard, Napanee
613.354.6366
Wallace’s Drug Store & Gifts
27 Dundas Street East, Napanee
613.354.3321
Wallace’s Grocery
31 Dundas Street East, Napanee
613.354.9446
Walmart
89 Jim Kimmett Boulevard, Napanee
613.354.3100
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SHOPPING
health, wellness and beauty BUSINESS
ADDRESS
PHONE
A Cut Above Hair
113 Richmond Boulevard, Napanee
613.354.0200
Beauty Lotus Nails & Spa
113 Richmond Boulevard, Napanee
613.354.8844
Classic Cuts and More
450 Centre Street North, Napanee
613.354.2218
Clean Cuts Men’s Hair Styling
19 Dundas Street West, Napanee
613.354.3346
Divine Hair Studio & Aesthetics
9 Dundas Street West, Napanee
613.354.6235
Hooked on Hair
7 Dairy Avenue, Napanee
613.354.0772
Lin’s BarberShop
45 Dundas Street East, Napanee
613.354.1223
Palm Beach Mega Tan
113 Richmond Boulevard, Napanee
613.354.7001
Shear Image
8 Dundas Street West, Napanee
613.354.2886
Studio Yoga Yoga
48 Dundas Street East, Napanee
613.770.4696
Styles
8300 County Road 2, Napanee
613.354.4000
Symmetry Salon & Spa
44 Industrial Boulevard, Napanee
613.354.6298
Thecla’s Style Salon
21 Dundas Street West, Napanee
613.354.9991
Touch of Wellness
86 Centre Street North, Napanee
613.354.3131
Wallace’s Drug Store
27 Dundas Street East, Napanee
613.354.3321
Wellness in the Woods
7836 County Road 2, Napanee
613.354.0067
The Yoga Room
31 Dundas Street West, Napanee
613.847.3936
Zeal Fitness
23 Dundas Street East, Napanee
613.484.2473
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DINING
DINING IN BUSINESS
ADDRESS
PHONE
Bergeron Winery | Nonna’s Pizza
9656 Loyalist Parkway, Adolphustown
613.373.0181
Chit Chat Café & Corner Market
54 County Road 8, Napanee
613.354.2900
Coffee Culture
9 Jim Kimmett Boulevard, Napanee
613.354.1908
Crabby Joe’s
9 Jim Kimmett Boulevard, Napanee
613.354.6200
Denny’s
628 County Road 41, Napanee
613.354.3556
John St. Bistro
111 John Street, Napanee
613.354.5646
Ellena’s Cafe
16 Dundas Street East, Napanee
613.929.0795
Gibson’s Restaurant
62 Dundas Street East, Napanee
613.354.7504
Harvey’s Serving Swiss Chalet
1 Richmond Boulevard, Napanee
613.354.8944
Itty Bitty Diner
7 Snow Road, Napanee
613.354.5445
John’s Restaurant
61 Dundas Street East, Napanee
613.354.1222
La Pizzeria
17 Dundas Street West, Napanee
613.354.3361
Len’s Bakery
37 Dundas Street East, Napanee
613.354.4748
Mr. Chips
721 County Road 41, Napanee
613.354.2000
Napanee Fish & Chips Plus
35 Jim Kimmett Boulevard, Napanee
613.354.5527
New York Café
52 Dundas Street East, Napanee
613.354.5392
Queen’s Pub
280 John Street, Napanee
613.354.6007
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 137
26 Mill Street East, Napanee
613.354.5275
Shoeless Joe’s
17 McPherson Drive, Napanee
613.354.9996
Spud’s Restaurant
140 Industrial Boulevard, Napanee
613.354.6787
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DINING
Denny’s MD Carwash with Greater Napanee Fire Dept. BUSINESS
ADDRESS
PHONE
Tammy’s Country Kitchen
300 Dundas Street West, Napanee
613.354.1740
The Loaf & Ale Restaurant & Catering
25 Dundas Street East, Napanee
613.354.5247
The Royal Coachman
8087 County Road 2, Napanee
613.354.9124
Union Burger
35 Jim Kimmett Boulevard, Napanee
613-354-1616
The Waterfront Pub & River Terrace
22 Water Street West, Napanee
613.354.2053
BUSINESS
ADDRESS
PHONE
A&W
638 County Road 41, Napanee
613.354.7466
Brenda’s Pizza Factory
359 Centre Street North, Napanee
613.354.3000
Bubba’s Pizzeria
272 Belleville Road, Napanee
613.354.0233
Dairy Queen
14 Richmond Boulevard, Napanee
613.354.6611
Deli Fritz
53 County Road 8, Napanee
613.354.3624
Domino’s Pizza
113 Richmond Boulevard, Napanee
613.354.2287
KFC
1 Richmond Boulevard, Napanee
613.354.4344
Little Caesars
1 Richmond Boulevard, Napanee
613.354.0888
McDonald’s
475 Centre Street North, Napanee
613.354.9707
Mr. Sub
16 Richmond Boulevard, Napanee
613.354.2108
Our Place Pizzeria
42 Dundas Street East, Napanee
613.354.8818
Paul’s Pizzeria
457 Advance Avenue, Napanee
613.354.4754
Pizza Pizza
9 Jim Kimmett Boulevard, Napanee
613.354.5974
Subway | 401 Commercial Zone
9 Jim Kimmett Boulevard, Napanee
613.354.0002
TAKE OUT
Subway | Downtown
138 Centre Street North, Napanee
613.354.7612
Tastebuds Napanee | Camden Variety
425 Camden Road, Napanee
613.817.1689
Tim Hortons
81 Dundas Street East, Napanee
613.354.4465
Tim Hortons | 401 Commercial Zone
478 Centre Street North, Napanee
613.354.1379
Union Burger
35 Jim Kimmett Boulevard, Napanee
613.354.1616
Waterfront Sweet Shoppe (Seasonal)
22 Water Street West, Napanee
613.354.2053
Wendy’s
17 Alkenbrack Street, Napanee
613.354.5532
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Cheddar Specialties, Imports, Gift Boxes & Baskets
287 Simmons Road, R.R. #2 Odessa, Ontario
BEST BURGER
IN TOWN WEDNESDAY: open mic THURSDAY: karaoke FRIDAY: DJ 280 John Street Napanee, ON
613-386-7314
(across from the train station)
www.wiltoncheese.ca www.jensencheese.ca
613 354 6007 EXPERIENCE THE TRADITION
In
• Great Patio • Upscale Pub Menu • Families Welcome
the
heart
of
Downtown
• Private Back Room • Catering
25 Dundas St. East., Napanee 613.354.5247 www.theloafandale.com
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Accommodations
Bed & Breakfasts BUSINESS
ADDRESS
PHONE
Blanche Dubois at Elysian Fields
109 Thomas Street East, Napanee
613.354.4765
Daisy Hill Bed and Breakfast
405 Mud Lake Road North, Odessa
613.545.5077
Napanee Golf Manor
15 Golf Course Lane, Napanee
613.354.4223
Red Door Inn B&B
231 Dundas Street West, Napanee
613.308.9198
BUSINESS
ADDRESS
PHONE
Fox Motor Inn
297 Dundas Street West, Napanee
613.354.3855
Masterson’s Motel
691 County Road 41, Napanee
613.354.9392
Napanee Motel
361 Dundas Street West, Napanee
613.354.5200
Royal Napanee Inn
647 County Road 41, Napanee
613.354.3334
The Hampton Inn by Hilton
40 McPherson Drive, Napanee
613.354.5554
Twin Peaks Motel
353 Dundas Street West, Napanee
613.354.4066
BUSINESS
ADDRESS
PHONE
Ashton Park Estates
5893 County Road 9, Napanee
613.354.1055
Bass Cove Park
5558 County Road 8, Adolphustown
613.373.2651
Bayview Resort
5067 County Road 9, Napanee
613.354.6365
Blakewood Lodge
1267 South Shore Rd, Adolphustown
613.373.9340
Grandview Cottages
2371 River Road, Napanee
613.354.0303
Mohawk Bay Campground
Hwy 2 | 6km west of Napanee
613.396.3730
O’Neill’s Cottages & Campgrounds
222 North Beaver Lake, Erinsville
613.379.2357
Perfect Vue Resort
4159 County Road 9, Napanee
613.354.3001
Hotels & MOTELS
Cottages & campgrounds
Pickerel Park Carefree RV Resort
665 South Shore Rd, Adolphustown
613.373.2812
UEL Heritage Centre & Park
54 Adolphustown Park Rd, Adolphustown
613.373.2196
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Bayview on Hay Bay Fishing Resort One of the best kept Walleye fishing secrets in southeastern Ontario
Napanee • 58 modern, spacious guest rooms • Accessible rooms available
• Free hot breakfast • Free high-speed internet access in every room • Pool/Fitness Room
40 McPherson Drive, Napanee, Ontario Tel: 1-613-354-5554 Fax 1-613-354-1070
• 600’ of shoreline • Private boat launch • Lots of docking space • On-site bait & tackle shop
5067 County Road 9, Napanee, ON 613-354-6365 • bayviewonhaybay.ca
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613.354.1452
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EVENT LISTINGS
EVENT NAME
ADDRESS
Greater Napanee Arts Community
Greater Napanee and Local Area
Tuesday Night at the Museum
County Museum | Napanee
Starts May 17. 2016
Live at the Museum
County Museum | Napanee
Starts April 28, 2016
Greater Napanee Hometown Market
Market Square | Napanee
May 14 - October 15
Gunboat Weekend 2016
Fairfield-Gutzeit House | Bath
June 10 - 12, 2016
Riverfront Festival
Conservation Park | Napanee
June 10 - 12, 2016
Art Among the Ruins
Earl St. | Newburgh
June 18 | 10am - 5pm
Heritage 5km Race & Kids 1-Miler
County Museum | Napanee
June 18 | 8:30am
The Original Music by the River
Conservation Park | Napanee
July 17 | 2pm - 4pm
The Napanee Country Jamboree
Napanee Fairgrounds | Napanee
July 21 - 24, 2016
Napanee Fair | 185th Edition
Napanee Fairgrounds | Napanee
July 29 - August 1, 2016
Odessa Antique Show & Sale
Fairgrounds | Odessa
August 6 & 7, 2016
The Original Music by the River
Conservation Park | Napanee
August 7 | 2pm - 4pm
Tyendinaga Mohawk Pow Wow
Tsi Tkerhetoton Park | Tyendinaga MT
August 12 - 14, 2016
Emerald Music Festival
Amherst Island
August 12 - 14, 2016
2016 Discover L&A County MEGA Geocaching Event
Various Locations
August 20 | 8am - 5pm
Old Hay Bay Church | Roots 2016
2365 South Shore Rd | Adolphustown
August 26 - 28, 2016
Discover L&A Ride | Cycling Event
McKinnon Brewery | Bath
Sept. 24 | 10am - 5pm
Greater Napanee Culture Days
Greater Napanee
Sept. 30 - October 2
Scarecrow Festival
Downtown Napanee
October 1 | 9am - 2pm
Big Bright Light Show Launch
Downtown Napanee
Nov. 18 | 6pm - Jan. 31
Shop the Neighbourhood
Downtown Napanee
November 26, 2016
Christmas Light Parade
Downtown Napanee
December 3 | 5:30pm
Downtown Shopping Party
Downtown Napanee
December 16, 2016
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SUMMARY
CONTACT
Municipal Arts & Culture Advisory Committee provides details on local arts-oriented events.
See Facebook
MONTHLY lectures covering everything from architecture to traditional folk music.
www.countymuseum.ca
MONTHLY live music concert series. BI-WEEKLY-themed market with hand-made and fresh home-grown items.
www.greaternapanee.com
3-day marine heritage festival with encampments, races, displays, plus more…
See Facebook
Antique & classic boats, paddle races, multicultural entertainment, plus more…
www.greaternapanee.com
Annual outdoor art show & sale on the site of 19th century mill ruins.
www.artamongtheruins.com
First-ever annual road race
www.napaneeheritagerace.com
The Reasons and The Reasonettes | 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond dance/party band
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4-Day Country music festival, on-site camping, 50/60s dinner dance, plus more…
See Facebook
Summertime favourite celebrating rural life with animal judging, 4H displays, plus more…
www.napaneefair.com
Largest outdoor antique show in eastern Ontario. Early-bird admission available.
www.odessaantiqueshow.ca
Jennifer Brant and Mustang | Traditional country, bluegrass and folk
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Annual celebration of Mohawk culture.
See Facebook
Held on 100-acre farm featuring fun mix of country, bluegrass, celtic and 50/60s music.
www.emeraldmusicfestival.com
This year’s event falls on ‘International Geocaching Day’!
www.landageocaching.com
Reunion event for descendants of church founders and families connected to 1819.
www.oldhaybaychurch.ca
History, scenery, music and brew cycling adventure | $20pp
www.lennoxandaddington.com
National cultural celebration; most activities on October 1st.
www.culturedays.ca
Annual seasonal event celebrating rural life. Includes Great Napanee Hometown Market & Culture Days.
www.downtownnapanee.com
Official launch of downtown lighting extravaganza on display over holiday season.
See Facebook
National shop local event.
www.downtownnapanee.com
Annual evening parade celebrating the holiday season.
www.greaternapanee.com
Annual downtown seasonal celebration.
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1. Like the thrill of a treasure hunt? Try an L&A Geocaching Adventure! 2. Explore the Napanee River along the Springside Waterfront Trail.
3. L ooking for cultural events? Visit the Town’s Arts & Culture Facebook Page.
4. Learn a little history on the Heritage Walking Tour. Maps @ Visitor Info Services.
5. Putter in a paddle boat! Rentals available downtown at the Waterfront Pub. 6. Enjoy a unique L&A Adventure at the L&A Dark Sky Viewing Area.
7. Celebrate rural traditions at the Napanee Fair and the Scarecrow Festival. 8. Swing to live music at a local pub.
9. Cycle | Drive | Cruise the many touring routes in L&A County. 10. Launch your canoe/kayak at the downtown boat launch.
11. Enjoy a “Tuesday Night at the Museum” or “Live at the Museum” event. 12. Have you tried our local wines, cider and brews?
13. Enjoy the family friendly beach at the UEL Heritage Centre & Park
14. Experience the BIG BRIGHT LIGHT SHOW from November to January!
15. Research your family roots at the popular L&A County Museum & Archives. 16. Connect with local products at Greater Napanee bi-weekly market.
17. Travel back to 1826 at the Allen Macpherson House & Park Museum.
18. Bring your fiddle or Celtic instrument to the monthly Waterfront Pub session. 19. You’re in Walleye country....have you done any fishing?
20. Soak up the ambience of small town Ontario! You’ll love it here! 16
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Discover what’s in your backyard...
Home4Us.ca Michele
Heaney 613-583-7253 Sales Representative
&
Beth
Heaney 613-929-2997
Sales Representative
visit a Conservation Area
Finest Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned & Operated
9 Commercial Crt., Napanee, ON K7R 4A2 home4us.ca@gmail.com
www.quinteconservation.ca 613-968-3434
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“Our family working to keep your family in good health”
Call 613-396-2819 to ask about our weekend & monthly plans.
18 Dundas Street West, Napanee, Ontario K7R 1Z4
613-354-3346 Fax 613-354-0627 Jason and Christine Hager Pharmacists/Owners
www.deseronto.ca ~ 613-396-2440 /Deseronto
@Deseronto1
Experience Deseronto… Located just 8 minutes west of Napanee on the Bay of Quinte, Deseronto is your ideal destination for tourism, living and business. Explore the historic Downtown and vibrant mix of boutiques, antiques/ collectibles, artisans, dining, culture and entertainment. Experience the picturesque waterfront, parks/trails, natural assets & heritage sites.
urban advantages in a natural setting
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Old Napanee Pick Up a Walking Tour Map | Greater Napanee Visitor Info Services | 12 Market Square, Napanee Napanee’s early settlement was driven by mills established at Springside Falls on the Napanee River and its access to the Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario. The town quickly grew on the success of lumbering, shipping, manufacturing and agriculture. It’s core area reflects this prosperity in the well-preserved Victorian-era streetscapes.
L&A County Museum & Archives 97 Thomas St E, Napanee | 613.354.3027 www.countymuseum.ca Adjacent to the stately County Court House, you will find the L&A County Museum & Archives. The impressive limestone building features rotating exhibits, a large research room, artefacts, and regular events that help tell the unique story of Lennox & Addington County. Open Monday Saturday, 10am – 5pm | Closed holidays
Allan Macpherson House 180 Elizabeth St., Napanee | 613.354.3027 www.macphersonhouse.ca Built in 1826, it was the first private home north of the Napanee River by Allan Macpherson, one of early L&A County’s most entrepreneurial and civic-minded citizens. It has been restored to its 1830’s splendor both inside and out. Open June 28 – September 1; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10am – 5pm | Closed holidays
Canadian Piano Museum 138 Robinson St., Napanee | 613.354-7117 www.canadianpianos.ca This striking Italianate-styled mansion was built in 1859 by prominent businessman John Stevenson. Today it is home to the Canadian Piano Museum which includes in its collection, a piano made by Stevenson’s former Kingston-based piano factory. Stevenson also served as the Speaker of Ontario’s first legislature.
UEL Heritage Centre & Park 54 Adolphustown Park Rd, Adolphustown 613.373.2632 | www.uel.ca Greater Napanee’s first settlers arrived in Adolphustown at what is now the United Empire Loyalist Heritage Centre & Park. Arriving on June 16, 1784 in a flotilla of bateaux, settlers drew lots for their homes. Today, the idyllic 72-acre site hosts the UEL research centre and a tent/trailer campground with a small beach and wellshaded grounds. It is a hidden gem.
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Old Hay Bay Church 2365 South Shore Rd., Adolphustown www.oldhaybhurch.ca South of Napanee, on Hay Bay’s south shore you’ll find the Old Hay Bay Church National Historic Site. The church dates to 1792 and is Canada’s oldest Methodist building. An annual church service held in August celebrates its importance within the United Church community.
Deseronto www.deseronto.ca Deseronto overlooks the beautiful Bay of Quinte. Its unique name is of Mohawk origin and honours United Empire Loyalist Captain John Deserontyon, a Mohawk Chief. During its heyday, the town was an industrial powerhouse, producing everything from trains to terra cotta. Today it has become a popular antique stop.
Bath www.bathontario.ca Situated along the scenic Loyalist Parkway on Lake Ontario‘s northern shore you’ll find Bath Village. It was first settled by United Empire Loyalists in 1784. It would become an important maritime settlement with a thriving boat building industry. The 1812 Lafarge Discovery Centre and the annual marine heritage festivals celebrate this history.
Tamworth www.tamworth.ca The village of Tamworth located on the Salmon River marks a geologic transition from Canadian Shield to limestone plain. The village’s history dates back to the days of lumber camps and log drives. Today, you will find one of Canada’s most beautiful garden attractions, just south of the village @ SpindleTree Gardens.
Newburgh-Camden EastYarker www.stonemills.com Drive east along County Road 1 to visit the small towns and villages that were originally established around mill sites along the Napanee River. As you explore them, echoes of their bustling past will urge you to learn more about Ontario’s early settlement history - the County Museum is an excellent place to start.
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Conservation Park Victoria St., Napanee Pleasant well-treed waterfront park with docking facilities, hydro hookup for boaters, public washroom, picnic shelter, large pavilion available for rentals and parking. Steps from public library, children’s splash pad and downtown shopping and dining. Public boat launch nearby.
Springside Park Trail & Falls Dundas St. East, Napanee Follow the .75km leisurely accessible waterfront trail from Springside Park - site of the area’s first lumber mill - to Conservation Park. Popular park with seating area adjacent to waterfalls. Gardens maintained by volunteers. Kiosk and plaques highlight local history.
Napanee Fairgrounds York St., Napanee Site of the annual Napanee Fair and Napanee Country Jamboree. Popular oval grassy track used by walkers and people walking their dogs. Children’s playground. Baseball diamond. Property of the Lennox Agricultural Society.
Napanee Golf & CC www.napaneegcc.com Just minutes south of the downtown is one of Ontario’s oldest golf courses. The clubhouse is a gem dating back to the 1930’s and the 9-hole course offers strategically placed tees for an 18hole golf experience.
L&A Geocaching www.landageocaching.com Are you a high-tech treasure hunter? Lennox & Addington County has become a hot spot for geocaching adventures where you can mix a travel experience with the adventure of finding some of the almost 1500 caches available in the area.
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Cataraqui Trail www.cataraquitrail.ca Popular multi-use trail following former railline between Strathcona and Smith’s Falls. Trail crosses Napanee River in Yarker providing scenic outlook. Snowmobile access in the winter; no other motorized vehicles permitted.
L&A County Trails www.countytrails.com Whether running, cycling, cruising in your car or riding your motorbike, you’ll find an excellent selection of multi-length trails to take you through the area’s many scenic routes. Visit www. countytrails.com for more information. Links to the Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail.
Sheffield Conservation Area www.quinteconservation.com Located near the Dark Sky Viewing Area attraction. Conservation area sited on Canadian Shield and features rugged trails, picnic area and water access to small lake. Perfect spot to launch your canoe for a leisurely paddle.
L&A Dark Sky Viewing Area www.darkskyviewing.com Just north of Napanee, you’ll find one of the most unique and popular attractions in the area. The Dark Sky Viewing Area celebrates the ideal dark sky conditions which make for excellent star-gazing in this part of south-eastern Ontario. Special lectures sometimes featured. Portable washroom available in early May.
Loyalist Parkway www.loyalistparkway.org The scenic Loyalist Parkway provides a leisurely tour along the Lake Ontario shoreline in Lennox & Addington County. The complete route honours the region’s United Empire Loyalist heritage with the parkway running from Amherstview west through Prince Edward County to Trenton. During springtime enjoy lovely lilac displays along the parkway route.
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ADDRESS
PHONE
PRODUCTS
Greater Napanee Hometown Market
Market Square
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Seasonal bi-weekly market running Saturdays from May 14 to Oct 15
B. Hogan Apiaries & Maple Syrup
6605 Loyalist Parkway
613.352.7442 bhoganapiaries.com
Honey, pollen, honey products, beeswax, maple syrup
Bergeron Estate Winery & Cider Co.
9656 Loyalist Parkway
613.373.0181 bergeronestatewinery.ca
Retail outlet, seasonal tours/events, pizzeria, outdoor terrace
Brian Quinn’s Meats
3998 County Rd 1 | Yarker
613.377.6430 quinnsmeats.com
Local abattoir selling beef, pork and chicken
Ellena’s
16 Dundas Street East
613.929.0795 See Facebook
Featuring Ontario specialty meats and cheeses
Hannah’s Maple Syrup
Odessa
613.386.7572
Maple syrup and maple products
Kaiser Lake Farms
4230 County Road 9
613.354.3018 kaiserlakefarms.ca
Seasonal: strawberrries, pick your own
MacKinnon Brothers 1915 County Brewing Co. Road 22
613.777.6277 mackinnonbrewing.com
“Fresh from the farm brewing to market.”
The Napanee Beer Company
450 Milligan Lane
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Locally-crafted beer by award winning brewer
Parajacks Alpacas
153 Cooks Road
613.888.1017 parajacksalpacas.ca
Alpaca roving, yarn, knitted products
Paulridge Berry Farm
2114 Palace Road
613.354.9127 paulridgeberryfarm.com
Seasonal: strawberries, raspberries, pick your own, sunflowers, beans, peas
Piercy’s Farm Market
9715A County Rd 2
613.396.3596 See Facebook
Featuring local seasonal produce
Rustic Roots Farm
Enterprise
613.358.3005 rusticrootsfarm.ca
Featuring heritage meats and heirloom produce
RV Farms
7243 County Road 9
613.354.1452 www.rvfarmers.com
Local market garden at farmgate or market; annual pumpkin patch
Seasons Fine Foods
6 Dundas Street West
613.354.7557 See Facebook
Featuring local organic gluten free products and gourmet specialty foods
Spring Meadow Orchards
10143 Loyalist 613.373.9313 Parkway See Facebook
Seasonal: apples, pick your own, cider, cider doughnuts
Thirty Three Vines Winery
9261 Loyalist Parkway
613.373.1133 www.33vines.ca
Seasonal: tastings, tours on request, dog friendly, picnic area
Topsy Farms The Wool Shed
Amherst Island
613.389.3444 Seasonal tours by appointment, wool www.topsyfarms.com products, meat
Wilton Cheese Factory
287 Simmons Road | Wilton
613.386.7314 wiltoncheese.com
Aged cheddar, fresh curds, giftpaks, import cheese
Wiseacres Organic Farm
Centreville
613.378.2583 wiseacres.macdade.ca
Strawberries, asparagus, pastured pork, grass-fed beef, meat chickens, eggs
Wynn Farms
8191 Loyalist Parkway
613.881.0303 www.wynnfarms.ca
Seasonal: apples, pick your own, corn maze adventure
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