Tourism

Our rural atmosphere and historic attractions make South Grenville an excellent destination for city dwellers looking for a country escape. Step back in time while visiting one of our historic sites, or travel along our country roads for a scenic drive. You can also choose from our charming B&Bs, unique motels or waterfront campgrounds for an extended stay (see our Accommodations Directory). The Prescott Tourism Welcome Centre, located at the Forwarder's Museum, has helpful staff during the summer months that can provide tourism information for the entire South Grenville region, and can assist with booking accommodations. Tourism is seen as a major asset and growth opportunity for South Grenville. This sector both enhances quality of life and has a significant positive impact on the economic development of the region.

Fort Wellington National Historic Site
370 Vankoughnet Street, P.O. Box 479, Prescott, ON K0E 1T0
Telephone: (613) 925-2896 Fax: (613) 925-1536
Email: ont-wellington@pc.gc.ca

Web Site: www.parkscanada.pch.gc.ca/wellington

This premier historic site dates from 1838, and is operated by the Canadian Parks Service. The fort consists of earthworks surrounded by a palisade. Inside, you can stroll by the officer's quarters, explore the 3-storey blockhouse, inspect the latrine and chat with the costumed interpretive guides. This historic site is open during the summer months.

Battle of the Windmill National Historic Site
P.O. Box 479, Prescott, ON K0E 1T0
Telephone: (800) 463-6769 Fax: (519) 571-5686
Email: ont.wellington@pc.gc.ca

Web Site: www.parkscanada.pch.gc.ca/windmill

Another prime National Historic destination is the site of the Battle of the Windmill. This windmill, built in 1822, became a battleground during a four-day period in November 1838, when British troops and local militia defeated an invasion force of 300 American "Hunters" and Canadian rebels. The windmill still stands and contains displays, exhibits and an exceptional view of the St. Lawrence from atop the 80-foot structure. This historic site is open during the summer months.

Forwarder's Museum
201 Water Street West, Prescott, ON K0E 1T0
Telephone: (613) 925-5788

This small museum, run by Tourism Prescott, tells the story of the forwarding trade that flourished in Prescott from the late 18th century to the mid-19th century. This historic site is open during the summer months.

Homewood Museum
Highway 2, Maitland, ON K0E 1P0
Telephone: (613) 498-3003
Email: fulford@heritagefdn.on.ca

Web Site: www.heritagefdn.on.ca

This small museum, owned by the Ontario Heritage Foundation, is housed in a Late-Georgian stone residence built in 1799. Displays and guided tour can be arranged by appointment.

Spencerville Mill
P.O. Box 215 - 11 Water St., Spencerville, ON K0E 1X0
Telephone: (613) 658-5885
Web Site: www.spencervillemill.com

This historic mill offers a chance to see a piece of South Grenville's heritage. Numerous exhibits from the past and old machinery is on hand to give visitors a sense of working history which dates back to the 19th century. This historic building is open during the summer months.

Blue Church
County Road 2 at Blue Church Road, Augusta Township
Telephone: (613) 925-0562

The Blue Church cemetery is one of the area's oldest still in existence. Some of the stones date back to the 1790s. Many of the original Loyalists are buried here. The present small blue church was built in 1845. Barbara Heck, the founder of Methodism in North America, was buried here in 1804.