Manotick has grown a lot since its amalgamation into the City of Ottawa in 2001, but its downtown still has a village vibe. People stroll from shop to shop, flowers bloom in front of cafes and a historic mill ensures people don’t forget the Rideau River community’s roots.
Sometimes, you don’t have to leave town to escape the ordinary. In fact, you don’t even need a car to unwind at a Nordic-style spa and then relax over craft cocktails at a chic bar. Both spots, and many other roadtrip-worthy destinations along Ottawa’s Wellington Street West, are easily accessible from the O-Train.