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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. 

Roughly 90 minutes southwest of Ottawa, the tiny Rideau Lakes village of Newboro punches far above its weight when it comes to amusements for road trippers.

Have you ever heard an alpaca orgle? I haven’t, but at least I now know what orgling is, thanks to a recent visit to Little Foot Alpacas.

This summer is the perfect time to head out for a regional roadtrip and familiarize yourself with the tastes, experiences and attractions that are hidden in plain sight.