Nearby: Smiths Falls
This town marks the halfway point on the Rideau Canal, and was an important early trading
centre as well as a railway town. Smith's Falls has 9,000 residents who earn their living
serving the recreational tourist industry based on the 60 lakes within a 60 kilometre radius of the community.
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Business listings for Smiths Falls
Heritage House Museum
Box 695, 11 Old Slys Rd, K7A 4T6
2 km SE via Jasper Ave
613-283-8560 fax: 613-283-4764
This museum is housed in the 1867 Victorian era home of Truman Ward, a prominent land wealthy
local mill owner who lived in the house until 1893. Seven rooms are period furnished, and
include local history displays, and travelling art shows. Picnic area adjoins the Victorian
garden by the Rideau Canal. Allow 30 minutes. Open May 1 to Dec 19 daily 11 am to 4L30 pm;
Jan 2 to April 30, Mon-Fri 11am - 4:30 pm . Admission: adults $2.50, seniors $2.25, children (6-12) $1.50, family $7.
Hershey Chocolate Company
1 Hershey Dr, Smiths Falls, K7A 4T8
off Highway 43E
613-283-3300 ext 245
Self-guided tours of the processes and equipment used in the making of chocolate in this
multi-million dollar Hershey Chocolate plant. Production can be seen on weekdays.
Visit the Chocolate Shoppe afterwards for bulk purchases. A free sample for all visitors!
Open Weekdays 9 am to 6 pm, Sat 9 am to 5 pm, Sun 10 am to 5 pm, closed Jan 1, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Dec 25-26.
Rideau Canal Museum
34 Beckwith St S, Smiths Falls, K8A 2A8
613-284-0505 fax: 613-283-4763
This museum is housed in the historic former Woods Mill, and showcases the history of the Rideau Canal
including details of its construction from 1826 to 1832. Connecting Ottawa and Kingston using the
Rideau and Cataraqui River systems to avid the St Lawrence Seaway in case of another war with the
United States. Displays include artifacts, photos, dioramas, watercolours and multimedia.
Allow 30 minutes. Open May 1 to Labour Day daily 9 am to 5 pm; daily 10 am - 4:30 pm until
Thanksgiving; rest of year by appointment. Admission: adults and seniors$2.25, students 6-12 $1.50, Families $7.
Smiths Fall Railway Museum
90 William St W
283-569613-
This former 1914 Canadian Northern Railway station contains rolling stock, steam and diesel locomotives,
cabooses and a 1947 Cadillac (converted to railway use), and a Wickham track car (which you can ride).
Weekend train rides, too. Allow 30 minutes. Open July & August 10 am to 4 pm; rest of year by appointment.
Admission: adults $4, students & seniors $2.50, under 12 free. Car rides are $2.
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