Merrickville - Jewel of the Rideau

10/22/2026

When you shop local, you're not just buying something. You are supporting a local business owner, local families and the economy right here in Merrickville-Wolford.

Today's Small Business Week challenge is to:

👉 Visit a local business...maybe one that you have not yet visited
📸 Snap a picture with a team member of the business when you visit
👇 Drop your picture in the comments below.
📢 Tag the business

Let's put faces to the businesses that make our community what it is. Whether it is the local bakery, your favourite coffee place, restaurant or place to stay, your go-to mechanic...your visit and your business matters.

10/21/2026

Have you visited Merrickville-Wolford in 2026?

During this Small Business Week we are reflecting on the major drivers of our local economy and how we can improve upon what we do.

Tourism is a big part of what makes our community thrive. We welcome thousands of visitors every year. Our local small businesses work hard to make every visit special and memorable.

The Chamber of Commerce is collecting feedback from visitors through our Tourist Experience Survey so that our members can learn what you loved about your visit and what would have made your visit even better.

👉 Take the survey (https://forms.gle/f2vXzEg7WywL4vCZ6)

It only takes a few minutes and your voice will help to share the future of our community. Thank you for visiting, and for helping us to continue to improve!

10/20/2026

Thank you to Council and the Municipality for recognizing our local small businesses during this Small Business Week.

10/20/2026

Have you seen the new Chamber of Commerce website?

The Merrickville-Wolford & District Chamber of Commerce is proud to represent 73 local small businesses. We're a completely volunteer-run, not-for-profit organization, and we work to give our members a collective voice and to support economic growth and community improvement. During this Small Business Week, we encourage you to visit our web site and:

🌟Discover our members and easily connect with them through our Member
Directory - https://merrickvillechamber.ca/membership/member-directory/.
🌟Find upcoming events on our EVENTS page - https://merrickvillechamber.ca/
events-page/.

👀Check out the complete web site - https://merrickvillechamber.ca/.

-Wolford

10/19/2026

💛 It's Small Business Week October 19-25

Our local businesses are the heart of this community. They're one of the reasons that our village stays vibrant, welcoming and unique.

This week the Merrickville-Wolford & District Chamber of Commerce is challenging you to show them some love:

👉 Share a photo or story about a local business you adore
👉Tell us why you love them
👉Tag us and the business so they see it!

Let's fill our feeds with gratitude and recognition and give our local small businesses the shout out that they deserve!

10/16/2026

If you are up for an evening of entertainment featuring local musicians, come on out to the Pews on Saturday, October 17 for a fundraiser with Rosewood and Friends. Admission is Pay What You Can and the fundraising is for the Music Instrument Lending Library in Kemptville (a service that can be accessed by Merrickville-Wolford as well). Music starts at 6:00 and goes until 10:30 p.m. This is a great way to enjoy live music and celebrate World Singing Day!!

10/07/2026

🔧 September Member Spotlight: Allan's Tool Shed 🚗

Small businesses are the foundation of Merrickville-Wolford, and this month we are pleased to shine a light on Allan's Tool Shed!

What began in 1992 in a storage shed at Allan and Marcia Wilson's home has grown into a full-service garage handling automotive service, maintenance and repairs for all makes and models of vehicles. Today, son Nicholas is stepping into daily operations alongside team members Kaylee Shaver and Kyle Kelsey, carrying on a family legacy with roots in our community going back about 90 years.

Their focus? Quality work done right the first time. Their motto says it all "If you like how we do things, please tell others. If you don't, tell us so that we can make it right."

This small business builds trust one repair at a time and literally helps to keep their customers moving!!

Allan's Tool Shed is located at 2319 County Road 16 in Merrickville, Ontario. They are open 8-5 Monday-Friday. They can be reached by phone at 613-283-4722. They can also be reached on their website contact page found at allan'stoolshed.com. You can also find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AllansToolShed/.

09/23/2026

Come on out to Merrickville on Thursday, September 24 for the last Art Walk of the 2026 season! Chat with the artists, see their amazing creations, and enjoy all that Merrickville has to offer.

09/14/2026

09/12/2026

The Merrickville-Wolford & District Chamber of Commerce is now accepting questions for consideration for the upcoming electoral candidates moderated forums on September 21 and October 5. Submit your questions through this link:

https://forms.gle/kG1V8xmak7qa72nJ6

Submissions must be received by September 15, 2026.

Get informed! Your vote counts!

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