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Watson's Mill Manotick Watson’s Mill is an active 1860s water-powered flour and grist mill and part of historic Dickinson Square along the Rideau River in Manotick.

The WMMI mandate is to preserve Watson's Mill as a working heritage grist and flour mill, and as an educational, social and cultural focal point for the community and visitors. For information on upcoming events, please check our page and our website at www.watsonsmill.com. In order to book Watson's Mill for wedding or other occasion photos, please contact [email protected]. Watson's Mill: Summer hours: daily May through October and other times by appointment. Tours and admission by donation. The Watson's Mill office is located on the 2nd floor of the Carriage Shed: office hours are weekdays, 9am to 5pm, year round. In addition, public restrooms and first aid station are available in this building. The Carriage Shed houses the Used Book Sale, which is entirely run by an amazing team of volunteers. The book sale is open daily from May 1st to mid-November. Winter activities in the Carriage Shed include PD day camps, w**e tastings, lecture series, workshops and more! Visit the website for the complete schedule of events. We are also very active in our community: monthly concert series at Manotick United Church, occasional quiz night at Manotick Mill Tavern, and we participate in all the festivals! Find out more details at:
www.watsonsmill.com
www.twitter.com/WatsonsMill
www.youtube.com/user/WatsonsMillManotick
www.pinterest.com/WatsonsMill

10/21/2026

Would you dare explore a haunted 1860s mill after dark? 👻🏚️

Watson's Mill in Manotick is transforming into a three-level haunted maze for Haunt Nights, running October 22–24! 🎃

This historic grist mill is turning its basement and upper floors into a chilling Halloween experience, complete with dark corridors, eerie surprises, flashing lights and plenty of scares! 😱

And the best part? Tickets start at just $10, making this a spooky and affordable date night idea! 🖤

📅 October 22–24, 2026
⏰ 7–9:30 PM nightly
📍 Watson's Mill, 5525 Dickinson St., Manotick
🎟️ $10 general admission at the door | $15 online fast-pass

The experience isn't recommended for children 10 and under due to loud noises, low lighting, strobe lights and steep stairways.

Tag someone you'd brave this haunted mill with! 👀🕸️

The Winter Afternoon Tea is SOLD OUT and out waitlist is FULL! We want to thank everyone for the overwhelming amount of ...
10/19/2026

The Winter Afternoon Tea is SOLD OUT and out waitlist is FULL! We want to thank everyone for the overwhelming amount of interest!

‼️Please be aware the Watson’s Mill does not allow ticket-transfers, unless explicitly approved by WMMI Staff. We do not sell tickets through Facebook comments or direct messages. Please do not respond to comments about ticket resales‼️

While this is the final Dickinson House Afternoon Tea of the year, they’ll be making their return in April 2027, so keep an eye on our socials, and subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to know when tickets become available!

Sign up here: https://watsonsmill.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=8521d5dfe4f5cac154499fa96&id=94950c17a7

The Winter Afternoon Tea is SOLD OUT and out waitlist is FULL! We want to thank everyone for the overwhelming amount of ...
10/19/2026

The Winter Afternoon Tea is SOLD OUT and out waitlist is FULL! We want to thank everyone for the overwhelming amount of interest!
‼️Please be aware the Watson’s Mill does not allow ticket-transfers, unless explicitly approved by WMMI Staff. We do not sell tickets through Facebook comments or direct messages. Please do not respond to comments about ticket resales‼️
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Get cozy at the Dickinson House Winter Afternoon Tea! ❄🫖
Enjoy a selection of classic holiday sweets and savoury sandwiches inside our elegant Victorian house. The Winter Afternoon Tea is taking place on Saturday, November 14 from 1:30-3:00pm. Tickets are $35 each and must be purchased in advance to secure your reservation. To purchase your tickets, please call the WMMI Admin Office at 613-692-6455, from Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm.

Date: Saturday, November 14th, 1:30-3:00pm
Location: Dickinson House Museum – 1127 Mill St., Manotick
Tickets: $35

Calling all little ghouls and goblins! Join us for the Watson’s Mill Children’s Halloween Spooktacular on Saturday, Octo...
10/17/2026

Calling all little ghouls and goblins! Join us for the Watson’s Mill Children’s Halloween Spooktacular on Saturday, October 31st from 12:00-4:00pm. We’ll be filling the Mill with all things spooky, including a haunted mini-maze, crafts, games and a photo boooooooth. Admission to the Spooktacular $2.00 per person at the door. Registration is not required.

Date: Saturday, October 31, 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Watson’s Mill – 5525 Dickinson St., Manotick
Admission: $2.00

After reviewing all the wonderful guesses and consulting our pumpkin supplier, we are now ready to announce the weight o...
10/14/2026

After reviewing all the wonderful guesses and consulting our pumpkin supplier, we are now ready to announce the weight of our giant pumpkin. And drumroll.........

The giant weighed in at an impressive 1091 lbs! The closest guess to this weight was 1094 lbs.

Congratulations and thank you to all who came, puzzled and estimated, and submitted a guess. If you missed it there will still be a chance to see the pumpkin at Haunt Nights on from October 22 to 24th.🎃🫶

10/14/2026

IN THE NEWS! Watson's Mill Manotick Inc. takes over ownership of Dickinson House and Carriage Shed from the City that, with the heritage-designated Mill, form Dickinson Square at the historic heart of Manotick. Read more: https://heritageottawa.org/en/node/2834

Haunt Nights is back for another year of FEAR and we’re looking for our next victim... We dare you to come out and see i...
10/13/2026

Haunt Nights is back for another year of FEAR and we’re looking for our next victim...
We dare you to come out and see if you can make your way through all three of the nightmarish mazes we’ve put together. 🧛‍♂️🎃🧟‍♀️

Haunt Nights is taking place for three nights from Thursday, October 22nd to Saturday, October 24th 7:00-9:30pm. Tickets are $10 per person and are purchased at the door - we accept cash, credit, debit, fingers, cursed items, souls, and first borns.👻

Skip the line with a Fast-Pass! Available for $15 each, pick your entry time and purchase your Fast-Pass by visiting www.watsonsmill.com/events
*Not recommended for children 10 and under – Haunt Nights takes place on the second floor and basement, which is only accessible via stairs – the mazes include low lighting, flashing/strobing lights, loud noises and content which may be disturbing to some people*

**Volunteer registration is currently full**

🎃🏆 And the winners of our 1st Annual Jack-O’-Lantern Cup are… 🏆🎃The votes are in! Visitors to Watson’s Mill cast their b...
10/11/2026

🎃🏆 And the winners of our 1st Annual Jack-O’-Lantern Cup are… 🏆🎃

The votes are in! Visitors to Watson’s Mill cast their ballots yesterday, and we’re excited to announce our People’s Choice winners!

🥇 1st Place - Lollies & Scoops
🥈 2nd Place - Mill Street Florist
🥉 3rd Place - Pique Dance

A HUGE thank you to all the local businesses and organizations that participated! We couldn’t have done this without the incredible generosity of our friends at Millers Farm and Market! The creativity was incredible, and you certainly made our first Jack-O’-Lantern Cup one to remember!

Thank you to everyone who came out, cast a vote and enjoyed our Fall Finale. We hope you had as much fun as we did!

🍁 From all of us at Watson’s Mill, we wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend! We’re grateful for this amazing community and its continued support.

Enjoy some photos of these fantastic creations! 🎃🧡

📢A special shoutout to all our participating businesses!
Lollies + Scoops
Mill Street Florist
Piqué Dance Studio
Wise Outdoor Lighting
Edwin Villemaire CHEO
Councillor David Brown - Ward 21
Lume Club
Manotick Home Hardware
Mill Centre Optometry
Lasting Impressions Gifts
Gordon Holdings
692 Coffee and Bar
Paths Therapy
Sinclair Realty

And of course a special thank you to those that supported this event but were unable to get their pumpkins back in time! 🙏 We hope to see you next year.

As of Wednesday, October 7th, 2026, ownership of the Dickinson House and Carriage Shed/Used Book Store buildings and pro...
10/08/2026

As of Wednesday, October 7th, 2026, ownership of the Dickinson House and Carriage Shed/Used Book Store buildings and property have officially been transferred to Watson’s Mill Manotick Inc! 💛💚

We want to thank everyone who stood by us these past two years as we navigated what, at times, felt like an uncertain path ahead. But with the dedication of our volunteers and Board of Directors, Councillor David Brown’s leadership, the City of Ottawa’s collaboration and the community’s continued support in making this transfer possible and showing their passion and heart for these heritage buildings.

The transfer of the property also comes with a one-time grant of $250,000 from the City of Ottawa, to aid WMMI in the completion of urgent restoration work, which we have wasted no time to get to!

You might have noticed some scaffolding going up around the House today as we prepare to repoint the Dickinson House chimneys. This is just the first of many restoration and preservation projects to come!

Address

5525 Dickinson Street, Manotick
Ottawa, ON
K4M1A2

Opening Hours

10am - 4pm

Telephone

+16136926455

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