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How can one small town be so busy and so quiet at the same time? We've found the magic formula! For those of us who are fortunate enough to live here, there are many opportunities to get involved in fun community activities, whether we are organizing them or just attending to have fun! But we know how to relax and enjoy great quality of life, too! Check on the Events page of this website to find out more about upcoming fun in Vankleek Hill. But you can also choose to visit historic Vankleek Hill and stroll along our quiet streets, lined with historic brick homes, where you will feel like you are taking a walk back in time. Visit our newly-opened Vankleek Hill Museum and Visitor Information Centre, at 94 Main Street East. The museum is managed by our active Vankleek Hill Historical Society. You can also find a wealth of tourist information inside the museum, where the Vankleek Hill Business and Merchant Association takes care of a tourist info centre. Visit the tourist information centre during the summer of 2009 during its regular business hours: Wednesday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On the road and need tourist information? Call 613-678-2323 and talk to Natalie, who will be happy to help you in French or in English.
If you are in Eastern Ontario, pick up a copy of The Review, one of the longest-established independent community weekly newspapers in Ontario. Come visit The Review's welcoming premises at 76 Main Street. The Review is hard at work on its online genealogy project, which involves the 117 years of Review archives, coming soon.
Just across the street from the Vankleek Hill Museum and Tourist Information Centre is the Champlain Township Public Library, at 95 Main Street East. Visit this beautifully restored building, once the location of Scotiabank. The bank safe is now a study area! Champlain Township undertook this project and the restoration design was thanks to J. Denis Séguin, Architect, who lives on Home Avenue and is also involved in the museum and donated his services to design the Higginson Tower Restoration. The Higginson Tower is open from Wednesday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The tower is accessible from Highway 34 (across from Martin’s Tire Shop), or on Home Avenue, where the entrance to the tower is right next door to the entrance to Arbor Gallery.
If you visit the Higginson Tower, you can park in the St. John’s Anglican Church parking lot, and from the tower, walk right over to Arbor Gallery, where local artists and innovative shows are always on. Arbor Gallery is located in one of Vankleek Hill’s historic homes, built by William Higginson. The gallery is open from Thursday through Sunday, from noon to 5 p.m. If you like art, don’t miss a visit to the unique Three Owls Gallery, located at 151 Main Street East in Vankleek Hill. This gallery is also located in one of Vankleek Hill’s historic brick tower homes. Artist Susan Jepchott is happy to greet visitors. It is best to call ahead to this busy artist to make an appointment. Call 613-678-3049. Jephcott was the artist responsible for coordinating “The Bestiary” mural, located on the side of the Home Hardware location, not far from the town’s only set of traffic lights. And don’t forget about Vankleek Hill’s historical murals! Two murals are located on the side of the Limes Café building. Limes Café is opening soon and this eatery will feature British foods. Check out “Community Patchwork”, located at Vankleek Hill’s main intersection. This historical mural, along with “Going to the Fair”, located on the side of Wagar and Holland’s building at 28 High Street, feature scenes from Vankleek Hill’s past. All four historical murals were painted by artists Liz Skelly and Odile Têtu. Skelly is the owner of Country Frame Shop, near St-Eugene.
You may be looking for accommodation nearby, but don't miss a stop at Beau's All-Natural Brewery to pick up some of their award-winning beer! Take a taste tour of the premises. The Beauchesne family will be happy to tell you their success story!
Come and stay a while! Find accommodations right on High Street at Top of the Morning B & B, where owner Anne Godard will fill you in on what’s coming up in Vankleek Hill.
Not too far from town, you will find other available accommodations, including Cliftondale Bed and Breakfast, located in the country, or charming Cranberry House, along Highway 34, where owners John and Marie Hockett will welcome you and if you are an antique collector, you will have a good chance of finding something to add to your collection in their shop. John will be happy to tell you about the best places to fish and golf while you are in the region. Check out Netherdale B & B on Greenlane Road East in the beautiful countryside surrounding Hawkesbury. If you are a cycling enthusiast, Vankleek Hill is right at the crossroads of the Prescott-Russell Trail. It’s just a short cycle from the trail into Vankleek Hill. Places to eat in Vankleek Hill:
• Anne's Chip Stand (on Highway 34 just north of Vankleek Hill)
Right across from the Recreational Trail stopover. Hot dogs, hamburgers, club sandwiches, fries and more.
• Mary's Country Kitchen, 18 Main Street
Wraps, home-made soups, daily specials, wonderful desserts, using local and organic foods as much as possible.
• Blueberry Hill Bistro, High Street
Ales, beer, special evening menu, fish is a specialty. Take your turn at the mike! Live entertainment.
• Nicko's Resto Bar, High Street
Pizza, souvlaki, subs, daily specials, lunch specials.
• Lavoie's Restaurant, Mill Street
Sunday specials, daily specials, pizza, Chinese food, Italian food.
• The Trillium Tea Room, 111 Main Street
Light lunches and delectable desserts, home-made lemonade in the summertime. Wide choice of teas.
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