 Scarlet Maple Tour The stops are listed in alphabetical order, each identified by name on the map and by a maple leaf sign on the road. PLEASE NOTE CHURCHES
NOT LEGEND: FF Ferguson’s
Falls
H Hopetown L Lanark M Middleville MC McDonalds Corners Artillery
Ironwork Baird Trail This
interpretative trail winds through coniferous and hardwood forests and by
boardwalk across a small wetland. Picnic tables. Balderson United Church
The original Presbyterian settlers met in each other’s
homes. The first church, constructed in 1838, was replaced by the present blue
limestone edifice in 1908. Balderson Village
Cheese Store Complex All
under one roof: Balderson Village
Cheese, Amish Store, A Special Gift, Antiques & Things, Village
Treats. Open daily. More information at
www.villageofbalderson.com Burnham
Studios Pottery
and Carpentry Studios found in one location in Maberly. Mark and Dawn Burnham
will be working in their studios throughout the tour and look forward to your
visit. 268-2598 By the Clyde
Furnishings Located
in the historic McTavish building you’ll discover hand crafted, custom made
Lanark County and Mennonite furniture, original artwork and more. www.bytheclyde.com 259-5376 Canadian Divine
Mercy Centre Established
in 1993 on 100 wooded acres as a quiet Christian getaway, the centre offers
hiking trails, accommodation for 20, picnics for 120 and great meals. www.divinemercycentre.com Cindy’s Candles
& Accessories Illuminate
your senses with the sweet aroma of beeswax while discovering unique items to
enhance your health, healing and curiosity.
www.beeglo.com 259-2462 Clyde Hall
B&B Visit
this restored 1840s home of lumber baron and MP Alexander Caldwell. You’ll
experience comfort captured in history. www.clydehall.com 259-2330 Crossroads Tea Room
Join
us for lunch Tuesday to Sunday in our Victorian tearoom, dinner Friday or
Saturday. Fully licensed, wheelchair accessible Try our new loose-leaf tea. www.villageofbalderson.com Dalhousie Historic Library
& Museum The
Watson’s Corners Community Hall is home to the earliest rural library in
Ontario. Established in 1828, the
library served as an important centre of pioneer community life. Dalhousie Lake
Restaurant/Sylvania Lodge 4195
Watson’s Corners Road 278-0091 Overlooking
beautiful Dalhousie Lake, the views from our dining rooms are the perfect
backdrop to hearty & healthy dining. www.sylvanialodge.com Fall River Forge Catch the spirit of the old time blacksmith as Mark Garvock demonstrates his craft at his shop and showroom. From decorative iron work to knives, his work appeals to all ages. 267-9655 Ferme Ouellette
Farm Originally
farmed by the Mather family, this heritage farm is once again being traditionally
farmed by the Ouellette’s. Guinea fowl
meat, old fashioned recipe jams and jewelry. Bilingual.
Ferguson’s Falls Community Hall
1362 Ferguson’s Falls Rd Drop
in and have a cup of tea or coffee and a cookie and listen to a variety of local
music talent all weekend long. Washrooms. First Baptist Church (L) Scottish pioneers first
built this church in 1902 as the Zion Congregationalist Church. In 1954, when
their church was destroyed by fire, the Baptists bought the building from St.
Andrew’s United.
Lanark &
District Civitan Hall 2144 South St,
Lanark The
Lanark Civitan Club is an active service club which raises funds for important local
projects. They will be offering a hot
lunch on both days and hosting the following artists/artisans: Espirit Esthetics Unique gifts, crystal
beads, night lights, napkin rings, etc.
271-1068 Grace Pine Textiles Handsewn textiles, wall hangings,
baby blankets and
more. 744-0776 Highlands Woodworking Handmade wooden toys, small household items
278-1083 North Lanark Community Health Centre Maple Cookbooks, Kayak Raffle 259-2182 Sachel Soaps Handmade Soaps with Goat’s milk, Lotions, Butters, Balms 267-0272 Toft Basketry, Rattan, willow, cane
baskets, combining artistry and whimsy. 836-3782 Lanark & District Museum Displays of tools, clothing and artifacts from Lanark area pioneer
homes; library of Canadiana books and Genealogy Records. www.lanarkhighlands.ca/Community/Museums/Lanark.htm NOTE: This museum will not open on Sunday until
noon. Lanark Landing
Restaurant Breakfast
Lunch & Dinner features Great Omelets, Salads, Sandwiches, Burgers, Chicken
& Ribs, Turkey Dinner. Located on the main street of Lanark Village next to
the LCBO 259-2744 L’hermitage
danse Drop
in and see day-long performance by Julie West, originator of voccadance/vocal
contact improvisation. Guest American artist Wendy Shuster.
10-1 & 2-5. Share wine and cheese Sat 5-7.
LivelyUp
Harvest/Homesol 981 11th
Conc Dal, corner McDonald’s Corners Rd Organic greens & herbs grown year-round. Soap-bubble
insulated/shaded greenhouse, straw bale building and other alternative building
techniques. Forest garden. www.homesol.ca Maberly United Church The
congregation, part of the Maberly, Parham and Sharbot Lake Pastoral Charge,
dates back to 1885. Don’t forget the
church’s Harvest Dinner on Saturday, October 13 from 4:00-6:30, Maberly
Community Centre
MERA
Schoolhouse McDonalds
Corners Recreation & Arts is a lively community arts centre with weaving
and pottery studios, workshops, etc.
Light refreshments and hosting the following artists/artisans: MERA Schoolhouse Heritage Weavers Hand woven items using pioneer patterns Atelier Kralik Portraits
of people, animals
drawings, oil, sculpture 268-9999 Spiritwood Finely detailed, small carved fantasy faces
in sumac 278-0538 Cabin Creations Personalized wooden signs,
photo cards of Lanark Highlands 278-2637 Graziella Cattoi Original oil paintings
focusing on nature themes 523-4775 Ranch Retreat
B&B,
holistic retreat & alternative health therapies 273-7507 Middleville &
District Museum This1861
two-storey stone building served as the Middleville schoolhouse until the amalgamation
of local schools in 1970. It now houses
a superb collection of pioneer artifacts.
259-5462 Nature Lover's
Bookshop Largest
selection of nature guides in Canada: huge children’s section, local history
and art. Unique
nature-related gifts for home & garden.
www.natureloversbookshop.ca 259-5654 New Life Retreat
Join
us at the New Life Retreat on our 100 acre eco-farm for refreshments, art,
pumpkin-carving and bonfires as we honour the season’s splendour. www.newliferetreat.com 259-3337 Peace of Mind
Creations Unique
sculpture and collage art! Visit the gallery where you’ll find one-of-a-kind
art, prints, greeting cards, unique Christmas decorations and much more. www.peaceofmindcreations.com Prestonvale United
Church Built in 1866, this Methodist Church became United in 1925. It was closed in 1959 but is open for
various special services. Much loved by its volunteers. Purdon Conservation
Area Trails Purdon
offers two interpretative trails: a
boardwalk through the orchid fen and the more rugged Highland trail through
uplands. Reina’s Antiques Blends
an eclectic selection of antiques, jewelry, art with a
seasonal garden centre. 264-1506 or
264-0506 Sacred Heart RC Church (Lanark)
Constructed in 1903 of limestone drawn by each parish
family from a local quarry, it also received support from fellow parishioners
of St Patrick’s, Ferguson’s Falls. St. Andrew’s United (Watson’s Corners)
This structure was
built in 1894 by the Zion Presbyterian Church which amalgamated
in 1965 with
St. James and Playfairville to form the present St. Andrew’s United.
St.
Andrew’s United (Lanark)
The original church was built in 1822. The present edifice
was built in 1860, the spacious hall added in 1964. It hosts the Lanark Food
Bank, Christmas Box program, Seniors exercise etc St.
Columbkill RC Church (McDonalds Corners)
Built in 1893 as a mission church of St. Mary’s in Carleton
Place, this charming church is now a Mission of Sacred Heart Church in
Lanark. St. Patrick’s RC Church (Ferguson’s Falls)
The present building, constructed in 1856, was one of the
earliest Roman Catholic Missions in Ontario.
Participating on
Saturday only. Temple’s
Sugar Camp Handcrafted timber frame restaurant with stone fireplace
situated in a working maple sugar bush. Walking trails throughout. Restaurant
is open Wednesday thru Sunday 9-3
253-7000 Trinity United Church (Hopetown)
Built in 1899 as St. John’s Presbyterian, it became the
United Church in 1925. A log Methodist Church had been on the site of the
current cemetery. Trinity United Church (Middleville)
Built in 1860 by the Presbyterian congregation. Down the
street are the former 1844 Congregational and 1866 Baptist churches. You are
invited to a Fall
Supper served on Sunday, Oct 14th from 4:00-6:30 p.m. Wheeler’s Pancake
House Pancake meals with maple syrup served in a
heritage log chalet. Sugar bush nature trails, Maple Museum, Children's
Playground and roving farm animals.
Open 9 to 5 Every day. 278-1090  Back
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