(10 km Loop)
Cross the canal from Blockhouse, along Mill St., then turn northeast along Broadway/ Heritage Drive to the Quarry Line road allowance, about 1 km from the flashing light. Look for Rideau Trail orange triangular marker on path into woods on the left. Walk up through the woods along natural path, with seasonal muddy sections. A few quarried stones that never made it to the canal might be seen to the west of the trail. At Richardson Road turn left, and return along country roads to the village, or extend your walk along the Rideau Trail.

(5-15 km Return)
The trail head is about 2.5 km from the Blockhouse, east along Scotch Line at end of paved road. Path is natural, along unimproved road allowance. Look for lilacs and sugar maples, stone foundations, and stone fences with cedars on top, that witness farms abandoned years ago. Walking is easy, for about 2 km to the entrance to Limerick Forest. A second large interpretive sign shows the many loops to explore in the Forest, and the route to the boardwalk overlooking Hanlan’s Marsh. Excellent trail for cross-country skiing, though shared by snowmobiles and ATVs. Annotated guide available.

(0.5-1 km Loop)
This short recreational trail is situated within the Rideau Migratory Bird Sanctuary. The main entrance to the trail is located near the Merrickville Beach and boat launch area, just past the Osprey nest.

Amble through the woods along the riparian zone, then return through the fairgrounds. Displays and seasonal brochures with scavenger hunts are available at the Trails Society bulletin board outside the Public Library; borrow backpacks from inside the Library for nature activities for the whole family.

Please stay on the trail so as not to disturb nesting birds. Please keep your dog on leash and please pick up after your pet.

(1-1.5 km Loops)
Main entrances with trail head signs at corner of Julia and Drummond Streets, and on HF McLean Drive. Side entrances from Collar Hill and HF McLean, and through cemetery. Easy stone dust paths, some slopes, some low steps. Through varied woodland around toboggan hill – optional steep climb to top for a great view.

(1 km Loop)
The Merrickville Public Library and the Merrickville Trails Society have worked together to create a Story Trail along the Woodland-Toboggan Hill Trail. Based on the StoryWalkTM concept, the Story Trail stations pages from a children’s picture book along the path for walkers to enjoy.

New stories are added regularly throughout the year.

(1-5 km Loops)
Choose your own routes and meander along paved village streets, looking at historic houses and buildings. Brochure, booklet and guided walks available.

(0.5 km Loop)
Enter from St. Lawrence, between the canal and the river, and wander around the old mill and factory site. Interpretive plaque at entrance.

(1.5 km Return)
Start at the depot, cross over the lock gates and walk along the north side of the canal to the tip of the old dam. Smooth natural path. Brochure available from Friends of the Rideau at the Depot.

(17.6 km Return)
Enjoy a cycle that takes you in a loop from Merrickville to Burritts Rapids along the Rideau Canal. Make a stop at one of the 3 locks along the way or take a dip at Henry Street Public Beach.

(29.6 km Loops)
Cycle the quiet backroads of through Merrickville-Wolford.

The RiverPaddle Trail provides an opportunity for water enthusiasts to enjoy Merrickville’s stretch of the Rideau waterway while valuing our responsibility to minimize our impact on all lifeforms of the river ecosystem, and beyond.