Watson’s Mill is a museum and historical centre that celebrates Manotick and its history. The building is an 1860s water powered grist and flour mill built by Moss Kent Dickinson and Joseph Currier, who together founded the village of Manotick. Today Watson’s Mill continues to grind flour while helping visitors explore the past and conserving the site for the future.
Hours & Location
Watson’s Mill
September 9 – October 11
Thursdays – Sundays, Holiday Mondays
10am – 4:30pm
Milling Demonstrations
Sundays
1pm – 3pm
OFFICE of Watson’s Mill
Monday – Friday
10am – 4:30pm
If you would like to visit our Office we require that you make an appointment in advance.
Please call 613-692-6455 or contact info@watsonsmill.com.
Used Book Store
7 days a week
10am – 4pm
7 customer capacity.
Donations accepted at the back door of the Book Store (on the left side of the building).
October 15 – December 5
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
10am – 4pm
Dickinson House
September 11 – December 5
Weekends, Holiday Mondays
10am – 4:30pm
Admissions
General Admission
FREE for all ages!
FREE guided tours upon arrival on site.
Groups of 10 or more people must book in advance.
Booking Programs
Watson’s Mill offers a range of customizable tours and programs… we’ll even come to you!
To learn more about a programming options please visit our Programs page.
To discuss your options and make a booking contact:
Elaine Eagen
Programming & Visitor Experience Manager
613-692-6455
programs@watsonsmill.com
Group Tours (10 or more People)
Watson’s Mill provides structured visits and tours for groups of 10 or more people.
Groups of 10 or more are required to make an advanced reservation.
Group Tour Cost (per person):
$2 Watson’s Mill
$3 Watson’s Mill & Dickinson House
Contact
WATSON’S MILL OFFICE
613-692-6455
info@watsonsmill.com
PO Box 145
Manotick, ON
K4M 1A2
Recognition of Territory
Watson’s Mill is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinabe territory.
The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabe Nation have lived on this territory for millennia. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land.
Watson’s Mill honours the peoples and land of the Algonquin Anishinabe Nation.
Watson’s Mill honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land.