Merrickville Ontario Map

About Merrickville, Ontario

Merrickville is a community in Leeds and Grenville, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Merrickville is located at 44.9151°N, 75.8361°W.

Merrickville rests where the Rideau River, a ribbon of shimmering blue, carves its path through a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, the land here a patchwork of fertile fields and whispering woodlands. It lies 14.5 km east of Smiths Falls, ON (from Smiths Falls, ON: bearing 84°T), and is situated 10.9 km west of Hutchins Corners. The air, especially on a late summer afternoon, carries the sweet scent of ripening corn and the distant hum of cicadas, a sound that seems to settle into the very bones of the place. Old stone buildings, their facades weathered by a century and a half of Ontario seasons, stand sentinel along the main thoroughfare, their windows reflecting the warm, honeyed light that bathes Merrickville as the sun begins its descent. The river, a constant, murmuring presence, dictates the rhythm of life, its currents carrying whispers of the past and promises of the future, while the surrounding terrain, sculpted by glaciers long gone, offers a quiet, enduring beauty. This historic gem of Leeds and Grenville owes its character to the foresight of its founders, who envisioned a thriving hub along the vital waterway that would eventually link the Ottawa River to Lake Ontario. The construction of the Rideau Canal, a marvel of 19th-century engineering, was the catalyst for Merrickville’s prosperity, drawing skilled artisans and ambitious entrepreneurs to its banks. Today, that legacy is palpable, not just in the preserved architecture but in the vibrant small businesses that line the streets, their shelves stocked with locally crafted goods and artisanal creations. The economy, while diversifying, still draws strength from its agricultural roots and the steady influx of visitors drawn to Merrickville’s charm and the allure of its well-preserved heritage, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who first settled this tranquil corner of the province.

About This Merrickville Map Page

Explore Merrickville, Ontario, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.91512, -75.83607. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Merrickville includes the postal code (K7A), telephone area code (226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Merrickville is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.