Manotick
Manotick is a suburban village and heritage community in the City of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, located on the Rideau River about 20 kilometres south of downtown Ottawa.[1] The village originated in the 1860s amid Rideau Canal modifications, when a bulkhead dam created mill power potential, leading Moss Kent Dickinson to establish operations there and name the settlement after the Ojibway term meaning "island in the river."[2] At its core is Watson's Mill, a gristmill constructed in 1860 by Dickinson and Joseph Currier that powered early economic growth through flour production and remains functional as a historic site.[3] Manotick maintains a distinct village character within Ottawa's urban fabric, featuring preserved 19th-century architecture around Dickinson Square and promoting itself as a destination for shopping, dining, and history.[4] Its population centre, Manotick Station, recorded 5,873 residents in the 2021 census, reflecting steady growth in a relatively affluent area with high median household incomes.[5] Development policies emphasize preserving natural areas, enhancing walkability, and focusing growth in the village core to sustain its heritage appeal amid suburban expansion.[6]