Old Rectory 1887

Something elegant is being restored.

The Old Rectory 1887 has stood at the heart of Merrickville for nearly 140 years — first as the rectory of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, soon as one of Eastern Ontario’s most distinctive places to stay.

Located in Canada’s Most Beautiful Village, steps from the Rideau Canal UNESCO World Heritage Site, the property is being thoughtfully restored — not as a museum, and not as a hotel. As a home. An elegant, living home that welcomes writers, artists, corporate teams, songwriters, and anyone who needs to get away to actually get the work done. Or, attend a wedding and relax.

Four guest rooms. Whole-home rental available. A natural gas fireplace. An 11-foot rainfall shower. Refined brass fixtures, chevron light wood floors, and 1.5 Gbps fibre internet that nobody talks about — because it just works.

The house did its work as a rectory for almost 140 years. Now it’s time to shine — to create music, art, and soulful, wholehearted connections.

Opening soon. Merrickville, Ontario. Available for Airbnb room bookings, or whole home rental booking June 2026