Plan your visit

A warm welcome

Find the essentials for arrival, parking, accessibility, footwear, coats, purchases, and the route between Newboro Manor and the Studios in the stone carriage house.

11 New Street, Newboro

In the heart of Rideau Lakes

Newboro Manor and Stone Manor Studios sit within the historic canal village of Newboro, between the Ottawa and Kingston regions.

11 New Street
Newboro, Ontario K0G 1P0
Canada

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Before you set out

Practical visitor information

Arrival

When you arrive at Stone Manor Studios, you will find the village ready for your visit. Parking immediately around the property is limited, so please park along the surrounding village streets or in designated parking areas on the property. Your Makers at the Manor experience begins at the main entrance at the front of the Manor, reached by the front walkway. Signs will guide you to the entrance. Please begin your visit here rather than at the Studios. At the main door, we will welcome you and check your ticket before you begin your journey through the Manor. From there, you will wander through the rooms of the house before exiting through the conservatory and continuing into the Studios in the historic stone carriage house, completing your Makers at the Manor experience.

Parking and drop-off

Parking is available along the streets surrounding Newboro Manor and in designated areas around the property. Guests with limited mobility are welcome to use the closest area to the Manor for convenient drop-off and arrival. You may also wish to park along Newboro’s main street, Drummond, and make your arrival part of the experience. Enjoy a visit to Kilborns shopping experience, or grab a bistro bite at Stagecoach restaurant or visit the interesting Kwiat Gallery right in the heart of the village, then take the short walk down New Street to Newboro Manor, just at the end of the street. It is an easy way to enjoy a little more of Newboro while you are here for the holidays. Signs at the Manor will guide you to the main front entrance, where your Makers at the Manor experience begins.

Accessibility at a historic property

The historic property includes stairs and areas with access limitations. Please contact Stone Manor Studios before purchasing if you would like assistance or route information. Please contact us should you need to discuss support-person and service-animal information.

Winter footwear

You are welcome to keep your winter footwear on as you enjoy the evening. Please take a moment at the entrance to brush off any snow and moisture. Absorbent runners and floor protection will be in place, and if the weather is especially snowy or wet, we may offer boot covers at the door.

Coats and valuables

A limited, unmonitored coat area with racks will be available for your convenience. You are also very welcome to keep your coat with you as you move through the Manor and Studios. Please keep all valuables with you, as we cannot accept responsibility for lost or damaged belongings.

Purchases and connectivity

When you find something you love, you will purchase it directly from the maker who created it. Each artist and artisan will manage their own sales and packaging, giving you another lovely opportunity to connect with them personally. To make purchasing as easy as possible, please bring a charged phone and more than one payment method, as connectivity can occasionally vary throughout the estate.

Newboro context

A canal village worth arriving for

Make a day of your visit to Makers at the Manor. Newboro is a charming historic village on the Rideau Canal, with a character all its own and plenty of reasons to linger while you are here. Browse the remarkable selection at Kilborn's on the Rideau, enjoy lunch or dinner at The Stagecoach Inn, and visit Gallery Kwiat for another taste of the creativity found in our village.

You can also turn your visit into a little holiday drive through Rideau Lakes. Explore the shops and heritage of Elgin and Delta, or travel just up the road to Westport, one of the area's most charming villages, filled with independent shops, restaurants and places to wander. Why not make a special night of it and stay at our local, heritage Newboro House B&B, and take time to visit the Newboro Soap Company. Or stay in Westport to enjoy their lovely shops and restaurants. This a perfect Canadian getaway!

With Newboro's heritage, lakeside setting and welcoming village character, winter is a particularly lovely time to visit. Makers at the Manor can be the beginning of a delightful holiday day trip through this beautiful corner of the Rideau Lakes.

For more regional planning, visit the official Stone Manor Studios visitor page.