Artisans & Hidden Gems

A self-guided driving loop through four municipalities connecting local makers, independent shops, and handcrafted finds across Lennox & Addington.

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What You Get in the Guide

Stop details: A curated list of artisan shops, studios, galleries, and farm stores across Stone Mills, Loyalist Township, Greater Napanee, and Addington Highlands.

Route order: Stops in clockwise driving sequence to cut out backtracking, with an honest note that this is more than one day can hold.

Pit stops and food: Dining options for each municipality along the route.

Packing notes: What to bring for a day that moves between indoor shops, outdoor heritage sites, and a ferry crossing to Amherst Island.

Artisans and Hidden Gems is the route for people who like finding things on their own. It loops through four municipalities, connecting the kind of shops, studios, and farm stores where the person behind the counter made or grew what they are selling. Stone Mills, Loyalist Township, Greater Napanee, and Addington Highlands each have their own character, and the guide lays out the stops in driving order so you can cover as much or as little as the day allows.

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Inside the Guide

Route Logic

A clockwise loop through four municipalities. Start wherever is closest to you and work your way around. The Amherst Island portion requires a ferry crossing from Millhaven. Distances and driving order are in the guide.

Packing & Prep

Comfortable shoes for a day between village shops, farm ground, and outdoor sites. Check the ferry schedule at amherstislandca.com/ferry before you leave.

Pit Stops & Food

Dining options mapped to each leg, from bakeries in Tamworth to restaurants in Greater Napanee and stops near Cloyne and Kaladar. The full list is in the guide.

What Travelers Are Saying

"We went in expecting craft shops and left having spent an hour in a bookstore in Tamworth we almost drove past. That was the whole day for us."

— Rachel K., Toronto ON

"Four municipalities in one day sounds ambitious until you realize nobody is rushing you anywhere. The stops set the pace and the pace was exactly right."

— Tom and Linda B., Ottawa ON

"Bought things I did not plan to buy from people I am genuinely glad I met. Good itinerary."

— Sara W., Kingston ON

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See the Experience

Before You Go

Best Time to Visit:

May through October for full access to outdoor stops and the ferry. Many shops run year-round, so check ahead.

Vehicle:

Standard vehicle. The Amherst Island leg requires a ferry crossing from Millhaven.

Who It’s Best For:

Anyone who likes to browse, discover, and take the long way between stops.

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