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THIS WEEKEND House and garden tour:

The 11th annual Merrickville House and Garden Tour showcases unique houses and fabulous gardens in the Village of Merrickville, which has more than 100 heritage and historic properties. Today, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets: $30, available online, by phone at (613) 269-2042 or in person at Mirick’s Landing Country Store at the corner of Main and St. Lawrence Streets in Merrickville.

The Mills and Manors of Little Manchester:

House and garden tour in Almonte to support the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum. Today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets: $30, include admission to the museum to view exhibits plus tea and dessert (served noon-4 p.m.) Purchase in Almonte at the museum, 3 Rosamond St. E. and at Baker Bob’s, 75 Little Bridge St.; in Ottawa at Wabi Sabi, 1078 Wellington St. and at Darrel Thomas Textiles, 153 Preston St.; in Carleton Place at The Pickle Dish, 113 Bridge St. More information available at 613-256-3754, or see Upcoming Events at mvtm.ca

COMING UP Open House:

The Conscious Builder Inc. is showcasing the Passive Red Castle to show just how simple passive house can be. Casey Grey, who built and owns the home and is CEO of The Conscious Builder Inc., gives a presentation at noon. Saturday, June 25, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 5840 Red Castle Ridge in Manotick.