Smiths Falls : Sights For Sore Eyes

By MAGGIE M, Wedgee-in-Chief, Editor, thewedge.LIVE

There is nothing that equals a bright blue sky with puffy white clouds to frame an idyllic town. They are rare these days. The wedge could not miss this opportunity to capture downtown Smiths Falls on this glorious day, priming its biggest public event the next day.

Did you spot these sights at the 2018 Smiths Falls Healthy Living Festival , June 16th? It’s a big day with endless attractions.

Scroll for memories of Smiths Falls and the Festival below.

Beautiful church on Market St. (corner of Russell St. east) carves the skyline, Smiths Falls, Ontario PHOTO BY thewedge.LIVE

Rushing water trims these historic buildings, Beckwith St. south. The view is stunning but the sound hits all the senses, Smiths Falls, Ontario PHOTO BY thewedge.LIVE

Simply glorious patio where all guests can see and hear the Rideau gushing straight toward them. Fort Hemlock Pub & Eatery, South Beckwith, Smiths Falls, Ontario PHOTO BY thewedge.LIVE

Russell Street East charming and delicious, Smiths Falls, Ontario PHOTO BY thewedge.LIVE

Anthony Bourdain did not believe there is a coffee culture. He was wrong. Smiths Falls, Ontario, has the real Coffee Culture on a pretty corner. PHOTO BY thewedge.LIVE

Beckwith Street North. Another delectable skyline cutout. Smiths Falls, Ontario PHOTO BY thewedge.LIVE

Culinary excellence by Chef Patissier, Amy Rensby, C’est Tout, Beckwith St. south. Busting at the seams with finer palates. Ask for the creme brulee. Smiths Falls, Ontario PHOTO BY thewedge.LIVE

The deepest lock in Ontario at 26 feet sees high boater traffic. Pictured here German visitors on luxurious le boat vessel, Beckwith St. south, Smiths Falls, Ontario PHOTO BY thewedge.LIVE

Beautiful and historic Beckwith St. south sweeps down toward the Rideau PHOTO BY thewedge.LIVE

Downtown shops were decked out for visitors. 2018 Smiths Falls Healthy Living Festival, Ontario, Canada PHOTO BY thewedge.LIVE

Thoughtful business owners think of its four-legged citizens, Beckwith St. south, Smiths Falls, Ontario PHOTO BY thewedge.LIVE

Unusual and charming planter Michele’s Doorway to Splendour, Beckwith St. south, Smiths Falls, Ontario PHOTO BY thewedge.LIVE

Look up! Charming window planters on historical building Beckwith St. north, Smiths Falls, Ontario PHOTO BY thewedge.LIVE

2018 HEALTHY LIVING FESTIVAL MEMORIES

Beckwith Street south view, 2018 Smiths Falls Healthy Living Festival, Ontario, Canada PHOTO BY thewedge.LIVE

Beckwith Street south view, 2018 Smiths Falls Healthy Living Festival, Ontario, Canada PHOTO BY thewedge.LIVE

Beautiful ballet performance by Redeemer Dance Academy, 2018 Smiths Falls Healthy Living Festival, Ontario, Canada PHOTO BY thewedge.LIVE

Performance by Smiths Falls Gym Stars, 2018 Smiths Falls Healthy Living Festival, Ontario, Canada PHOTO BY thewedge.LIVE

Wonderful performance, Marie O’Neile, Clogging Instructor (centre), 2018 Smiths Falls Healthy Living Festival, Ontario, Canada PHOTO BY thewedge.LIVE

Merrickville Exhibitor, Bee Wild Herbs. Founder, Tanya Van Eyk, speaking to visitors. 2018 Smiths Falls Healthy Living Festival, Ontario, Canada PHOTO BY thewedge.LIVE

Ken Palardy, Area 3 Director, Toastmasters International engaging Sherry Crummy, Crummy Media Solutions. 2018 Smiths Falls Healthy Living Festival, Ontario, Canada PHOTO BY thewedge.LIVE

Exhibitor Loon Kombucha. Brewery Manager, Sarah Mackenzie serving visitors. 2018 Smiths Falls Healthy Living Festival, Ontario, Canada PHOTO BY thewedge.LIVE

Giant Basketball Man, brilliant interactive busking with the kids (and adults!) 2018 Smiths Falls Healthy Living Festival, Ontario, Canada PHOTO BY thewedge.LIVE