Home Tour brings out best of Vankleek Hill homes and hospitality

At least 1,000 people participated in the annual Vankleek Hill Christmas Home Tour on Saturday, November 7, and many, many more visited the community to enjoy the holiday-themed hospitality being offered by local businesses and community organizations.

Presented by Louise and Amelia Sproule, seven houses were part of the 2026 tour. Each was expertly decorated for the season. Vendors of fine locally made products were set up outside each house. Visitors could travel by shuttle bus to each location or go at their own pace on foot or by car.

The homes on the tour were: 25 Jay Street, decorated by Vivianne Foster and Friends: 2675 Graham Road, decorated by Sonia Gravendick: 2850 Cassburn Road, decorated by Melodie and Ian with Donna Doucette: 29 Fraser Street, decorated by Jennifer and Peter: 30 Fraser Street, decorated by Victoria and Nathaniel: 132 High Street, decorated by The Real Housewives of Vankleek Hill, and 29 Hamil Street, decorated by Rebecca Bradley, Pink Bow Tie.

The Anglican, Catholic, Presbyterian and United churches each served lunches. The Vankleek Hill Quilters Guild held a show, the Vankleek Hill Museum was open to visitors, and a Christmas Craft Sale supplemented the Saturday tradition of the Vankleek Hill Farmers’ Market.

From the proceeds from the 2026 Vankleek Hill Christmas Home Tour, a minimum $1,000 donation will be made to the Arbor Gallery, Hawkesbury Rotary Club, Vankleek Hill Agricultural Society, the Vankleek Hill and District Horticultural Society, the Vankleek Hill and District Nature Society, and the Vankleek Hill and District Historical Society.

Home Tour exterior photos: James Morgan