The Royal Rideau Chair is making its debut! The idea to create a chair unique to the region stems from the Visitor Experience Opportunities Concept (VEOC) consultation process held in 2013. Participants and stakeholderes, as well Leeds-Grenville MP Gord Brown, explored various ways to enhance the Rideau Heritage Route visitor experience. One innovative way, the report concluded, was to design chairs which would then be placed in special locations.
Next came the design. Forbes Symon, the Municipality of North Grenville's Director of Planning and Development, researched what types of chairs had been used along the Rideau in the 19th Century.
"What I was looking for was any unique design themes between these chairs," Mr. Symon said. He then took notes and photos to Francois Bruneau, President of DFC Woodworks Inc. of Kemptville. Mr. Bruneau combined themes toward the final design. The Royal Rideau Chair was born and this "Made in North Grenville" beauty is now being manufactured locally.
For more information or to purchase a Royal Rideau Chair contact the Municipality of North Grenville at 613-258-9569 or visit our Community Media Releases page. Two chairs are currently on display at the North Grenville Municipal Centre.
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