Gingerbread Man Manotick

A devastating fire has taken one of Manotick's most charming and whimsical shops, The Gingerbread Man.

Many from the Historic Village of Manotick and those that have travelled from afar to see the one-of-a-kind shop will remember the gingerbread aroma that filled the shop as soon as you stepped foot in the door, the incredibly detailed gingerbread showpieces, the multitude of gingerbread cookies for every occasion, the famous butter tarts, the delicious Kawartha ice cream, and so much more!

Richard Palframan started the Gingerbread Man in 1988 in Toronto and moved the business to Manotick in 2001. The shop has grown with the village of Manotick and had the pleasure of watching neighbourhood families grow and have their gingerbread houses become part of Christmas traditions. The shop is also where Richard met his wife Kaori. Kaori has helped the business grow with her fantastic shortbread, banana bread and intricate decorating skills!

Unfortunately, the fire destroyed the shop at the busiest time of year, with Christmas fast approaching. Richard and Kaori had been working tirelessly to fulfill the gingerbread house order book and keep the shelves stocked with Christmas-themed cookies and delicious baked goods. All food, including the freshly decorated gingerbread houses, kitchen equipment, and, most importantly, family treasures/memorabilia, have all been lost.

While we may not have many answers, we hope to rebuild and bring back the Gingerbread Man to Manotick!