Kayak Sunrise

Take in the Rideau Canal and historic local architecture as you ramble along Heritage Drive in Montague Township.
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Rideau Ferry celebrates a long tradition of boating on the historic Rideau waterway with regattas and recreation.
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Find flavour, fashion and other treasures at the crossroads in Balderson, straddling Tay Valley and Drummond/North Elmsley townships.  
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Inhale the splendour of gorgeous Lilac Lane in Beckwith Township, the “Lilac Capital of Ontario.”
Carleton Place Bridge Street Bazaar

Carleton Place’s Richardson Romanesque Town Hall is considered an architectural jewel in the Ottawa Valley.
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The magical Maple Belt has kissed the trees of Pakenham to produce award-winning maple products.
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Explore a paradise of recreational trails and lakes nestled in an ancient mountain range in Lanark Highlands. (more...)
Sunset on the Rideau

Travel the iron highway and see how Smiths Falls celebrates railroading – past, present and future. Welcome to the Town of Smiths Falls! Located within an hour of the heart of Ottawa, Canada's capital, the Town of Smiths Falls is an ideal place to live, work and learn for newcomers. Smiths Falls offers a "Sensational" lifestyle, built around its affordable housing, educational facilities, medical and municipal services, recreation, shopping and leisure activities. At www.immigratetosmithsfalls.ca, you will find information resources and highlights of the local community. Explore the website to see what Sensational Smiths Falls has to offer you and your family.
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See the sites of Almonte on two wheels by taking one of many great cycling routes on offer!
Downtown Heritage Perth

It’s always showtime in Perth, with its vibrant history of bringing music and theatre to the stage. (more...)

Wheels on the Mississippi Motorcycle Show

June 23, 2012

Carleton Place

For more information call 613-257-8453

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Mittens Galore! Head to Carleton Place to check out the Mitten Art Project. 74 brightly painted mittens hang from lamp posts throughout the town – adding whimsy and warmth to the downtown.

These gorgeous mittens were all painted lovingly by local artists; young and old, and shouldn’t be missed!

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Festive Maple Cocktails and Baking

 

Did you know that Lanark County is the Maple Syrup Capital of Ontario?  Here are some maple cocktail and baking recipes to help you entertain in style this holiday season.  Enjoy!

Maple Recipes

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Celebrating our Rural Roots; 175th Anniversary

November 28, 2011 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Ramsay & Pakenham celebrate their 175th Anniversary on November 28 at the Almonte Olde Town Hall from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Enjoy live music, refreshments and memorabilia.
Admission is FREE. Sponsored by the Town of Mississippi Mills and the localWomen’s Institutes.

Poster

 

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Lanark County Maple Syrup and Cheddar Cheese Make National Geographic’s Top 10 Foods to Eat in Ontario

Yahoo – National Geographic’s top 10 tasty temptations in Ontario and Lanark County’s maple syrup is number 1!

Check out the article “Top 10 Foods to Eat in Ontario” from National Geographic Travel and see for yourself, Lanark County’s maple syrup and cheddar cheese getting the kudos they deserve.

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/top-10/foods-to-eat-in-ontario/#page=2

 

Anything Goes

November 3, 2011 8:00 pm to 11:00 pmNovember 4, 2011 8:00 pm to 11:00 pmNovember 5, 2011 8:00 pm to 11:00 pmNovember 6, 2011 2:00 pm to 5:00 pmNovember 10, 2011 8:00 pm to 11:00 pmNovember 11, 2011 8:00 pm to 11:00 pmNovember 12, 2011 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Anything goes in Cole Porter’s nautical (and sometimes naughty) musical.  Watch as New Yorkers and Londoners meet hoodlums
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Mill Street Books in Almonte Makes CBC’s Top 10 Favourite Canadian Bookstores

Woohoo! Mill Street Books in Almonte made the list of CBC’s 10 Favourite Canadian Bookstores! Congratulations to owners Mary and Terry – this book-lovers haven is definitely worth a visit!

CBC Books – Your Top 10 Favourite Canadian Bookstores   www.cbc.ca   The CBC Book Portal
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Lanark County 2011 Festivals and Events

Lanark County celebrates with festivals and events all year ’round!  Take a peek at the 2011 Lanark County Festivals & Events Guide and visit our Events Calendar at http://lanarkcountytourism.com/lanark-county-tourism-events/ to find a great reason to join in the celebration! 

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Local Shop’s “Perth Collection” Brings Hometown into Households

Packed with eclectic downtown shops inside gorgeous stone masonry buildings nestled along the Tay River, it’s no secret Perth offers visitors a treasured escape.

Now you can bring a little piece of Perth home with you.

Ground Waves has developed an in-store concept to promote the place they call home – The Perth Collection. The Perth Collection is an array of gifts available at Ground Waves for purchase which either promote Perth, are created by Perth and area
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Click on the following links to enjoy some great Lanark County pictures!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mopani/collections/ 

 http://www.carletonplace.ca/photoalbumc3.php?limit=24&cap=12&photoAlbumID=1

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