Stories

Don’t be fooled: Test your knowledge of Lanark County Did you know that April Fool’s Day is an annual custom that is practiced in many Western countries and is traditionally known as an occasion for playing tricks? This is a…

Lanark County sugarbushes offering online maple syrup and pancakes brunches. Spring has officially sprung, and here in Lanark County, the sweet scent of maple syrup is in the air. Sugarbushes have already begun boiling to produce this year’s crop of…

Flavour matters: What makes Lanark County maple syrup taste so good Year after year, the distinct flavours of Lanark County maple syrup are celebrated on tables across the region. Like fine wine, the geographical location where maple syrup is made has a…

On the trail: Where to ski and snowshoe in Lanark County When the air turns frosty and a thick blanket of snow covers the forest floor, cross country skiers and snowshoers rejoice, heading out onto quiet, snow-covered trails to make…

You would be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t have a secret love for creamy, rich, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate.  This dark treat is always a crowd favourite, and chocolate aficionados know that chocolate is not only delicious but it can also…

If you’re thinking about celebrating Valentine’s Day with someone special, we have your back. Yes, this year will be a little bit different when it comes to saying “I love you” to your sweet, but the restaurants, cafés, and chocolatiers…

Festival of Lights at the Crystal Palace, Perth The bright flickering lights of Christmas decorations shine throughout Lanark County each holiday season, inviting visitors to come be merry and joyful for a while. Jump into the holiday spirit this year…

The arrival of fall tells us now is the time to get ready for winter, to cozy up with the things that keep us warm and bring us joy, like fuzzy blankets, soft mittens, and colourful quilts. In Lanark County,…

  A little tour is the perfect way to make the most of the season, to get outside, learn a little, and have photos and stories to share. Walking tours give you a chance to literally take to the streets…

Heritage Drive is a scenic road winding through picturesque vistas of the Rideau Canal and pastoral remnants of days gone by. In 1789, Roger Stevens settled near here, making him very possibly the first European settler in Lanark County. By…