Stories

This year marks Debbie Sproule’s 32nd year working for the Perth Museum. That’s a decent chunk of history. Throughout the years, Sproule has become an expert on the archives. She has lent her knowledge and skills to the preservation and…

Try our world champion maple syrup and award-winning garlic as you explore Lanark County. Top Food Festivals include the Lanark County Harvest Festival (September), the Perth Garlic Festival (August), Maple Weekend (April) and the Annual Festival of the Maples (April). Restaurants…

What do a stag’s head, the famous aviation crash position locator, and the House of Commons have in common? Believe it or not, they’re all tied to the town of Carleton Place! As important pieces of Carleton Place’s past, these…

There’s nowhere better to get away from it all than in scenic Lanark County, where pristine natural settings offer unparalleled outdoor experiences. Now, visitors can kick back and relax at three brand-new Lanark County Cabinscape tiny cabin getaways, each tucked…

Food trucks are about more than just fries – today’s food trucks have elevated the traditional street food experience with high quality ingredients and one-of-a-kind recipes.  Delicious food truck cuisine is found throughout Lanark County, serving customers everything from traditional…

1. Maple Weekend – April 6 & 7 Get a first-hand look at how maple is made, from tree to table. This is your first chance to taste this year’s harvest, right from the farm.  2. Sugar Season at Wheelers…

Cocoaventure (verb): A cocoa-inspired adventure in Lanark County Winter or summer, Lanark County has the perfect ‘cocoaventure’ in store for you. While the word cocoaventure may be made up, it’s one that perfectly relays the experience of combining rich, velvety…

Break out the camera and head to Lanark County to experience fantastic wildlife viewing opportunities, in stunning natural settings. From lakeside oases, to miles of pristine wilderness and rolling pastoral fields, Lanark County has the perfect environments to support wildlife…

Indulge yourself in a feast for the eyes in scenic Lanark County, where each fall, sugar maple forests explode in shades of brilliant yellow, fiery reds and rusty oranges. Here, spectacular views and colourful displays lie literally around every twist…

Going for a hike or walk doesn’t need to mean an uphill climb and a breathless pace; sometimes the best walks are the low-key strolls that get you moving and outdoors for a refreshing change of pace. In scenic Lanark…