Welcome to Lanark County
Maple Syrup Capital of Ontario
There are many things to see and do for tourists visiting Lanark
County. Even though we are located on the western boundary
of Ottawa along Highway 7, we are a world away.
During your visit to our rural County, you will have the opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities along our waterways, to visit one of our historic towns and villages, or to research your family tree. We can provide a road map if you are looking to tour our back roads. Stay overnight and shop at one ofthe many unique stores throughout the County, visit a local artist or a museum.
Our rural experience will leave you, your family, and your friends, with many life-long memories of the people and places you visited. You will return home feeling revived and with a lot of stories, because in Lanark County - We Have a Story to Tell!
 For easy navigation of this site, many sections are divided into the geographical region as determined by the waterways in the County - Clyde, Mississippi, Rideau, and Tay. Please click here for a view of the regions.
View a copy of the Lanark County Guide
(large file 7.7MB)
Find out more about the Lanark County Tourism Association
(large file 1.1MB)
Vote for your Seven Wonders of Lanark County
Watch CTV's Regional Contact feature on "The Rock", Lanark County's answer to Newfoundland comfort food cravings.
Explore the historic Rideau Heritage Route
Tourism Activities in Lanark County
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Derek De Beer "On Stage for Kids" - Mississippi Region |
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Derek is a drummer, percussionist and songwriter. In 1997 he conceived the idea of developing an artistic educational program for school children featuring ethnic African beat.
Performance takes place at the Naismith Memorial Public School in Almonte.
Please check www.onstageforkids.com for further information.
Sunday, January 25th, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m |
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Wheeler's Pancake House, Sugar Camp & Maple Museum
An authentic Canadian Maple experience in Lanark County. Open all year from 9am to 5pm daily. Taste fresh maple syrup with a pancake meal in the heritage log chalet. Nature trails, playgrounds, heritage maple sugaring displays, tours of modern operation, maple products for sale and a maple museum. Seasonal activities include maple taffy-on-snow, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, horse drawn sleigh rides, dog sledding and pet sheep. For further information on Wheeler's Pancake House, Sugar Camp & Maple Museum, R.R. #1, McDonalds Corners, K0G 1M0 contact (613)278-2090 or (613)278-0178(fax) or www.wheelersmaple.com
Mill of Kintail Conservation Area
On a visit to our 154 acre site, you can tour through the museum which showcases the life and works of renowned artist, physician and physical educator, Dr. Robert Tait McKenzie. For further information on the Mill of Kintail contact (613)256-3610 or email kintail@trytel.com or visit them at their website at www.millofkintail.com .
7 Wonders of Lanark County
Interactive Tourism Map
Download 2008-2009 Tourism Guide (7.7 MB)
Download County Map (PDF)
Maps of the Region
Maple Syrup Producers
Waterways
Farm Gate Sales
Golfing
Shopping
Genealogical Research
Heritage Towns & Townships
County of Lanark Home Page |