Our three wards, Almonte, Pakenham and Ramsay have these and more to offer you. For the sports loving visitor, there are two major arenas, beaches on the Mississippi River, boat launches, opportunities for canoeing, fishing, hiking, alpine and cross country ski facilities, snowmobiling and other typical Canadian activities. Our friendly merchants welcome you to a wide variety of stores which will suit almost every taste. Noted for hospitality, the area includes more than ten bed and breakfast establishments, the hosts and hostesses of which are renowned for their ability to ensure you a happy and comfortable stay.
Restaurants cater to all tastes and budgets.
There are museums and historic sites, these being linked in the town of Almonte and the village of Pakenham by walking tours, and in the previously designated township of Ramsay, by a driving tour. Recently, the addition of several Window Murals in the town of Almonte has added yet another motive to visit this enchanting region. Use the links below for quick access to these two attractions. A well thought out Business Park is being developed on the eastern edge of Almonte. Schools and Churches play their typical part in community life, supported by two excellent, linked, libraries and a well developed Senior Care system.