From the Rideau System to Canada’s Mississippi, Lanark County is home to over 100 lakes, rivers and waterfalls. Coves and beaches speckle the landscape.
After building the world-renowned Rideau Canal, Scottish stone masons stayed to create some of the oldest and prettiest towns in Canada. Evidence of their craft is seen in over 140 designated heritage properties throughout the County, often by water’s edge. Bring your camera and capture our historically significant “Seven Wonders of Lanark County!”
Generations of residents and visitors have built a strong community spirit that has cultivated small business, events and festivals that speak to our ancestral and geological heritage. Visit our friendly small towns, which welcome you with incredible restaurants and shopping, and explore our lakes, rivers and trails.
Geographically, Lanark County is a remarkably distinct region within the Frontenac Axis where the Canadian Shield meets the Limestone Plains. This presents a combination of ecological features that offer an especially diverse growth area for native plant species which attract a variety of birds and wildlife. Residents and visitors enjoy cycling and paddling through these breathtaking natural vistas.
As the Maple Syrup capital of Ontario, our concentration of sugar maple trees creates a dramatic display of fall colours. Visitors from all over the world enjoy this authentic Canadian experience.
Lanark County is a world heritage destination!
Explore Our Communities
Lanark County boasts a diverse range of nine unique municipalities, each offering its own distinct charm and character.
How to Get Here
Only minutes from the Nation’s Capital, people of the region have access to all the world-class amenities of a major centre. At the same time, they enjoy the relaxed lakeside lifestyle.
- Around 1 hour Drive from Ottawa and the Ottawa International Airport
- Around 1.5 hours Drive from Kingston
- Around 3 hours Drive from Montreal and the Montréal–Trudeau International Airport
- Around 3.5 hours from the Toronto Pearson Airport Toronto, and around 4 hours Drive from Downtown Toronto
Find everything you need to get started planning your trip to Lanark County! With information on events, trails, cycling, driving tours, and more, the Lanark County Visitor Map will be your travel guide. Physical copies are available in Visitor’s Centres around the county, or you can view the pdf version here:
Bus
Rider Express, Flixbus, and Greyhound offer convenient stops in Carleton Place and Perth
- 55 minutes from Ottawa to Carleton Place
- 1 hour and 25 minutes from Ottawa to Perth
- 4 hours and 20 minutes from Toronto to Carleton Place
- 4 hours from Toronto to Perth
Train
Via Rail has a passenger service station in Smiths Falls.
- Around 50 minutes from Ottawa station
- Around 1 hour and 10 minutes from Kingston station
- Around 4 hours from Toronto Union Station and Montréal Station
Contact Us
Lanark County Tourism
99 Christie Lake Road
Perth, ON
K7H 3C6
Phone
613-267-4200
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