Less than an hour from Ottawa, nine charming towns are waiting.
Trails, local flavour, and Spring events – all in one place.
Discover the Best of Lanark County
From scenic trails and outdoor adventures to local flavours and welcoming places to stay, Lanark County is full of experiences waiting to be discovered.
What’s Happening in Lanark County
Top 6 Spring Events
Saddle up for everything from scenic routes through our quiet countryside to local festivals worth planning your weekend around.
Spirit of the Drum PowWow
June 13–14
Smiths Falls
An annual celebration of Indigenous culture on Duck Island. Traditional Grand Entries, drumming, dancing, vendors, and community gatherings open to all.
Lady Slipper Orchids
Mid-June to Mid-July
Purdon Conservation Area
One of Ontario’s most spectacular wildflower displays, tucked into the Lanark Highlands. A quiet, breathtaking reason to extend your spring into early summer.
Franktown Lilac Festival
4th Saturday of May
Franktown
Franktown is the lilac capital of Ontario. Come for the fragrant blooms and stay for the food, music, and small-town charm at its most colourful.
Itineraries
Signature Itineraries
Each route tells its own story through the county.
Explore Almonte
Walk the streets that doubled as a Hallmark film set, browse boutique shops, and follow the Mississippi River trail through the heart of town.
Explore Smiths Falls
Paddle the Rideau Canal waterway, wander the shops, and find your perfect picnic spot - pet-friendly routes included.
Explore Carleton Place
A lively riverfront town with a vibrant food truck scene, antique shops, and riverside trails made for a full day out.
Explore Perth
Bookstores, heritage walks, geocaching, and mini golf - Perth is the kind of place that turns a day trip into a full itinerary.
Explore Tay Valley
Quiet roads, heritage architecture, and Scottish settler history winding through lakes, sugar bushes, and small-town charm.
Explore Lanark Highlands
Trails, lakes, fishing, camping, and golf - the Lanark Highlands are made for the kind of adventure the whole family remembers.
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