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Welcome to Lanark County
Maple Syrup Capital of Ontario


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. 

a lake clearly reflects the blue sky
Lakeside Lifestyle
Omya Tatlock Quarry in the fall
Seven Wonders of Lanark County
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Festivals and Events

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.
A trail full of trees
Beckwith
Carleton Place Town Hall
Carleton Place
a river with trees in the fall
Drummond North Elmsley
A Lake surrounded by trees in the summer
Lanark Highlands
Two people having riverbed walk in Mississippi Mills
Mississippi Mills
Two sheep on the grass
Montague
Bright in Stewart Park in winter
Perth
Bascule Bridge in sunset
Smiths Falls
sunset reflection on water
Tay Valley

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.

Road Trip
  • 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
Transportation Options

Bus 

Rider Express offers 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
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