Community Profile

Mississippi Mills is an outstanding urban and rural community that is recognized for its natural and architectural beauty, high quality of life and respect for its heritage and environment. In its vision of the future, the community will be seen to promote and manage balanced economic growth.

For business and for play – Mississippi Mills is ideally located in the middle of some of the most beautiful natural environments in all of Lanark County. Businesses in this community range from unique retailers to world class puppeteers. They are all here because of our exceptional sense of community.

With its small town charm and sense of community, life in Mississippi Mills is guided by a warm spirit of pride and cooperation. Here, people appreciate each other and understand the importance of neighborliness, support and friendship. We value the beauty and diversity of the unspoiled natural environment that brings richness to our lives and we are committed to ensuring it maintains its integrity. Mississippi Mills brings together people from all walks of life, each contributing their knowledge, their values and their dreams to create a solid sense of community that ensures harmony and opportunity for all.

Mississippi Mills is comprised of extensive rural and agricultural areas surrounding a small friendly town and several picturesque villages and hamlets. Here you’ll find heritage homes, quiet residential streets, prosperous farms and a beautiful rolling countryside filled with wide open spaces that invite you to breathe in the fresh country air. Located just 20 minutes from Kanata and 40 minutes from downtown Ottawa, Mississippi Mills also offers a progressive environment for enterprise in our business park, a thriving retail atmosphere in our downtown core and many artistic and recreational opportunities.