Trails

The Almonte Wellness Trail is an interactive, educational and multi-generational initiative providing an accessible community outdoor space and a wide range of activities.

The Trail features a self-directed walk through Almonte with stops along the way, including accessible, outdoor physical activity stations; a labyrinth in the St. Paul’s Anglican Church garden; the Seven Gifts Indigenous art installation in Riverfront Park; and peaceful river views at the Gathering Place. Each activity site features signs describing the elements and ways to engage in the different activities. 

Click here for more information on the trail. 

A pleasant network of trails and footbridges follows the course of the Mississippi river as it rushes through a series of rapids and falls at Blakeney. In early spring it’s a popular destination for whitewater kayakers, as it reaches Class IV in the degree of difficulty. Visitors and locals enjoy swimming, fishing, kayaking, walking and having picnics along the river. 

The park is beautifully maintained by the Almonte Fish & Game Association.

This 1 km trail is great for biking, running, and walking. The trail goes from Greystone Estates to Appleton Side Road.

Motorized vehicles are prohibited. 

Experience a variety of guided Walking Tours throughout Mississippi Mills. These walking tours focus on the history of the area so you can understand what led to the establishment of these significant communities and you can learn about how they've changed over the years.  

Discover beautiful walks in Almonte, Pakenham, Appleton, Blakeney, Clayton. 

This 200 acre property, located in the Pakenham Hills, was donated to the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust  by the family of the late Barry Spicer in April 2012. An 8 km network of trails through the forests, over the hills and streams, by the ponds and through the meadows has been developed and cared for by the donor’s brother, Ken Spicer.

MMLT has committed to conserve High Lonesome as a nature reserve in perpetuity.

Explore 4.7 km of walking trails at this historic site at 2854 Concession 8 Ramsay. The grounds, operated by Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA), are open year round (paid parking). The Dr. R. Tait McKenzie museum and the Dr. James Naismith museum are open from Victoria Day weekend to Thanksgiving weekend.

Well-marked trails take you to the mill and over the bridge. Museums, a gatehouse, playground, washrooms, parking, picnic area and more are onsite. A beautiful place for weddings and gatherings. 

The OVRT is a multi-use corridor which allows for motorized vehicles, such as snowmobiles and ATVs, as well as bikes and pedestrians year-round. Great for cross country skiing and exploring Mississippi Mills from one end to the other.

The County of Lanark is responsible for the management and the construction of the trails through Mississippi Mills.

To find out more information visit Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail 

A unique joint venture between the Municipality of Mississippi Mills and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 240 Almonte, the idea of a living memorial to our veterans dates back to 2003. Currently there are more than 120 red maple trees planted along a well maintained pathway between Perth and Bridge streets.

Each tree is identified with the name of the honouree and there is a central map of the site so that families can easily find their tree.