A Wealth
of Choices

Museums, festivals and of course the Riverwalk

Textile Museum

Almonte Alameda

A maple-lined alley along the rail trail in downtown Almonte, near Old Town Hall.

By Old Town Hall, Bridge Street

Almonte Celtfest

Celtfest is a fun weekend of Ottawa Valley and Celtic entertainment in the natural amphitheatre of Gemmill Park.

Almonte Fair

An old-fashioned atmosphere makes this summer fair a favourite for locals and visitors.

195 Water Street

Almonte in Concert

Almonte in Concert hosts chamber music concerts at the Almonte Old Town Hall.

14 Bridge Street

Dr James Naismith Museum

The museum contains pictures and artifacts relating to James Naismith, inventor of basketball.

2854 Ramsay Concession 8

Fibrefest

Demonstrations and vendors related to fibre goods and textiles.

Various locations

Folkus Concert Series

A roots-based music series held in the colder months in Almonte Old Town Hall.

14 Bridge Street

Light up the Night

A wintry open-air concert featuring fabulous guests and a breathtaking display of fireworks.

Metcalfe Geoheritage Park

22 rock samples are on display at Canada’s first municipal geoheritage park.

Mill of Kintail

An 1830s grist mill with extensive hiking and skiing trails accessible year-round.

2854 Ramsay Concession 8

Mississippi Valley Textile Museum

We interpret the history of the woollen industry in the Mississippi River Valley.

3 Rosamond Street E.

North Lanark Highland Games

Recognized as one of the Ottawa Valley’s premier summer events.

Puppets Up!

A celebration of international puppetry, held each summer.

Riverwalk

A scenic walk along the Mississippi River in historic downtown Almonte.

14 Bridge Street