Lanark County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A grassy field with a stone wall and a row of old artillery shells.
A rustic kitchen with a wood-burning stove, various cooking utensils, and antique cookware.
A wooden fence in a grassy field with a house in the background.
A room with a bed, a table with chess pieces, and a chair.
A stone building with a white exterior, a wooden shed, and a grassy area.

Popular cities in Lanark County

A riverside restaurant with outdoor seating and a sign reading "Mex Co."
Perth
Known for Rivers, Culture and Horse riding
Growing from a humble military settlement characterized by its diverse mix of migrants, this town is today a popular historic site.

Reasons to visit

  • Perth Museum
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A canal with a stone bridge, a row of parked cars, and buildings with stone facades.
Smiths Falls
Known for Family-friendly, Waterfalls and Horse riding
This town is an artifact from 19th-century Ontario, when war with the U.S. was possible, water transport was booming and dentists served rural areas by train.

Reasons to visit

  • Heritage House Museum
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A serene lake with reflections of trees and a historic building in the background.
Tay Valley
Known for Friendly people, Budget and Trendy
Escape to upscale Tay Valley! Enjoy its beer and golf.

Reasons to visit

  • Murphys Point Provincial Park
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A river with a dam and a bridge, surrounded by autumn-colored trees and residential buildings.
Carleton Place
Known for Rivers, Hunting and Wildlife
Experience the riverfront, wildlife and camping in Carleton Place!
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A stone building with a wooden staircase and a small garden.
Mississippi Mills
Known for Basketball, Golf and Skiing
Explore Mississippi Mills: its basketball, golf, skiing and more!
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A frozen lake with people ice skating, surrounded by trees and a fence.
Drummond-North Elmsley
Known for Nature
Get away to Drummond-North Elmsley! Enjoy the natural setting and more.
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Stay near popular Lanark County attractions

A calm lake with a small island featuring two trees.
Photo by Errin Starzynski
Open Photo by Errin Starzynski

Murphys Point Provincial Park

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You can take time to visit Murphys Point Provincial Park during your travels to Tay Valley. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's festivals.
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