Top 10 Places to Visit in
Almonte | Ontario
Page created by Dylan Gow | Red River College | Photo by Harold McKay
Region:
Mississippi River Valley, near Ottawa
Known For:
Hometown of basketball’s James Naismith and fitness pioneer Robert Tait McKenzie | 19th-century stone mill architecture | Mississippi River waterfalls and bridges | Textile industry heritage | Mill of Kintail Museum
Best For:
Heritage architecture | Riverside scenery | Basketball history | Fitness history | Historic downtown walks
Home Town of Basketball Inventor James Naismith
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James Naismith was a physical educator, physician, chaplain, sports coach and innovator. He invented the game of basketball at age 30 in 1891. James was born in Almonte in 1861. He studied physical education at McGill University in Montreal. Naismith wrote the original basketball rule book and founded the University of Kansas basketball program. […]
- 4968, County Road 29, Almonte, Ontario, K0A, Canada
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- https://1000towns.ca/james-naismith-basketball-inventor/
Grand Falls on Mississippi
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Set right in the heart of Almonte, these beautiful falls rush down the rocks and create a beautiful scene. The river falls over a series of steep cascades next to an old mill; the water then flows under the road bridge and spreads into a lower cascade, and then empties into a pond. Photos: Marina […]
- Almonte Street, Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Ontario K0A 1A0
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- https://waterfallsofontario.com/grand-falls-on-mississippi.php
Almonte Riverwalk
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Enjoy a scenic walk along the Mississippi River, running past a number of downtown landmarks. The walk is a combination of paved trails, a boardwalk, and a park. The walk features many benches where you can enjoy views of the Mississippi River and its waterfalls. The walk is about three kilometres in total. Photos: Marina […]
Almonte Old Town Hall
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This beautiful historical landmark is right in the centre of Almonte. Dating back to 1885, this building is now declared a heritage site. The building is now a venue for theatre, musical performances, craft shows, weddings and more. The tall multi-coloured brick building is stunning and a must-see if you’re in Almonte. Photo: Marina Brestska
Mill of Kintail
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This conservation is 154 hectares of field, forest and the Mississippi River. Explore six kilometres of trails year-round on this heritage property. The Mill of Kintail has many picnicking areas and a large, covered shelter by a playground and a half basketball court! There are many beautiful sites to see throughout the conservation including the […]
- 2854 Ramsay Concession 8, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0
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- https://mvc.on.ca/conservation-areas/mill-of-kintail/
Former Post Office
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National Historic Site of Canada Begun in 1889 and finished in 1891, this building was erected to house postal and customs services. It was designed by Thomas Fuller, the architect of the Parliament Buildings. The building was part of a national programme to provide federal offices in well-designed and prominently located structures. Photo: Brent Eades, […]
- 73 Mill Street, Almonte, Ontario
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- https://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/dfhd/page_nhs_eng.aspx?id=336
Home Town of Fitness Pioneer Robert Tait McKenzie
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Robert Tait McKenzie was an educator, sculptor, orthopedic surgeon, and author. He was born in Almonte in 1867. His father worked as a minister of the Free Church of Scotland in Almonte. Robert’s childhood friend was James Naismith, the inventor of basketball, with whom he attended McGill University. He pioneered physical fitness programs in Canada. […]
Almonte Train Wreck, 1942
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In 1942 a Canadian military troop train operated by Canadian Pacific struck the rear of a local C.P. passenger train. Thirty-nine people were killed; over 200 were injured. A memorial to the victims and survivors stands at the corner of Bridge St. and Mill Street. Plaques are marked with the names of the 39 deceased. […]
- Bridge St. and Mill Street, Almonte
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- https://www.mississippimills.ca/en/explore-and-play/1942-almonte-train-wreck-memorial.aspx
Rosamond Woollen Mill
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National Historic Site of Canada The Rosamond Woollen Mill was the largest 19th-century textile mill in Canada. The warehouse was constructed in 1872 and the office space was added in 1904. During the last half of the 19th Century, the Mississippi Valley area of Eastern Ontario was one of the most important wool-cloth-producing districts in […]
Bench of the Minister and His Wife
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A stone bench, with an old stone from a grist mill incorporated into its construction, sits along the banks of the Mississippi River next to Almonte Old Town Hall. On the back od this bench is a bronze medallion inscribed with the names William McKenzie and Catherine Shields. The inscription reads: Stranger sit and rest […]