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River paths, parks and nearby conservation land

Almonte’s outdoor spaces include the Riverwalk, Gemmill Park and access to the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail.

20 parks, trails, recreation centres and libraries are mapped in the Almonte area from OpenStreetMap, each linked to its source.

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Almonte (34207370451)
Almonte (34207370451). Photo: Ross Dunn: Thanks -10million views!, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The Riverwalk begins at the Old Town Hall and follows the river past former industrial sites. For a separate outing outside the town centre, Mill of Kintail Conservation Area has trails through woodland and along the Indian River.

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Parks, trails and recreation

Neighbourhood parks

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Recreation centres & libraries

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Dam on the Mississippi River near the Textile Museum and Factory in Almonte, Ontario (51190677284)
Dam on the Mississippi River near the Textile Museum and Factory in Almonte, Ontario (51190677284). Photo: Ross Dunn, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Questions people ask

Quick answers

Short answers first; each links to the full answer and its sources.

All 34 questions
  1. Is there a rail trail in Almonte?

    The Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail passes through Almonte, with parking listed at 180 Reserve Street. Lanark County describes it as a shared multi-use trail, so walkers and cyclists should expect other permitted users.

    As of 2026-10-30 · lanarkcounty.ca

  2. What recreation facilities are at Gemmill Park?

    Gemmill Park at 186 Bridge Street has a splash pad, walking trails and sports facilities. The municipal directory also lists tennis, a skatepark, disc golf and a sledding hill.

    As of 2026-10-30 · mississippimills.ca

  3. Are all of Almonte’s riverside paths step-free?

    A step-free route cannot be assumed for the entire riverside network: the Wellness Trail includes the Millworkers Staircase. The municipal description also identifies an accessible Mark’s Outlook at Martin and Spring streets.

    As of 2026-10-30 · mississippimills.ca

  4. Where can I launch a canoe or kayak in Almonte?

    The municipal parks directory lists a kayak and canoe launch at Riverfront Estates Waterfront Park on Spring Street. It also lists a boat launch and dock at Metcalfe Geoheritage Park, 250 Almonte Street.

    As of 2026-10-30 · mississippimills.ca

  5. What is Mill of Kintail Conservation Area?

    Mill of Kintail is a nearby conservation area at 2854 Ramsay Concession 8 in Mississippi Mills, outside Almonte’s town centre. Its official visitor page describes six kilometres of trails through woodland, fields and the Indian River landscape.

    As of 2026-10-30 · mvc.on.ca

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