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The Highland Tour 205 km (122 miles) Starting from Lanark Village, climb through the picturesque Clyde River valley to the highlands of Lanark driving past the many log homes, old and new, that are in the snake rail-fenced glades and glens along the way. The panoramic hilltop views of the valleys and fish-filled lakes and streams and forests teeming with wild game are certain to enthral the traveller. Points of interest vary from factory outlets to orchid bogs, connoisseur chocolates to sugar shanties. Stop at the country stores for a cold Mississippi Tour 145 km (87 miles) drink and to take in the quiet, friendly surroundings. Starting at Almonte, go North and follow the signs to experience the rugged grandeur that is now "Maple Sugar Country" which was Parcours des Hautes- Terres 205 km (122 milies) settled by the Irish and the Scots. Passing through charming villages, En partant du comte de Lanark, montez a travers la pittoresque including Carleton Place, home of Canada's longest established vallee de la Riviere Clyde aux hautes-terres de Lanark en passant canoe club, you will descend into the Clyde and Mississippi River a cote de plusieurs maisons de bois, vieilles et nouvelles, valleys where panoramic views of our quiet countryside abound. parsemme d'une cloture de serpents de clairieress et de vallees. Points of interest range from basketball to textiles, ice cream to Les vues panoramiques des vallees du haut des collines, des lacs cheese, sculling to sculpture. Be sure to dine along the way. et des ruisseaux pleins de poissons ainsi que les forets pleines d'animaux, sont certaine d'attirer 1'attention d'un voyageur. Parcours du Mississippi 145 km (87 milies) En partant de Les points d'interets varient entre les magasins des Almonte, direction nord, suivez les affiches vers ce qui est manufacturiers au marecage avec des orchidees, des chocolats de maintenant le chemin raboteux du Pays du Sucre d'Erable. Ce qualite a la cabane a Sucre. Prenez le temps de vous arreter dans chemin a ete colonises par les Irlandais et par les Escossais. Passez a un magasin de campagne pour vous desalterer et pour observer travers les charmants petits villages comme la Place Carleton, lieu du les lieux tranquilles et chaleureux. plus vieux club de canotage au Canada. Vous pouvez descendre dans les vallees des Rivieres Clyde et Mississippi la au vous pouvez voire (205km) des vues panoramiques splendides de ce paysage campagnard. KMAlx Les points d'interets varient du basket-ball aux textiles, de la creme glacee au fromage, des sculptures a la rame. Prenez le temps de diner — ^co/vf ^^ le long du chemin.

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Graphic Design by Commonwealth, Perth Printing by Motion Creative Printing, Carleton Place Photo; Call toll-free in Nortl Pine Country Tour 117 km (72 miles) Tour the charming village of Pakenham on your way to view the only En Amerique du Nord, apj five-span stone arch bridge in North America. Proceed up the hill and then, leaving the Mississippi Valley, head around Mount Pakenham towards White Lake. Circling back, feel the romance of the Tall 1-888-452-62 Pines that grew here and became the main masts of Her Majesty's Royal Navy. Enjoy viewing wildlife, including beaver dams and numerous bird species, along this scenic route. Points of interest abound, from marble mining to ski hills, artisans to antiques. Burnstown ^0^0 % Try the local produce and handicrafts.

Parcours du pays des pins 117 km (72 milies) ^^hite Lg Visitez le charmant village de Pakenham qui se trouve sur le chemin *,•"-> J ' *„. pour aller voire le seul pont en Amerique du Nord a cinq travees en "Si-^Ii^-^ pierre. Procedez du haul de la montagne en quittant la vallee du ? /€3« ^ v Mississippi et contournez le Mont Pakenham en direction du Lac blanc. Ressentez Fair romantique des grands pins qui poussent ici et qui sont devenus les mats principaux des navires de la marine Royale '"•Mfew de sa Majeste. Prenez-le plaisir de regarder la faune de la region, ainsi que des barrages de castors et les nombreuses especes d'oiseux qui ce trouvent tout au long de ce parcours panoramique. Les points V?^\V w* - d'interets abondent, des mines de marbre aux montagnes et des produits d'artisanats aux objectsantiques. Essayez les produits de la region.

Limestone Tour 145 km (87 miles) From Smiths Falls, go West to the county town of Perth and then onto the flat limestone plain of Drummond, Beckwith and Montague townships. Farms with marshlands teeming with wildlife and charming villages and pubs dot the cedar rail-fenced countryside. Points of interest run the gamut from a Frank Lloyd Wright prairie style church to Colonel By's Rideau Canal, pub grub to haute cuisine. Look around the corners and enjoy unspoiled Lanark County. Parcours de calcaire 145 km (87 milies) De Smiths Falls, direction ouest, allez vers le comte de la Ville de Perth et ensuite a travers les plaines de calcaires des communes de Drummond, Beckwith et Montague. Tout au long de ca passage parseme des clotures de cedre, vous allez voire des fermes avec des marecages, une vaste faube et de charmants petits villages ainsi que des bistrots. Entre autres, parmi les points d'interets sont inlcus une eglise de campagne style de Frank Lloyd Wright et un bistrot de grane renomme du Colonel By du Canal Rideau. Regardez autour des coins des rues et rejouissez-vous de 1'authenticite et de la nature originale du comte de Lanark, THE MA P L E SYRUP

Take to the back roads, with less traffic and hassles, on our six different driving Festival of the Maples tours. See other side of brochure or call Step back in time to the bygone days of toll free for locations where you can pioneers, when life was less complicated. obtain a more detailed Lanark County You are invited during March and April Maple By Way Tours map, at no charge! of each year, by the Maple Syrup Produc- To enjoy a close up of the colours, ers of Lanark County to tour their call for a listing of Sugarbushes that are sugarbushes. Enjoy taffy on snow, open on select weekends in September pancake breakfasts and sleigh rides and October. through snowcapped forests. Take a chance to spend some fun quality time with your children... to learn something new about something old. Call for a free copy of the Maple Bush Guide. QhHershey! • Fun... Lanark County Style Sports, music, the arts, and nature Self Conducted Plant Tours are the main ingredients in our • summer festivals. With over Free Samples twenty to choose from you will find something to suit the kids and • yourself! Free Admission Mississippi River Days Canada Day Celebrations • Stewart Park Music Festival Wheelchair Accessible Settlers Days on the Rideau 3 on 3 Basketball Tourney & {^ Festival, Five Span Jam North Lanark Highland Games Studio Tours STORE & OBSERVATION Glorious Garlic Festival There is a multitude of GALLERY HOURS CanalFest talented artisans that Monday to Friday 9am-6pm Celtic Days reside in Lanark County Saturday 9am-5pm Pioneer Fiddling & who open their studios and invite you to view pottery Sunday 10am-4pm Stepdancing Competition in the making, basketry, Nature at Its Best woodcarving, paintings, Catch the blooming of 18, 000 Wild glass blowing and stained Orchids. These showy Lady Slippers glass to name but a few. MayFest, Crown make their splendid appearance in a short and Pumpkin Studio Tour, Country window between mid-June and mid-July! Lane Studio Tour, Perth Autumn Studio Garden Tours in early summer will Tour, and the Merrickville Artists Guild take you to the homes of Lanark County's and Studio Tour crisscross the county Master Gardeners! No green thumb? No to share their exquisite creativity (and problem, learn from the pros! results!) with you. Hershey Take in the Lilac Festival in the Lilac Capital of Ontario! This fun-filled Chocolate Shoppe family event takes place in Franktown amidst an abundance of lilac bushes rich Escape into Nature! One Hershey Drive in glorious colours and fragrance. Winter in the country is a relaxing, even Smiths Falls, Ontario romantic place to be. Activities include The Chocolate Capital of Ontario cross country and downhill skiing, winter 613-283-3300 carnivals, snowshoeing and excellent Fall Colour Splendour Tours snowmobile trails. Combine any of these Leaf Peepers Paradise! The Maple Syrup activities with our charming accommoda- Capital of Ontario... no where else in the tion selection, and you have the making world are the colours as magnificent. of a unique get-a-way vacation! CAPITAL OF ONTARIO

The Great Outdoors Fulton's Pancake House and Sugar Bush With over 120 lakes and rivers in Pakenham (in season)\g teeming with wildlife, this recreational paradise offers unequalled fresh air opportunities such Classy cafes, fine dining establishments, as swimming, waterskiing, boating, exceptional tea rooms, excellent family fishing (charters available), houseboat restaurants and pubs dot the downtown vacations, and much more! and rural areas to make sure you are Fine tablewear at factory prices... Explore the Rideau Canal with its more than satisfied during your visit to every day, every season! unique locks system which can Lanark County. lead you by water to either Ottawa or Kingston. Or Shopping Heritage Silversmiths meander through the northern Take a stroll down the main streets of GIFT SHOI'PE & FACTORY OUTLET 63 Gore St. E. Perth, Ontario (613) 267-6277 region by canoe on the mighty Lanark County. Check out the variety Open Mon.-Sat. 9:30-5:30 Sun. Noon-4 Mississippi River. Spring is the of wonderful shops, stores and factory Interne* VISA • Mastercard best time for a Whitewater outlets. Find out how any season is the adventure! right season for giving... especially here Conservation Areas such as in Lanark County where many of the the Mill of Kintail, Purdon's, goodies are actually made... maple syrup, and the Perth Wildlife Re- silver, chocolate, cheese, clothing, serve, along with pottery and much more! Murphy's Point and Silver Lake The Past Preserved Provincial Parks Thirteen intriguing museums offer interpretive commemorate the athletic, cultural, trails and pro- agricultural and industrial achievements grams and self of the people of Lanark County. The guided options Lanark County Museums Association is for you to pro-active in bringing special exhibits Fulton's explore a world and programs to the various facilities PANCAKE HOUSE & SUGAR BUSH of both nature throughout the year! Restaurant • Maple Gift Shop • Walking Trails and history at The Canadian Cooperative Wool • Special Events • Handicap Access A 400 Acre, 5th Generation Sugarbush your own pace. Growers Association offers tours of the Open March & April and Fall to General Public or Golfing is at its best in only wool grading facility in Canada - in Year round for Groups & Maple Products Lanark County where you can Carleton Place! Special tours can be Near Pakenham (Hwy.#29) choose from several different arranged in advance. This facility is again Phone (613) 256-3867 Fax (613) 256-2624 courses and landscapes. testimonial to our agricultural heritage. Walking tours (brochures avail- Accommodation able) of many carefully restored 19th and 1*1 Resorts, Inns, camping, over 26 turn-of-the-century buildings offer a Bed and Breakfasts, and conven- glimpse into the spirit of the community ient motels provide warm and friendly both past and present. hospitality for individuals and groups Lanark County is a place to rediscover alike! Take in any of the events, in any the pleasures of life, where time passes season, combine it with our rural ambi- more slowly. Come visit us... ence, and you have an affordable vacation we'll be pleased to in the National Capital Region. Call for a entertain you! complete listing.

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The Rideau Tour 200 km (120 miles) Part A - Beginning in Smiths Falls, go downstream (East) following the historic Rideau River that flows over the limestone plain and view the placid waters that are watched over by the homes of the county's first settlers of two centuries ago. Points of interest range from the oldest operational, hand-operated canal in North America, to fine dining in charming stone villages, to museums and a choco- LANARK COUNTY late factory. Part B - Beginning in Smiths Falls, go upstream (West) through the 10 seconds to Tokyo, Economic Development 10 minutes to the cottage... 613-267-4200 f 152 rugged Precambrian Shield country that harbours secret, spring-fed 613-267-2964 FAX lakes, babbling brooks, and tumbling rivers with spectacular moun- edoQperth.igs.net mvw. countylanafk. on.ca tain-top views. Points of interest vary from wildlife conservation parks to the Colonial Georgian architecture, the Silver Queen Mica mine, and summer theatre. Talk to the locals; they are friendly. Parcours du Rideau 200 km (I20miiies) Partie A - En partant de Smiths Falls, allez en aval du ruisseau (direction est) suivez la riviere historique du Canal Rideau qui passe sur une plaine de calcaire. Prenez le temps de regarder les eaux placides qui traversent les champs oil les pioniers de la region se sont installed il y a plus de deux siecles. Les points d'interets varient entre le plus vieux canal en Amerique du Nord operer a main, a la fine Tay Valley Tour 120 km (74 miles) cuisine dans les charmants villages de pierres, au musee et a 1'usine Start from Perth where solidity and style have been its signature for de chocolat. nearly two centuries and proceed South along the Scotch Line past Partie B - En partant de Smiths Falls, allez en amont (ouest) a Century farms, historic mills, and the lake country of the Tay River, travers le pays au terrain rugueux du bouclier Precambrien qui then climb over to the Mississipppi River where lumbering once was maintient les secrets des lacs remplis par des sources d'eaux, des king and pleasure craft now rule supreme. Points of interest include murmures de ruisseau et des rivieres avec des vues panoramiques des the classic countryside, heritage hospitality, band concerts in the park, montagnes inoubliables. Les points d'interets varient des pares de and snowmobiling over winter trails. Come and stay awhile. conservation de la faune a 1'architecture coloniale Georgien, et de la mine Silver Queen Mica au theatre d'ete. Parlez avec les habitants, Parcours de la Vallee Tay 120 km (74 milies) ils sont extremement chaleureux! Partez de Perth, la ou la solidite et le style font partie du caractere depuis plus de deux cents ans. Procedez vers le sud le long de la Ligne Scotch passez les fermes d'epoque, les moulins historiques et y H—MO (200km) le pays du lac de la Riviere Tay. Montez jusqu'a la Riviere Missis- Part A sippi oil le bois de charpente etait roi et ou le plaisir de 1'artisanat est evident et courant. Les points d'interets incluent le paysage de campagne classique, ou 1'hospitalite est comme d'antant, ou il y a plusieurs concerts a aire ouverte dans les pares et de la motoneige en hiver. Venez y passer un peu de temps, vous y raffolerez.

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