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Museums
Address:
1132 3rd Concession Dalhousie,
Watson’s Corners, ON K0G 1K0
Phone:
613‑259‑3110
Victoria Day to Labour Day Weekends
HOURS:
Sunday & Holiday Mondays
11:00am – 4:00pm
First rural library in ON!!
The Dalhousie Historic Library became the first Public Library in the old Bathurst District and the first rural library in ON. It was established in 1828. Now a Museum, it contains many old books and artifacts from days past, as well as genealogical records. It is housed in the Watson's Corners Community Hall.
Address:
80 George Street, P.O. Box 340,
Lanark, ON K0G 1K0
Phone:
613‑259‑2575
Hours:
Wednesday - Sunday
July 2 ‑ September 1
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
A Link with Lanark’s Heritage – Past, Present and Future.
The Lanark and District Museum houses displays of tools, clothing and artifacts collected from Lanark area pioneer homes, as well as a library of Canadiana books and Genealogy Records, which includes the only complete set of Lanark Eras available (1895-2000). These may be read on microfilm at the Perth Campus of Algonquin College or at Archives Lanark (613-267-2232).
Address:
5596 McDonald's Corners Road,
McDonalds Corners, ON K0G 1M0
Phone:
613‑278‑1203
Website
Hours:
Saturday
May to October
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
or By Appointment
Baskets Galore
The museum has over 200 exhibits in the 1930s stable building. The exhibits focus on baskets made from 15 different local materials. Some of these materials are growing in the gardens around the museum.
The exhibitions include basketry tools and various techniques for functional and decorative baskets.
All of the baskets have been collected by Ankaret Dean in her 40+ years as a fibre artist and instructor. Some baskets in the exhibition were made by Ankaret, others by First Nations basketmakers from across Canada, and some by international basketmakers.
Address:
2130 Concession Rd 6D Lanark,
Middleville, ON, K0G 1K0
Phone:
613‑259‑5462
Website
Hours:
Saturday, Sunday & Holiday Mondays
Victoria Day weekend to Thanksgiving weekend
2022: May 21st - October 10th
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Admission:
$5.00 per person
12 and under free.
Step into the past.
Explore Lanark Township history in our informative country museum located in the Hamlet of Middleville. Set in an 1861 two-story stone school, the pioneer spirit shines from every corner of this unique museum. Treasures from days past are waiting to be discovered.
Highlights:
- A dramatic horse drawn hearse
- A dugout canoe made of a single basswood log
- Old time maple syrup and cheese making displays
- An 1830's "barn-frame" loom
- Blacksmithing tools and farm implements
- Lanark County lumbering and shanty artefacts
- Original genealogical documents and family records.
Address:
1001 Highland Line,
McDonalds Corners, ON, K0G 1M0
Phone:
613-278–2090
Website
Hours:
Every day
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
All things maple!
Maple Heritage Museum
Maple Heritage Museum houses the largest collection of maple syrup artifacts and related items. There are extensive displays ranging from the First Nations discovery of maple syrup to Settlers modernizing methods.
The wall logs of the museum are recycled from century old hay barns and all the lumber was cut and sawed on the property.
Forest & Farm Museum
The Forest & Farm Museum is home to over 600 vintage chainsaws & unique farming tools. Some chainsaws came from right here in Lanark County and Eastern ON while other saws come from all over the world, like New England, Quebec, and as far away as British Columbia and Alaska.
Ball Parks
Clyde Memorial Park
Address: 84 Clarence Street, Lanark, K0G 1K0
Clyde Memorial Ball Park has witnessed thousands of ball games during its long history. With its unique natural setting the ball diamond has been a prized possession of Lanark Highlands for almost 200 years. Clyde Memorial Ball diamond has hosted 5 different Canadian Big League Baseball Championships, filling the park with almost 4,000 spectators a game. The park boasts a well maintained international sized hardball diamond.
Vincent Hall Memorial Ball Diamond
Address: 4341 Watsons Corners Rd, Mcdonalds Corners, K0G 1M0
Lanark & District Community Centre
Public Skating Hours
Sunday's
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday's
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Admission
Adult $4.20
Child $1.20
Family $8.20
Public skating pass-buy 10 get one free
Lanark & District Community Centre Address
67 Princess St. Lanark, ON
Phone #: 613-259-3345
Arena
The ice surface is available for ice rentals on weekdays and weekends from October to the end of March.
During the winter season, the ice surface is used for hockey, figure-skating and broomball events by a number of groups.
During the summer months the facility holds a capacity of up to 400 people and is available for off-season rentals. Possibilities include:
- Weddings
- Receptions
- Stags
- Concerts
- Festivals
- Tradeshows
- Dinners
Youth & Minor Hockey - $130.60 + HST
Non-Prime Time (9am-3pm weekdays) - $156.68 + HST
Prime-Time (3pm-12am weekdays, weekends and holidays) - $198.40 + HST
Broomball - $156.68 + HST
Schools (weekdays) - $72.53 + HST
Advertising Rental Signs - $188.31 + HST
Looking to hit the ice? View the current ice schedule or request an ice booking below.
Ice Rental Inquiries:
Canada Day
Committee of Adjustment
In municipal politics, the Committee of Adjustment (COA) is a quasi-judicial body responsible for making decisions regarding certain land-use applications, typically in relation to zoning bylaws and official plans. The committee has the authority to grant minor variances and consent applications (land severances), which are generally related to land-use or property development that do not conform to the established zoning regulations, but are deemed minor enough not to warrant a full zoning bylaw amendment.
Applications to the Committee of Adjustment will be processed in accordance with the requirements of Sections 45 and 53 of the Planning Act, applicable regulations (O.Reg. 200/96 and 197/96 as amended), the Statutory Powers Procedures Act and applicable Township policies.
NOTE: The committee holds public hearings, allowing neighbors and interested parties to provide feedback on the applications.
Their decision is based on the information presented at the hearing, which includes staff reports, public comments, and considerations for the broader community’s well-being.
Contact: Nicole Guthrie, Clerk, 613-259-2398, ext 231
Sarah Hobbs, Planning, Building and Clerk Administrative Assistant, ext 250
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Municipal Re-Branding Project
“Your logo does not give meaning to the community… The community gives meaning to your logo” – Tom Graham, T.D Graham & Associates
Lanark Highlands Council & Staff have been undertaking a rebranding initiative for the Township throughout the past year. During this initiative the question has been asked “What makes Lanark Highlands a great place to live?”.
Council started the initiative by directing staff to create a Community Survey to be presented to the public throughout the summer months. This survey allowed the Township to obtain valuable data on what the residents of Lanark Highlands envisioned for the future of the Township.
Council awarded a contract for the municipal re-branding project to T.D Graham & Associates. A company 30+ years doing municipal branding projects, and who is currently hired to redesign the Township website.
Three community workshops were held by T.D Graham and Staff throughout the Township asking residents to express their opinions on “What makes Lanark Highlands a great place to live?.”
Utilizing this extremely valuable information from the community survey as well as the workshops; T.D Graham & Associates presented to Council on November 19th, 2019 a new brand for Lanark Highlands.
For the full presentation and rationale behind the logo being considered, please see the link below.
Community Centres
Darling White Lake
Contact:
Brian Cairns - President DWLC Executive Committee
Address:
236 Cedar Cove Road
Website:
DWLCentre.blogspot.com
Hopetown
Address:
5633 Hwy 511
Contact:
Wilda Whyte - 613-259-3283 and/or Glenna Stewart 613-259-5744
MERA
Middleville
North Lavant
South Lavant (Robertson Lake)
Contact:
Keith Michaud - President
Address:
4101 South Lavant Road
Phone:
613-259-2154
Tatlock
Contact:
Carol Alexander
Address:
696 7th Concession
Phone:
613-256-1071
Watsons Corners
Address:
1132 3rd Con Dalhousie
Phone:
613-259-5454
Emergency Preparedness
Keeping our community safe is a top priority for the Township of Lanark Highlands. Our emergency planning strategies are designed to help protect residents, property, and public spaces during emergencies.
This page offers information on the Town’s emergency response plans and tips to help you and your family stay prepared.
Emergency Planning for Your Family - 5 Step Guide
For more information on emergency preparedness, the following self-help advice brochures on the most common hazards of Canada are available at: www.emergencymanagementontario.ca
75 George Street,
PO BOX 340
Lanark, Ontario
K0G 1K0
613-259-2398
1-800-239-4695
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
