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Welcome to Lanark Highlands Online Booking Platform!
We are excited to announce the launch of our new online platform for booking and reserving township facilities such as the baseball field and arena. Residents can now conveniently book facilities and purchase advertising space online through the ActiveNet network.
How to Use the New Booking Platform:
- Visit our online booking site: Lanark Highlands Booking Platform
- Create an Account:
- Click on the Create an Account link.
- Fill out all required fields (birth date, gender, email address, etc.) and click submit. Please submit your request only once.
- Note: If you are registering a child for an activity, use your own information when filling out the online registration account request form. You will have the opportunity to add family members once you have an online registration account.
- You will automatically receive an email after submitting your request for an account.
- Payment: Credit Card - if you chose to pay using your credit card a 2.95% processing fee will be applied, Debit, Cash, Cheque - you can pay debit, cash or cheque in person at the Municipal Office (75 George St, Lanark)
The website is mobile-compatible, so you can make bookings on the go!
Join the Pickleball Community
Games are played at Robertson Lake Hall located at 4101 South Lavant Road.Directions:
Annual Membership
$50.00
All members of the household and visiting family and friends are covered under the same membership.
Pay per Use
$5.00
For adults or children over 12 and
FREE for children 12 and under
Paddles
Paddles are available to rent at $2.00 per use.
Paddles for use by children under 12 are free.
2 balls will also be provided
The pickleball court is located at Roberson Lake Hall located at 4101 South Lavant Road.
The court is locked at all times and must be accessed by a key.
Members
Members will receive their own numbered key to access the court whenever they want to play and as often as they'd like to play. The court has lights so use in the evenings is an option.
Non-Members
Non-members can reserve the court by emailing .
White Lake Sports Centre
1376 Snye Road, White Lake
Come out and join in a game of pickleball, badminton, table tennis or 3 on 3 ball hockey.
For more information, contact:
André Paquet
Website
Clyde River Waterfront ParkDirections:
The Clyde River Park is located at the end of Hillier Street in Lanark Village. The park includes park benches/picnic area, swings, a small play structure and sandy beach area. Canoes and kayaks can easily be launched from this area. A larger Boat Launch Area is located at the corner of Clarence Street and Canning Street in Lanark Village, which is more ideal for larger, motorized boats.
Centennial ParkDirections:
Centennial Park Boat Launch and Beach is located on Lavant Mill Road, 6km North West of County Road 12 in McDonalds Corners, West of the Village of Lanark. There is a small park and boat launch by the bridge.
Dalhousie Lake BeachDirections:
Dalhousie Lake Public Beach is located on Lavant Mill Road, 1km past Centennial Park. The long stretch of sandy beach is a great place for the family to spend a hot summer day.
Lavant Community Centre Park
Robertson Lake Beach in Lanark Highlands is located on 4101 South Lavant Road (County Road 16) East of Lavant Station. There is also a Hall available for rental, boat launch, public washrooms, change room, and baseball diamond.
Robb's Lake Beach
Robb's Lake Park Beach and Boat Launch is located on Concession 7 Darling, North West of Tatlock.
Lanark Highlands is dotted with numerous lakes and rivers which provide excellent opportunities for boating, fishing and swimming. Below is a list of some of the easily accessible lakes in the township. There are many public and private lakes throughout the municipality.
The Paddle: Circumnavigate the lake. Following northwest shore brings you into mouth of the Indian River. Explore to bridge on Galbraith Rd. Lunch sites near bridge.
Watch for: extensive wild rice beds, ducks and marsh birds.
Fish: Pike, Walleye, Large Mouth Bass, Small Mouth Bass, Perch, Brown Bullhead.
Seasonal information: Wild rice best in autumn. Good until freeze-up.
Directions: From Carleton Place travel West on Highway 7 towards Perth. Turn Right onto County Road 9 (Tatlock Road) and travel for approximately 13km. Launch is located on the left as you enter the Village of Clayton.
Facilities/Activities
- boat launch - canoes and kayaks
- birding
- wild rice
Fish: Northern Pike, Large Mouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead, White Sucker, Rock Bass, Pumpkinseed.
Directions: From Highway #7 travel North on Highway #511. Turn left onto the French Line Road. Continue on the French Line Road to Lavant Darling Road. At the village of Joes Lake, turn right onto the Flower Station Road to the K&P Trail. Head East on the K&P for approximately 8km. A natural shoreline is used to launch watercraft at this crown campsite. Area is fairly remote. Public Access can be found for small motorized and cartop watercraft.
Facilities/Activities
- boat launch - small motorized boat, canoes and kayaks
- fishing
On the west shore of Dalhousie Lake sits Centennial Park. Centennial Park has a sandy beach, change rooms, a small park with picnic tables, playground and boat launch.
Fish: Yellow pickerel, Northern pike, Smallmouth bass, Yellow perch, Brown bullhead, Pumpkinseed, Rock bass, White sucker, Minnows
Directions: located on Lavant Mill Road, 6km North West of County Road 12 in McDonalds Corners, west of the Village of Lanark
Facilities/Activities
- sandy beach
- playground
- picnic tables
- boat launch - motorized boat, canoes and kayaks
- fishing
- swimming
Public access to Joe's Lake is located on Flower Station Road across from a baseball field where small motorized and cartop watercraft can be launched.
Fish: Northern Pike, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, White Sucker, Brown Bullhead, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass
Directions: From County Road 511, turn left onto French Line Road. Continue left onto Lavant Darling Road. Stay on Lavant Darling Road (past Campbell’s Road) and turn right onto Flower Station Road.
Facilities/Activities
- boat launch - small motorized boat, canoes and kayaks
- fishing
- Baseball Diamond
- Community Centre
South Lavant Community Park offers a six-acre site on Robertson Lake. Pack a lunch and spend the afternoon enjoying the outdoors.
Directions: From Perth take HWY #511 North to 2km past Hopetown Village. Turn Left on South Lavant Road. Continue to #4101 South Lavant Rd * Lavant Community Centre Park
Facilities/Activities
- boat launch
- beach
- public washrooms
- change rooms
- picnic tables
- swimming
- ball diamond
- Community hall available for rent Community Centres
The entire lake is shared with 4 different municipalities.
The west end of White Lake is like northern lakes with rocky shores, islands, wetland coves and bays.
The Lanark Highlands portion of the lake does have a boat launch on Wabalac road.
Watch For: Unusual creek opening on north shore leading to falling brook. Interesting rock formations and wild flowers. Watch for bald eagles.
Fish: Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Walleye, Pike, Perch, Brown Bullhead
Directions:
From Perth, take County Rd. 511 almost to edge of Lanark County. Watch for boat launch sign at White Lake Rd. Go 1.4 km to 3-way split. Take left fork onto Wabalac Rd. 0.9 km, then turn right onto Wabalac Side Rd., then 0.2 km to public access boat launch.Facilities/Activities
- boat launch
- island picnic sites
- gravel beach
- swimming
Clyde River Park, in Lanark Village, is a waterfront park which incorporates shade from mature trees, a play structure, beautiful flower boxes and a small, sandy beach. Located just off of George Street on the north side of the bridge, it’s a great place to have a picnic.
Directions: Located just off George Street in Lanark village.
Facilities/Activities
- playground
- beach
- swimming
- Boat Launch located one street down from beach, at the end of Clarence St
Round Flower Lake is one of the headwater lakes of the Clyde River system. Flower Round Lake supports a warm water fishery.
Directions:From Perth travel North on HWY #511, Turn Left onto French Line Rd. Continue on to Lavant Darling Rd. At the Village of Joe's Lake, Turn Right onto Flower Station Rd. Continue on to the Lake.
Facilities/Activities
- Boat Launch
The famous Tatlock marble quarry is owned by the Swiss mineral company OMYA. It produces calcium carbonate derived from natural marble (or limestone) rock formation. Calcium carbonate is used as filler in things like paint, plastics, paper and toothpaste. The Tatlock quarry is about 900 meters long, 400 meters wide and 110 meters deep.
There’s some interesting geology here. The limestone was formed by the skeletal fragments of marine organisms populating a vast inland sea. Over time ancient geological processes metamorphosed limestone through heat and pressure into marble. Striations and darker bands clearly show how the original limestone layers were gently folded and thrust upward as they transformed into marble over time.
Tatlock Quarry is temporary closed to the public. For further information please contact Carlos Morales Velez, Quarry Manager, Omya Canada Inc.
Mobile: +1 613-724-0380
Plant Line: +1-613-267-5367 x6302
Internet: www.omya.com
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.
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
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:
Each year the Lanark and District Civitan Club with the support of the Township of Lanark Highlands and other participants organizes a Canada Day celebration at the Clyde Memorial Ball Park located behind the Lanark Highlands municipal building in the Village of Lanark.
The program typically includes children’s activities, a music program and of course the traditional fireworks display to wrap things up.
For more information on the day of events planned visit the Lanark Civitan's Facebook Page!
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
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The Township of Lanark Highlands has a lot to offer its residents. We have programs and services for people of all ages and lifestyles. From recreation and sports to community services, we have it covered.
Check out our calendar of events or the details related to building or renovating, be sure to contact us for assistance.
If you are interested in something that you don't see on our website, please contact us. We'll be happy to help.
As the name suggests, Lanark Highlands offers picturesque vistas of rolling hills and Canadian Shield topography, a geology that creates the perfect terroir for maple syrup production. Among vast forest lands, the hamlets of Hopetown, Middleville, Poland, Lavant, Flower Station, Elphin, Watson’s Corners, McDonald’s Corners and the ghost town of Herron’s Mills pepper the area around the main Village of Lanark. Abundant water bodies and beaches make for prime cottage country. Feel the freedom.
Make a Memory
- Take in the largest collection of maple artifacts in the world at Wheelers Pancake House, Sugar Camp and Maple Museum
- Get to know the animals at Serendipity Alpaca Farm
- Play a round of golf over rolling hills at Timber Run Golf Course
- Hike to the summit of Blueberry Mountain at cliffLAND
- Bring a friend for a walk with your dog on the Baird Trail
1024 Herron Mills Road, Lanark Highlands, ON - Stroll along the boardwalk at Purdon’s Conservation Area to see North America’s largest colony of Lady’s Slipper Orchids
- Research your ancestry at the Middleville Museum and Lanark & District Museum
- Swim at one of the natural beaches (Dalhousie Lake,Lanark Beach,Robertson Lake Beach)
- Meet the locals at the Middleville Fair or McDonald’s Corners Fair, where home cooking abounds
- Learn to weave or take a pottery class at MERA Schoolhouse
- See the private collection at Lanark Highlands’ Basketry Museum
- Find the best produce at the farmers’ market in McDonald’s Corners
- Try your hand at yoga and stand up paddle boarding at ARUMA
- Plan your perfect getaway with Clyde Hall B&B
The total population is a quaint 5,338 people. The village of Lanark is the main settlement.
Lanark Highlands is home to several dozen lakes and rivers, such as Clayton, Taylor, White, Dalhousie, Patterson, Flower Round and Clyde. The Mississippi River crosses the municipality from west to east and the Clyde River meanders its way from north to south to meet up with the Mississippi River south of Lanark Village. As its name suggests, Lanark Highlands also offers picturesque vistas of rolling hills and Canadian Shield topography, combining with the abundant water bodies to form prime cottage country.
Cut out of Lanark County’s famous Maple Sugar Bush, the tree lined fairways and elevation changes are a challenge for all levels of golfers. The North Creek meanders through the Blue Heron Golf Club coming into play on four of the nine holes. The view from the tee on the signature ninth hole is almost picture perfect. The green is framed with trees on the right and sand on the left, a must see in person.
The Blue Heron Golf Club is a mature, well maintained, picturesque nine-hole par 33 golf course in the heart of Lanark County.
Get out the clubs and enjoy a round of golf on our 18 hole, par 69 course. The views are spectacular from our elevated tees and greens. With water on 8 holes, strategically placed bunkers and rolling fairways, Timber Run offers a golfing experience that none will soon forget.
Contact Us
Sarah Hobbs
Planning, Building and Clerk Admin
Ext. 250
Forbes Symon
Planning Consultant, Jp2g
613-281-9894
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.