Destination Almonte

10/24/2024

Almonte - a view from the river of the Wylie House.

The Wylie House, 81 Queen Street, Almonte, Ontario built in 1882, for James Dowdall, a local lawyer, known as the Wylie House,
after its second owner, John Wylie, a wealthy mill owner, and the Wylie family owned the home for 63 years. 1950, it was sold
to the Department of National Defence and became the Almonte Armouries with the addition of a bomb-shelter in the basement.
The government sold it to Ann and Gerry Wheatley in the late 1960s, and they owned the house during the 1970s and 1980s and then sold it to Judge James Hugessen his wife Mary Hugesson in 1990. They sold it to Rob Prior, who converted it to an inn.
photo: Almonte photo archive

10/24/2024

Wow! This is what Mill Street looked like back in 1935.

Almonte - Mill Street, with gas pump, 1935

photo: Almonte photo archives

10/24/2024

Are you looking for some new pieces to add to your Fall/Winter wardrobe?

Stop by Duffield Design on Thursday, October 24th from 6-8p.m. for our FW24 Collection Launch Event 🛍️

Every purchase in-store on Thursday will receive 10% the entire FW24 collection and be entered into a draw to win a $100 Duffield Design gift card!

🌟We hope to see you there!🌌

10/16/2024

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT! It's time for a coffee at Equator! Located at 451 Ottawa Street Almonte, Equator has been roasting and serving coffee in the Ottawa Valley for over 25 years! Equator's coffee is Fair Trade and organic certified - they believe that coffee is not just a cup in your hand but an opportunity to change the world for the better.
We are proud every day to be a part of the beautiful community of Almonte, and we cannot wait to see you for your morning cup - Happy Brewing! ❤

10/15/2024

EEK! This Halloween, the Municipality once again invites children (and their parents) with their fab-boo-lous costumes to Trick-or-Treat at our Municipal facilities! There’s something for everyone; we will be offering a variety of treats, both edible and non-edible, to irresistible costumers. On Thursday, October 31 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. OR 2 to 4:30 p.m., come visit us at one or more of the locations listed below

🎃 Almonte Old Town Hall
14 Bridge St, Almonte (ground level AND second floor)

🎃 Mississippi Mills Public Library, Almonte Branch
155 High St, Almonte

🎃 Mississippi Mills Public Library, Pakenham Branch
128 MacFarlane St, Pakenham

🎃 Ramsay Ward Public Works Garage and Municipal Office
3131 Old Perth Rd, Almonte

Have a fang-tastic Halloween!

10/15/2024

The is a Mexican holiday to remember and celebrate the memory of loved ones who have passed on. 💀

On November 2nd, we'll be hosting a Day of the Dead celebration at our café! Enjoy delicious drinks, food, music, and a festive atmosphere that will transport you to another world. Make sure you're wearing your best skull mask or face paint since the best dressed will be voted to win a giant 6.5-pound Peanut Butter Cup! 🥜

Pre-purchased tickets are $10 or buy at the door for $15. Each ticket comes with one drink for a tribute at the end of the night. 🎟️

Get your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1045092197897?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/09/2024

Maclan Bridge, Almonte - 1942

10/09/2024

No. 2 Falls, Almonte - 1906

photo: Almonte photo archives

10/08/2024

09/29/2024

Shops on Mill Street & Bridge will be closed tomorrow morning and will open at 1:00 due to power outage.

Hummingbird Chocolate Maker is not affected of the outage and will open at 9:00.

‼️REMINDER‼️

There are several planned power outages that will affect Mississippi Mills residents tomorrow, Sunday, September 29.

Hydro One has a planned outage from 7am - 1 pm to complete updates. It will affect a large area of Mississippi Mills.

Related to Hydro One’s planned outages, Ottawa River Power Corporation’s customers in Almonte will be affected from 6am - 1pm.

➡️ Hydro One’s outage map: https://d8bkcndcv6jca.cloudfront.net/?c=PlannedOutagesExternal&o=PlannedOutagesExt

➡️ Ottawa River Power Corporation planned outage information: www.orpowercorp.com/safety-power-outages/planned-outages/?

❓HAVE QUESTIONS

ORPC customers: Call 1-877-332-3316.

Hydro One customers: Call 1-888-664-9376.

➡️ HOW DOES THIS AFFECT MUNICIPAL FACILITIES?

▪️Programming at the John Levi Community Centre in Almonte has been cancelled and the arena will be closed during the outage. Evening bookings will resume as scheduled.

▪️The Stewart Community Centre in Pakenham will not be affected, according to Hydro One.

▪️Almonte Old Town Hall will be closed to the public during the outage. The Tourism Desk will reopen from 1 - 5 pm.

09/23/2024

Don't forget to join us this Thursday for our Fall Night Market! We have some awesome vendors joining us for the night! You'll find everything from Indian cuisine and handmade hats to leather goods, tattoos, crochet art, local spirits, and delicious chocolate. We also have live music from two incredible local artists! We can't wait to see you on Mill Street at 5PM!

09/23/2024

Road closure notice for our night market this Thursday!

❗ ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE ❗

Please be advised that Mill Street will be closed from Almonte Street to Bridge Street this Thursday, September 26 for Destination Almonte's Fall Night Market.

During this time, Little Bridge Street will be open to two-way traffic.

Join our downtown businesses for live music, sidewalk sales, vendor pop ups, street treats and more!

09/22/2024

A beautiful article written about our “mini Hollywood North” town.

Almonte, Ontario sits a half hour outside of Ottawa, a riverside town coined "mini Hollywood North" as it's been the set for many movies!

09/21/2024

Happy 5th Birthday ThreadWork!! 🎂🥳

09/02/2024

Almonte Fibrefest is coming up!

I'm dyeing up the silk scarves for my nuno felting workshop at Almonte Fibrefest next week. It's going to be a blast! No worries Nancy Scott, I've got white scarves too:)
There are still a whole bunch of amazing workshops happening and registration is open til right up to the day.
https://mvtm.ticketsplease.ca/

09/02/2024

Mississippi Valley Textile Museum we’re happy to support our local businesses! 🖤🖤 here’s to an amazing fibrefest!

Thank you Destination Almonte for sponsoring this year's Almonte Fibrefest! There are so many fantastic businesses in Almonte- spend the day and explore the town when you visit for Fibrefest next weekend!

Fibrefest is September 7 and 8 at the MVTM and Community Centre! Tickets are $5 per day, learn more here: https://mvtm.ca/whats-on/fibrefest/



Image Description: White background with amorphous shapes along the edges depicting yarn and woven baskets. In the centre, black text reads "Thank you Destination Almonte for sponsoring this year's Almonte Fibrefest". In the bottom left corner, in a black amorphous shape, is white text reading "Learn more at mvtm.ca/whats-on/fibrefest/" and the yellow, blue, and red Mississippi Valley Textile Museum logo of a weaving pattern

08/30/2024

Our sister store needs a sales associate. If you’d like a part time position in a thriving organization this may be the job for you. Apply in writing at the Hub or Rebound

08/30/2024

Fibrefest!! Check out details 👇

08/20/2024

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Mississippi Valley Textile Museum

For almost 40 years, the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum has been preserving Almonte's uniquely textile-based past and present! This national historic site is the former Rosamond Woollen Company's administration and storage building, in use since the 1870s. Now, the building is an open and accessible space that welcomes all, with historical and contemporary art exhibits that feature diverse perspectives, experiences, and themes. With every program, they're unravelling history and weaving community. Right now, they're gearing up for their annual Fibrefest, a festival of fibre arts taking place on September 7 and 8!

08/10/2024

Puppets Up 2024 has begun! Come say Hi at the The Mill Street Team Tent today and tomorrow! Puppets Up