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The Mill of Kintail is a preserved grist mill from the 1830s, now home to an exhibit on Dr James Naismith, who grew up in the Almonte area. The mill also contains a collection of sculptures by R. Tait McKenzie.
The Mill of Kintail Conservation Area is a 152 acres (62 ha) preserve operated by the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority, in Mississippi Mills, Ontario, Canada.
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The museum traces the history of the woollen industry in the Mississippi River Valley, and preserves one of the few remaining mill complexes in the region. Temporary exhibitions feature contemporary artists and historical topics.
The inventor of basketball is commemorated in the small square with a statue, information plaque, and basketball hoop, not far from his place of birth.
Walk along the river, see the falls, have an ice cream. Signage along the route provides historical information about the town. The Riverwalk crosses the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail, which stretches from Smiths Falls to Mattawa.