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Arnprior is a town of about 9,600 people (2021) on the Madawaska and Ottawa rivers in Eastern Ontario.
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The history of Arnprior is preserved and documented at the Arnprior and District Museum (in the former post office building and library) and the Arnprior and District Archives, next door in the basement of the public library. The sandstone building is the defining element in local architecture.
A beautiful historic stone building.
This site provides beautiful walks through old growth white pine forest. A 20th-century estate in a forested area at the edge of the Ottawa River. A stand of forest encircles a cleared area with a handsome, Colonial Revival house constructed from the white pine of the forest. The Gillies Grove House is not accessible to visitors. The main trail is wheelchair accessible and the trails are well marked.
Provide scenic views of the waterfront, downtown heritage homes, and two nature trails including a walk-through of the Gillies Grove, a 45-acre (180,000 m²) tract of old growth forest, preserving the white pine which was the foundation of the local lumber industry. Additionally the rivers and local lakes encourage boating, fishing and canoeing.
If you are looking to take in some hockey or go for a skate in Arnprior, the Nick Smith Centre is the place to go.
On the edge of the Ottawa and Madawaska Rivers off of John st. This park/beach is great for family picnics and swimming,.
12 hours of music celebrating local artists, this is a free event hosted at the beachfront on the first Saturday in June every year.
A 3-day fair on the second weekend in August. A mix of musical entertainment, livestock showing, educational displays and rides.
A chain family restaurant centred on low-cost, basic pasta and pizza. Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Traditional and contemporary Indian dishes.
Gastropub featuring seasonal craft beers.
Predictable, basic chain hotel. Free Wi-fi, local calls, cable TV. No meals included, but "East Side Mario's" restaurant next door serves all meals.
Free Wi-Fi. A microwave and refrigerator are included in each simply furnished guest room. Pet-friendly motel, and a continental breakfast is served in the mornings. Free parking with cold weather plug-ins is available.
Three rooms.
On the Ottawa and Carp Rivers, car camping with small sandy beaches and easy hiking trails. Some campsites provide electricity or waterfront access. Canoes available for rent from the park store.
In addition to the usual truck stop amenities and a few less-usual amenities including an RV dump facility, Antrim Truck Stop has an on-site bakery - "Big Rigs" - that sells bread, pies (including an award-winning coconut cream pie), cookies, and arguably the best butter tarts in Eastern Ontario. Worth the stop even if you don't need fuel.
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