Maureen's Guidebook

Maureen
Maureen's Guidebook

Food Scene

Where to go for the best local cuisine.
All of the pizza shops in Almonte are great, but Joe's makes the best one I've ever had in my life! 7 Mill St, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0
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Joe's Italian Kitchen
7 Mill St
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All of the pizza shops in Almonte are great, but Joe's makes the best one I've ever had in my life! 7 Mill St, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0
Owners Amanda and Rick created this fabulous bodega style takeout place. It's foodie heaven with nuanced dishes and grocery items for all tastes. 78 Mill St, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0
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North Market Cafe + Catering
78 Mill St
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Owners Amanda and Rick created this fabulous bodega style takeout place. It's foodie heaven with nuanced dishes and grocery items for all tastes. 78 Mill St, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0
Located in the old post office, Postino has served some of famous Canadians - you may notice subtly situated photos. Postino's classically Italian entrees are not outdone by their mouth watering selection of deserts. 73 Mill St, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0
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Café Postino
73 Mill St
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Located in the old post office, Postino has served some of famous Canadians - you may notice subtly situated photos. Postino's classically Italian entrees are not outdone by their mouth watering selection of deserts. 73 Mill St, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0
You'll feel like a kid in a candy store in this old-fashioned bakery. Bob does his own baking by hand and he's good! 75 Little Bridge St, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0
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Baker Bob's
75 Little Bridge St
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You'll feel like a kid in a candy store in this old-fashioned bakery. Bob does his own baking by hand and he's good! 75 Little Bridge St, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0
A great place for brunch. Their traditionally light crepes with savoury or sweet fillings melt in your mouth. The soups are great too! 14 Mill St, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0
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Mill Street Crepe Company
14 Mill St
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A great place for brunch. Their traditionally light crepes with savoury or sweet fillings melt in your mouth. The soups are great too! 14 Mill St, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0

Sightseeing

The scenic Almonte Riverwalk takes you through town by way of the little Mississippi River, where old mills used to manufacture various goods. There are several smal waterfalls as well as wide open flows. A great way to get some fresh air and take in the lovely scenery. 4.5 on Tripadvisor. You'll find various entrance points by the blue "Riverwalk" signs along Mill Street and Little Bridge Street.
Riverwalk
Riverwalk
The scenic Almonte Riverwalk takes you through town by way of the little Mississippi River, where old mills used to manufacture various goods. There are several smal waterfalls as well as wide open flows. A great way to get some fresh air and take in the lovely scenery. 4.5 on Tripadvisor. You'll find various entrance points by the blue "Riverwalk" signs along Mill Street and Little Bridge Street.
Note: Reopens in mid-March. The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum is located in the old Rosamond textile mill - a National Historic Site. Nowadays it features 2 large exhibition spaces which host a variety of exhibits by artists across Canada. 3 Rosamond St E, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0
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Mississippi Valley Textile Museum
3 Rosamond St E
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Note: Reopens in mid-March. The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum is located in the old Rosamond textile mill - a National Historic Site. Nowadays it features 2 large exhibition spaces which host a variety of exhibits by artists across Canada. 3 Rosamond St E, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0
Visitors and locals love this spot for the great view of the river and the fascinating samples of over 400 million year old rocks. You can also launch your kayak there! 250 Almonte St, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0
Metcalfe Geoheritage Park
250 Almonte St
Visitors and locals love this spot for the great view of the river and the fascinating samples of over 400 million year old rocks. You can also launch your kayak there! 250 Almonte St, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0
If you enjoy walking in the forest, alongside a stream with flowers, birds and wildlife, you'll love the Mill of Kintail. There are also historic buildings that tell of the local history. 2854 Ramsay Concession 8, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0
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Mill of Kintail Conservation Area
2854 Ramsay Concession 8
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If you enjoy walking in the forest, alongside a stream with flowers, birds and wildlife, you'll love the Mill of Kintail. There are also historic buildings that tell of the local history. 2854 Ramsay Concession 8, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0

Neighbourhoods

Union street North has some of the grand and historic homes of the mill owners and industrialists from the founding days of "little Manchester" as Almonte was known.
Union street North has some of the grand, historic homes of the mill owners and industrialists from the founding days of "little Manchester" as Almonte was once known. It's the perfect neighbourhood for an after dinner stroll.
Union Street North
Union Street North
Union street North has some of the grand, historic homes of the mill owners and industrialists from the founding days of "little Manchester" as Almonte was once known. It's the perfect neighbourhood for an after dinner stroll.