Arnprior & District Museum
Learn about Arnprior’s social history and the poignant story of her residents’ roles in two World Wars at this intimate museum, which also runs a full programme of children’s activities.
From idyllic nature spots that both preserve and challenge the industries that made this region wealthy in the 19th century to the high-adrenaline thrills of whitewater rafting or the unassuming birthplace of what Canadian hockey is today, there’s a lot to discover in this part of the Ottawa Valley.
Whitewater Rafting
The Ottawa Valley is home to some of the best whitewater rafting in the world. Pick an operator that works for your level of intensity and schedule and head for the fast-flowing, choppy waters.
NHA/NHL Birthplace Museum
A place of pilgrimage for hockey fans, this museum charts the role of two local pioneers of the sport.
Macnamara Nature Trail
A trail with 19 numbered points that takes you on a 4km wander through beautiful conservation land with convenient boardwalks, viewing platforms, and benches that allow you to explore without disturbing the surrounding nature.
Gillies Grove and House
Discover this beautiful Colonial Revival style house, originally built to showcase the white pine products grown, harvested and milled by Gillies Brothers set in a clearing in one of the few remaining accessible local woodlots with significant old growth white pine.
Champlain Trail Museum & Pioneer Village
Get a guided tour into everyday life between the mid-19th and mid-20th centuries at this lovingly restored open-air museum, offering everything from a striking 1930s barbershop and beauty parlour to the area’s first motorized fire engine.