Almonte (Ontario)

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Almonte (pronounced "AL-mont") is a historic town of about 5000 people (2023) outside of Ottawa and is part of Mississippi Mills in eastern Ontario's Lanark County.

Introduction

History

Almonte's first European- settler was David Shepherd, who in 1818 was given 200 acres (0.81 km²) by the Crown to build and operate a mill. The site became known as Shepherd's Falls. Shepherd sold his patent after his mill burned down. The buyer of the patent, Daniel Shipman, rebuilt the mill and the settlement became known as Shipman's Mills by about 1821.

Mississippi Mills Waterfalls - Mississippi Mills Waterfalls

The majority of the early settlers were Scottish and later Irish. A textile town almost from the start, by 1850 it was the home of seven busy woolen mills of Messrs B & West Rosamond. It was one of the leading centres in Ontario for the manufacture of woollen cloth. The construction of a railway line to Brockville stimulated the economic growth of Almonte.

In 1869, Almonte was a village with a population of 2000. It was a station of the Brockville and Ottawa Railway. By the 1870 the town had 30 stores and 40 other businesses. During this time of rapid expansion the town changed its name from Shipman's Mills to Ramsayville and then to Waterford. When in 1855 the newly created Canadian post office pointed out there was already a Waterford in Ontario and the town needed yet another name change.

Relations between the United States and Great Britain had been antagonistic since the Revolutionary War and later the War of 1812. Border wars between Mexico and the United States in the 1830s increased this antagonism. Mexican general Juan Almonte had fought honourably in these latter wars and by 1853 had become Mexico's ambassador to the United States. It appears likely that Waterford saw the General as a "principled David fighting a Goliath interested in swallowing up all North America."

After the last textile mill closed in the early 1980s, Almonte no longer had a dominant industry. It has since turned its attention towards tourism. It offers museums and several historical spots, such as the home of James Naismith and the inventor of basketball and the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum.

Almonte retains much of its 19th-century architecture. The former Almonte post office, designed in 1889 by Thomas Fuller (the architect of the Parliament Buildings) and the Rosamond Woollen Mill and the largest 19th-century textile mill in Canada, are designated as National Historic Sites of Canada.

Travel to Almonte (Ontario)

  • From Ottawa: Almonte is 52 kilometers (by road) from Centretown. Go west on the Trans-Canada Highway 417 and turn southwest onto March Road.
  • From Carleton Place: Almonte is on old Highway 29, which leads from Carleton Place through Almonte and Pakenham to Arnprior
  • Greyhound Canada travels twice daily from Ottawa to Carleton Place (44 min, $12-35) and then take a taxi (11 min, $27-33) to Almonte (June 2023).
  • OC Transpo Route 61 (54 min, every 30 min, $4) from Albert/Bank in Ottawa to Hazeldean Rd/Carp Road in Stittsville and then by taxi (27 kilometers, $50-65) to Almonte.

Get Around in Almonte (Ontario)

There is no public transportation in Almonte.

Halal Sightseeing Tips

Former Almonte Post Office February 2012 - The former Almonte Post Office Naismith statue, Almonte - Sculpture of James Naismith

  • Naismith Museum 2854 Ramsay Concession 8 - Mill of Kintail Conservation Area ☎ +1 613-256-3610 Opening Hours: Mid-May to October Monday to Friday 9AM Monday - 3:30PM, Saturday Sunday 10:30AM Monday - 4:30PM $6/vehicle entry to the conservation area Dr James Naismith who invented basketball grew up in the Almonte area. ]

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Top Must Do Travel Tips to Almonte (Ontario)

  • Paddles and Puppets Almonte Fairgrounds and beach - Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 5PM Second Saturday in August. A 5-km community paddle up the Mississippi River towards Appleton. Teams build, decorate and race their own rafts across the river. Three puppet shows, music, vendors.
  • North Lanark Highland Games 195 Water Street - Adult $17, children under 12 free Held annually in Almonte since 1982 and the Games feature traditional Highland sports and entertainment and bring in about 6,000 visitors each summer. Fourth Saturday in August. 20 pipe bands, 100 dancers and champion heavyweight athletes.
  • Almonte Celtfest

Brae Street - Held annually in Almonte's Gemmill Park since 1997. The festival's goal is to "celebrate and promote the Celtic legacy of the Ottawa Valley through music and dance." A three-day event held the second weekend in July. Camping for some trailers and tents ($20 donation) with basic toilets available. Showers are available in the arena Saturday and Sunday morning. There is no electricity available, no hook-ups and no fires permitted.

  • Almonte Riverwalk , from the Old Town Hall Walk along the river, see the falls, have an ice cream.

Shopping

  • Almonte Antique Market 26 Mill Street - +1 613-256-1511 Opening Hours: Daily 10AM Monday - 5PM Over 100 vendors.
  • Baker Bob's 75 Little Bridge Street - ☎ +1 613-256-7674 Opening Hours: 6AM Monday - 6PM, Saturday 7AM Monday - 5PM Bakery, Coffee.

Halal Restaurants

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  • Heirloom Cafe Bistro 7 Mill Street - ☎ +1 613-256-9653 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 11AM–2:30PM, 5PM Monday - 8PM; F-Sa 11AM–2:30PM, 5PM Monday - 9PM; Sunday 11AM–2:30PM Dinner mains $18-32 On the ground floor of a restored legacy building at the bottom of historic Mill St.
  • Canadian Café 11 Bridge Street - Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 3PM Monday - midnight, Friday Saturday 3PM Monday - 1:30AM, Sunday 3PM Monday - 11:30PM It doesn't serve traditional Canadian food and it doesn't serve coffee and the only words on the sign that are correct are "The" and "Fully Licensed". But the service and the Chinese food are both quite good.
  • The Cuban Mix 27 Robert Hill Street - ☎ +1 613-263-8712 Opening Hours: Daily 11AM Monday - 7PM A dressed-up food truck with a great view of the falls.
  • Nan's Fries, a fry truck which operates seasonally on Martin Street North outside of the Bell Telephone building sells a variety of locally enjoyed foods. The most celebrated of which being poutine.
  • Rocks and Trees Ice Cream, a kiosk on lower Mill Street beside the Victoria Woollen Mill is a popular hang out on hot summer days. Almonte's famous Number 2 Falls provides plenty of scenery while finishing your ice cream. The best viewing locations are behind the Victoria Mill and behind the Post Office.
  • Naismith Sports Pub 411 Ottawa Street - ☎ +1 613-256-6336 Local craft Pizzas, pub food.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Almonte (Ontario)

Almonte (Ontario) July 29, 2023 - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Almonte (Ontario), is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Almonte (Ontario). This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Almonte (Ontario) and its surrounding regions.

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About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Almonte (Ontario) is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Almonte (Ontario), please contact:

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Buy/Rent Muslim Friendly Condos, Houses and Villas in Almonte (Ontario)

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Ramadan in Almonte (Ontario)

Ramadan 2025 in Almonte (Ontario)

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels

Most hotels and resorts in Almonte (Ontario) do not offer Halal food, however you can order Halal groceries from eHalal Group if you are booking your stay with eHalal Hotels and we will deliver your halal food to the property you will be staying in Almonte (Ontario).

  • The Almonte Suites 139 Reserve Street - ☎ +1 613-864-7829 $139-185 Two fully furnished suites, each equipped with a full kitchen.
  • Almonte Riverside Inn & Kitchen 81 Queen Street - +1 613-461-2745 $139-269

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