Mill of Kintail Conservation Area
2854 Ramsay Concession 8, K0A 1A0 Almonte, ON, Canada

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Happy chilly Sunday dear Friends of Mississippi Mills! I spent a few hours in the cold last night at the Mill of Kintail Conservation Area. As usual, aimlessly ...wandering with my camera and tripod, I managed to capture some images under a very bright moonlit sky. This is the first image I'll post from last night. I hope you like it :-) See more

No ice is safe ice. Ice thickness can change drastically and without warning due to changing flows and water levels, especially around water control structures. Skating is not permitted at our conservation areas. Please act responsibly and stay safe.

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Lanark-Highlands have had to extensively change their usual Lanark Highlands Frosty Fling lineup. Rather than cancel altogether; they have been working hard to create some activities that enable everyone to have fun while following all public health guidelines and stay safe!

This picture of the Gatehouse was taken during the winter of 1932-1933 just after McKenzie finished renovations.

Great shots from Spy Rock in Foley Mountain. Beautiful!

This is a great podcast about our very own Dr. J. Check it out!!

Thank you so much for sharing this!:)

Did you know that R. Tait McKenzie & Dr. James Naismith were great friends from young boys until McKenzie's death in 1938? McKenzie looked up to Naismith and his athleticism which led them both to believe that a "healthy body is a healthy mind". Frank Consentino wrote a book titled Brothers of the Wind which chronicles their friendship and similar achievements. Both saw physical education as a serious academic discipline. James Naismith gave basketball to the world and McKenzie left a legacy of athletic sculptures.

It’s like a winter wonderland here today with the freshly fallen snow. The site is beautiful and festive and ready to be enjoyed. Please take care while walking the trails and roadways as there are some icy spots under the snow.

We understand this year the holidays will look a little different for everyone. While we've had to cancel Kintail Country Christmas due to Covid-19, the Mill of... Kintail Conservation Area still offers a festive feel. Details: https://mvc.on.ca/mill-of-kintail-conservation-area-is-a-s/ #stepintonature #kcc20 See more

At every turn there are beautiful autumn colors. The site has been extremely busy so while visiting please remember to obey the rules which are posted in the main parking lot next to the pay machine. There is a $6 per vehicle SITE fee and tickets must be clearly displayed on the dash of your vehicle. ... Also, please remember to use the trails in a clock-wise fashion in order to help keep everyone safe when using this beautiful spot. Thank you from the staff at the Mill of Kintail

This is a great Halloween event for you and some friends or family from your bubble. Haunted Walks Ottawa has partnered with Phantoms of Yore and MVCA to create a safe fun event. Get your tickets before they are all sold out. @PhantomsOfYore @hauntedwalk

Test your flora and fauna ID knowledge at Roy Brown Park in Carleton Place! Our new fall sign is in place. Plan to take a stroll this weekend and see if you can get a perfect score. http://mvc.on.ca/answers/

Please note that the Museum at the Mill of Kintail Conservation Area will be closed Friday and Saturday but will reopen for Sunday and Monday. To book your spot email [email protected] or call 613-256-3610 ext.2

Happy Fall, All! #Stepintonature at our conservation areas and enjoy all the season has to offer. A reminder that if the parking lot is full upon arrival to please plan to come back at another time. http://mvc.on.ca/places-to-see/ Photo: Mill of Kintail, @OnHighlands

These adorable deer were breakfasting on fresh apples this morning.

It's amazing how much art is in nature:) Be sure to look around you as you walk because life and art is everywhere.

FOUND: Are you missing an essential piece of camera equipment? Call: 613-256-3610 ext. 2 if you think it may belong to you.

Sunday from the Studio showcases this beautifully crafted pine writing desk created by R. Tait McKenzie in 1931. Tait designed the desk to showcase the plaster panels and the frieze. On August 3rd, 1951 Ethel McKenzie said "the bas reliefs in the desk, designed by Tait, are the only replicas of the original panels by Gilbert, the eccentric English sculptor in King's College, Cambridge. Tait got permission from the Master of King's College to have casts made and worked them in to the desk".

Step inside the historic gristmill turned museum at the Mill of Kintail Conservation Area and learn about two local historical figures who made significant impa...cts on the international stage; Dr. Robert Tait McKenzie was a physician, educator, sculptor, athlete and soldier. Dr. James Naismith, while a physical educator and physician himself, is perhaps best known for inventing the sport of basketball. See more

This is a great idea by the North Lanark Regional Museum which is another fabulous museum here in Mississippi Mills. Read the post below and share those stories about life during COVID-19:):)

Inside or out, the view is always spectacular. Please remember to obey the site rules and use the trails CLOCKWISE in order to keep physical distancing measures in place. The site is very busy at times so we appreciate all of our visitors who help to keep us all safe. Have a beautiful weekend.:)

Indie is so happy Rick brings her each day to walk at the Mill of Kintail that she sings!!!! This bouncy bundle of cuteness greets us happily each morning on her daily walk.

Help stop the spread of invasive plant species by spraying down your bike with water or compressed air to remove mud and plant parts from tires and fenders. #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes #ConservationAreas #StayOnTrails #invasivespecies https://bit.ly/3eWKak4