With this most recent heat wave many people are wanting to get into and onto the water! Lanark County has no shortage of beautiful places to swim. Here is where you can go!
Riverside Beach in Carleton Place is located at the end of Lake Avenue West. At this site there is also a children’s playground and picnic tables. 613-257-6200
Centennial Beach in Carleton Place is located McRostie St. and features a large picnic area & nature trail. 613-257-6200
Dalhousie Lake Beach in the Lanark Highlands, also known as Centennial Park Boat Launch and Beach is located on Lavant Mill Road, 6km North West of County Road 12 in McDonalds Corners, west of the Village of Lanark. There is a small park and boat launch by the bridge, across from a restaurant. 613-259-2398
Roberston Lake Beach in the Lanark Highlands is located on South Lavant Road (County Road 16) east of Lavant Station. There is also a playground and picnic tables at this site. South Lavant Community Park, 613-259-2398
Almonte Beach in the Township of Mississippi Mills is located at the North Lanark Agricultural Society Grounds on Water Street. 1-888-779-8666
Pakenham Beach in the Township of Mississippi Mills located behind Pakenham’s Stewart Community Centre with access off of Jessie Street in Pakenham. 1-888-779-8666
Rideau Ferry Yacht Club Beach in the Township of Drummond North Elmsley is located just off County Road 1 in Rideau Ferry on Yacht Club Road. 1-800-267-3504
Victoria Park wading pools are located in the heart of Smiths Falls on Lombard Street just over the Beckwith Street bridge. This site features tourist information site along with 50+ serviced camp sites with 30 amp power; 30 boat tie ups (finger docks); water hook ups; pump station; laundry & shower facilities; playground with wading pool.
Smiths Falls Beach is adjacent to Centennial Park in Smiths Falls which is “home of 100,000 blooms” passive walking park with water fountains along the Rideau Canal. This beach is Located on Confederation Drive.
Murphy Park in Smiths Falls is located next to Centennial Park on Park Street. There is a beach area to swim for little ones and larger area for swimming; treed picnic area right along the Rideau Canal. 613-284-4124
Clyde River Waterfront Park Beach in Lanark Village at the end of Hillier Street. 613-259-2398
Robb’s Lake Park Beach and Boat Launch located on Concession 7 Darling, North West of Tatlock. 613-259-2398
Murphys Point Provincial Park Beach just outside of Perth, is located on the Elmgrove Road. To get to Murphys Point follow County Road #1 (Rideau Ferry Road) to Elmgrove Road. The park is well marked with Provincial Park signage. Provincial Park Toll Rates Apply. 613-267-5060
Silver Lake Provincial Park Beach is located on Highway #7 west of Maberly. Provincial Park Toll Rates Apply. 613-268-2000
Glen Tay Swimming & Picnic Area is located along Glen Tay Road, beside the bridge. You will see a picnic table marking this public area. One lot apart, a gravel parking area is signed as “Water Access Parking”. 613-267-5353
Noonan Side Road Beach also known as the “Tay River Swimming Hole”, is located at 306 Noonan Side Road in Tay Valley Township. 613-267-5353
I’m sure I haven’t got them all…..what is your favourite spot???????
