Almonte is the best!!!!

Nice Web Pages. Would like to see activities listed with dates, such as Light Up The Night, The One On One Basketball,etc.

What a lovely site..Were there any First Nations people who lived in the area ..it would be a lovely addition to include them in the history section

This website is sooooo awesome!! ALMONTE ROCKS!!

Almonte is sooooo cool!!! Naismith school is soo awsome. oh yeah. we rock!!!

This is an awesome website!! Finally we are on the web!!!!:)

Almonte is the best place I could have ever lived in. Almonte is small but it is cozy. Naismith school rocks! I am a skater and I am at the arena a lot! The staff there are always friendly! That is one thing I like about Almonte every one is so friendly!

your site is very helpful

I grew up in Almonte and attended St. Mary's school and attended Almonte high school for a couple of years. Retired from Atomic Energy Of Canada At Chalk River About ten years ago. Often think of the people I knew before I left such as The McAullife's Prices Finners And Emmon's and more, one guy in particular named Billy Price, I understand he is some where in Australia. Would be nice to know his E mail address. All the best to Almonte. V.A Moreau

I miss my old home town dearly - Almonte. My family, Ron Syme, Barry Syme, Ted Syme, Chris Syme have lived in Almonte at one time or another. I went to grade school and high school there. Whenever I visit and walk down Mill Street I never fail to receive a wave and a hearty hello - makes one feel warm all over. Love to drop in at the Superior Restaurant for my favourite hamburger and banana cream pie or have an ice cream at Petersons Dairy near the falls. I know in my heart that I will return one day, to my home (perhaps when I am ready to retire). I hope you realize that your web site brought a couple of tears to my eyes - reminescing, I guess. Almonte is and will always be special for me. Thanks. David Syme

I was born at the Almonte General Hospital and attended Naismith Memorial Public School...then I moved away.

you fuys have a great website

I like your town. What movies have been made here??

Where have I been? I didn't know that wee little Almonte had its very own website. Surprise, surprise! After reading some of the other guestbook comments, I can understand why some people enjoy Almonte so much. It was a pretty good place to grow up, not too small and no where near too big. Affectionately nicknamed Funmonte, I would have to say that there is much fun to be had in our little town, you just have to know where to look for it!

I have recently visited Almonte,because i met my girlfriend who lives there online,and she came over to England for a couple of months,and i then went to see her,and i asked her to marry me aswell,and she said yes.I really loved Almonte,it is a really pretty place to live,and i hope to move over there in a couple of years with my fiance.

we are the manufacturere of readymade homelinen item,if you have any quiry, please ask....

you guys have good service

G'day from Australia* Great website - have a sister here, hope to visit one day soon.

I would like to suggest you post Job/Career opportunities available in Mississippi Mills.

Hi everybody. just wanted to say that i loved almonte when i was there this summer visiting my mom's family(the Mills family in Blakeney) Hi to any of my family that reads this!!

I Visited almonte for about a week to work at Nortel in Ottawa and I would really enjoy coming back to spend more time as a tourist!

Great to see Almonte on the web. My connection with Almonte is, my son Ken is born there on 23/10/95. We now live on the Sunshine Coast (Australia) http://www.maroochytourism.com/ , up the road from the Crocodile hunter http://www.crocodilehunter.com/index1.htm. Will pop in from time to time.

i have looked at this web site many times and still enjoy reading guest book. some of the people i remember...when i lived there.. very nice

Ha! Okay Budd and James...I've been here! I've done that! Almonte is waaaay better than Strathmore. Thanks for giving me the web addy. And now, just to embarass you, cause I know alot of people are gonna read this guestbook.....I LOVE YOU GUYS!!! Hehehe! Love ya all. Great site!

Yeah......Almonte is on the web...I just found out about this site and now we will be world known!!!!! As a local Almontarian I think this place is great to live and play.. Me bieng 13 years old...NAISMITH ROCKS!!!! YEAH!

Hello, my husband and I have recently relocated from Ottawa to Almonte. We love the town and the people are some of the nicest we've met. I have a home-based custom photography business and am looking for new clients in the area. I specialize in children and family portraits in your home, my home or in a location of your choice. My business number is 277-7301.

As a youngster I spent many happy summers at Clayton Lake staying with the Russell Thompson family. We had one of the first cottages at Clayton Lake. As such, I spent much time at Almonte. It is a lovely town & well representative of the Ottawa Valley's charm. Hope to get back there someday,

Loved Almonte and its quaintness. The waterfalls there were spectacular. Hope to visit again very soon.

I would say it is a spectaculer and beautiful place.I had never heard of it before.I do believe that i would love to come for a visit.I love older places with a rich history and great examples of older architecture.A wonderful site you have.I was very impressed.

Lovely town

After reading some of the guestbook, Id like to suggest that a section be added to the sight explaining some of the cool stuff about Almonte that only the locals know about.(the bubble bath, spring bush, how people actually go to the pancake breakfast in their pajamas for eg.)

Born and raised in Fun-monte (aka Almonte). Glad to be OUT, the e-mail is real, not a joke, I'm that fun. Later Skaters.

I also grew up in good old Almonté! Im sending people to this sight to prove basketball was a canadian invention! Sometimes I really miss the valley, you cant see the stars in the city and people run over squirrels instead of stopping for them! Honestly, I thoght the sight would be lame, but it definately is not!! Keep up the good work Ill be checking in on my hometown again and GO THUNDERBOLTS!!!

I was born and raised in Almonte and still have memories of swimming in the bubble bath . I hope the council preserves the town hall . This is a excellent page . Thanks

I was born and raised in Almonte and still have memories of swimming in the bubble bath . I hope the preserves the town hall . This is a excellent page . Thanks

I have enjoyed the web site also the pictures I also sent a card

ALMONTE IS A GREAT PLACE TO VISIT. I ENJOY MY TIME THERE. THE WEB SITE IS GREAT. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

Great Site! Looking for info on my grgrGrandfather, Francis Hall-came to Canada abt. 1854(from Scotland)first set up his Shop in Almonte.

hello again everyone. today marks a sad day in the lives of all americans that have witnessed the the horrible acts commited by the faceless, no balls havin, terrorists. it made me wanna throw up when i saw that there were palestinians in there home land that had the sick minded nerve to celebrate such a horrific act of cowardness!!! i watched live on tv as my favorite city was robbed of its prized & beautiful skyline. for the victims, their friends & family, my heart felt condolences will be with you!!!!!! as for the town of Almonte please send your prayers to my fellow new yorkers and washinton as well.TODAY SEPTEMBER 11 2001 HISTORY IN THE FORM OF HORROR HAS PLAGUED MY COUNTRY AS WELL AS OUR WORLD, MAY GOD BE WITH US!!!!

I'm coming back again! :) 23rd of September

I would just like to say that Almonte is the greatest town in the world and it has the best residents in the world. I am sad to soon be moving away to London with work, however, I will always be an Almontonian. You can take the boy out of Almonte but you can't take the Almonte out of the boy. Remember to always Give 'er Almonte Style!!

Pretty Good page

hi i'm looking for cenus records for your town

HELLO EVERYONE!!!!! JUST FOUND THIS WEB SITE BY TYPING MY LAST NAME. LITTLE DID I KNOW THAT THAT YOUR TOWN HAS THE SAME NAME THAT I DO. BEAUTIFUL NAME ISNT IT?!!!!!! MY PARENTS ARE FROM THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC AND I BET THEY WOULD LOVE TO KNOW THAT THIS BEAUTIFUL TOWN WITH THERE NAME EXISTS!!!! IM FINDING THAT SOME OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME LAST NAME VISIT THIS SITE. THATS COOL CAUSE IT LIT MY FACE UP WHEN I FOUND THIS SITE LET ALONE READ EMAILS FROM PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD THAT HAVE THE SAME LAST NAME AS ME. WELL THATS ABOUT IT FOR NOW. AND IM A 21 YEAR OLD STOCKBROKER AND AS SOON AS THIS CRAPPY MARKET PICKS UP ILL BE LOOKING FOWARD TO VISITING YOUR BEAUTIFULL TOWN.

Hi! I'm so excited to soon be moving myself and my little textile biz (custom made wool rugs) to Almonte -- enjoying this website, especially the wonderful guestbook, has totally confirmed my decision! Though I've grown up in Ottawa and Halifax, my family has roots in Almonte and Middleville and I can't wait to finally call this lovely region my home too. In the meantime, if anyone out there can help me find a home - a modest apartment for a modest price, that is - I'd be so grateful. Walking distance to the Thoburn Mill ideally, but a wee drive is fine too. Occupancy early 2002. Thanks and I'm soooo looking forward to raising a glass with you!

I have never visited Almonte ,but my bestest freind in the world lives there and someday I want to be there to be with my best friend. I salute u for having wonderful people there and all my love goes out to my dear sweet friend

hiya all, its chazwick, welli made it to alberta, but my computer at home isnt working so until i get it ready i wont be able to talk to neone, so have a good first year of highschool, P.S. Hi to all of casey's angels

You may not spend much time on this site, but it is very nice, or to my great surprise, as one of my nieces said recently "Neat". She meant that as a great compliment.

I would just like to tell all my good friends in Almonte that I have moved back. Please send me some e-mail to say Hello! Are there any single women left in Almonte? I am lonely out here on the farm!

This is a wonderful, well-done site. Almonte is a nice place to visit! Feel free to visit my site at http://home.istar.ca/~awright/

would anyone have any ideaon families that lived in carleton place by the name of hamiltons ,,tyzics or purdys

i used to live and work their back in the 70s, at a place called pine craft can ltd it was avery nice town i hope to visit their again someday

i was born in arnprior and raised in almonte.. attended almonte public school. mr farnham was principal..been gone for a long time but hope to visit next year.. also hoping to find some old school budies.. when in almonte i lived on augusta st.. in a big old log house.. hope to hear form any of my old pals.. bye for now Desmond julian

a great site! my father a medical graduate of McGill University, john albert dixon m.d. earned his tuition at the almonte hotel which was owned by the dixon family in the 1900 era...any records on file ? thank you.

We are visting next week for a fortnight to stay with relatives

goin into HIGHSCHOOL rock on...well just thought i say(ALMONTE ROX)

Life has never been the same since Petersens closed. As a frequent visitor to my family in Almonte, an 'apple dapple' was always a highlight of the visit! I'll be visiting again in October this year and I'm looking forward to seeing my friends and family. I love the web site but I'm sure the business section could be expanded greatly; there are some fine businesses there of surprising diversity. I also endorse the comments of other people in your guestbook - there are indeed some wonderful, friendly people in Almonte and the surrounding area.

I was surprised that my initial readings didn't list Tait MacKenzie and the Mill immediately. It is written up fairly often as a site to visit. We visited the War Memorial in Almonte done by him because it mentions the Battle of Courcelette. I taught at Courcelette P.S. in Toronto and photographed the Almonte Memorial because of its connection to the Battle at Courcelette and also visited Courcelette, France because of the school. The school was named for the Battle, as was the street it is on, Courcelette Road. Some former students of the school fought and died in the Battle. Could you put info on the times of opening of the Mill of Kintail? Tait M. was described as one of Canada's best artists (sculpture) althogh generally unknown here, but not in the U.S. Thanks.

I was surprised that my initial readings didn't list Tait MacKenzie and the Mill immediately. It is written up fairly often as a site to visit. We visited the War Memoril in Almonte done by him because it mentions the Battle of Courcelette. I taught at Courcelette P.S. in Toronto and photograped the Almonte Memorial because of its connection to the Battle at Courcelette and also visited Courcelette, France because of the school. The school was named for the Battle, as was the street it is on, Courcelette Road. Some former students of the school fought and died in the Battle. Could you put info on the times of opening of the Mill of Kintail? Tait M. was described as pme of Canada's best artists (sculpture) althogh geneally unknown here, but not in the U.S. Thanks.

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Is there anyone here who can help me find information on my maternal grandfather - Elias James Simpson Rivett. I have come to a dead end in my genealolgy search. He apparently worked in one of the mills in Almonte as a supervisor. He married my grandmother - Mary Ellen McInnes on October 14.1903 - they were married in the township of Horton but their marriage certificate states that my grandfather was a resident of Lanark of the township of Almonte at that time and he was born in Almonte of July 22.1867. I would also like to be able to find more info about my great grandparents - Christmas Rivett who died in Almonte in April,1906 and my great grandmother - Rachel Ann Carr Rivet who died in Almonte on Dec.9.1902. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all so much for taking the time to read through this. I can be reached privately via e-mail at djnicol@attglobal.net. Again - thanks for any input you can give me.

Loved the photos. I swam at the grain mill as a youngster, great times. We used to jump from the train bridge on the right side between the first and second pier, what a rush. Tell the town I said hello.

I have searched everywhere to try and find a phone number for the Ironworks Restaurant - could you plse provide Thks in advance

Forgot, we are going to visit again, where is a good place to eat?

We only had a short visit to your town, but what we saw was marvelous. Saw the falls and a little bit of the town.

almopnte is awesome

This is a very interesting web site, I especially enjoy the newsy bits in the guestbook. If you graduated from ADHS, you should register with www.classmates.com.

I have always found Almonte to be a beautiful and interesting city. For about 7 years I used to drive over from Bells Corners with my Chesapeake Retriever, "Beau", for walks around the town and beside the river. (Beau was an enthusiastic swimmer.) Some people called Beau the "ice-cream dog", because he always insisted on stopping at Petersen's either at the start or the end of the walk. For those who remember this mahogany "Chessie", he died suddenly from a stomach tumour - just about the time that Petersen's closed. P.S. What is happening on the restoration of the Grandstand at the fairgrounds?

good so far, havn'yt seen it all yet. PT

good so far, havn'yt seen it all yet. PT

Im going on that syposium thingy to!Is there any one out there not from the Ilse of Wight going?If so, e-mail me.

I havent been to Almonte yet, but I am coming over on an exchange program organised by NORTEL. The town looks lovely and i'm really looking forward to my visit.

Loved the look of your site. I am looking for a street map to locate a church where I am planning to attend a funeral. You might want to add a local street map with the major buildings.

My husband and I absolutely adore Almonte. Everyone is genuinely friendly and helpful. It is truly a wonderful place to visit. We especially love staying at The Old Burnside B&B.The hosts (Howard and Marilyn Campbell) treat each guest like a VIP and we were no exception. If you want the star treatment, as well as the most comfortable bed and gourmet breakfast, we most heartily endorse and recommend The Old Burnside Inn. We have stayed there approx. 10 times, and as far as we are concerned there is no finer accommodation in the Ottawa Valley. Cordially yours, Mr. & Mrs. Charles D. McGregor, Whitby, ON

I was recently there on Katimavik on our first rotation, and i was wondering if the Naismith pub had a web page, ive tried searching for it, but always came up empty. So if someone could help me out that would be greatly apperciated. Thank you

I WAS TOLD OF THIS FANTASTIC SITE BY A NICE LADY BY THE NAME OF TAMMY WHO IS A RESIDENT OF ALMONTE IS SORT OF REMINDS ME OF MY HOME TOWN ONLY ALMONTE IS 4 TIMES THE SIZE I LOVE SMALL TOWNS AND I LOVE THE PEACEFULLNESS OF THE TOWN IF THE IMAGES ARE A GUIDE MAYBE I WILL VISIT SOME DAY.

I sent a request on March 5, 2000 and never received a reply. My grandfather arrived in Almonte about 1892. James Cunningham, brothers William and Frank and little sister Mary (Margaret). Their mother had just died in Glasgow, Scotland and they came as orphans. Have a book from and group picture taken in Almonte High School. What is the history of that time? Did children arrive by ship and get placed in an orphanage? How can I get the history of the school, orphanages, group homes that took these children? Would like to be able to receive info on the period. By 1900 James and William were in Manchester, NH working in the woolen mills here. Appreciate any address where I can get this research. Anne Sanderson.

Thanks for keeping this site active after the municipal amalgamation when Almonte joined with Ramsay and Pakenham. The new city of Mississippi Mills has a website as well, but I appreciate the in-depth account found here about Almonte and its history.

I am searching for information about the highland games that is annually held here. I would like to know dates, times, admission costs and how one goes about training to compete in the future. Please email me if you can help. Thank you.

When did Petersens close? It was open early in September last.

I went to ADHS... The town of Amonte is slowly changing... The ADHS gym has finally expanded, and Peterson's Ice Cream Bar is gone; I can't believe it...I worked there in 1992!

I did not know we had a webpage. I am very surprised and happy to see this. Keep up the good work.

Hi there: I am writing again to find out if Camel Ohlke or Evelyn Barr are on e-mail. If anyone knows these two people, could you please give them my e-mail addressThanks. I was a music teacher there between 1975 -80. I really do miss Almonte and the really friendly people.

I was born in Almonte, I was the only baby born that day in the hospital, so I'm told. May 12, 1978. Just thought I'd look online for Almonte, and I found it! It looks beautiful, I haven't been there since I left with my family when I was four. I want to come visit sometime! Thanks for having such a beautiful website! :)

I am another one going to the I.C.T. symposium. I just wanted to say that i found this site really interesting and now i have a small idea of what Almonte is like. It has answered most of my questions but I still have some unanswered. And "HI!!!" to anyone who reads this! Bye!!!

Hiya, Im going on the I.C.T symposium aswell and I just wanted to sign the guest book. The website is really nice, and its helpful. Bye! See you in July!

My step daughter Michelle will be arriving in your lovely town along with Adam Pacitti and 14 other students from the Isle of Wight England for an I.T symposium.Now we have seen where she will be staying via your very helpful and informative website, both my wife and I are very happy. I shall be saving this site so that my daughter can review it.

I have recently been selected to represent my school in a technology symposium visiting Almonte.This site helped me a lot to find out about where Im going what I can expect to find. Thank you for the information from your site and I will update after the visit.

I guess I should have read the other comments firstbefore I posted my previous brief comments. I loved growing up in Almonte and remember the O'Brien theatre, Abbie Lotan's store and Mr. Snedden's drugstore and many others. We lived on the Island for a long time. My Dad welded the gates of the Auld Kirk cemetary. My 3 uncles, Cameron, Jack and Des all worked for Burns Motors in later years and originally for Hill Motors, both GM dealers. I bought all my cars from my Uncles until they left there. Jack also worked at the Registry office. My Dad and his brothers all went overseas in the army in the second world war and they all came back, a fact of which my grandmother was very proud. My grandfather was Town Foreman and we all attended St. Paul's Anglican Church. Reverend Crossley was the minister. His daughter, Pat,became a registered nurse and she taught me when I went in training at the Ottawa Civic Hospital. I remember the Superior restaurant too, and especially cherry cokes with chips (french fries) and gravy. My favorite order at the chip wagon was a hot dog with the chips placed on top of the weiner. We had a great basketball, football and hockey team in high school and we all went to the games. Almonte is the prettiest town and when I return and walk down the streets, precious memories of those days long ago flood over me and I am forever young. Thanks for the opportunity to sing the praises of "My Home Town"

I grew up in Almonte in the 1940's and 50's. My mother, brother, his wife and children and other relatives (My father: Willard Smithson and his 3 brothers gre up there, too.) I was home in April and today, feeling a little homesick, found your site with a web search. It's great site. I like the photos in particular.

Hi anyone who's interested! I fell in love with Almonte three years ago when visiting my cousin Mary-Ann Rivers who lives in Burnt Lands. I liked it so much I bought an apartment in Millfall and intend to move here within the next five years or so. My mother's sister married a Canadian soldier in England in 1942 and they were happily married until he died in February this year. I have another cousin in Alberta. I'm a teacher, 57 years young,I'm spending August in Deux Montagnes Quebec with my aunt and in Almonte. I'd love to hear from any Almonte resident. I'm interested in books, politics, history, films, travel,food and wine and a bunch of other things. I teach French, German and English literature. Until a few years ago I was very involved in local government, was Town Mayor. My politics are slightly left of centre. I travel to the Czech Republic a lot, I have good friends in Prague. My good friend in Almonte is Margot Haug in Millfall. I'm hoping to hear from you all! Mary Page

this site is very interesting, i always wanted to know about this mysterious general juan Almonte...now i know more about him the reason for our towns name. It seems this information is important to me since i live in the community and a play numerous sports that bare the name almonte. many people ask me where almonte is and i have the great pleasue of telling them...it makes me proud of our little town

Great to see a nice site on one of our favorite little Ontario towns! One thing we would like to know: have rennovations been completed on the old hotel in town yet? a reply would be fantastic!

i like almonte and your site is cool. and i have to do a bio on almonte right now

My father was mayor of Almonte in the late 70's. Was a great place to live, glad to see little has changed

I want to know the weather of ALMONTE in June.

looking for a member of the Pope family, just wanted to say hello

I lived in canada till i was 8 years old

As a proud Almontarian, I invite everyone to come visit or beautiful town. And take in a soccer game if you can!

I`VE BEEN TO ALMONTE ON NUMEROUS OCCAISSIONS AND ENJOYED GREATLY. IT`S SUCH A SMALL COZY AND CLEAN TOWN, AND I ENJOY THE MANY SMALL FRIENDLY SHOPS, EVERYBODY IS SO NICE OUT THERE, I WILL BE UP THERE THIS SUMMER AND I CAN HARDLY WAIT.

Nice Site. Lots of interesting information. Does anyone know how to get hold of Marc Snelling , Brian Briggs , And Salim Menkal ?

cool site!

Hello, Last summer I was introduced to Whitehouse Greenhouse. I loved visiting it. I wanted to purchase a gift certificate from them for my parents who live in Renfrew. But I have no way of contacting them. I had hoped that I could through the Almonte web page. If you could help I would be greatful. Also when I come to Almonte I love looking at all the old stone buildings. You have some great shops.

I come from Almonte, and am a student at R. Tait McKenzie Public School. I just wanted to say that ALMONTE ROCKS!!!! :)

my father and grand parents lived there along with many uncles and aunts

was born and raized in almonte.beattiful town which i call my home town. have reletives in arnprior and perth. hope to visit soon great web site.. many fond memories of my home town..anyone that attended the public sschool back in the mid to late 40 s and 50 s plse give me a shout would love to hear from some old class mates.

Can anyone help me, I am trying to find information about the Almonte Highland Games.

this is a cool web! please send me free wicked stuff, for i might come and meet u in the summer holidays Cheers, Andrew Daniels

I really enjoyed this site and I hope to visit it again soon I will recommed this site to all of my friends

I'm trying to trace some relatives of mine...and I *think* they live in Almonte. If anyone knows the Steventon family (Dave, Margaret, Stuart or Joanne - they emigrated from England in the 70's), please ask them to mail me. Alternatively, if anyone has access to a local phone directory and can look up their details, please get in touch. Thanks :)

Father Leonard Julian bon @n raised in almonte

I wrote last week inquiring about a store . I since have found the name . It was Macfarlane and Anderson an was located across the street from LT. Col. J D Gemmell's house . Is any of this familiar ?

i like Dave. He lives in Almonte.

Good site. My ancestors settled in Almonte, 1821. I would like to get any info available on the MacFarlane familly in Almonte. I have a cash ledger from a store I think was around Almonte. It is dated 1857 .

I am visiting Almonte last week May any contacts would be appreciated

you've a nice website and a nice place for me to see with my family.

Hi : A very long time ago I had a friend Frances,have not seen her years but I think she lives in Almonte. Hey, if you see this Frances maybe you could drop me a line. It would be wonderful to chat. Valerie

hey. kinda wondering if i know anyone on here... i've been living in downtown ottawa with the boyfriend for a few months now. get in touch.

Hi interested in moving there. How would I find houses to rent? Thnx Dave

I just found out that Almonte is where my ancestor lived. He was Daniel Shipman. If anyone wants to write to me, I would enjoy hearing from relatives. I am related thru my husband. His father was Wilbur Reynolds and was born in Lethbridge. His father was Norman Reynolds, son of Robert Reynolds who died in Iron Springs. Robert married Mary Ermina Shipman, dau of Samuel, son of Daniel. Margaret

I just found out that Almonte is where my ancestor lived. He was Daniel Shipman. If anyone wants to write to me, I would enjoy hearing from relatives. I am related thru my husband. His father was Wilbur Reynolds and was born in Lethbridge. His father was Norman Reynolds, son of Robert Reynolds who died in Iron Springs. Margaret

In my quest to seek information on my ancestors I came across your site. I hope one day to visit with my son James Andrew Naismith.

I grew up in southern Ontario and now live in the West. Stil able to enjoy Ontario's beauty ever couple of years and in between times I enjoy sites such as yours.

What a beautiful site!! I really enjoyed it and cannot wait to see the area in person.

My father's family is from Almonte and I would like to contact Kellys. I believe Elizabeth Kelly was the librarian there for many years. Please contact me if you have any information about the family.

Your web site is awsome and full of very useful and enticing information. We are planning a move to the area and the photos and maps are certainly appreciated. Tks. Marie

GO TO THE ALMONTE ARENA ON MARCH 15 AT 8:20PM TO SEE THE OTTAWA VALLEY TITANS HOST THE EASTERN ONTARIO COBRAS IN PLAYOFF ACTION!

HEY!!! i have a friend name Jordan Wren that lives in Almonte, anyway, i just thought id mention that!! see yall later ..kianda

hi to my cousins there at vancouver canada.Almonte is their last name. thanks to this site.

i was born at the almonte gen.hosp.nov '57 [where my mom was a nurse] lived on hope street.. my aunt and grandmother both worked at the o'brien theater...saved us a fortune...and probably the reason it went under.. i hung out with jimmy gunn, terry munroe and chris blackburn...miss them..and the chip wagon..and the burgers and fries at the Sup we'll be back in summer of 2002 on our holidays....

i am doing a leader ship project on the famous inventor of basketball James Naismith! and i was just wondering what it was like back in the old days and where james lived and what school did he attend!

When my friend told me about the website Im becameinterested.Its very nice and informative.First i thought that it was the email address of my cousin there in canada. Thanks and mabuhay!

I am looking for anyone in Almonte that is familiar with the family of Thomas Hamilton who played in the Town band in the early 190's or his son Lorne Hamilton who played hockey for the Town team. Chrisitina Scott was Thomas' wife and Lorne's mother. Thanks

I am a descendant of Daniel Shipman.Our California branch of the family had lost touch with relatives in Canada and did not know about Shipman's Mills/Almonte until I began to do genealogy research online and connected with some Canadian cousins on message boards. It was exciting for me to find your site and to see what Almonte looks like. Your photos are wonderful. It was also great to find information about General Almonte who is not well known in the U.S. I would love to connnect with anyone in Almonte who is a descendant of Daniel Shipman or has information on the family.

I like the website

hi to all my friends in almonte

I was just browsing on your website. Because my some of my family lives in Almonte. You might know them Alan and Tricia Watson. They also have a lot of children. They live on a farm.

Just playing on the internet and found you. What a find! I know all about General Almonte from visiting the Alamo. I did not know there was a town named after him. My family is originally from Italy and if traced before the 1700's, from Spain.

This is a great site that lets me see what has been going on in my home town.My family lived in Almonte from 1946 to 1956,my brothers are Terryand Peter,Ihave a sister Linda.My father was Bill Miller,he delivered bread in Almonte and later worked at the Dominion Store with Stan Morton and Harry Gunn. Does any one remember us,if you do I would love to hear from you,by for now.

THe person named Noremac Sebrof above is me. I like Almonte because it is the home of basketball and I love basketball. If you live in Almonte please sign up in the Naismith Minor Basketball Association because there are not many people in it.

Almonte is very nice, I live here.

Almonte is very nice, I live here.

I will be coming to Almonte in less than 2 weeks as part of a trip organised by Plymouth in England. I can't wait, especially as I was about 10km from Almonte back in August, while driving from Ottawa to Bath. I am sure that I will enjoy myself as much when I come as I did last summer.

This is a great site! I amd Almonte born and raised and live there now with my husband (also an Almontonian) If you ever nmeed additional writing, reviewing etc, please let me know.

Lived in Almonte from 1959 - 1975. Graduated Almonte High, moved to Calgary in 1980.

I WILL LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE TOWN, I GOT TO EXITED WHEN I SAW MY LAST NAME.

I WIL LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE TOWN, SINCE I GOT THE SAME NAME. I REALLY GOT REAL HAPPY WHEN I SAW MY LAST NEMA.

I have an old store ledger from 1856 and 1857 . It was my GG grandfather's . It shows people from Almonte , Carleton Place ,Ramsey etc buying goods . The location of the store is not noted. Iwould like help finding info on any stores around the Almonte area in the 1850's .

Hi there Almonte: I used to live in Almonte on Ann Street beside Carmel Ohlke and across the street from Ev Barr. I was a music teacher and my ex was a member of the Armed Forces based at Carp. I helped Almonte get the Figure Skating Club into the CFSA and was quite active in the town. (i.e. I played at the Baptist Church (minister was Gord Lanctot), attended the United Church (Minister was Bob McRae)and really enjoyed my tenure there. It is a great little town and even have the distinction of having an old t-shirt saying "Where the Heck is Almonte?" I would like to have some news. If Carmel Ohlke or someone who remembers me is online, please contact me at the above e-mail. I really do miss that little town. It is great.

Looking for record of one, Martin Ryan,millwright from Thurles Tipperary. His son became 2nd bishop of Bflo N.Y. U.S.A.Bishop Stephan Vincent Ryan Ryan was born there in 1 Jan.1826. Would anyone be able to direct me to a research link in your community ? Thank you.

HOLA¡ SALUDOS A LOS HABITANTES DE ALMONTE (ONTARIO). LOS ENVIA UN ALMONTEÑO PERO DESDE ALMONTE (SPAIN). PODEIS CONOCERNOS POR NUESTRA WEB: www.aytoalmonte.es LOCALIZACIÓN GEOGRÁFICA: SUR DE ESPAÑA. EN EL PARQUE NACIONAL DE DOÑANA. DOÑANA SE ENCUENTRA EN NUESTRO TÉRMINO MUNICIPAL. VISÍTANOS. SALUDOS DESDE ESPAÑA.

Looking for record of one, Martin Ryan,millwright from Thurles Tipperary. His son became 2nd bishop of Bflo N.Y. U.S.A.Bishop Vincent Ryan was born there in 1 Jan.1826. Would anyone be able to direct me to a research link in your community ? Thank you.

I really Enjoyed your page

I was born and raised in Almonte, and still go back every now and again to see "home". Just hearing the name Almonte always brings back fond childhood memories... "New England"... Church Street School... Isabelle's candy store... Walking through Spring Bush and Gemmill Park... Drinking from the spring... Riding bikes down Bay Hill... Jumping off of the train bridge into the flume... Our "Secret Garden"... Building forts... Swimming out to the SECOND raft... Peterson's Ice cream... the old Chip Wagon across from the show... the frozen Waterfals in winter... so many memories!!! I also remember all the friends who were such an important part of my life growing up in Almonte, though we didn't realize it at the time... I was thrilled to find this website... with lots of things to spark those memories. I stumbled on the "Mississippi Mills" site a while back, but the town will always be "Almonte" to me... Frank Blakeley

i would like some pictures on dr.james naismith and on basketball and information about the invention!!

Hi can anyone please help me I am trying to trace any family of Horace and Edith Peace who moved from Newhall,Derbyshire,England to Canada -around 1913. But have no idear what part they went to live in -can anyone help me find any relative of theirs

Re: my e-mail dated 6/22/00, looking for information about Frederick and Louisa Hughes(nee.Gosling), who lived in Almonte in early 1900s, we now have a new e-mail address - richgriffith@msn.com

I enjoyed your site. It brought back a lot of memories.

Excellent site, well documented. I was born in Almonte, so when I checked this out, I have to say I was impressed!

You should have a listing of the classical concerts given in the Almonte Hall, plus the program for each concert. Could you send me those informations? Thank you! Benoit Boisvert

I am one of a group of teachers coming in mid Feb. We are so excited! Thankyou for a fascinating website. We loved the photos.