Discover Arnprior

People crossing a rainbow-colored crosswalk on a city street with parked cars and historic-style buildings in the background.

Arnprior offers more than just a place to settle, it’s a way of living shaped by water, nature, and community. True to its motto, Where the Rivers Meet, this charming town sits at the meeting of the Ottawa and Madawaska Rivers—shaping a lifestyle for those who value connection, balance, and everyday adventure.

GILLIES GROVE, WATERFRONT & BEYOND

nature at your doorstep

Step into a landscape shaped by time and nature. Explore scenic trails that lead you through Arnprior’s waterfront, wildlife, and one of Ontario’s last-remaining old growth forests with connections to the historic CP rail bed beyond. Along the way, discover Ontario’s tallest tree — a 47-metre Eastern White Pine rising quietly within Gillies Grove, where a simple bench along the trail offers the perfect place for a moment of pause.

Tall pine tree in a snow-covered forest with thin branches and snow on the branches.
A historic brick clock tower building with a tall spire, showing the time as 10:12, in a city with snow on the ground and traffic signals in front.

CULTURE, HISTORY & COMMUNITY

A legacy preserved

Arnprior’s enduring character is shaped by its historic streetscapes, preserved buildings, and cherished landscapes. At the heart of downtown, beneath the iconic clock tower, the Arnprior & District Museum offers an intimate glimpse into this rich cultural story. Its thoughtfully curated exhibits reflect life in an Ottawa Valley community shaped by the rivers, land, and lumber roots.

WATERFRONT LIVING & OPEN HORIZONS

see where the river meets

Set at the meeting of Ottawa and Madawaska Rivers, Arnprior offers a naturally beautiful waterfront shaped by movement, light, and open sky. Spend summer days swimming at sandy beaches, strolling scenic waterfront trails, or taking in river views from Robert Simpson Park. With a marina, paddle rentals, and thoughtfully designed parkland anchored by a golden beach, life by the water is defined by ease, connection, and quiet moments outdoors.

Two elderly people sitting on a park bench by a winter lake, engaged in conversation, with snow-covered ground and leafless trees in the background.

ready to live where nature leads?

A place where days unfold at a gentler pace, shaped by water, nature, and local character. From riverside moments, outdoor adventure, to charming shops and cafes, Arnprior invites you to settle into a lifestyle that feels effortlessly balanced.

A snow-covered gazebo near a body of water with trees in the background and a Canadian flag on a flagpole.
Three elderly women walking on a colorful city street, with two of them wearing winter jackets and one waving.
View of a storefront with large glass windows, red and yellow signage, red lamps, and a stone building facade. The sign reads 'Dollar Store' and 'Super Lucky'.
A person with gray hair wearing a black jacket is sitting on a wooden bench and looking at artwork on a gallery wall, which includes landscape paintings, a portrait of a woman, and colorful art along with some sculptures.
Three elderly women shopping for books at a bookstore, one wearing a light blue jacket, another in a red jacket, and the third in a black jacket, engaged in conversation and browsing shelves filled with books.
Snow-covered park with three blue benches, a large tree, and smaller trees in the background near a frozen body of water.