The lovely village of Pakenham was formally established as a postal station in 1823. Named for Sir Edward Michael Pakenham, a brother-in-law to the Duke of Wellington, this village was predominately reliant on both the farming and timber-trade for industry.
Pakenham is the site of two of Lanark County’s Seven Wonders- the Five Span Bridge built in 1901 and St. Peter’s Celestine Catholic Church. Another hidden treasure is the 1840s General Store & Bakery which dates back to 1840 and is Canada’s oldest general store to have operated continuously on its original site, in its original stone building.
Pakenham is a must-see for the outdoors enthusiast – from paddling to skiing to hiking and more. Enjoy Mount Pakenham with its stunning vistas and exceptional ski hill, or spend a day on the golf course, tucked away at the bottom of the mountain.
On a hot day grab an ice cream at Scoops and enjoy it beside the Mississippi River as it descends in boiling rapids beneath the historic Five Span Bridge.
