Moving to Mississippi Mills

Did you buy a house in beautiful Mississippi Mills or just thinking about moving to the area? Below you will find useful information.

Home and Property

Visit the municipal reception desk at 3131 Old Perth Road, Almonte to get your new homeowners information package which includes recycling bins, local information, garbage bag tags, dump passes, and the garbage and recycling schedule. 

Learn how to:

• pay your property taxes
• pay your water bill
• consult the building department about renovations

Garbage and Recycling

The Municipality of Mississippi Mills offers a wide variety of on-going waste management programs, all designed to help reduce waste in the environment. Along with weekly waste collection, the community participates in a curbside blue and yellow box recycling program.

For more information on waste and recycling in Mississippi Mills visit our Garbage and Recycling webpage.

Get Active

To find information on recreational facilities and programs in the area visit:

• Arenas, Skating and Curling
• Beaches and Swimming
• Recreation and Culture Interactive Map
• Parks, Playgrounds and Trails
• Recreation Program

Schools

Child Care

Almonte Daycare Centre

208 State Street, Almonte

613-256-3833 

Pakenham Community Early Learning Centre

613- 624-5320

106 Isabella St , Pakenham

Emergency services

In an emergency call 911.

In Mississippi Mills, police services are provided through the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

The Mississippi Mills Fire Department provides our Fire Services. The department consists of 48 highly trained volunteer firefighters. Administration consists of a Fire Chief, Deputy Chief and an Administration Assistant to the Fire Chief.

Mississippi Mills has two fire stations:

• Almonte station located at 478 Almonte St. 

• Pakenham station located at 106 Jeanie St. 

Health Services

Almonte General Hospital

75 Spring Street, Almonte, ON KOA 1A0
613-256-2500

WEBSITE

The Almonte General Hospital has been providing excellent medical care to area residents for generations. The Hospital’s dedicated and highly trained doctors and nurses, modern facilities and smaller size combine state-of-the-art services with the personal care and attention that only a small community hospital can provide. The 52-bed Hospital provides an extensive range of services, including 24-hour emergency services, a complete range of obstetrical care and the Region’s Chronic Care and Day Hospital programs.

Ottawa Valley Family Health Team

95 Spring Street, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0

Family Health Teams (FHTs) bring together a variety of health care providers to coordinate the highest possible quality of care for patients. Since 2005, the Ontario government has approved 200 FHTs across the province. FHTs differ in size, location, number of sites, number of health care providers and the programs and services provided.

WEBSITE

613-256-9370

Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit

The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit provide services that promote and protect public health and the environment, and ensure residents access to health services and information. The department operates clinics, community care centers and district offices throughout Lanark County. Detailed information on various Health Unit programs and services can be found on their WEBSITE or by phone at 613-283-2740.

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