Why you'd want to live in Almonte

When it comes to cute, small Ontario towns, it’s really hard to top Almonte, Ontario. (Heck, even the folks who make those Hallmark Christmas movies agree, more than a few have used this beautiful little town as a romantic backdrop.) Almonte really has it all: historic buildings, a pretty river, great restaurants, charming shops, accommodations, museums, hiking trails—even a park dedicated to geologic history! And the icing on the cake: You can drive from downtown Ottawa to Almonte in about 40 minutes, if it’s not rush hour in the city.