About Almonte

Almonte, Ontario is a beautiful community just 17 minutes from Kanata, and only 40 minutes from downtown Ottawa.

A Wonderful Place to Raise a Family

Almonte is the perfect community for anyone with a family ready to grow. It's ideal for anyone who works in the West End of Ottawa, or in nearby communities like Kanata, Nepean, Stittsville, Carp, and the surrounding area.

What's special about Almonte is the unique sense of connection there is between its residents. People get to know their neighbours. They get involved in community events. It's not like a cookie cutter city or suburban development where you feel like a number. Almonte is a community in the truest sense of the word. There's always lots to do; just take a look at TheHumm's upcoming events in Almonte to see all that's going on! Between Almonte and Appleton there's world-class bass fishing. In Almonte, there's something for everyone, from fishing and kayaking to plays and theatre.

Within Almonte you'll find the gorgeous Riverfront Estates, which has shared access to the beautiful Mississippi River. Some of the homes in Almonte are so peaceful that they seem almost like a cottage.

Available Doctors in a Newly Expanded Hospital with Dramatically Shorter Wait Times

Right in the heart of Almonte is a newly expanded general hospital. Access to healthcare is so important for families, and Almonte has the resources and nine family physicians to take care of your family's needs. The hospital in Almonte has some of the shortest wait times in the entire Ottawa region.

Whereas finding a good doctor in the city can be both stressful and frustrating, it's much more convenient in Almonte. The Almonte hospital has family doctors accepting patients right now. The hospital, of course, has 24-hour emergency services, a general surgery program, 21 medical and surgical beds, 5 obstetrical beds and 26 chronic care beds.

Walking Distance to Schools, Grocery Stores, Malls, and More

Your children's education is important, and the town of Almonte has three elementary schools and a high school, so you have access to the education your children need, all in a safe, quiet atmosphere. The teachers are active, involved members of the community. Almonte has all the other amenities you need as well. There are restaurants, pubs, grocery stores, and malls. All of it, just a short walking distance away! And for those larger shopping trips, you'll find everything you need in nearby Carleton Place, less than ten minutes drive away.

While home prices in places like Stittsville and Kanata have surged in recent years, Almonte prices have remained stable, but might very soon see their own rise within the next decade, as more and more people realize it makes a perfect satellite community for those who work in Kanata or Ottawa. Now is the perfect time to buy a home in Almonte and build valuable equity.

If you're interested in buying a home in Almonte, take a look at our home developments and communities as well as the custom homes we're able to build for our clients. You can read more about Almonte at the town's website.