About Ramsay

Ramsay Township is part of Mississippi Mills in Eastern Ontario and home to several urban thriving communities including Almonte, Appleton, Clayton and Blakeney. The first organized settlements occurred in the 1820′s when many families from Scotland and Ireland emigrated. One of the first trails to be laid out as a road when the forests on the north side of Carleton Place were opened for settlement is still in use in Ramsay township now called the Old Perth Road.

Historically the Indian river and the Mississippi river played an important role in the development of Ramsay Township. Both the textile and agricultural economy developed the use of water power and built mills in several of the urban communities. Interesting locations in Ramsay covered by Ontario’s Historical Plaques are

Auld Kirk 1836

Dr.James Naismith 1861-1939

The Mill of Kintail

Robert Tait McKenzie

Of course many are familiar with Robert Tait McKenzie and Dr. James Naismith but did you know that William Neilson the founder of Neilson Ice Cream was born and raised in Ramsay.

Ramsay is home to many recreational activities including hiking, boating, fishing and hunting. The fall splendour is viewable from many of the byways of Ramsay and the beautiful maple sugar bushes thrive throughout the community.