During the winter season, the ice surface is used for hockey, pleasure skating, figure skating and broomball, trade shows and events by a number of groups.

Address: 67 Princess Street, Lanark, Ontario
Phone:613-259-3345
Website

The Perth and District Community Centre is the home of the Perth Blue Wings Junior Hockey Club, Perth Lanark Minor Hockey, Perth Girls Hockey Association and the Perth Figure Skating Club. The ice season begins on the first Tuesday after Labour Day and runs until the end of March each year. During the summer months the arena slab is used for dances, concerts or trades shows.

Address: 2 Beckwith Street, Perth, Ontario
Phone:613-267-2455
Website

The Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre is a place for many recreational opportunities, inside and out. From the skateboard park, baseball diamond, tennis courts to the walking concourse, figure skating, hockey and events, the Community Centre caters to the active lifestyle.

Address: 71 Cornelia Street, Smiths Falls, Ontario
Phone:613-283-4124
Website

Located at 3 Sunset Boulevard, the Indoor Pool offers a variety of programs, including swimming lessons, aquafit classes, therapeutic classes, public, family, senior and adult swim times, Masters Swim Club and Scuba lessons.

The Pool is the home of the Perth Stingrays Aquatic Club and 2008 Olympic contender Mike Brown. There is a multi-purpose room, as well as sauna and pool time for rent. The Annual Indoor Pool Triathlon is held the first Sunday every June.

Address: 3 Sunset Boulevard, Perth, Ontario
Phone:613-267-5302
Website

Situated in the southeast corner of Perth, Conlon Farm boasts 50 acres of outdoor fun. Soccer fields, ball diamonds, basketball courts, beach volleyball court, tennis courts, huge playground and splashpad, skateboard park, skating rink, toboggan hill and cross-country skiing. Snack Bar and washrooms (open May to October), lots of parking, picnic tables and walking paths make Conlon Farm a great place to spend your time while in Perth.

Completely open terrain for cross-country skiing – no designated trails. Toboggan hill and outdoor rink.

Admission: Free!

Address: 127 Smith Drive, Perth, Ontario
Phone:613-267-3311 Ext. 2221
Website

The process to develop a Community Plan for Safety and Well-being for Lanark County and Smiths Falls began in late 2016. A Steering Committee with representation from the justice, community/youth, health care, social services/housing, victim services, education, Indigenous and local government sectors was established, and consultations and research began. To read more download the plan.

Download/view the 2025-2029 Community Plan for Safety and Well-Being

Download/view the 2025 Development Charges Pamphlet

Download/view the 2024 Development Charges Background Study - Notice of Passing

Download/view the 2024 Addendum to Development Charges Background Study

Download/view the 2024 Development Charges Background Study

Download/view the 2024 Annual Development Charges Statement

Download/view the 2023 Annual Development Charges Statement 

Download/view the 2022 Annual Development Charges Statement

2025 Budget Presentation Slides

Download/view Financial System and Processes 3rd Party Review

Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan

Ontario Regulation 397/11 was created under the Green Energy Act, 2009 and is being phased in over a number of years. 

Phase One

• The first phase required that Ontario public sector organizations complete a summary template that details the energy consumption, size, age and usage plans of each building they own.
• The Township submitted the first report in July 2013, as required. The report must be updated yearly thereafter.“A public agency shall prepare, publish, make available to the public and implement energy conservation and demand plans or joint plans in accordance with sections 6 and 7 of the Act and with this Regulation.

An energy conservation and demand management plan is composed of two parts as follows:

Phase Two

• A summary of the public agency’s annual energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions for its operations.
• A description of previous, current and proposed measures for conserving and otherwise reducing the amount of energy consumed by the public agency’s operations and for managing the public agency’s demand for energy, including a forecast of the expected results of current and proposed measures.”The plan provides a framework to incorporate various initiatives identified in the plan in future operating and capital budgets.

2011 Baseline

Ontario Regulation 397/11 also requires “confirmation that the energy conservation and demand management plan has been approved by the public agency’s senior management.”

The Township owns and operates more than 4 buildings, 2 buildings are reported twice, as a public works garage and as a municipal office and community hall. For the purposes of this regulation, the DNE/TV Fire Hall located in the Town of Perth is included in this report.  Under the provisions of Regulation 397/11, 422 of these require energy and emission monitoring and reporting.  In 2011, the Township produced 108,394.93242 KG of GHG emissions.

Download/view the Public Works Department Review

Code Road Landfill Annual Report 2024.

Recreation Master Plan

Township of Drummond/North Elmsley, Tay Valley Township, and the Town of Perth - Joint Recreation Master Plan

The Township of Drummond/North Elmsley, Tay Valley Township, and the Town of Perth prepared a joint Recreation Master Plan to guide the municipalities’ direction in planning recreational facilities and services.   The Recreation Master Plan (RMP) is a flexible blueprint to guide planning and decision making for parks, recreation, and cultural assets over the next ten years (to 2030). This Plan is intended to help the four area municipalities manage the development of parks and trails, recreation and cultural facilities and services, and programming and events. It will help to ensure that planning for parks, recreation, and culture improvements in the municipalities prioritizes investment in essential infrastructure and programming that contributes to the health and well-being of residents and visitors. 

Download the Recreation Master Plan

Download/view the Strategic Plan 2019-2026

Resolution No. 159-19

December 17, 2019

WHEREAS the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley recognizes and values the role of natural vegetation and tree canopy in the overall health of our natural environment;

AND WHEREAS Section 270 (1) 7 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, provides that a Township shall adopt and maintain a policy with respect to the manner in which the Township will protect and enhance the tree canopy and natural vegetation in the Township.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley adopts the policy of a public education program aimed at increasing awareness of the benefits of preservation and the best practices to manage tree canopies and natural vegetation.

Download Tree Canopy Background Information

Lanark County BR+E Report
Drummond/North Elmsley Final BR+E Survey Results

1. Review the identification requirements.
2. Review guidelines on re-marrying after a divorce, if applicable.
3. Complete a marriage licence application.

   Download Application

4. Visit the Township Office with the following:
   • completed application with original signatures and dated/li>
   • 2 pieces of original and valid government issued ID for each person applying
   • divorce documentation, if applicable

   You can apply without your partner, if:

   • both of you have signed and dated the completed application
   • you bring the required identification for each person on the application (original ID only, we will not accept photocopies or scanned images)
   • bring original divorce documentation, if applicable

The cost of a marriage licence is $130 (HST included).

We accept cash, debit, or cheque made payable to “Township of Drummond/North Elmsley.”

The marriage licence fee is non-refundable.

Anyone over the age of 16 years old can get married in Ontario. If you are under 18 years of age you will need consent from your parents or legal guardians. A parental consent form must be completed and can be picked up from the Township. Your parents or legal guardians must also be present at the time you submit your marriage licence application.

Everyone is welcome to apply for a marriage licence and get married in Ontario, whether you live here permanently or temporarily. There are no gender, residency, citizenship or medical requirements when applying for a marriage licence. The requirements are the same for everyone.

Each person applying for the marriage licence must bring 2 pieces of acceptable government issued identification (ID) from the list below.

• Identification must be valid and original (we will not accept photocopies or scanned images/documents)
• Identification must provide your legal name and date of birth
• Your first and last names must match on the two pieces of ID that are presenting.
• To have your middle name(s) included on your marriage licence it must also appear on both pieces of ID.
• ID on the list can be from any country, as long as it is government issued.
• If the ID is not in English, a written translation from a certified translator is required.
• S.I.N. cards will not be accepted.

Acceptable identification

• Birth Certificate
• Passport
• Driver’s Licence
• Ontario Photo Card (Purple photo ID card)
• Certificate of Canadian Citizenship (Canadian Citizenship Card)
• Canadian Government Refugee Travel Document
• Conditional Release Identification Card
• United States Green Card
• Native Status Card
• Record of Immigration Landing
• Confirmation of Permanent Residency
• Permanent Residency Card
• Citizenship Card
• Identity Card
• Nexus Card
• Firearms Acquisition Certificate (FAC)
• Possession & Acquisition Licence (PAL)

Divorced in Canada

You must submit official proof of the divorce when you apply for a marriage licence. This can be the original or a court-certified copy of a:

• Final decree
• Certificate of divorce

A certified copy of either of the above divorce documents may be obtained from the court office that granted the divorce. A Decree Nisi, Divorce Order or Judgement is not acceptable. All documents will be returned.

If you do not know where your divorce was granted you can contact the Central Registry of Divorce Proceedings or 1-613-957-4519.

Divorced Outside of Canada (Foreign Divorce)

If you were divorced outside of Canada, you will need to provide certain documents to prove that you are no longer married. The Office of the Registrar General for the province of Ontario needs to validate these documents and provide authorization in order for you to get a marriage licence.

For more information, contact the Marriage Office at 1-800-461-2156 (toll-free) or visit Service Ontario. Foreign divorce packages can also be picked up at any of our offices.

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Witnesses 

Two witnesses are required, both of whom should be over fourteen years of age (16 years old preferred).  The witnesses must be able to understand the ceremony and what is taking place.

Additional Residential Units By-Law being a by-law with respect to additional residential units (ARUs).

Animal Control By-law being a by-law with respect to the regulation and control, protection and identification of dogs and for prohibiting the keeping of animals of any class thereof.

Building By-law being a by-law respecting Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Permits and Inspections.

Development Charges By-law being a by-law to establish development charges for the Corporation of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley

Tariff of Fees By-law being a by-law to establish the fees and charges for various services provided by the Township

Littering By-law being a By-Law to Prohibit the Throwing, Placing or Depositing of Refuse or Debris on Lands within the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley. 

Mobile Vendor By-law being a by-law to regulate and license temporary food and merchandise vendors 

Parking By-law being a by-law to regulate the parking, stopping, standing or placing of an object or vehicles on a highway in the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley

Property Standards By-law being a by-law to provide standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property within the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley.

Swimming Pool By-law being that a By-law regulating the enclosure and location of privately owned outdoor pools.

Top Soil Removal By-law being a by-law to reguIate and prohibit the removal of topsoil within the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley.

Waste Management By-law being a By-law for establishing and maintaining a system for the collection removal and disposal of household garbage and recyclable materials, the processing of compostable materials, household hazardous waste and other refuse in the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley.

Darren Umpherson, Weed Inspector for Lanark County, is appointed by By-Law to carry out and perform the duties, as required of him under the provisions of the Weed Control Act. The Weed Inspector performs inspections & enforcement duties with respect to complaints regarding nuisance weeds affecting lands used for agricultural and horticultural purposes.

If you require further information, or wish to initiate an inspection by the Weed Inspector please contact the County of Lanark at 613-267-1353.

Drummond/North Elmsley's Dog Pound is located at – 810 Pelton Road, Kemptville; Phone: 613-204-7479

If you own a pet, please minimize the impact your pet(s) may have on your neighbors. To be a good pet owning neighbor you should:

1. Control excessive noise
If you own a dog be aware of the noise they can make. Many pet owners can become selectively deaf, tuning out or ignoring the noise their pets can make when they bark. Don’t let your dog bark on a continuous or consistent basis when outdoors. Carefully monitoring your pets’ barking while outside at night, mornings and on the weekends can make for a peaceful neighborhood.

2. Keep your pet under control
Fences can make great neighbors. People that do not own pets do not appreciate your pet coming onto their property. What you see as an adorable ball of fur can sometimes be your neighbor’s worst nightmare. When walking your pet always use a leash this not only makes your neighbor more comfortable but can also save your pets life.

3. Poop & scoop
It is your responsibility to clean up after your pet. Many people take great pride in their property, so allowing your pet to urinate or defecate on your neighbor’s property will definitely lead to problems.

4. Identification dog tags
The Township will not be selling dog tags so please make sure your dog has an identification tag with your contact information on it in the event your dog wanders away from home so it can be quickly reunited with you.

The Township will not be issuing dog tags.  You are encouraged to provide your own personal tag with identifiying information to assist in the event your dog is lost.

A kennel license is required in the Township of Drummnond/North Elmsley.  A kennel must conform to the Township's Zoning By-law and Kennel regulations. 

See Section 2: Kennels of the Animal Control By-law

Cruelty to animals is a criminal offense and against the law. To report animal cruelty, call the OSPCA at 613-310-7722.

Section 5.1 of the DOLA states that “each owner of a dog shall exercise reasonable precautions to prevent it from biting or attacking a person or domestic animal; or behaving in a manner that poses a menace to the safety of persons or domestic animals.” In other words, dog owners are strictly liable for any damage or injury caused by their dogs.

https://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/about/pubs/dola-pubsfty/dola-pubsfty.php#TOC_06

Compensation for Livestock Losses Due to Wolf/Coyote/Dog Predation
Under the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program livestock and poultry producers are entitled to make claims to their local municipality for livestock losses attributed to attacks by wolves, coyotes or dogs.

What do I do if I believe I have suffered a loss of livestock due to predation?
If you believe your livestock/poultry have suffered an injury/kill due to predation by a coyote, wolf or a stray dog, do not remove the carcass from the attack site as the investigator will want to examine the area for evidence to help determine the cause of the loss. Please take photographs as soon as possible. You can report livestock injuries/kill directly to your livestock investigator. Drummond/North Elmsley has two livestock investigators employed. 

Steve Moore services residents who live  in the North Elmsley Ward. Contact Steve Moore at  613-812-3216 
Bill Armstrong services resdients who live in the Drummond Ward. Contact Bill Armstrong at  613-851-4571

Not sure if your property is within the Drummond or North Elmsley Ward, there are two ways to check.
1. If your property's roll number begins with 919 you live in the Drummond Ward. If your roll number begin with 908 you live in the North Elmsley Ward.
2. Or you can view our Ward Map

You may also contact the Township Office at 613 - 267-6500 ext 231 during business hours or on weekend or holidays to notfiy us of a livestock kill, please leave a messsage.  

What happens when I contact the Township?
The service standards are as follows:

1. Within 48 hours from the time of discovering death or injury, the livestock owner must notify the municipality. This is the notification date.
2. Within 3 business days from receiving notification, the investigator will conduct a full investigation of the incident.
3. Within 10 business days from receiving notification, the investigator will prepare and serve a report (i.e. the Program Application) with all applicable identification numbers in writing to the Municipal Clerk.
4. The municipality, will send your application to OMAFRA, and then the Ministry will evaluate, and send the owner a letter whether your claim is approved and if any compensation is to be awarded. The livestock owners has 20 business days from the time the Program Application is received to request a review if they disagree.
5. If no requests for appeals are filed within 20 business days, the municipality will receive notification from the Ministry to release compensation.

Are there any eligibility requirements?
You must provide a valid FBR and Premises ID
Also - if a livestock owner is eligible for compensation and chooses not to provide a SIN/Business Number, they will not be eligible to receive that claim.

What is a Premises ID number?
Premises identification requires the assignment of a unique identifier - a Premises Identification Number - to a parcel of land characterized as being associated with agrifood activity (ies).

How does a producer register for a Premises ID number?
The process to register is simple and there is no cost associated with registering. For more information see www.ontariopid.com

Phone number: 1-888-247-4999
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

If the livestock are on rented property does the livestock owner need to supply the Premises ID number of the rented land, or will their own Premises ID number suffice?
The Premises ID number where the livestock were killed or injured should be used.The livestock owner does not need to own a parcel of land to apply for a premises ID number. Multiple numbers are not assigned to the same parcel of land even if more than one applicant applies

What are the Maximum Amounts of Compensation?
Provincial regulations establish maximum amounts of compensation.

What if I do not agree with the Ministry's report?
If you do not agree with the Ministry's report, you may appeal to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), in writing, within 20 days of receiving the ministry's report. A cheque or money order of $25, payable to the “Minister of Finance” must accompany the appeal. The $25 fee will be refunded if the appeal is upheld.

Where do I get more information on predation of livestock?
Further information can be found at OMAFRA’s website at www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/