Discovering Appleton, Ontario

One sunny day last week, Terry and I headed out for a drive in the country. Almonte is always a good destination. It's very walk-able - and we always enjoy shopping at Baker Bob's.

Passing a sign pointing to the community of Appleton, we decided to turn in. Friends of ours from church - whom we haven't seen since the start of the pandemic - once lived there. What was Appleton like?

It looked like a lovely residential community. We didn't notice any shops... Checking out information online, I discovered that Appleton, Ontario - together with Almonte - is part of the township of Mississippi Mills.

We drove along the road next to the Mississippi River, admiring the beautiful scenery. Opposite a frozen dam, we stopped to take a picture. 

Then we caught sight of a lovely old church has been converted into a home - the kind Terry and I often say we'd like to live in!

According to online information, Appleton - when it was first established - had a woolen mill that employed hundreds of people. We didn't notice any building that looked large enough to be that mill. 

Next time, we may explore more - but that probably won't be until spring!