Editing Arnprior (section)

==Attractions==
With Arnprior's central location between the National Capital Region and the Ottawa Valley it offers visitors and residents alike access to the entertainment and events of the city as well as access to nationally recognized outdoor activities all within a short travel time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://arnprior.ca/discover/what-to-do/nearby-attractions/|title=Nearby Attractions – The Town of Arnprior|website=arnprior.ca|date=18 May 2023 }}</ref>

Arnprior has several historical landmarks together with the many required modern conveniences, including shopping, hospital, recreation, restaurants, water sport facilities, and beaches. Arnprior has been recognized by the Communities in Bloom organization as the top community in its class for its heritage conservation, landscaping, beautification, tidiness, environmental efforts and community involvement.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{cite web |url=http://arnprior.ca/wp-system/uploads/2013/11/Arnprior_Discovery_Brochure_2015_website.pdf |title=Town of Arnprior Discovery Guide |date=2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150623002004/http://arnprior.ca/wp-system/uploads/2013/11/Arnprior_Discovery_Brochure_2015_website.pdf |archive-date=June 23, 2015|url-status=dead }}</ref>

Arnprior's recreation facilities include four walking trails,<ref name="ReferenceA"/> a marina,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://arnprior.ca/live/transportation/boatmarina/|title=Marina – The Town of Arnprior|website=arnprior.ca|date=18 May 2023 }}</ref> three ball diamonds, civic centre with two year-round ice surfaces and indoor pool, a curling rink,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://arnprior.ca/live/nick-smith-centre/|title=Nick Smith Centre – The Town of Arnprior|website=arnprior.ca}}</ref> two municipal beaches, 14 parks covering {{convert|126.6|acres|m2}},<ref>{{cite web|url=http://arnprior.ca/live/parks/|title=Parks – The Town of Arnprior|website=arnprior.ca}}</ref> and an airport that offers charter tours, skydiving and flying lessons.<ref name="arnprior.ca"/>

Arnprior also has a large number of cultural groups, including historical organizations, live theatre, chamber music, dance and choir, service clubs and an active artistic community with numerous studio tours and exhibits.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://arnprior.ca/live/community-services-resources/#Community_programs|title=Community Services & Resources – The Town of Arnprior|website=Arnprior.ca|access-date=13 October 2017}}</ref>

[[File:Arnprior and District Museum.jpg|thumb|upright|Arnprior and District Museum]]
Some main attractions for the town are:
* Arnprior Market: This annual event is held on Sundays along John Street in Downtown Arnprior. From the [[Victoria Day|May long weekend]] until the last Sunday in September John Street is closed to traffic and over 30 vendors lines the street selling everything from fresh produce and preservatives to unique crafts and giftware. The Market runs from 9 am – 2 pm.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://arnprior.ca/live/calendar/market/ |title=Arnprior Market|publisher=The Town of Arnprior|website=arnprior.ca|date=18 May 2023 }}</ref>
* Robert Simpson Park. The park houses a guarded beach, a splash pad, a canteen and a band stand where free live music can be found throughout the summer on Sundays from 2 – 4 pm. Robert Simpson Park features views of the Ottawa River and many activities take place at the park such as the annual Priorpalooza Music Festival, beach volleyball, and yoga on the beach.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://arnprior.ca/live/parks/?theme=discover&redirected_from=1601#RSP|title=Parks – The Town of Arnprior|website=arnprior.ca}}</ref>
* There are many walking trails in Arnprior including the Millennium trails and Macnamara Trail which provides scenic views of the waterfront, downtown heritage homes, and two nature trails including a walk-through of the Gillies Grove,<ref name="nhic" /> a {{convert|45|acre|m2|adj=on}} tract of [[old-growth forest]], preserving the white pine which was the foundation of the local lumber industry. Gillies Grove is also home to the tallest tree ({{convert|45|m|abbr=on|disp=sqbr}}) in Ontario.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.natureconservancy.ca/en/where-we-work/ontario/news/natural-skyscraper.html |title=Ontario's natural skyscraper|publisher=Nature Conservancy Canada|access-date=2015-06-22 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150623013909/http://www.natureconservancy.ca/en/where-we-work/ontario/news/natural-skyscraper.html |archive-date=2015-06-23 }}</ref>  Additionally the rivers and local lakes encourage boating, fishing and canoeing.<ref name="ReferenceA"/>
* Arnprior & District Museum, housed in the former Arnprior Post Office Customs House and built in 1896, offers a unique glimpse into the town's early days. It has undergone many renovations including a completely renovated 2nd floor which is home to a new modern exhibited. The museum also features travelling exhibits from the [[Royal Ontario Museum]] often and hosts the Annual Quilt Exhibit every November.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://arnprior.ca/town/arnprior-and-district-museum/?theme=discover&redirected_from=1177|title=Arnprior & District Museum – The Town of Arnprior|website=Arnprior.ca|access-date=13 October 2017}}</ref>
* Priorpalooza, 12 hours of music celebrating local artists, this is a free event hosted at the beachfront on the first Saturday in June every year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://arnprior.ca/live/calendar/|title=Events – The Town of Arnprior|website=arnprior.ca|date=18 May 2023 }}</ref>[[File:O'Brien Theatre (Arnprior).jpg|left|thumb|275x275px|The O'Brien Theatre]]
* The [[O'Brien Theatre (Arnprior)|O'Brien Theatre]] is a historic cinema in the town of Arnprior. Arnprior's first cinema opened on the site in 1906, and the current building dates from 1919. It was originally both a cinema and venue for [[vaudeville]] performances.
* White Pine Festival, a three-day event held all around town that includes vendors, music, food, a highland dance competition and a movie in the park.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.arnpriorwhitepinefestival.ca/ |title=Arnprior White Pine Festival |access-date=2015-06-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150623002048/http://www.arnpriorwhitepinefestival.ca/ |archive-date=2015-06-23 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* The Arnprior Fair, a mix of musical entertainment, livestock showing, educational displays and rides.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.arnpriorfair.ca/|title=New Arnprior Fair Website – Where Friends Meet|website=Arnpriorfair.ca|access-date=13 October 2017}}</ref>

Galilee Centre, which is the former McLachlin Estate along the Ottawa River, is a holistic spiritual life centre that hosts programs, groups and individuals. On site is a Royal Oak planted in 1860 by His Royal Highness, [[Edward VII|Edward]] [[Prince of Wales]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.galileecentre.com/about/history/|title=History – Galilee Centre|website=Galileecentre.com|access-date=13 October 2017}}</ref>