A Driving Tour Of Greater Napanee

Sir John A. MacDonald discovered Napanee in the early days of Canada; in 2001 Harrowsmith Magazine and TVO's Studio 2 declared that it stands proudly among the prettiest small towns in Ontario.

History, architecture, attractions, arts and crafts, restaurants, friendly people - that is the Town of Greater Napanee, and we would be delighted to share our town with you. We are easy to find - on the 401 between Belleville and Kingston.

Our Museum - housed in the old County Gaol - is a great starting point for any exploration of Loyalist Ontario. This includes extensive archives and a very strong genealogical section. In nearby Hay Bay, where early United Empire Loyalists settled, you can visit the Hay Bay Church, one of the earliest in Canada - recognized as a National Historic Site.

Returning to the town centre you can enjoy tea at MacPherson House - originally the port captain's house in the late 1700s - now restored to its former glory.

Click below to review three suggested itineraries:

Historic Napanee Tour
Sir John A. Macdonald's Napanee
Loyalist Highlights Tour