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
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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/

Statement of Commitment
The Township is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equal opportunity. We are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner and shall do so by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility and meeting the accessibility requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.

This policy describes how the Township will meet its obligations under the Integrated Accessibility Standards.

  Accessibility Policy

The Township's multi-year Accessiblility Plan describes the measures that the Township may undertake to identify, remove and prevent barriers so that Township goods, and services are accessible to persons with disabilities.

• 2014 Update
• 2015 Update
• 2016 Update
• 2017 Update
• 2018 Update
• 2019 Update
• 2020 Update
• 2021 Update
• 2022 Update
• Multi-Year 2025-2029 Accessibility Plan

Customer Service
The Township will use reasonable efforts to ensure that its policies, practices and procedures are consistent with the following principles:

• Goods or services will be provided in a manner that respects the dignity and independence of persons with disabilities;
• The provision of goods or services to persons with disabilities and others will be integrated unless an alternate measure is necessary, whether temporarily or on a permanent basis, to enable a person with a disability to obtain, use or benefit from the goods or services;
• Persons with disabilities will be given an opportunity equal to that given to others to obtain, use and benefit from the goods or services;
• Township employees will communicate with a person with a disability in a manner that takes into account the person’s disability.

Brochure

Customer Service Feedback Form

Request for Accessible Format

Accessibile Customer Service Feedback Notice

Notice of Temporary Disruptions Process
The Township provides our customers with notice in the event of a planned or unexpected disruption in the facilities or services usually used by people with disabilities. Such notice may be provided by a variety of methods, depending on the circumstances and will include information about the reason for the disruption, its anticipated duration, and a description of alternative facilities or services, if available.

The notice will be placed at all public entrances and service counters on Township premises, and where appropriate, on the Township’s website: www.dnetownship.ca

There are no disruptions at this time.

Dog Licences
Currently Animal Control Services are suspended for 2018. For more information please see our Animal Services page.

Kennel Licences
The Township of Drummond/North Elmsley regulates and licences dog kennels within the township. For more information, please contact the Township offices at 613-267-6500 ext. 251

Lottery Licences
The Township of Drummond/North Elmsley issues lottery licences to eligible charitable organizations. For more information on Lottery Eligibility Applications, Lottery Eligible Use of Proceeds, and the Lottery Reporting Checklist, please contact the Township office at 613-267-6500 ext. 231

Marriage Licences
The Township of Drummond/North Elmsley issues licences for marriage. The current fee is $130.00. Marriage Licenses are good for (3) three months. To learn more visit Civil Marriage Services.

Building Permits
Building Permits are to ensure the minimum standards of the Ontario Building Code are met in order to protect the health and safety of building occupants by regulating design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy of buildings and structures. For more information, please see our Building department page, or contact Peter Echlin, CBO at 613-267-6500 ext. 240

Septic  Permits
Septic Permits

Burn Permits

NEW ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR OPEN AIR FIRE PERMITS

A permit is required for all open air burning.

How to obtain an open air fire permit: Complete your permit application online at https://dnetv.burnpermits.com or call 613-267-2596.

If you are a tenant, permission from the property owner must be obtained.
Cost: All open-air fire permits are FREE. For more information, please call 613-267-2596.

Any person who deliberately sets a fire without a permit, fails to meet requirements of the permit, or refuses to assist in controlling or extinguishing a fire, may be held liable for all costs. The cost is based on current MTO rates for every vehicle that responds to the emergency.

It is the responsibility of the property owner to be aware of current fire bans. If in doubt please contact the Fire Department at 613-267-2596.

Entrance Permits
Properties that do not currently have access from the municipal road to enter a property require an Entrance Permit. For more information, please contact the Public Works department at 613-267-6500 ext. 243.

Municipal Consent

Any work being completed within the Township road allowance requires approval by the Township.
Please complete the Municipal Consent application and submit it along with detailed drawings to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The Planning Department is there to help guide the way the Township grows and is responsible for ensuring the orderly development of both the rural areas and our hamlets. Land use planning is a process which ensures that land and resources are effectively managed and that growth occurs in a manner that the community desires. The planning process is governed by the Province’s Planning Act, and it is the Township’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law which are the daily tools we use to promote attractive and sustainable development while limiting negative impacts on people, neighbours and the environment.

Please vist the planning department's home page for all planning applications.

The Archives, located in the former Drummond Township office in the hamlet of Drummond Centre, is an independent non-profit organization which provides a wealth of vital information dating from the 1850’s including land deeds, cemetery listings, census records, records of baptisms and marriages and newspaper collections.  Archives Lanark has proved an invaluable resource for patrons across North America researching family roots as well as local families, church groups, school children and genealogists.

For more information visit their website

Visit the home of Balderson Cheese. Established in 1881, Balderson Cheese has become world famous. Discover this quaint country hamlet with fantastic shops and don’t forget to treat yourself to an ice cream!

For more information visit their website

Forming part of the Rideau Canal National Historic Site, these locks serve to connect the Town of Perth, through the Tay River, to the Rideau System. The original Tay Canal was built along the length of the Tay ending with a series of locks near Port Elmsley. It fell in disrepair and was dismantled in 1865, although traces remain. The new canal was finally completed in 1891 connecting Perth to the Rideau System through a new canal ending at Beveridge Bay. The facility contains two locks as well as an on-site exhibit, boat launch and short trail. The scenic trip along the Tay is a popular day trip for Rideau Canal travelers.

For more information visit their website

Click below to visit the interactive map 

http://mvfn.ca/lanarkcountypaddlingguide/

A national network of trails connecting every province and most major cities, the multi-purpose trails provide opportunities for hiking bicycling and snowmobiling and when complete, the network will become part of the longest trail in the world. This trail passes through Drummond Ward along Concession 8A, Prestonvale Road, Dunlop Side Road and up to Ferguson’s Falls.

A multipurpose trail connecting Ottawa and Kingston allows hikers, cross-country skiers and snowshoers the opportunity to travel the length of the Rideau Canal. The trail, with a total length of 387 kilometers, is maintained by the Rideau Trail Association and passes through the southern portion of North Elmsley. The Association holds regular hikes for members and guests.

For more information visit The Great Trail website or the Alltrails website

The Township’s Public Works Department recently announced the installation of a public dock to allow canoe access to the Mississippi River at Ferguson's Falls Hall. This launch allows paddlers to travel upstream along the river with an opportunity to observe fish, herons, turtles, ducks and otters along undisturbed shoreline.

Foley Mountain Conservation Area, the highest conservation area in the Rideau Valley, overlooks Upper Rideau Lake and Westport. The scenic view is second-to-none in Ontario. It features nature trails, beaver pond, wildlife and plants galore. Picnic tables, parking and restrooms are available. Admission is $5.00 per vehicle; donation box at site.

For more information visit their website

Situated along the shores of the Tay River in Perth the Last Duel Park & Campground offers 46 serviced campsites, public boat docks and launch, public walking trails (The Wendy Laut Ribbon of Life) and picnic area with shelter. A rustic log cabin was added in 2016 and is now available for rent.

For more information visit their website

Located southwest of Innisville off Drummond Concession 10B, this National Wildlife Area is a haven for migrating waterfowl in the fall. Representing one of the largest natural areas left on Mississippi Lake, the Sanctuary centres around the wetlands of McEwan Bay where stands of wild rice, cattail and other plants provide habitat for spawning fish in the spring, some of the best habitat for bullfrogs in the summer and many different species of birds, mammals and invertebrates. Before September (when boating is prohibited so as not to disturb the migratory birds), a public boat launch is available as well as opportunities to hike.

For more information visit Canada.ca website

Located at the confluence of the Tay and Rideau River systems was the site of the original Tay Canal, a system of five locks located between the Tay’s mouth and Jebb’s Creek which provided the first reliable water access between the military settlement of Perth and the Rideau Canal network.

Built in the 1830’s, these locks were built of rubble masonry and wooden planking and while they were smaller than those on the Rideau they were indispensable helping move people to and from Perth, as road transportation was almost impossible at the time.

For more information visit their website

Located just south of the Town of Perth in the Tay Marsh, this 635-acre site is a naturalist’s haven with habitat for deer, wild turkeys, turtles, ducks, geese, bluebirds and many others. The site is owned and maintained as a wildlife management area by the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority and contains a variety of habitats including mature woodlands, plantations, natural meadows and the ecologically significant Tay Marsh wetland. Two nature trails (including interpretive signage) and a viewing tower provide a great opportunity for hiking and wildlife observation.

For more information visit their website

Bring the family out for an evening of good old fashion fun! Established in 1953, the Port Elmsley Drive-In is open May to October.

333 Port Elmsley Road, Port Elmsley, Ontario
Movieline: 613-267-7772

For more information visit their website

Located on Lower Rideau Lake near the resort community of Rideau Ferry this conservation area consists of ten acres of woodland, meadows and beach. Owned and maintained by the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, this site provides public day use access to the historic Rideau Canal system, and contains a public boat launch, trail and beach.

For more information visit their website

The Rideau Ferry Yacht Club welcomes boating enthusiasts of all ages to attend this award-winning regatta. There will be dozens of vintage race boats gathered on the Big Rideau Lake from both Canada and the United States. This biennial event runs in August and is sure to delight boating enthusiasts

For more information visit their website

Finding local food just got easier. Lanark Local Flavour’s website is a comprehensive, one-stop shopping guide complete with farmer profiles, locations of farmers’ markets and, a calendar of food-related events. Eating locally is one way anyone can do their part to help lessen the impact of climate change, while at the same time supporting our local food economy.

Purchasing food grown locally not only helps to reduce greenhouse gases – associated with transportation, refrigeration and food processing – it also boosts farm incomes, supports the community and helps to ensure access for everyone to fresh, wholesome, sustainably-produced food.

For more information visit their website

Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) is a local watershed management agency that delivers services and programs to help protect and manage water and other natural resources in the Mississippi River Watershed, encompassing 4353 square kilometres.

Using an integrated watershed management approach, the conservation authority works with stakeholders in the watershed to balance the needs of the community with the needs of the natural environment.

MVCA is governed by members appointed from each of the 11 member municipalities, including the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley.

Address: MVCA Administrative Office 10970 Hwy. 7 Carleton Place, ON K7C 3P1
Phone: 613-253-0006
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Website: mvc.on.ca

The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) conserves natural resources in the Rideau River Valley, an area of 4234 square kilometres. The RVCA vision is for a thriving watershed with clean abundant water, natural shorelines, rich forests and wetlands, diverse habitat and sustainable land use that is valued and protected by all.

The RVCA works with the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley to review development proposals within or adjacent to natural areas. They also work with the Township to regulate construction in environmentally sensitive areas such as wetlands, shorelines and waterways. In addition, the RVCA reviews proposals to ensure fish habitats are protected and not harmfully altered.

There are 18 member municipalities whose representatives oversee the RVCA work.

Address: Rideau Valley Conservation Centre PO Box 599, 3889 Rideau Valley Drive, Manotick, Ontario K4M 1A5
Phone: 613-692-3571 1-800-267-3504 (toll-free)
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Website: rvca.ca

The two Conservations Authorities work together in their geographic areas to implement Ontario’s Clean Water Act, 2006. Source water is the raw water that we take from lakes, rivers or underground aquifers to supply people with drinking water. “Source Water Protection” or “Source Protection” means protecting these sources of drinking water from contamination and overuse. The focus is on prevention and this work is meant to complement the work of water treatment plant operators who ensure municipal drinking water is properly treated, tested and safely delivered to your tap.

Four great reasons to protect drinking water at the source:

1. Water treatment is not always enough.
Water treatment systems do not remove all contaminants from water, particularly some chemicals. The safest approach is to prevent contamination in the first place.

2. Prevention saves money.
It is much cheaper to keep water clean than to try to remove contaminants. A 2010 spill from a home heating oil tank in eastern Ontario cost $1 million to clean up. The spill might have been avoided by ensuring the tank was in good repair.

3. Contamination can ruin a water source forever.
Sometimes contamination cannot be cleaned up and a water supply must be shut down. The community of Manotick, Ontario lost access to its groundwater in the 1990s when it was contaminated by chemicals from a dry cleaning business. Since then, water has been piped into Manotick from urban Ottawa.

4. Source protection has other benefits.
Clean and plentiful sources of drinking water protect property values and support tourism and recreation, business development and fish and wildlife habitat. All of which create healthy local economies and viable, vibrant communities

Intake Protection Zones

The Township has two Intake Protection Zones, one zone borders the Town of Perth along Hwy 511 and Drummond Concession 4A to protect the Town’s drinking water and the other zone is located along Poonamalie Road and protects the Town of Smiths Falls drinking water.

 Perth Source Water Protection Area Map

 Smiths Falls Source Water Protection Area Map

Download a series of educational brochures
about Source Water Protection 

Address: 1920 Drummond Concession 7

Seating Capacity: 48

Download Drummond Hall Rental Contract

View Drummond Hall Calendar for availability.

For bookings and inquiries for the Drummond Hall, please contact the Township office at 613-267-6500 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Address: 1362 Ferguson's Falls Road, Ferguson's Falls

Seating Capacity: 150

For bookings and inquiries for Ferguson's Falls Hall, please contact the Township office at 613-267-6500 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Download the Ferguson's Falls Hall Rental Agreement

View Ferguson's Falls Hall Calendar for availability.

View Ferguson's Falls Hall Inventory List