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Arnprior

Arnprior real estate: where the Madawaska meets the Ottawa.

A growing river town about 65 km west of Ottawa, with genuine small-town character, riverfront living, and an easy connection to the city. And it’s home for us.

By April Mohr, Team Lead & REALTOR® · Mohr Properties Real Estate Group |

Last updated September 28, 2026

Arnprior sits right where the Madawaska River flows into the Ottawa. It pairs a walkable historic downtown and riverfront living with a manageable commute to the capital, which is exactly why so many buyers are choosing it.

The character

A town shaped by two rivers

Founded as a lumber town and named in 1831 after its founder’s home in Scotland, Arnprior grew up at the confluence of the Madawaska and Ottawa rivers. That heritage still shows in the historic downtown and the waterfront that shapes daily life. It’s also home to Gillies Grove, a rare stand of old-growth white pine and Ontario’s tallest tree, protected as a National Historic Site.

Homes

Homes in Arnprior

Arnprior offers a genuine mix: character century homes near the core, riverfront and waterfront properties, and newer subdivisions on the edges of town. As one of Renfrew County’s fastest-growing communities (population 9,629, up 9.5% since 2016), the options keep evolving.

Lifestyle

Life in Arnprior

On the Water

Robert Simpson Park on the Ottawa River: beach, trails, marina, and playgrounds.

Recreation

The Nick Smith Centre: two ice pads, a pool, and a community hall.

Old-Growth Nature

Gillies Grove trails and Ontario’s tallest tree, minutes from downtown.

Downtown

Walkable shops, antiques, and the Arnprior & District Museum.

A good fit for

Who Arnprior is right for

Ottawa commuters who want small-town life on the water. Families drawn to parks and recreation. Downsizers wanting a walkable core. And buyers after riverfront or waterfront property.

Explore Arnprior

Everything Arnprior

Homes for Sale

Browse current Arnprior listings.

Market Report

How the market is moving, updated monthly.

Living in Arnprior

Daily life, downtown, parks, and the river.

Schools & Family Life

Schools, recreation, and family amenities.

A Good Place to Buy?

Our honest take on the pros and trade-offs.

Selling in Arnprior

How we market and sell homes here.

Thinking about a move to Arnprior?

Let’s talk. Honest, local advice from a team that lives here too.

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Good to know

Arnprior FAQ

Where is Arnprior?

Arnprior is a town in eastern Renfrew County, Ontario, where the Madawaska River meets the Ottawa River, about 65 km west of Ottawa.

How far is Arnprior from Ottawa?

Roughly 65 km west of downtown Ottawa, connected via Highway 417, a manageable commute to the city.

What’s it like to live in Arnprior?

A growing riverfront town with a walkable historic downtown, strong recreation, old-growth nature at Gillies Grove, and an easy connection to Ottawa.

Is Arnprior a good place to buy?

For many buyers, yes. It blends small-town character, waterfront, and Ottawa access. See our honest take on the Good Place to Buy page.