Place to visit
Mount Pakenham, Canada: what it is and when to go
Mount Pakenham is a ski hill in Ontario, Canada (Almonte). Interests: Snow, Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is February and May to October. In June there are 15 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 33. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Ski hill in Ontario, Canada · Snow, Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Canada · Ski Hill Road 577, K0A 2X0
- Best time
- February and May to October.
- Nearest airport
- YOW Ottawa, 52 km as the crow flies
- Website
- mountpakenham.com
- Coordinates
- 45.32185, -76.33368
What it is and where
Mount Pakenham is a ski hill in Ontario, Canada (Almonte). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Almonte, where this site lists 11 more places to see, 15 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 45.32185, -76.33368; the nearest main airport is Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW, Ottawa), 52 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Snow, Nature and Mountains places in Canada. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Mount Pakenham is February and May to October.
- JanPossible8:55
- FebBest time10:09
- MarPossible11:37
- AprPossible13:17
- MayBest time14:41
- JunBest time15:27
- JulBest time15:08
- AugBest time13:55
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:41
- NovPossible9:16
- DecPossible8:33
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 33. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Snow | February | November to January and March |
| Nature | May to October | November to April |
| Mountains | May to October | November to April |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Mount Pakenham has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Canada
To enter Canada there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “National parks and accommodation, booked”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Canada checklist. Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check that your device takes 120 V); emergencies: 911.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Cartwright Springs BreweryBrewery2.9 km
- Mill of Kintail Conservation AreaPreserved area in Ontario, Canada11 km
- Farmgate CiderBrewery12 km
- Arnprior & District MuseumMuseum13 km
- Mississippi Valley Textile MuseumMuseum15 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Canada guide.
More in Canada: Snow
- Cypress Mountain Ski Area: ski resort in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Whistler Blackcomb: ski resort in British Columbia, Canada
- Grouse Mountain: mountain in British Columbia, Canada
- Mount Seymour: mountain in British Columbia, Canada
- Lake Louise Ski Resort: ski resort in Alberta, Canada
- Panorama Mountain Resort: ski resort in British Columbia, Canada
Every Canada place under Snow, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mount Pakenham?
It is a ski hill in Ontario, Canada. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Mount Pakenham?
February and May to October. In June there are 15 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 33.
How do you get to Mount Pakenham?
The nearest main airport is Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), 52 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Canada is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Canada map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Cartwright Springs Brewery, Mill of Kintail Conservation Area, Farmgate Cider. The rest is in the Canada guide.
Keep reading
- Almonte11 places to see in and around Almonte, Canada: Almonte, Ontario, Mount Pakenham, Mill of Kintail Conservation Area. Best time: February and May to October.
- Snow153 places for snow in Canada, from Cypress Mountain Ski Area to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: February. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- CanadaBefore travelling to Canada: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. To fly to Canada you need the eTA: 7 Canadian dollars, valid for five years and applied…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Mount Pakenham on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.