The first settlers came to this area in 1823, to clear land and build shanties, potash works and mills. This set the stage, circa 1840, for the establishment of the village of Pakenham.
A Walking Tour of the Village of Pakenham is a brochure that has been produced by the township of Mississippi Mills. We encourage you to pick one up along the tour route and relive life from the 1800s as seen through the heritage buildings and structures that still stand today.
