Living in Stone Mills provides a peaceful escape to simpler times, characterized by picturesque landscapes, rolling fields, and strong, friendly neighbourly bonds in small, tight-knit communities. Highlights of the lifestyle include:
The township is a haven for nature lovers. Residents enjoy fishing, canoeing, and kayaking on the Salmon and Napanee Rivers. Land activities include hiking, cycling, and snowmobiling along the Cataraqui Trail.
Home to the L&A Dark Sky Viewing Area just north of Erinsville, which is the most southerly point in Ontario offering an unobstructed, pristine night sky experience.
Real estate in Stone Mills is characterized by expansive, affordable rural properties. The township offers the tranquility of the countryside while being within a convenient 30-minute commuting distance to urban centres like Kingston, Belleville, and Greater Napanee.
The area boasts local artisans, community events, studio tours, and historic architecture.
Stone Mills Township is almost 700 km² and has a population of about 8,000 people. Township Council is made up of 7 members, comprised of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and five Council members, all elected at large. The Mayor and Deputy Mayor also sit on the County Council for Lennox & Addington. The Township is comprised of 11 hamlets: Camden East, Centreville, Colebrook, Croydon, Enterprise, Erinsville, Moscow, Newburgh, Strathcona, Tamworth, and Yarker. Among the most prominent are:
Tamworth: The largest community offers the services of a larger town combined with the charm of a village.
Newburgh: An “old Ontario village” feel, known for its historic mill.
Centreville: The Township’s administrative hub, home to the municipal offices and the Centreville Fair.
Yarker & Camden East: Yarker is known for its beautiful waterfalls and the Cataraqui Trail, while Camden East offers a welcoming rural setting on the Napanee River.
Schools & Services
Centreville Public School (JK-8), 623 McGill Street, Centreville
Enterprise Public School (JK-8), 76 School Street, Enterprise
Newburgh Public School (JK-8), 19 East Street, Newburgh
Tamworth Public School (JK-8), 6668 Wheeler Street, Tamworth
St. Patrick Catholic School (JK-8), 6041 County Road 41, Erinsville
Stone Mills Fire Station 1, 9 Mill Street, Yarker
Stone Mills Fire Station 2, 2861 County Rd 14, Enterprise
Stone Mills Fire Station 3, 12 Factory St, Newburgh
Stone Mills Fire Station 4, 684 County Rd 4 W, Tamworth
Lennox & Addington County Library:
Tamworth Branch, 1 Ottawa Street
Yarker Branch, 4315 County Road 1
Rural Frontenac Lennox & Addington Health has 2 Stone Mills clinics: 1 in Newburgh and 1 in Tamworth. For emergencies and specialized care, residents are in close proximity to the Lennox & Addington County General Hospital in Napanee, as well as hospitals in Kingston and Belleville.
Looking for pet healthcare? Lane Veterinary Services in Yarker or Tamworth Veterinary Services can help.
Parks and Recreation
Stone Mills Recreation Centre in Tamworth is the hub for pickleball, public skating, hockey, figure skating, and includes a multi-purpose room and banquet hall.
Beaver Lake in Erinsville is a popular spot for swimming and cottage living, and has a swim program in summer.
Stone Mills Soccer is a volunteer organization designed to keep kids active (also on Facebook)
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 458 in Tamworth is an active community hub that hosts events ranging from community breakfasts to yoga and live music.
Home to 5 playgrounds, 7 parks and trails, Puzzle Lake Provincial Park, and Camden Lake Provincial Wildlife Area
Essentials, Shops, Cafes & Restaurants
You can fuel up at Free Flow in Newburgh and McCormick's Country Store in Camden East (we love to drop by in summer for a Kawartha Dairy cone).
Enjoy fresh produce and get to know the local farmers at the vibrant seasonal Yarker Farmers Market.
Stone Mills Family Market in Tamworth meets your grocery needs, including fresh bakery items, deli, produce, fresh cut meat, and a Garden Centre in spring and summer.
Book lovers can head to the Tamworth Book Shop.
We’ve been known to stop by Tamworth Hardware when we are in need of home & hardware essentials.
LCBO outlets and stores in Newburgh (at Free Flow), Yarker (at Lucky Dollar), Camden East (at McCormick’s Country Store) and Tamworth.
Abram's Bakery in Newburgh is a famous local staple.
In Tamworth, you can grab a bite at The Blue Door Bakery & Cafe, A1 Corner Restaurant & Variety (great home cooking), the Quartermaster’s Store & Quirky Cafe, or seasonally at the Black Cat Cafe in the Tamworth Hotel.
Enjoy a meal (and Charity Radio Bingo every Thursday) in Erinsville at the Lakeview Tavern & Restaurant, known for it’s fish & chips and inferno burger.
Do you love reclaimed materials and things you can’t find in a typical store? Be sure to check out Salvage Gardens in Enterprise.
Looking for bouquet? Oops a Daisy Flower Farm & Florist in Erinsville or Liv Simple Farms in Enterprise can probably help!
There are so many small local businesses to discover in Stone Mills, neighbours helping neighbours.
Curious what life in Stone Mills could look like for you? Reach out—we’d be glad to walk you through current listings and what to expect in the area.