Clarendon is a rural municipality rooted in agriculture, with some of the richest farmland in the Pontiac. While farming remains at the heart of the community, Clarendon is also home to popular cottage areas like Sand Bay, Green Lake, and Thorne Lake, where seasonal and year-round residents enjoy the natural beauty and relaxed pace of rural life. The mix of working farms and growing recreational zones gives Clarendon a unique blend of tradition and change.