A toolkit compiled by a Locally Driven Collaborative Project (LDCP) funded by Public Health Ontario, to guide policy makers, planners, community leaders and health unit staff in healthy community planning in a rural setting. A user-friendly tool that enhances public policy planning for the rural built environment in creating healthier communities and better quality of life for residents. The tool kit includes a check list for health and wellness planning, a process guide for healthy initiatives development and a list of key mechanisms for action specifically designed for rural communities.