Discover Prescott And Russell United Counties

Prescott And Russell United Counties is in eastern Ontario, roughly halfway between Montreal and Ottawa. The area offers a variety of reasons to plan a day out: hiking and cycling, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing, water attractions, prison history, and cheese and wine. Which of these shapes your stay depends on whether you want to spend your time being active, exploring culture, or enjoying local food and drink.

Activities Through the Seasons

The 72-kilometre Prescott and Russell Recreational Trail crosses the entire United Counties of Prescott and Russell. In summer, it is used for hiking and cycling; in winter, for snowmobiling. Larose Forest has almost 29 kilometres of groomed cross-country ski trails for classic and skate skiing. In winter, two different options take centre stage: snowmobiling on the trail or cross-country skiing on the groomed trails, either classic or skate style. Their scale also differs: the trail crosses the entire area, while the ski trails extend for almost 29 kilometres through Larose Forest. This can help you decide whether to plan your outdoor days around the trail’s seasonal use or a particular style of cross-country skiing.

Water and History

Calypso Waterpark has 35 slides and 100 water features. Since park features can change from season to season, check the current seasonal information before your visit.

L'Orignal Old Jail is the oldest jail in Ontario and the second-oldest in Canada. It offers tours and historical reenactments. The two experiences have different emphases: a tour is a way to visit, while a historical reenactment brings history to life. Alongside outdoor and water activities, this gives you a specific way to explore the history of the jail.

Cheese and Wine

Visitors can tour the St-Albert Cheese Co-Op factory and see how cheese is made. St-Albert cheese is made with 100% Canadian milk. The St-Albert Cooperative Cheese Manufacturing Association was founded by Franco-Ontarian dairy farmers in St-Albert, Ontario. The tour focuses on production, while the farmers’ role in founding the association offers further insight into its history.

Vankleek Hill Vineyard offers tours and wine tastings. This lets you choose between two different food-and-drink experiences: a visit focused on cheesemaking in St-Albert, or tours and tastings at the vineyard. When planning, you can choose between an introduction to cheese production and an experience centred on wine.

Getting Around and Vacation Rentals

PR Transpo lets travellers plan trips by travel date, place of residence, or destination. Routes and schedules can change, so check the latest information before travelling. When choosing a vacation rental, use your top experiences as a guide and compare the specific location listed for each property with your plans.

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