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Goulbourn, Ontario

Goulbourn Township, Ontario, was formed in 1818, roughly 20 km southwest of downtown Ottawa, with the first major settlement occurring in Richmond. Other communities in the township include Stittsville, Munster, and Ashton.

Type City

Why go

  • Former township in Ontario, Canada.
  • Served by Fumerton Field.

History

Goulbourn Township, Ontario, was formed in 1818, roughly 20 km southwest of downtown Ottawa, with the first major settlement occurring in Richmond. Other communities in the township include Stittsville, Munster, and Ashton. Stittsville is the largest community in the township, owing in part to its proximity to Kanata and the Queensway. The township was amalgamated into the current City of Ottawa in 2001.

Airports

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) 30 km to the centre
Ottawa, ON, CA — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 13 airlines (Air Canada, WestJet, United Airlines, Porter Airlines…) · direct flights to 26 destinations incl. Halifax, Iqaluit, Toronto, Boston, Calgary… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 13 airlines, 26 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport (YSH) 29 km to the centre
Smiths Falls, ON, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Fumerton Field 5.3 km to the centre
Carleton Place, ON, CA
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Fumerton Field. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Goulbourn, Ontario. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

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