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Prescott, Ontario

Prescott is a town on the north shore of the Saint Lawrence River in the province of Ontario, Canada. The town is a single-tier municipality located within the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville census division.

Type CityPopulation 4,078Settled 1784

Why go

  • Town in Ontario, Canada.

History

Prescott is a town on the north shore of the Saint Lawrence River in the province of Ontario, Canada. The town is a single-tier municipality located within the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville census division. In 2021, it had a population of 4,078. The Ogdensburg–Prescott International Bridge, 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) east of Prescott at Johnstown, crosses the Canada–United States border and connects the town with the city of Ogdensburg, New York.

Airports

Ogdensburg International Airport (OGS) 5.3 km to the centre
812 New York #5900, Ogdensburg, NY 13669 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Cape Air) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Albany (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Cape Air 9K (CNA) · 1 route: Albany

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 | Outdoor
Brockville - Thousand Islands Regional Tackaberry Airport (XBR) 20 km to the centre
Brockville, ON, CA — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | 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. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Prescott, Ontario — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in.

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

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach