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Rockland, Ontario

Rockland is a bilingual community located about 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of downtown Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, part of the city of Clarence-Rockland. Rockland has a population of 13,625 (2021), making up roughly half the population of the municipality.

Type CityPopulation 13,625

Why go

  • Community in Ontario, Canada.
  • Served by Pendleton Airport.

History

Rockland is a bilingual community located about 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of downtown Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, part of the city of Clarence-Rockland. Rockland has a population of 13,625 (2021), making up roughly half the population of the municipality. It is home to a large part of the francophone community in Eastern Ontario along with the towns situated to the east and the Ottawa suburb of Orleans to the west.

Airports

Ottawa / Gatineau Airport (YND) 23 km to the centre
Gatineau, QC, 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
Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO) 31 km to the centre
Ottawa, 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
Pendleton Airport 15 km to the centre
Pendleton, ON, CA
Outdoor
St. André-Avellin Aerodrome 27 km to the centre
St. Andre Avellin, QC, CA
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Traversier Ecolos
Ferry terminal · 4.3 km from the centre
Outdoor
Traverse Thurso-Clarence
Ferry terminal · 4.7 km from the centre
Outdoor
Traversiers Bourbonnais
Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre
Outdoor
Traversier Thurso-Rockland
Ferry route · Traversier Écolos
Outdoor
Traversier Masson-Cumberland
Ferry route · Traversiers Bourbonnais
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 Pendleton Airport; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Traversier Ecolos, 4.3 km); routes include Traversier Thurso-Rockland, Traversier Masson-Cumberland.

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

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing