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Prescott - www.prescott.ca

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The Town of Prescott offers a variety of attractions and activities for visitors. History buffs will find a wealth of well-preserved historical buildings and heritage sites. Clear waters and old sunken shipwrecks have made Prescott a popular location for divers as well. In downtown Prescott, you’ll find over a variety of over 100 welcoming shops, services and restaurants and a farmers' market open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.



Downtown Prescott


  • County Rd 2 west of Prescott has narrow paved shoulders, care should be taken since the speed limit for vehicles is 80 km/h.

  • Paved, off-road section from Sophia St. to St. Lawrence St

  • Off-road section from Centre St. to east of Boundary St. (Heritage River Trail)

  • sections of County Rd 2 east of Prescott run on narrow to no shoulders with moderate levels of traffic (including trucks), care should be taken since the speed limit for vehicles is 80 km/h.

Main Access Points (with parking)

  • Centennial Park
  • Municipal Park Lot- foot of Centre St.

Resources

Local Maps

Prescott appears on the following Waterfront Trail maps:

The Waterfront Trust is currently working with MapArt to develop maps which include the Waterfront Trail east of Brockville. Stay tuned for updates about map availability.

A map of South Grenville's numerous cycling trails can be found on the website www.bikesouthgrenville.com

Tourism Information  

 

     
Public Transit Information:  
  • N/A


Other Transportation:  

  • Fort Town Taxi 925-4994
  • Cab Co 925-2255
  • AJ’s 925-2558

 

Things to Do

    
Attractions (Cultural, Heritage and Special Attractions)
  • Centennial Park (Pool and Beach)
    Admission Charge (for pool): minimal
    Ft of St. Lawrence St. – parking lot and boat launch at the foot of Mary St.


  • Forwarders' Museum
    Located at Centre and Water Streets, Prescott
    Admission Charge: No
    Tel.: 613-925-5778
    Website: www.prescott.ca/tourism/area_attractions_sitetosee.asp


  • Fort Wellington National Historic Site of Canada
    Located on VanKoughnet St. in downtown Prescott
    Admission Fee: Yes
    Tel : (613) 925-2896
    Email: ont-wellington@pc.gc.ca
    Website: www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/on/wellington/index_e.asp

  • Prescott Farmers' Market
    Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays by the Clock Tower in Downtown Prescott
    Admission Charge: No

  • Prescott Golf Club
    900 Boundary St.
    18 holes facing the river - open to the public
    Ph: 613-925-3908
    http://www.prescottgolfclub.com/
 
   
Annual Festivals on the Waterfront  
 
   
Trail Connections  
  • Maynard and Blue Church Route intersects with the Waterfront Trail at Hwy 31 and again at Merwin Lane west of Prescott
    www.bikesouthgrenville.com
 
    

Where to Stay

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Cycling Shops

  • N/A

     

Marinas

 
     

Community Waterfront Volunteer Opportunities

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