OFFICIAL VISITOR GUIDE 2018 / guide touristique officiel 2018
CORNWALL O N TA R I O • C A N A D A
www.CornwallTourism.com
Marching to Our Own Beat Marchant à notre propre rythme
Fair Play Une foire de plaisirs
Unwind on the Waterfront Détendez-vous au bord-de-l’eau
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South Glengarry 613-347-1166
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Situated in the heart of the historic Cotton Mill District, The Stomping Grounds is a Quebec style bistro. By day, we offer coffee excellence and fantastic fresh lunches. By evening, we feature a small and versatile menu, with fresh seasonal foods, craft beer, spirits and an ever changing wine list. Come in for the history and architecture, and come back for the outstanding food, service and atmosphere.
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contents SOMMAIRE the Area 10 Explore Explorez la région 22 Events évenements 28 Accommodations Hébergement 38 Attractions 50 Shopping Magasinage 58 Dining Gastronomie 68 Activities Activités cornwalltourism.com
Parc Lamoureux Park
Cover photo Fishing tournament at sunrise on the St. Lawrence River near Lamoureux Park. Photo by Richard Pilon
www.cornwalltourism.com 613-933-0074 info@cornwalltourism.com Cornwall Visitor Guide is published annually by TC Media (Rick Shaver, Publisher, Seaway News) and is distributed throughout Ontario, Quebec and Northern U.S. The contents of this magazine are protected by TC Media, and may be used for personal noncommercial purposes only. TC Media, under no circumstance, shall be liable to the advertiser, or to any other person or entity, in an amount greater than the amount paid for advertising under this contract, for special, incidental, consequential, or indirect damages, loss of goodwill or business profits, work stoppage, any and all other commercial damages or loss, or exemplary or punitive damages. Le Guide du visiteur de Cornwall est publié à chaque année par TC Media (Rick Shaver, Editeur, Seaway News) et est distribué par tout l’Ontario, le Québec et les états du Nord des États-Unis. Le contenu de ce magazine est protégé par TC Media et pourrait être utilisé seulement à des fins personnelles, non commerciales. TC Media ne saurait être responsable envers le commanditaire ou àaucune personne ou entité sous aucune circonstance, pour un montant supérieur au montant payé pour la publicité sous ce contrat, pour dommages spéci-aux, accessoires, consécutifs ou indirects, défection des clients ou pertes de bénéfices industriels et commerciaux, arrêt de travail, un de ou chacun de, cesdommages commerciaux ou pertes ou dommages-intérêts exemplaires ou punitifs. Graphic Design: Colleen Parette CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS: Richard Pilon, Jason McNamara, Ang Waterton, Bobby Lefebvre, Ed Lefebvre.
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Cool facts about Cornwall faits intéressants sur Cornwall One of Ontario’s oldest communities, Cornwall was founded in 1784 and was originally named New Johnstown. Fondée en 1784, la ville de Cornwall est l’une des plus anciennes communautés l’Ontario et s’est d’abord appelée New Johnstown.
Notable people to come from Cornwall include actor Ryan Gosling, politician Nathan Phillips and hockey superstar Newsy Lalonde. Parmi les personnes célèbres originaires de Cornwall, citons l’acteur Ryan Gosling, le politicien Nathan Phillips et la vedette de hockey Newsy Lalonde.
NORTH POLE Cornwall lies on the 45th parallel – the halfway point to the North Pole! Cornwall se situe sur le 45e parallèle, à mi-chemin entre l’équateur et le pôle Nord!
The Moses-Saunders Power Dam is the world’s longest international power dam, stretching across the St. Lawrence River from Cornwall to Massena, New York. Le barrage hydro-électrique Moses-Saunders est le plus long barrage hydro-électrique international, construit sur le fleuve Saint-Laurent entre Cornwall et Massena, dans l’État de New York.
Farm Boy, a supermarket chain with loyal customers across Ontario, started in Cornwall. Good things grow in Cornwall! Farm Boy, une chaîne de supermarchés aux clients fidèles implantée partout en Ontario, a été lancée à Cornwall. Cornwall a plein de bonnes choses à offrir!
A Great Place to Live. Lieu où il fait bon vivre.
Cornwall is a growing community where you’ll find everything you need to enjoy an exceptional quality of life. With affordable housing and ample employment opportunities, it is a great place to work and raise a family. Visit ChooseCornwall.ca to see current job postings!
Cornwall est une communauté en pleine croissance où vous trouverez tout ce dont vous avez besoin pour profiter d’une qualité de vie exceptionnelle. Grâce à des logements abordables et à de nombreuses occasions d’emploi, c’est un endroit idéal pour travailler et fonder une famille. Visitez ChoisirCornwall.ca pour consulter les offres d’emploi!
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Cornwall is Ontario’s easternmost City, conveniently located just an hour from Montreal and Ottawa and a short bridge ride from New York State. There are countless ways to enjoy our City. Whether it’s taking in our beautiful waterfront trails, tantalizing your tastebuds at one of our many great dining establishments, shopping for that unique cornwalltourism.com
item or going to a festival or event, Cornwall has a lot to offer. Cornwall has a rich history and a diverse culture. Our City has world-class amenities you’d expect from a big centre together with small-town charm and hospitality. You can experience this through our expansive waterfront, modern sports facilities, arts venues, shopping and dining areas and
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EXPLORE explorez! countless community events and festivals that animate the City throughout the year. Cornwall is situated at the heart of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, an area rich in history and natural beauty. From historic sites to popular campsites and beaches and worldclass attractions, there is plenty to explore in S,D & G.
Plan your own unique experience and enjoy! Cornwall, la ville la plus à l’est de l’Ontario, est idéalement située à juste une heure de Montréal et d’Ottawa et reliée par un pont à l’État de New York. Il y a bien des façons de visiter notre ville qui a beaucoup à offrir. Ainsi, le visiteur peut emprunter nos magnifiques sentiers
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Explore the Area
Downtown Cornwall
riverains, aiguiser ses papilles dans un de nos nombreux excellents restaurants, se procurer un objet unique ou participer à un festival ou à un événement. Cornwall a une riche histoire et une culture diversifiée. Elle possède les aménagements de calibre mondial que l’on peut attendre d’un grand centre et offre en même temps le charme et l’hospitalité d’une petite ville. Vous pourrez profiter de tout ceci en visitant le vaste secteur riverain, les installations sportives modernes, les lieux de présentation des arts de la scène, les espaces commerciaux et de restauration et en assistant aux multiples événements communautaires et festivals qui animent la ville tout au long de l’année. Cornwall se trouve au cœur des comtés unis de Stormont, Dundas et Glengarry, un lieu riche d’histoire et rempli de beautés naturelles. Des sites historiques aux emplacements de camping et plages populaires en passant par les attractions de calibre mondial, tout est à explorer à Stormont, Dundas et Glengarry.
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Planifiez votre propre expérience unique et profitez de la vie! Downtown Cornwall Centre-ville de Cornwall Downtown Cornwall offers a great mix of restaurants and retail stores, parks, historical buildings and attractions. Stroll along Pitt Street and enjoy one-of-a-kind shops, a great dining scene and Cornwall Square, an indoor shopping mall featuring over 50 stores. Downtown is also home to many attractions including Rush Hour Escapes, the Historic SDG Jail, Cornwall Community Museum and Lamoureux Park, a sprawling oasis with scenic views of the St. Lawrence River, beautiful waterfront trails and numerous recreational amenities. Dans le centre-ville de Cornwall, vous découvrirez une grande diversité de restaurants et de magasins de détail, de parcs, de bâtiments historiques et d’attractions. Promenez-vous sur la rue Pitt pour apprécier des boutiques uniques, un grand choix de bons restaurants et le
Explorez la région
Le Village
Cornwall Square, un centre commercial intérieur de plus de 50 boutiques. Le centre-ville offre en outre de nombreuses attractions, notamment le Rush Hour Escapes, la prison historique SDG, le musée communautaire de Cornwall et le parc Lamoureux, une vaste oasis offrant des vues panoramiques du fleuve SaintLaurent, de beaux sentiers riverains et de nombreux emplacements récréatifs. Le Village East of Downtown Cornwall along Montreal Road lies the charming area known as Le Village. It offers a mix of professional offices, shops, restaurants and residential buildings. It’s also home to popular arts and entertainment venues like Aultsville Theatre, The Port Theatre and La Maison. A short stroll away is the popular Waterfront Trail and the Cotton Mill District, an historic industrial area that has been transformed into a mix of condos, restaurants and professional offices. Heading east along Montreal Road you’ll find the NAV Centre, a sprawling convention
centre which includes a restaurant and pub, fitness centre, indoor pool and spa to complement over 500 guest rooms. À l’est du centre-ville de Cornwall, le long du chemin de Montréal, se trouve un lieu charmant nommé Le Village où l’on trouve un ensemble de bureaux professionnels, de magasins, de restaurants et d’édifices résidentiels. Le Village abrite également des lieux populaires de spectacles et de divertissement comme le théâtre Aultsville, le Port Theatre et La Maison. À proximité se trouvent le sentier riverain et le District historique de l’usine de coton, un site industriel historique ayant subi des transformations et où l’on trouve aujourd’hui des condominiums, des restaurants et des bureaux professionnels. Vers l’est, le long du chemin de Montréal, vous trouverez le Centre NAV, un immense centre de congrès qui comprend un restaurant et taverne, un centre de conditionnement physique, une piscine intérieure et un spa. Le centre peut accueillir plus de 500 personnes dans les chambres d’hôte.
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Explore the Area Brookdale Avenue Avenue Brookdale The main artery connecting Highway 401 to the bridge to the USA, Brookdale Avenue – and Vincent Massey Drive - is home to a wide variety of national and local retailers, restaurants, hotels, motels and inns. Located just off of Brookdale is the Benson Centre, a multisport recreation facility offering three ice rinks, an indoor fieldhouse and tennis court. The Benson Centre welcomes dozens of tournaments and special events each year. The nearby Big Ben Ski Centre offers plenty of fun during the winter months while Archie’s and Cornwall Motor Speedway are bucket-list stops for family fun. West of Brookdale on Second Street is the St. Lawrence Power Development Visitor Centre, an interactive venue that promises fun for children of all ages.
La principale artère, qui relie l’autoroute 401 au pont menant aux États-Unis, l’Avenue Brookdale – et la promenade Vincent Massey – abrite une grande variété de magasins de détail, de restaurants, d’hôtels, d’auberges et de motels locaux et nationaux. Le centre Benson, une installation récréative multisports, située juste à côté de l’avenue Brookdale offre trois patinoires, un complexe sportif intérieur et un terrain de tennis. Le centre organise chaque année des dizaines de tournois et d’événements spéciaux. Situé à proximité, le centre de ski Big Ben propose de nombreuses activités de loisirs durant les mois d’hiver tandis que le Archie’s Family Golf Centre et le Cornwall Motor Speedway sont des arrêts incontournables pour une activité de plaisir en famille. À l’ouest de Brookdale, sur la rue 2e se trouve le St. Lawrence Power Development Visitor Centre, un lieu interactif qui promet du plaisir aux enfants de tous les âges.
Whether you visit for a day or live here for a lifetime, Cornwall Living will keep you up-to-date on what’s happening in the area. Our next edition of Cornwall Living will be published in June.
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Explorez la région S, D & G and Akwesasne S, D & G et Akwesasne More memorable experiences await in the many charming villages and towns in Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and Akwesasne. Head west through Stormont and Dundas and discover historical gems like the Lost Villages Museum and the world-class Upper Canada Village, the scenic Long Sault Parkway, Prehistoric World and much more. To the east is Glengarry, home of the world-famous Glengarry Highland Games and numerous historic landmarks like St. Raphael’s Ruins. There’s adventure in every direction! Des expériences mémorables vous
attendent dans les nombreux villages et villes adorables des comtés de Stormont, Dundas et Glengarry et Akwesasne. À l’ouest, vers Stormont et Dundas, vous découvrirez des joyaux historiques, notamment le Musée des villages perdus, Upper Canada Village, à la renommée internationale, le chemin panoramique du Long-Sault et Prehistoric World. Le comté de Glengarry, à l’est, est le pays des Jeux des Highlands de Glengarry, mondialement connus, et compte de nombreux sites historiques comme les ruines de St Raphael (St. Raphael’s Ruins). Partez à l’aventure dans toutes les directions!
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Pamper yourself Bee Real Healing Arts and Products Beauty Products and Reiki 369 Eleventh Street East Cornwall 613 935-8901
Rock & Gem
Hot Stone Massage and Reiki 1290 Pitt Street Cornwall 613 330-3001
The Kutting Room
Hair Salon 349 Belmont Street Cornwall 613 933-7977 Call ahead to book an appointment.
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Historic St. Andrews West
Long Sault Parkway
Prehistoric World
Iroquois Beach
The Lost Villages
Upper Canada Playhouse
www.uppercanadaregion.ca
There’s so much To see and do in The
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things to do choses Ă faire Festivals
Experience our many festivals and special events.
Festivals
Profitez de nos nombreuses festivals.
Hockey
Cheer on the home team at the Cornwall Civic Complex. Encouragez votre ĂŠquipe de hockey au complexe civique de Cornwall.
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Trophy Fish
Catch a trophy fish right from shore.
Pêche au trophée
Attrapez un poisson-trophée tout en restant sur les bords de la rive.
Beat the clock at Rush Hour Escapes. Soyez plus rapide que la montre en jouant aux jeux d’évasion offerts à Rush Hour Escapes.
History
Go back in time at Lost Villages Museum, Cornwall Community Museum and Upper Canada Village.
Histoire
Faites un voyage dans le passé en allant dans les musées Lost Villages, Cornwall Community Museum et Upper Canada Village.
Pizza
Indulge in our famous Cornwall pizza. Dégustez notre célèbre pizza de Cornwall.
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Check out the new Cornwall BMX Track at Guindon Park! Découvrez la nouvelle piste de BMX de Cornwall au parc Guindon!
Shopping
From quaint boutiques to big box stores, we have it all.
Magasinez
De petites boutiques pittoresques aux grands magasins, nous avons tout à Cornwall.
CAPE
Be a superhero for a day at CAPE. Devenez un super-héros pendant une journée à CAPE.
Rurban Brewing
Stop by and meet the brewmaster, sample from a variety of beer on tap and purchase a selection to take home with you. Visitez la brasserie et faites la connaissance du maître-brasseur, dégustez une série de bières-pression et achetez-en quelques-unes pour les emporter chez vous. cornwalltourism.com
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Theatre
Be entertained at one of many local theatres or live music venues.
Cinémas
Divertissez-vous dans l’un de nos nombreux cinémas ou l’une de nos nombreuses salles de musique de la région.
Cornwall Motor Speedway
Feel the roar of the engines at Cornwall Motor Speedway
Écoutez gronder les moteurs sur les pistes de course automobile du Cornwall Motor Speedway.
Cornwall Kinsmen Farmers’ Market
Buy from dozens of vendors selling fresh, healthy, local food.
Marché fermier Kinsmen de Cornwall Découvrez des douzaines de vendeurs qui vend des produits frais et local.
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EVENTS évenements MARCH
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MAY
Letterkenny Live Aultsville Theatre www.aultsvilletheatre.com ________________________________________________
Woodsmoke Bluegrass Jamboree Nav Centre www.navcentre.ca ________________________________________________
Cornwall Comedy Festival Aultsville Theatre and various locations www.autlsvilletheatre.com ________________________________________________
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Menopause the Musical Aultsville Theatre www.aultsvilletheatre.com ________________________________________________
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Seedy Saturday Benson Centre www.allthingsfoodbouffe360.ca ________________________________________________
17-18
Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour Civic Complex www.cornwalltourism.com ________________________________________________
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Concours lol Aultsville Theatre www.aultsvilletheatre.com ________________________________________________
23-24
The Wonderful World of Whisky Nav Centre www.navcentre.ca ________________________________________________
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Cornwall Concert Series: ‘More than Drums’ Aultsville Theatre www.autlsvilletheatre.com ________________________________________________
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Move with the Beat Dance Competition Aultsville Theatre www.aultsvilletheatre.com ________________________________________________
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Raisin River Canoe Race South Glengarry www.rrca.on.ca ________________________________________________
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Shopkins Live! Shop it Up! Aultsville Theatre www.aultsvilletheatre.com 613-938-9400 ________________________________________________
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Cornwall Concert Series: ‘Beatles go Brass’ Aultsville Theatre www.autlsvilletheatre.com ________________________________________________
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Walk for Alzheimer’s Cornwall Benson Centre www.alzheimer.ca/cornwall ________________________________________________
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Cornwall Concert Series Seaway Winds Concert Band: ‘Some Enchanted Evening’ Aultsville Theatre www.autlsvilletheatre.com ________________________________________________
21-22
Spring Field and Garden Days Upper Canada Village (Morrisburg) www.uppercanadavillage.com ________________________________________________
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SDG Historic Jail opening weekend Cornwall www.sdgcounties.ca ________________________________________________
Spring Village Walking Tour Upper Canada Village (Morrisburg) 613-543-4328 ________________________________________________
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CAPE Benson Centre www.cornwallpopevent.com ________________________________________________
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Cornwall Run to End MS Cornwall www.facebook.com/ CornwallruntoendMS ________________________________________________
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Incredible Edible Plant Festival Cornwall transitioncornwall.com/food-action-group/ ________________________________________________
MAY
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Fish’n Canada Carp Classic Cup Long Sault Parkway www.parks.on.ca ________________________________________________
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RCMP Musical Ride Lamoureux Park www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca ________________________________________________
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Sheep Shearing Days Upper Canada Village (Morrisburg) www.uppercanadavillage.com ________________________________________________
JUNE
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Art on the Waterfront (Chesterville) www.artonthewaterfront.ca ________________________________________________
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Sheep Shearing Upper Canada Village (Morrisburg) www.uppercanadavillage.com ________________________________________________
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Medieval Festival Upper Canada Village (Morrisburg) www.uppercanadavillage.com ________________________________________________
9-10
Long Sault Hydroplane Regatta Milles Roches Beach, (Long Sault) www.stlawrenceparks.com ________________________________________________
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Monster Slam Cornwall Civic Complex www.admission.com ________________________________________________
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Galop Canal Bluegrass Festival Iroquois Locks (Iroquois) 613.543.3114 ________________________________________________
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St. Lawrence River Cruise Marina 200 [Cornwall Cruising] 613-931-2255 ________________________________________________
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Vintage Antiques and Collectibles Morrisburg Arena (Morrisburg) www.southdundaschamber.ca ________________________________________________
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Fly in Breakfast Cornwall Reg. Airport (Summerstown) 613-360-5314 ________________________________________________
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Maxville Fair Maxville www.maxvillefair.ca ________________________________________________
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Strawberry Festival Martintown Mill www.martintownmill.org ________________________________________________
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Pro Bass Tournament Lamoureux Park www.probasscanada.com ________________________________________________
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Ghost Hunting Lost Villages (Long Sault) www.lostvillages.ca ________________________________________________
JULY
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March - May
Wednesday Night Movie Series Aultsville Theatre (Cornwall) www.aultsvilletheatre.com
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May to September - Sundays
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June-August Select nights
Canada Day Lamoureux Park www.Cornwall.ca ________________________________________________ St. Lawrence River Cruise Marina 200 [Cornwall Cruising] 613-931-2255 ________________________________________________
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Renegade Bass Fishing Tournament Marina 200 www.renegadebass.com ________________________________________________
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Cornwall Pride Festival Cornwall www.facebook.com/diversitycornwall ________________________________________________
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Movie in the Park Lamoureux Park www.Cornwall.ca ________________________________________________
14-15
War of 1812 Re-Enactment Upper Canada Village (Morrisburg) www.uppercanadavillage.com ________________________________________________
20-22
Avonmore Fair Fairgrounds (Avonmore) www.avonmorefair.ca ________________________________________________
20-22
Canadian Slalom Skateboarding Championships Lamoureux Park 613-662-7815 ________________________________________________
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Great River Day & Tall Ship Visit Cornwall Harbour www.riverinstitute.ca ________________________________________________
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9th Annual Paddle PokerRun Hybrid Marine, Lancaster www.alzheimer.ca/cornwall ________________________________________________
Stock Car Racing Cornwall Motor Speedway (Cornwall) www.cornwallspeedway.com
Arts in the Park Lamoureux Park www.cornwall.ca/artsinthepark
June - October - Sundays
Cornwall Kinsmen Farmers’ Market St. Lawrence College www.facebook.com/ cornwallkinsmenfarmersmarket
July - August Select nights
Haunted Walks Upper Canada Village (Morrisburg) www.uppercanadavillage.com
September - October
Wednesday Night Movie Series Aultsville Theatre (Cornwall) www.aultsvilletheatre.com
September-March Thursday nights
Cornwall Colts Hockey Cornwall Civic Complex www.cornwallcolts.com
October Select nights
Haunted Golf Archie’s www.facebook.com/archiesgolf
October - Select nights
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Pumpkinferno Upper Canada Village (Morrisburg) www.uppercanadavillage.com
26-29
Festival of Lights Island Park (Alexandria) www.alexandriafestivaloflights.com
Renegade Bass Fishing Tournament Morrisburg www.renegadebass.com ________________________________________________
November 27 - December 31
Cornwall Ribfest Lamoureux Park www.cornwallribfest.com ________________________________________________
December 1- January 5, 2019 Select nights
AUGUST
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Glengarry Highland Games Fairgrounds (Maxville) www.glengarryhighlandgames.com ________________________________________________
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Pro Bass Tournament Guindon Park ________________________________________________
Alight At Night Festival Upper Canada Village (Morrisburg) www.uppercanadavillage.com
All events subject to change For additional events and updated information visit our website
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Events
AUGUST
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Williamstown Fair Fairgrounds (Williamstown) www.williamstownfair.ca ________________________________________________
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Waterfest - Dragon Boat Races Lock 19, Old Cornwall Canal www.cornwallwaterfest.ca ________________________________________________
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Winchester Dairyfest Fairgrounds (Winchester) www.winchesterdairyfest.com ________________________________________________
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AUGUST
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YACabuskalooza facebook.com/YACabuskalooza ________________________________________________
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MS Bike Tour Cornwall www.mssoc.convio.net ________________________________________________
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Quest Strongman Quest Gym www.questPTS.com ________________________________________________
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Trash to Treasure Day Cornwall www.Cornwall.ca ________________________________________________
PorkFest Downtown Morrisburg www.shopmorrisburg.ca/events/ porkfest ________________________________________________
South Mountain Fair Fairgrounds (South Mountain) www.southmountainfair.ca ________________________________________________
Renegade Bass Fishing Tournament Morrisburg Dock (Morrisburg) www.southdundaschamber.com ________________________________________________
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Cornwall Food Fest Downtown Cornwall www.beyond21.org ________________________________________________
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24-26
Chesterville Fair Fairgrounds (Chesterville) www.chestervillefair.com ________________________________________________
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Cornwall en chiffres
Population
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SDG Dog Show Woodlands Campground, (Long Sault) www.stlawrenceparks.com ________________________________________________
25-26
Cornwall Triathlon St. Lawrence College www.cornwalltriathlon.com ________________________________________________
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Eastern Ontario Garlic Festival Nav Centre www.kozroots.com ________________________________________________
31 - Sept 3
Stormont County Fair Fairgrounds (Newington) www.stormontfair.ca ________________________________________________
SEPTEMBER
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Labour Day Picnic Lamoureux Park www.cornwalllabour.ca ________________________________________________
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Horse Lover’s Weekend Upper Canada Village (Morrisburg) www.uppercanadavillage.com ________________________________________________
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Doors Open Cornwall and SDG www.doorsopenontario.on.ca ________________________________________________
By the Numbers
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Village Fall Walking Tours Upper Canada Village (Morrisburg) www.uppercanadavillage.com ________________________________________________
rec paths
Parks and public spaces
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parcs et espaces publics
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SEPTEMBER
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OCTOBER
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25th Annual Avonmore Oktoberfest Fair Grounds (Avonmore) www.avonmorefair.ca ________________________________________________
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Oktoberfest Lamoureux Park www.facebook.com/Cornwalllionsclub1 ________________________________________________
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Cornwall Ghost Walk for Charity Cornwall Cotton Mills www.theghostwalk.ca ________________________________________________
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NOVEMBER
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Akwesasne International PowWow A’nowara’ko:wa Arena (Cornwall Island) www.akwesasnepowwow.com ________________________________________________
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Village Fall Walking Tours Upper Canada Village (Morrisburg) www.uppercanadavillage.com ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________
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Shorty Jenkins Classic Curling Centre www.cornwallcurling.ca ________________________________________________
15-16
Fall Fair Quilts & Beard Championship Upper Canada Village (Morrisburg) www.uppercanadavillage.com ________________________________________________
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Nature & Wildlife Day Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary www.stlawrenceparks.com ________________________________________________ Apples & Art Tour Various sites, Cornwall & SDG www.applesandart.ca ________________________________________________
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Pumpkinferno Upper Canada Village (Morrisburg) www.uppercanadavillage.com
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Halloween at the Mill Martintown Mill (Martintown) www.martintownmill.org ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________
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Trunk Sale Marlin Orchards (Summerstown) www.marlinorchards.com ________________________________________________
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Heritage Arts & Crafts Show Civic Complex 613-938-9400 ________________________________________________
OCTOBER
Cornwall Santa Claus Parade Downtown Cornwall www.cornwallsantaclausparade.com ________________________________________________
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Stephanie Grady Run Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary www.stlawrenceparks.com ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________
Civil War Days Lost Villages Museum (Long Sault) www.lostvillages.ca ________________________________________________
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Village Fall Walking Tours Upper Canada Village (Morrisburg) www.uppercanadavillage.com ________________________________________________
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Pottery Show & Sale Marlin Orchards (Summerstown) www.marlinorchards.com ________________________________________________
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Village Fall Walking Tours Upper Canada Village (Morrisburg) www.uppercanadavillage.com ________________________________________________
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Promenade d’Honneur Lamoureux Park 613-571-6235 ________________________________________________
Trees in parks and public spaces
12,500
arbres dans les parcs et les espaces publics waterfront
18 Kms
d’espace riverain
Acres of greenspace
803
acres d’espaces verts
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Best Western Plus Parkway Inn & Conference Centre 1515 Vincent Massey Drive, Cornwall, ON – 613-932-0451 BestWesternCornwall.com Century Motel 1209 Brookdale Avenue, Cornwall, ON – 613-932-1430 Comfort Inn 1625 Vincent Massey Drive, Cornwall, ON – 613-937-0111 Comfortinncornwall.com Doran Bay Resort 11128 County Road 2, Iroquois, ON – 613-652-6277 Doranbayresort.com Elect Inn 5 1123 Brookdale Avenue, Cornwall, ON – 613-932-0783 Electinn5.com Fairview Inn 2020 Vincent Massey Drive, Cornwall, ON – 613-933-8140 First Canada Inns 1618 Vincent Massey Drive, Cornwall, ON – 613-936-0400 Firstcanadainns.ca Howard Johnson 1142 Brookdale Avenue, Cornwall, ON – 613-936-1996 https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/hojo/cornwall-ontario/howard-johnson-cornwall/overview Iroquois Motel 10819 County Road 2, Iroquois, ON – 613-652-4176 Lion Motel 15965 County Road 2, Long Sault, ON – 613-534-2119 Lionmotel.com McIntosh Country Inn 12495 County Road 2, Morrisburg, ON – 613-543-3788 Mcintoshcountryinn.com
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Martin’s Inn 2200 Vincent Massey Drive, Cornwall, ON – 613-933-6897 Martinsinncornwall.com Monte Carlo Motel 1700 Montreal Road, Cornwall, ON – 613-932-2760 Montecarlomotel1700.com Murray Hill Motel 1620 Vincent Massey Drive, Cornwall, ON – 613-933-1650 Nites Inn 2120 Vincent Massey Drive, Cornwall, ON – 613-932-9623 Nitesinn.ca NAV CENTRE 1950 Montreal Road, Cornwall, ON – 613-936-5800 Navcentre.ca Ramada Hotel & Conference Centre 805 Brookdale Avenue, Cornwall, ON – 613-933-8000 Cornwallramada.com Riverside Motel 13339 County Road 2, Morrisburg, ON – 613-543-2162 Stayriverside.ca St. Lawrence College – Summer Accommodations 2 Belmont Street, Cornwall, ON – 613-933-6080 ext. 2106 Stlawrencecollege.ca Super 8 Cornwall Conference Centre 2694 Brookdale Avenue, Cornwall, ON – 613-932-8888 Super8cornwall.com White Rock Motel 169 Main Street North, Alexandria, ON – 613-525-2362 Whiterockmotel.ca
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Auberge Chesley’s Inn 40 First Street West, Cornwall, ON 613-936-1111 chesleyinn.ca Cedar Drive Bed & Breakfast 14990 Concession 10-11 Road, Crysler, ON 613-869-5966 cedardrivebedandbreakfast.net Dora Bill’s Bed & Breakfast 18387 County Road 22, Maxville, ON 613-527-3021 bbcanada.com/1767.html En Passant Bed & Breakfast 425 Anthony Street, Cornwall, ON 613-938-6364 enpassantbb.com Guest House at Upper Canada Village 13740 County Road 2, Morrisburg, ON 1-800-437-2233 uppercanadavillage.com Montgomery House at Upper Canada Village 13740 County Road 2, Morrisburg, ON 1-800-437-2233 uppercanadavillage.com Nightingale House 1 Maxwell Avenue, Ingleside, ON 613-537-4427 nightingale-house.on.ca Russell Manor Bed & Breakfast 36 First Street, Morrisburg, ON 866-401-7472 russellmanorbb.com The Terrace Green B&B 11952 County Road 43, Winchester, ON 613-774-2189 theterracegreen.ca
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The Comfort Inn Cornwall is located just steps from the bustling Brookdale Avenue with great shopping, fantastic restaurants and all the excitement the city has to offer.
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Arlor Haven Campground
12031 County Road 4, Morrisburg, ON - 613-543-4244 arlorhaven.ca
Cameron’s Point Campsite
19558 County Rd 2, Summerstown, ON 613-931-1516 cameronspoint.ca
Charlottenburg Campground & Cabins
19788 County Road 2, Summerstown, ON - 613-931-0944 rrca.on.ca
Farran Park Campground & Cabins
14704 County Road 2, Ingleside, ON - 800-437-2233 stlawrenceparks.com
Glengarry Campground & Cabins
20800 South Service Road, Lancaster, ON - 800-437-2233 stlawrenceparks.com
Iroquois Campground
5889 Carman Road South, Iroquois, ON - 613-652-2506 southdundas.com
Lancaster Park Outdoor Resort
20716 South Service Road, Lancaster, ON - 613-347-3452 lancasterpark.ca
Maplewood Acres RV Park
21848 Concession 3, Bainsville, ON - 613-347-2130 maplewoodacres.com
McLaren Campground & Cabins
15020 Long Sault Parkway, Ingleside, ON - 800-437-2233 stlawrenceparks.com
Mille Roches Campground
15805 Long Sault Parkway, Long Sault, ON - 800-437-2233 stlawrenceparks.com
Riverside-Cedar Campground & Cabins
13180 County Road 2, Morrisburg, ON - 800-437-2233 stlawrenceparks.com
Upper Canada Campground & Cabins
13390 County Road 41, Morrisburg, ON - 613-543-2201 uppercanadacampground.com
Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary Campground 5781 County Road 2, Ingleside, ON - 800-437-2233 stlawrenceparks.com
Woodlands Campground & Cabins
15175 Long Sault Parkway, Ingleside, ON - 800-437-2233 stlawrenceparks.com
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@cwlinnovates “Lamoureux Park has a tonne of stuff in it – there’s even a waterfall!” Kelly Bergeron, Cornwall Innovation Centre
@WWofWhiskyShow “The Wonderful World of Whisky Show is a world-class event.” Dan Allaire, radio personality
“The Waterfront Trail is beautiful. There’s so much to see.” Sylvie O’Rourke, Cornwall Outdoor Club
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Williamstown Fair
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Akwesasne PowWow
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Cornwall Community Museum Musée communautaire de Cornwall Cornwall (Parc Lamoureux Park) Located inside a restored 1840 Loyalist home belonging to one of Cornwall’s founding families, the Cornwall Community Museum tells the story of Cornwall’s rich history. Featuring archival materials and periodic furniture displays, textiles and household items, the museum showcases the social and industrial history of the area. Situé dans une maison loyaliste de 1840 restaurée ayant appartenu à l’une des familles fondatrices de Cornwall, le musée communautaire de Cornwall raconte la riche histoire de Cornwall. Avec du matériel d’archive et des meubles, textiles et objets domestiques d’époque, le musée illustre l’histoire sociale et industrielle de la région.
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St. Lawrence Power Development Visitor Centre Centre d’accueil du projet hydroélectrique du Saint-Laurent Cornwall (2500B rue Second Street West) Located on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, just east of the R.H. Saunders Generating Station, the Visitor Centre offers a great outing for families. Learn about the production of hydroelectricity through interactive games and take in historical exhibits about the St. Lawrence Seaway and Power Project – one of the largest engineering projects in Canadian history. Situé sur les rives du Saint-Laurent, juste à l’est de la station d’alimentation R.H. Saunders, le centre d’accueil est une excellente destination pour les familles. Informez-vous sur la production d’hydroélectricité par l’intermédiaire de jeux interactifs et profitez d’expositions historiques sur le projet de la Voie maritime du Saint-Laurent – l’un des plus grands projets d’ingénierie de l’histoire du Canada.
Historic SDG Jail
Cornwall Sports Hall of Fame
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Attractions
Historic Walking Tour
Historic SDG Jail Prison historique de SDG
Historic Walking Tour Promenade historique
Cornwall (11 rue Water Street West) Take a tour of the second oldest jail in Ontario! The Jail was built in 1833 and remained in operation until 2002. The cell blocks, common areas, exercise yard and visitation area have been maintained as they were when they were populated by inmates sentenced to jail time. Step right into a cell to experience life behind bars - at least for a few moments. Visitez la deuxième prison plus ancienne prison de l’Ontario! La prison a été construite en 1833 et est restée en activité jusqu’en 2002. Les blocs de cellules, les zones communes, la cour d’exercice et la zone des visites ont été conservés dans les mêmes conditions que lorsque des détenus y vivaient. Entrez directement dans une cellule pour goûter à la vie derrière les barreaux – pour quelques minutes seulement.
Cornwall (Various locations divers endroits) Cornwall’s rich history comes to life through the Historic Walking Tour, a collection of 30 plaques erected throughout the waterfront, Downtown and Le Village areas. The plaques, each depicting an era, event or landmark from the City’s past, feature the artwork of renowned Cornwall artist Pierre Giroux. Visit CornwallTourism.com to take the virtual tour! La riche histoire de Cornwall prend vie lors de la promenade historique, une collection de 30 plaques érigées tout le long du bord de l’eau, du centre-ville, et du Village. Les plaques, représentant chacune une période, un événement ou un repère historique du passé de la ville, affichent les illustrations du célèbre Pierre Giroux, artiste originaire de Cornwall. Rendez-vous sur cornwalltourism.com pour réaliser la visite virtuelle!
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Lamoureux Park
Cornwall Sports Hall of Fame Temple de la renommée des sports de Cornwall
Lamoureux Park Parc Lamoureux
Cornwall (100 rue Water Street East) Check out Cornwall’s impressive sports heritage at the Cornwall Sports Hall of Fame inside the Cornwall Civic Complex. The Hall includes memorabilia and photos of notable athletes including Moe Racine, Newsy Lalonde, Dale Hawerchuk, Doug Gilmour and the threetime Memorial Cup Champion Cornwall Royals. Découvrez l’impressionnant héritage sportif de la ville au Temple de la renommée des sports à l’intérieur du complexe civique de Cornwall. Vous y trouverez des articles commémoratifs et des photos d’athlètes de renom, y compris Moe Racine, Newsy Lalonde, Dale Hawerchuk, Doug Gilmour et les Royals de Cornwall, trois fois champions de la Coupe Memorial.
Cornwall Spend some time at the largest waterfront park in eastern Ontario, which includes the iconic Clock Tower, historical plaques, the Waterfront Trail and other sites of interest. Lamoureux Park is the community’s main gathering place for outdoor concerts and festivals and includes amenities like an outdoor gym, splash pad, children’s playground, a boat launch and picnic area. Passez du temps dans l’un des plus grands parcs riverains de l’est de l’Ontario, qui comprend la tour horloge symbolique, des plaques historiques, le sentier riverain, et d’autres lieux d’intérêt. Le parc Lamoureux est le principal lieu de rassemblement communautaire pour les concerts et festivals en plein air, et offre des installations comme de l’équipement sportif en plein air, une pataugeoire, un terrain de jeux pour enfants, une rampe de mise à l’eau et une aire de pique-nique.
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Attractions
Upper Canada Village
Upper Canada Village Village du Haut-Canada
Morrisburg Sixty acres, over 40 heritage buildings, costumed interpreters; Upper Canada Village is the most accurate portrayal of life in the 1860s there is. Witness exactly how our ancestors lived. See how they worked, what they ate, what their values were and how they interacted with each other in this famous piece of living history. Avec soixante acres, plus de 40 bâtiments de patrimoine et des comédiens en costume, le Village du Haut-Canada offre la plus fidèle représentation de la vie dans les années 1860. Découvrez exactement comment vivaient nos ancêtres. Voyez comment ils travaillaient, ce qu’ils mangeaient, quelles étaient leurs valeurs et comment ils interagissaient avec les autres grâce à ce fragment d’histoire.
Glengarry Pioneer Museum Musée Glengarry Pioneer
Dunvegan Built in the 1840s and 1860s, this Museum pays homage to the early pioneer Scottish settlements of the Glengarry area. Along with the log constructed heritage buildings, the cornwalltourism.com
Glengarry Pioneer Museum also houses many artifacts and photographs from the Glengarry settlements. Construit dans les années 1840 et 1860, ce musée rend hommage aux premières colonies de pionniers écossais de la région de Glengarry. En plus des bâtiments de patrimoine en bûches, le musée pionnier de Glengarry héberge de nombreux artefacts et de nombreuses photographies des colonies de Glengarry.
Amazing Science Centre Centre scientifique Amazing Science Cornwall (52 rue Eighth Street East) There’s fun for the whole family at the Amazing Science Centre. Enjoy displays on astronomy, geology, fossils, dinosaurs, biology, archaeology, lost cultures and much more! There are many free activities for kids of all ages! Toute la famille va s’amuser au centre scientifique Amazing Science. Découvrez des expositions d’astronomie, de géologie, de fossiles, de dinosaures, de biologie, d’archéologie, de cultures disparues et bien plus encore! De nombreuses activités sont gratuites pour tous les enfants!
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Lost Villages Museum Musée des villages perdus
Prehistoric World
Prehistoric World Monde préhistorique Morrisburg Step into the past and roam amongst the over 50 life-sized reproductions of creatures that wandered the earth millions of years ago – from the tiniest lizard to the ferocious T-Rex. Walk along nature trails and see these beasts as they would look if they remained today! Remontez le temps et baladez-vous parmi 50 reproductions en grandeur nature de créatures qui régnaient sur Terre il y a des millions d’années – du plus petit lézard au féroce T-Rex. Suivez des sentiers naturels et admirez ces créatures comme si elles existaient toujours!
St. Raphael’s Ruins Ruines de St. Raphael St. Raphaels This large stone church served a congregation of Gaelic-speaking Catholic Highlanders who had settled in the easternmost county of Upper Canada in 1786. Fire consumed the church in 1970 however the outer walls were preserved. The Ruins were declared a National Historic Site in 1999. Cette grande église de pierre a servi de congrégation aux montagnards catholiques de langue gaélique qui se sont installés dans le comté le plus à l’est du Haut-Canada en 1786. Un incendie a détruit l’église en 1970, mais ses murs extérieurs ont été épargnés. Les ruines ont été déclarées lieu historique national en 1999.
Long Sault The flooding during the construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway in 1958 resulted in the loss of six villages and the creation of new ones. This Museum consists of ten heritage buildings, restored and moved to Ault Park from the Lost Villages and surrounding townships. Les inondations qui ont eu lieu au cours de la construction de la voie maritime du Saint-Laurent en 1958 ont entraîné la perte et le remplacement de six villages. Ce musée est constitué de dix bâtiments patrimoniaux, restaurés et déplacés depuis les villages perdus et les comtés environnants jusqu’au parc Ault.
Nor’Westers & Loyalist Museum Musée Nor’Westers & Loyalist
Williamstown The Museum illustrates the story of John Johnson and Loyalist followers who helped settle the region during the American Revolution in 1784. The Museum also features memorabilia from the influential Nor’Westers Company that was a significant part of the fur trade and the composition of Western Canada and the United States. Le musée illustre l’histoire de John Johnson et ses adeptes loyalistes qui ont contribué à la colonisation de la région au cours de la révolution américaine de 1784. Le musée offre également des articles commémoratifs de la compagnie des Nor’Westers qui a considérablement contribué au commerce de fourrure et à la composition du Canada occidental et des États-Unis.
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Check out our website for a list of exciting events and activities happening at the museum this summer!
www.glengarrynorwestersandloyalistmuseum.ca Hours: Wednesday to Monday 10-5 from Victoria Day to Labour Day Saturday & Sunday 10-4 from Labour Day to Thanksgiving or by appointment
Open June - Labour Day Cornwall and the Counties’ own Jurassic Park! Stroll along nature trails and discover full-size reproductions of relics from the past. Over 50 life-size reproductions of prehistoric animals displayed in a realistic natural setting. Open 10 am - 4 pm DaiLy
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From small boutiques to brand-name stores, Cornwall’s shopping scene has something for everyone. While the full line-up of local retailers is too diverse to list here, we’ve given you a few places to start. Have fun exploring! Des petites boutiques aux magasins de marque, le magasinage à Cornwall a de quoi offrir à tout le monde! Il est impossible de dresser la liste complète des détaillants locaux, qui est trop diversifiée! Voici toutefois quelques endroits pour bien commencer. Amusezvous à les découvrir!
Maker Gift Shop
Gift Shops Boutiques de cadeaux Looking for a unique trinket that would make a perfect gift? From candles to kitchenware and so much more, you are sure to discover a unique find at Life’s Little Pleasures and KAB Gift Boutique in Downtown Cornwall, Mrs. B’s Gifts & Home Decor on Pitt Street and Laura’s on Brookdale Avenue. Flowers Cornwall, Floral Expressions (both on Pitt Street) and Blooms on Cumberland Street are sure to impress as well. Vous cherchez le bibelot unique qui constituera le cadeau parfait? Des bougies aux articles de cuisine, entre autres choses, une trouvaille unique vous attend à coup sûr chez Life’s Little Pleasures ou la KAB Gift Boutique au centre-ville de Cornwall, Mrs. B’s Gifts & Home Decor sur la rue Pitt et Laura’s sur l’avenue Brookdale. Flowers Cornwall, Floral Expressions (les deux sur la rue Pitt) et Blooms sur la rue Cumberland vous en mettront également plein la vue.
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Mrs. B’s Gifts & Home Decor
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Cornwall is home to dozens of talented artists and artisans. Their wares can be found at dozens of home studios, local stores and restaurants. Begin your search in Downtown Cornwall with a visit to Cailuan Gallery, OBO Studios and The Maker Gift Shop, a beautifully-curated gift shop featuring products made by local makers and crafters.
Looking good is half the battle, no matter what the sport. If you’re looking for the latest from brands such as Nike, Adidas and Under Armour, check out the lineup at Rookez-Edge, Play it Again Sports and Sport Chek. For golf equipment and attire, visit the pro shops at Archie’s and Summerheights Golf Links.
Des dizaines d’artistes et d’artisans talentueux sont présents à Cornwall. Leurs productions sont réparties dans les dizaines d’ateliers à domicile, de magasins locaux et de restaurants de la ville. Commencez votre recherche au centreville de Cornwall par une visite de Cailuan Gallery, d’OBO Studios et The Maker Gift Shop, une boutique de cadeaux joliment organisée présentant des produits conçus par des fabricants et des artisans locaux. cornwalltourism.com
L’essentiel, c’est de se sentir bien, quel que soit le sport pratiqué. Si vous êtes à la recherche de marques des toutes dernières tendances comme Nike, Adidas et Under Armour, allez voir la gamme de produits offerts chez Rookez-Edge, Play it Again Sports et Sport Chek. Pour l’équipement et les vêtements de golf, rendez-vous dans les boutiques du professionnel chez Archie’s et Summerheights Golf Links.
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Fashion Finds Cap sur la mode! One advantage that smaller merchants have over their big box brothers is that each clothing line has been vetted by the owners themselves. Discover great fashions at stores like The Squire Shop, Kastner’s and Schulman’s in Downtown Cornwall. For the latest in younger fashions, check out Dreamland on Pitt Street. Un des avantages qu’ont les petits marchands sur leurs confrères des grandes surfaces réside dans le fait que chaque ligne de vêtements a été approuvée par le fabricant lui-même. Venez découvrir la toute dernière mode dans des boutiques comme The Squire Shop ou Kastner’s et Schulman’s au centre-ville de Cornwall. Pour les plus jeunes, les articles à la mode se trouvent chez Dreamland, sur la rue Pitt.
A Bit of Bling Un peu de clinquant
Il ne manque pas de choix pour les clients à la recherche d’un vêtement millésimé rare ou d’un article pour la maison. Magasinez chez Echo Trends, la boutique Serendipity, le Village des valeurs, le centre Agape, l’Armée du Salut et Habitat ReStore.
Power Shopping Le pouvoir du magasinage If retail therapy is your thing, make sure to check out Cornwall Square in Downtown Cornwall, a shopping mall with over 50 stores. You will also want to check out the big box retailers on Brookdale Avenue and Second Street East. Si vous êtes en quête de magasinage thérapeutique, assurez-vous de visiter le Cornwall Square situé au centre-ville de Cornwall, un centre commercial de plus de 50 boutiques. N’oubliez pas non plus les magasins à grande surface de l’avenue Brookdale et de la Deuxième rue Est.
What better way to capture the memory of your visit than with a little bit of bling? Drop by Pommier Jewellers and Gordon Jewellers in Downtown Cornwall for that memorable gift! Pour garder un souvenir de votre visite, quoi de mieux que de s’offrir un peu de clinquant? Rendez-vous chez Pommier Jewellers et Gordon Jewellers dans le centre-ville de Cornwall pour vous procurer ce cadeau inoubliable!
Vintage and Thrift Finds Millésimés et trouvailles à prix réduit There’s no shortage of options for shoppers seeking that rare, vintage piece of clothing or household item. Check out Echo Trends, Serendipity Boutique, Value Village, Agape Centre, Salvation Army and the Habitat ReStore.
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The one and only Olive Oil & Balsamic Tasting Bar in Cornwall, come and sample the many varieties.
Your One-Stop shopping Destination. Plan to Spend the Day! www.lauras.ca 613.936.1777 1140 Brookdale Ave., Cornwall, ON
158 Pitt St., Downtown Cornwall Located in the Heart of the City For reservations 613.938.8844
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Children’s Toy Store & Baby Boutique 141 Pitt St., Downtown Cornwall, ON 613-938-6457 kidskorner@cogeco.ca
A unique lifestyle boutique where quality, style & fun are paramount. F Designer Clothing F Jewellery F Handbags F Scarves F Bath Collections F Tapenades F Giftware & much more
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Life’s Little Pleasures Voted Cornwall’s faVourite gift shop!
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Stop by Mrs. B’s and find out why so many people love this store.
Gifts for all occasions and many featured pieces to decorate your home. Plenty of free parking and constantly changing inventory makes a visit to Mrs. B’s well worth the trip!
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Way to Go!
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Cornwall transit offers 30 minute service connecting hotels, restaurants, shopping and attractions.
Cornwall Transit offre un service de 30 minutes vers les hôtels, restaurants, magasins et attractions.
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Akwesasne Economic Development Agency Business services, Mohawk language materials and classes. 613-932-2923 Assembly of First Nations
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Organic green smoothies, takeout lunch specials Monday-Friday 518-333-6140
Purple Ribbon Gift Shop
Moccasins, jewellery, blankets, various gift items, read or custom made gift baskets & more!
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Ionkwanikonhriiosne Creative Sewing Center Cotton fabrics, sewing & quilting notions, yarn & sewing classes
Bank of Montreal Full service branch including ATM
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Dining / Gastronomie From casual to fine dining, from local flavours to tastes from around the world, Cornwall has something for everyone. Here’s a quick primer to get you started! Des restaurants décontractés aux adresses gastronomiques, des saveurs locales aux goûts du monde entier, Cornwall a quelque chose pour plaire à chacun. Voici un petit aperçu pour vous donner l’eau à la bouche!
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Fine Dining Restaurants gastronomiques Cornwall offers some amazing dining experiences, with talented chefs creating dishes that tantalize the tastebuds. Whether your preference is steak, seafood or something off the beaten path, there will be something for you at Eight Zero Zero, ESCA, Schnitzels, Table 21, Truffles, Sheep’s Head Bistro and Casa Paolo.
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Cornwall offre des expériences gastronomiques incroyables grâce à des chefs talentueux et à leurs créations qui aiguisent les papilles. Que vous préfériez un steak, des fruits de mer ou quelque chose qui sorte des sentiers battus, vous trouverez votre bonheur chez Eight Zero Zero, ESCA, Schnitzels, Table 21, Truffles, Sheep’s Head Bistro et Casa Paolo. Eight Zero Zero
Tastes of the World Saveurs du monde If you’re looking for a more exotic dining experience, we have many tastes of the world to offer. Greek, Italian, Thai, Vietnamese, Mexican and Chinese cuisine are all well represented. Check out Thum’s Kitchen, Tiny Table, El Amigo Jalapeno, Panda Restaurant, Bangkok Noodle Soup & Grill, Tampico’s, Jack Lee’s, Philo’s, J & T, Au Vieux Duluth, Cedars and Shawarma on Wheels.
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Si vous souhaitez une expérience gastronomique plus exotique, nous avons de nombreuses saveurs du monde à vous offrir. Les cuisines grecque, thaïe, vietnamienne, mexicaine et chinoise sont bien représentées. Jetez un œil à Thum’s Kitchen, Tiny Table, El Amigo Jalapeno, Panda Restaurant, Bangkok Noodle Soup & Grill, Tampico’s, Jack Lee’s, Philos, J & T, Au Vieux Duluth, Cedars et Shawarma on Wheels.
déjeuner dans un restaurant est bien vivante et présente à Cornwall. Des dizaines de restaurants servent ce repas traditionnel composé de bacon, d’œufs et de pommes de terre rissolées, sous toutes les déclinaisons que vous pouvez imaginer. Le choix est vaste, vous trouverez notamment Harv’s Diner, Sunnyside Up, Spinners Diner, Zorba’s, Mama Sue’s, Cora, Harvest, The Village Diner, Napoleon’s, Family Corner et Val & Paulie’s Diner.
Breakfast Petit-déjeuner
Lunch Dîner
The old-fashioned diner approach to serving breakfast is alive and well in Cornwall. Dozens of restaurants serve up the traditional meal of bacon, eggs and homefries – along with just about any variation you can think of. There are many to choose from – Harv’s Diner, Sunnyside Up, Spinners Diner, Zorba’s, Mama Sue’s, Cora, Harvest, The Village Diner, Napoleon’s, Family Corner and Val & Paulie’s Diner.
Crisp salads, tasty soups and generous sandwiches lead the way on many lunch menus at local bistros. Find a fresh, unique meal at Simply Jennifer, The Mindful Cookery, The Downtown Farm, Love Love Food, Stomping Grounds, The Shack, Sub Bay, Riley’s Bakery and Cakes & More.
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Les salades croquantes, les soupes savoureuses et les sandwiches généreux sont la vedette de nombreux menus midis des bistros locaux. Vous trouverez un repas frais et unique chez Simply Jennifer, The
Dining / Gastronomie Mindful Cookery, The Downtown Farm, Love Love Food, Stomping Grounds, The Shack, Sub Bay, Riley’s Bakery et Cakes & More.
Cornwall Pizza Les pizzas à Cornwall Cornwallites take great pride in their pizza – and for good reason. The city is home to numerous pizzerias that serve up old-fashion pies sure to satisfy any appetite. Begin your unique Cornwall pizza experience with a visit to Riverside, Olympic, Louis’, North End, King George, Roma’s, Philo’s or Cornwall BBQ. Les Corwalliens tirent une grande fierté de leurs pizzas, et pour une bonne raison. La ville accueille de nombreuses pizzérias qui servent des pizzas traditionnelles pouvant satisfaire tous les appétits. Commencez votre expérience unique des pizzas à Cornwall en visitant les restaurants Riverside, Olympic, Louis’, North End, King George, Roma’s, Philo’s ou Cornwall BBQ.
Fast and Fantastic Rapides et fantastiques If you’re looking for a quick meal we have you covered! In addition to chain restaurants on Brookdale Avenue, Second Street East and inside the Cornwall Square, Cornwall is home to numerous chip stands – another long-standing tradition in the area. Check out local favourites like Seguin Patate, Chef in a Bun, the Loose Caboose, Gaetan’s Chip Stand and Rod’s Fry Shack. Or grab a ‘steamie’ – the Cornwall term for a steamed hot dog – at Billy K’s. Si vous voulez un repas rapide, nous avons ce qu’il vous faut! En plus des chaînes de restaurants sur l’avenue Brookdale, la Deuxième rue et l’intérieur de Cornwall Square, la ville accueille de nombreux casse-croûtes, une autre vieille tradition de
Rod’s Fry Shack
la région. Jetez un œil aux incontournables du coin comme Seguin Patate, Chef in a Bun, the Loose Caboose, Gaetan’s Chip Stand et Rod’s Fry Shack. Ou prenez un « steamie », le terme cornwallien pour un hotdog vapeur.
Publife Vie nocturne Sometimes, a night out means a cold drink and a basket of chicken wings in a cozy pub setting. If you’re looking for the pub lifestyle, make sure to check out the Jet Set Pub, Winner’s, Bill’s, The Glengarrian and Deke & Squeaks. Parfois, une soirée ce peut être une boisson fraîche et une barquette d’ailes de poulet dans un bar chaleureux. Si vous voulez passer votre soirée dans un bar, essayez donc le Jet Set Pub, Winner’s, Bill’s, The Glengarrian et Deke & Squeaks.
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We have overnight stay packages.
3,500-foot by 100-foot runway 100 LL Avgas • Jet Fuel 1950 Montreal Rd, Cornwall, ON 613-ZEN-LIFE (936-5433) www.navspa.ca
Fuel is available through a 24-hour self-serve card lock system
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NAV SPA located at NAV CENTRE, Eastern Ontario’s largest resort-like hotel and conference centre located on the majestic St. Lawrence River.
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FAMILY FUN Amusement en famille The Cornwall area is a great place to visit with the entire family any time of the year. Head outdoors and enjoy our beautiful parks, beaches, campsites and conservation areas which are second to none. Or head indoors and explore the region’s rich history at several museums. Visit the Historic SDG Jail and Cornwall Community Museum before taking a trip back in time with a visit to Upper Canada Village. At Prehistoric World, you’ll discover over 50 life-sized dinosaur reproductions! Find out how hydroelectric power is made at the St. Lawrence Power Development Visitor Centre and get an up-close look at the mighty RH Saunders Generating Station. Make a memory this year with your family in Cornwall and SD&G! Cornwall et ses environs constituent un superbe endroit à visiter en famille, quel que soit le moment de l’année. Mettez le nez dehors et profitez de nos superbes parcs, plages, sites de camping et aires de conservation uniques. Ou rentrez et découvrez la riche histoire de la région dans plusieurs cornwalltourism.com
musées. Visitez la prison historique SDG et le Musée communautaire de Cornwall avant de voyager dans le temps au Upper Canada Village. À Prehistoric World, vous découvrirez plus de 50 reproductions de dinosaures grandeur nature! Découvrez la fabrication de l’énergie hydroélectrique au St. Lawrence Power Development Visitor Centre et observez en détail l’incroyable centrale RH Saunders. Créez des souvenirs cette année avec votre famille à Cornwall et S.D.G.! F
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GOLF
The Cornwall area boasts an amazing array of golf courses that will provide a fun challenge for golfers of any ability. You can always find a tee time at Summerheights Golf Links, the largest golf course in the region. Summerheights offers two dynamic 18-hole layouts with a full-service clubhouse and dining room. Situated along the St. Lawrence River, the Cornwall Golf and Country Club is one of Canada’s oldest golf clubs. The renowned course features lush fairways, challenging water hazards and small, speedy and tricky greens. The Upper Canada Golf Course in Morrisburg was designed by noted architect Robbie Robinson and it offers glimpses of natural beauty and wildlife like no other course. Other notable golf courses include the Glengarry Golf and Country Club in Alexandria, Cloverdale Links near Winchester, Heritage Golf Course in Lancaster along with nine-hole layouts in Morrisburg, Williamsburg and South Mountain. Work on your putt and swing at Archie’s, a fun stop for the whole family! La région de Cornwall peut se targuer de la présence d’une incroyable gamme de cornwalltourism.com
parcours de golf qui présenteront un défi intéressant pour les golfeurs de tout niveau. Il est toujours possible de faire une partie au Summerheights Golf Links, le plus grand parcours de golf de la région. Le Summerheights propose deux parcours 18 trous dynamiques, ainsi qu’un service de vestiaire complet et une salle à manger. Situé le long du fleuve St Laurent, Cornwall Golf et Country Club est l’un des plus anciens clubs de golf du Canada. Le parcours renommé dispose d’allées verdoyantes, de plans d’eau ardus et de petits verts rapides et délicats. Le Upper Canada Golf Course de Morrisburg a été conçu par le célèbre architecte Robbie Robinson et offre une plongée dans de superbes paysages naturels et dans la vie sauvage comme aucun autre. D’autres parcours de golf remarquables comprennent le Glengarry Golf et Country Club à Alexandria, Cloverdale Links à proximité de Winchester, l’Heritage Golf Course à Lancaster ainsi que des autres à Morrisburg, Williamsburg et South Mountain. Préparez bien votre élan et votre coup roulé chez Archie à Cornwall, un arrêt amusant pour toute la famille! F
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WATER EAU The Cornwall area is truly a water lover’s paradise. We have it all – boating, beautiful beaches, picnic areas, dive sites and of course, fishing. This angler’s paradise offers opportunities for virtually every freshwater fish. Cornwall has two free boat launches – in Lamoureux Park below the power dam and Guindon Park above it. The hub of boating activity on the Cornwall waterfront is Marina 200, a firstclass facility in Lamoureux Park just a short stroll away from Downtown Cornwall. Transient slips are available and the marina is typically open from mid-May to October. The St. Lawrence is a hotbed for divers, with over 40 dive sites throughout the region. Discover the famed ‘Lost Villages’ underwater cemetery, Rail Bridge and Lock 21 – known as one of Canada’s top 5 shore dives. La région de Cornwall est réellement un paradis pour les amoureux de l’eau. Nous avons tout : des excursions en bateau, de superbes plages, des terrains cornwalltourism.com
de pique-nique, des zones de plongée et bien sûr, de la pêche. Ce paradis de la pêche à la ligne offre des possibilités de taquiner presque n’importe quel poisson d’eau douce. Cornwall dispose de deux quais de mise à l’eau gratuits, dans le parc Lamoureux en bas du barrage hydroélectrique et dans le parc Guindon au sommet de celui-ci. Le centre des activités nautiques du secteur riverain de Cornwall est Marina 200, une infrastructure de première classe située dans le parc Lamoureux, à quelques encablures du centre-ville de Cornwall. Des passerelles de transition sont disponibles et la marina est habituellement ouverte de la mi-mai à octobre. Le fleuve St Laurent est un point de rendez-vous pour les plongeurs, avec plus de 40 sites de plongée dans la région. Découvrez le fameux cimetière sous-marin des « villages perdus », le pont de chemin de fer et l’écluse 21, considéré comme l’un des 5 meilleurs sites de plongée depuis le rivage au Canada. F
Our visitor centre is open to the public all summer long for fun, free and educational activities.
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GROUPS GROUPES From sporting events to business meetings and conferences, Cornwall has your group covered. If you are looking at sporting events, Cornwall boasts a wide variety of indoor and outdoor venues that can host tournaments of all types. Whether it’s hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, curling, golf or fishing – we’ve got you covered! Conference organizers will be impressed by the number of meeting rooms available with the capacity to host groups of 10 to 300. This is further enhanced by excellent catering services and event planners who can organize group visits to local attractions. Email us at klajoie@cornwall.ca and let us help you begin planning your group visit to Cornwall. Des évènements sportifs aux réunions d’affaires et aux conférences, Cornwall dispose de tout ce dont votre groupe a besoin. Si vous recherchez un évènement sportif, Cornwall dispose de toute une gamme d’installations intérieures et extérieures pouvant accueillir tout type de tournoi. Qu’il s’agisse de hockey, de crosse, cornwalltourism.com
de soccer, de softball, de curling, de golf ou de pêche, nous avons ce qu’il vous faut! Les organisateurs de conférence seront impressionnés par le nombre de salles de réunion disponibles, pour des groupes de 10 à 300 personnes. Tout ceci est encore amélioré par d’excellents services de restauration et de planification d’évènements pouvant organiser des visites des attractions locales pour les groupes. Communiquez avec nous à l’adresse klajoie@cornwall.ca tour et laissez-nous vous aider à commencer la planification de votre visite de groupe à Cornwall. F
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RUNNING COURIR If running is your passion, then you’ll find lots to discover in Cornwall. From scenic waterfront trails to loops with varying degrees of difficulty, Cornwall has a route for every runner. The popular Waterfront Trail connects the entire region with a paved route along the St. Lawrence River. The Cornwall portion is completely separated from the roadway, offering scenic views in a safe setting. The City’s recreational path stretches a total of 40 km throughout the community. The network is complemented by the beautiful Long Sault Parkway to the west and numerous conservation areas. 5k races and friendly duathlons are held throughout the year. Larger organized events include the Run to End MS Marathon which attracts over 600 runners and the Cornwall Triathlon which attracts over 500 participants. Si la course à pied est votre passion, sachez que Cornwall a beaucoup de choses à offrir. Des sentiers riverains panoramiques aux boucles de divers niveaux de difficulté, Cornwall a une route pour chaque coureur. Le sentier riverain populaire relie toute la
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région par un chemin asphalté qui longe le fleuve Saint-Laurent. La partie qui se trouve à Cornwall est totalement séparée de la chaussée et offre des vues panoramiques dans un environnement sécuritaire. Le sentier récréatif de la ville s’étire sur 40 kilomètres d’un bout à l’autre de la communauté. Le magnifique chemin Long Sault, à l’ouest, et de nombreuses aires de conservation complètent le réseau. Des courses de 5 kilomètres et des duathlons amicaux sont organisés durant l’année. Parmi les événements plus importants planifiés, citons le marathon Run to EndMS, qui attire plus de 600 coureurs et le triathlon de Cornwall auquel participent plus de 500 personnes. F
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winter HIVER Cornwall comes alive during the winter months, with a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities to keep you entertained. Enjoy the majestic lights in Lamoureux Park along with tobogganing and other fun activities. Continue the outdoor adventure with snowshoeing and cross-country skiing at Summerstown Trails and Guindon Park, skiing and snowboarding at Big Ben Ski Centre, curling at the Cornwall Curling Centre and skating at the Benson Centre or numerous outdoor rinks. Ice fishing, ATVing and snowmobiling are also popular winter activities in the region. If you’re a hockey fan make sure to check out a Cornwall Colts game at the Civic Complex. A winter visit to the region wouldn’t be complete without a trip to Alight at Night at Upper Canada Village, eastern Ontario’s biggest outdoor light festival! See the village decorated in nearly 1 million lights! Cornwall s’anime durant les mois d’hiver et propose toute une gamme d’activités intérieures et extérieures pour vous divertir. Venez admirer les lumières majestueuses du parc Lamoureux en faisant de la luge et diverses autres activités amusantes. Poursuivez l’aventure extérieure en vous adonnant à la raquette et au ski de cornwalltourism.com
fond sur les sentiers de Summerstown et le parc Guindon Park, au ski de piste et à la planche à neige au centre de ski Big Ben, au curling au centre de curling de Cornwall et au patinage au centre Benson ou dans les nombreuses patinoires extérieures. La pêche sous la glace et la motoneige sont également des activités hivernales populaires dans la région. Si vous êtes un amateur de hockey, n’oubliez pas d’assister à une partie des Colts de Cornwall au Centre civique. Une visite hivernale dans la région ne serait pas complète sans une balade au Village en lumières, à Upper Canada Village, le plus important festival extérieur de lumières de l’est de l’Ontario! Venez voir le village décoré avec presque 1 million de lumières! F
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1111, chemin 1111, chemin Montréal, Montréal, Cornwall Cornwall 2018 VISITOR GUIDE / GUIDE TOURISTIQUE 2018 | PG. 79 INTERNATIONAL (IB) École secondaire publique École élémentaire publique heritage.cepeo.on.ca heritage.cepeo.on.ca
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The Cornwall area has a diverse arts and entertainment scene to satisfy every taste and interest. Live theatre comes to life through several theatre groups in Cornwall as well as the Upper Canada Playhouse in Morrisburg and the Old Town Hall Theatre in Winchester. Live music can be found in established venues like Aultsville Theatre, Port Theatre, La Maison, Lola’s and the St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage in Morrisburg. You can also take home a piece of art or discover your inner artist with a visit to the growing number of artist studios throughout the area. Cailuan Gallery and OBO Studios in Cornwall are two great places to get started. The Apples & Art Studio Tour in September is a must for any arts lover! Find out about upcoming arts events by searching The Spectacle calendar at yourartscouncil.ca! Les environs de Cornwall disposent d’une scène des arts et spectacles diverse qui comblera tous les goûts et attentes. Le théâtre vivant est présent grâce à plusieurs troupes à Cornwall, ainsi qu’à Upper Canada Playhouse à Morrisburg et au Old Town Hall Theatre à Winchester.
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Des musiciens peuvent être écoutés dans des infrastructures dédiées, comme le théâtre Aultsville, le Port Theatre, La Maison, Lola’s and St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage à Morrisburg. Vous pourrez également rapporter chez vous une œuvre d’art ou découvrir l’artiste qui sommeille en vous en visitant l’un des toujours plus nombreux studios d’artiste disséminés dans le secteur. La galerie Cailuan et les studios OBO à Cornwall représentent deux endroits idéaux pour débuter. Le Apples & Art Studio Tour en septembre est un incontournable pour tous les amoureux de l’art! Découvrez les évènements artistiques prévus en recherchant le calendrier des spectacles sur yourartscouncil.ca! F
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CYCLING Cyclisme Cornwall is home to over 40 km of recreational paths and bike lanes, including the celebrated Waterfront Trail along the St. Lawrence River. The scenery and easy access attracts cyclists to the region from near and far. The Waterfront Trail is perfect for family cycle trips, with plenty to see and do along the way including great food, beautiful beaches and awesome attractions like Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg, Lost Villages Museum in Long Sault and Cornwall Community Museum in Lamoureux Park. You will find a number of cycle-friendly accommodations and bicycle shops in the City, with some offering bike rentals. The Cornwall Civic Complex in Lamoureux Park is the perfect spot to launch your next cycling adventure, with free parking available and numerous shops and restaurants located just steps away. Cornwall is proudly recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Community by the Share the Road Cycling Coalition. Cornwall possède plus de 40 km de sentiers récréatifs et de pistes cyclables, cornwalltourism.com
notamment le célèbre Waterfront Trail le long du fleuve Saint-Laurent. Le paysage et son accès facile attirent les cyclistes des environs et de plus loin. Le Waterfront Trail est idéal pour les balades à vélo en famille, avec de nombreuses choses à faire sur la route, notamment des restaurants de qualité, de superbes plages et d’incroyables attractions comme Upper Canada Village à Morrisburg, le Musée des villages perdus à Long Sault et le Musée communautaire de Cornwall dans le parc Lamoureux. De nombreux hébergements adaptés pour les cyclistes et boutiques de vélo sont disponibles en ville, certains d’entreeux proposant la location de vélo. Le complexe civique de Cornwall, situé dans le parc Lamoureux, représente le point idéal d’où commencer votre prochaine aventure à vélo, grâce à ses stationnements gratuits ainsi qu’à de nombreux restaurants et boutiques situés à quelques pas seulement. Cornwall est fièrement reconnue comme une communauté pro-vélo par la Share the Road Cycling Coalition. F
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