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Commonly known as the Seaway Valley , it is uniquely situated on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River just east of the famous Thousand Islands . Many waterfront and river view properties are nestled on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River as well as secluded rural lots available in this primarily agricultural community. Community settings include the City of Brockville and Prescott with their many fine historical homes, as well as the smaller and quaint villages of Cardinal, Iroquois, and Morrisburg, that offer a diverse range of housing possibilities from newer subdivisions to private country locations.
The St. Lawrence Seaway , despite its rural setting and smaller population base, is well connected to large centers in eastern Ontario , western Quebec , and northern New York and has many amenities for active families or retired couples. Recreational boaters and fishermen can choose from many marinas while golfers have can select from several local courses or many more within an easy driving distance. Kids can participate in organized hockey, figure skating, baseball, soccer, and swimming programs. Even waterskiing, sailing and scuba diving instruction is available locally. Theatre lovers will enjoy the summer theatre program at the renowned Upper Canada Playhouse or the year round entertainment at the Brockville Arts Centre. Local shopping is available in the three villages. Larger shopping centers nearby include Brockville , Prescott and Cornwall while Ottawa is less than an hour away. Restaurants are plentiful whether it is a fine dining experience you are looking for or a fast food outlet, there is something to please everyone's taste and budget.
Transportation and Communication
- Four major highways (401,416,2,31) provide easy access to Ottawa, Montreal, Kingston, and New York state.
- CN Railway
- St. Lawrence Seaway
- T1 fiber-optic internet lines
Shopping
- Self contained malls located in Iroquois, Cardinal and Morrisburg
- Brockville Indoor Shopping Centres
- Prescott Downtown & Power Centre with Canadian Tire & Independent Grocer
- Half hour from Cornwall
- Fifty minutes from Ottawa
Schools
- Public Elementary
- Catholic Separate
- Timothy Christian School
- Public & Catholic Secondary
- Alternative Education Campus
- Operating Engineers Training Institute of Ontario
Recreational Facilities
- Galop Canal-Iroquois Landing Marina
- Iroquois Marine Services
- Chrysler Park Marina
- Sandra Lawn Harbour & Marina
- Brockville Marina & Block House Island
- Brockville Yacht Club
- Brockville Sailing Club
- Brockville & Prescott Scuba Diving
- Fort Wellington – Prescott
- Prescott Skating Club
- Upper Canada Golf Course (18)
- Iroquois Golf Club (18)
- Cedar Glen Golf Club (18)
- Nationview Golf Course (18)
- Morrisburg Golf Club (9)
- Sandy Row Golf Club (9)
- Prescott Golf Club
- Brockville Country Club
- Highlands Golf Course – Brockville
- GoodLife Fitness Centre - Brockville
- YMCA – Brockville (full fitness programs & swim club, raquet ball)
- Morrisburg Skating Arena
- Morrisburg Ball Park
- Iroquois Ball Park
- Tennis courts (
Iroquois, Morrisburg, Prescott , Brockville , Cardinal
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- Beaches with Life Guard/Instruction (Iroquois, Morrisburg)
- numerous playgrounds
Tourist Attractions
- Upper Canada Village - Morrisburg
- Upper Canada Playhouse - Morrisburg
- Iroquois Locks Viewing Centre – Ocean bound ships
- Fulford House Mansion –daily guided tours- Brockville
- Thousand Island Day Cruises - Brockville
- St. Lawrence Seaway Lock viewing area
- Carmen House Museum - Iroquois
- numerous trailer camps and parks
- close proximity to Thousand Islands
Health Services
- St. Lawrence Medical Center (3 treatment centers)- Iroquois, Morrisburg,Cardinal
- Prescott Medical Centre
- Brockville – Numerous Family Practioners plus a walk-in after hours clinic
- Upper Canada Chiropractic Center
- Prescott Chiropractic Centre
- 2 Hospitals – Brockville General & Winchester General Hospitals
- Dental Offices in Morrisburg, Iroquois, Prescott & Brockville
Major Industries
A wide variety available – here are just a few examples:
- Swank Construction - house, commercial and farm building construction
- St. Lawrence Corporation - manufacturer of towels
- Ross Video - manufacturer of electronics for the broadcasting industry
- CASCO – manufacturer of many corn-based products
- Kriska Transportation Company
- Hathaway Shirt Factory – manufacturing fine men's shirts
- SDS Kerr - manufacturer of dental burrs
- RhoMax - manufacturer of lubricant additives
- Cruickshank Construction - road building contractors
Service Clubs
- Lions International
- Knights of Columbus
- Odd-fellows
- Royal Canadian Legion
- Women's Institute
- Scouts Canada
For more information visit the following web sites.
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