The community of Hawkesbury, Ontario is located in Eastern Ontario on the Ottawa River, near the Quebec/Ontario border. It lies on the south shore of the Ottawa River about halfway between downtown Ottawa and downtown Montreal in Prescott and Russell Counties. The Long-Sault Bridge (formerly the Perley Bridge) links it to Grenville, Quebec, to the north. It's located 25 km west of Lachute, Quebec. Hawkesbury is touted as the third most bilingual town in Ontario, with about 69.6% of its inhabitants being fluent in English and French
Things to do in Hawkesbury
Golden Anchor Marina
This is a full service Marina on the beautiful Ottawa River – the halfway port of call between Montreal and Ottawa! Located in the friendly town of Hawkesbury where you will discover two golf courses, numerous restaurants, a hospital and a variety of shopping possibilities. The Brulé family and their crew have been working hard to improve their Marina; the waterfront has been landscaped, the service shop renovated and the store is stocked to meet boaters' needs from river charts to safety equipment - wetsuits to wakeboards - oil filters to fuses... You name it and we'll do our best to get it for you! Call 613-632-7832 for more information.
975 Main Street East, Hawkesbury, ON
Hawkesbury Eventing Centre
The Hawkesbury Eventing Centre was started in January 1999 to provide training facilities of the highest standard for event riders and their horses. Our goal is to provide an exclusive training environment for performance horses at all levels of competition, utilizing the magic of our property "Robrick Lodge", one of the most prestigious and picturesque Horse Studs in the Nepean/Hawkesbury Valley.
1090 Castlereagh Road, Hawkesbury, ON
Laurentian Mountains
The Laurentians are renowned as an excellent winter destination with a unique French flair. Summer in the Laurentians, with its beautiful lakes, peaceful valleys and meadows, is equally appealing. The tranquility of the Laurentians can be experienced in such towns as Val-David with its Santa Claus Village (open in the summer only.); Trois Rivieres where you will see some great examples of early Quebecois architecture, and be sure to visit the Museum of Quebec Folk Arts and Traditions. Just 25km away from Hawkesbury
Ottawa River
The River runs more than 1,130 kilometres thus forming a natural boundary between the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. The town of Hawkesbury sits on the shore of the Ottawa River.
Rafting the Riviere Rouge
Discover the many delights of one of the most popular rivers in Quebec. This is considered as one of the best rafting excursions in America offering first class rapids throughout the summer months. Our center sits on the river shore and offers an array of white water activities, including a complete BBQ meal, a hot tub, interior showers, a swimming pool, a natural beach sun deck and all. Contact us or visit our website for trips, dates and prices. Call 800-461-3300 for more information.
Robert Hartley Sports Complex
The facilities at the Complex include two NHL size rinks that can be easily transformed as a theatre or a trade show surface. The Robert Hartley Sports Complex also answers to all of the aquatic needs with a 25 metre (6 lanes) pool, one and three metre diving boards, a hot tub and sauna. A community hall with a seating capacity of 350 people and restaurant service is available in addition to many parks and playgrounds, family and sporting activities. Open 7am – midnight Call 613-632-0106 for more information.
425 Cartier Boulevard, Hawkesbury, ON
Voyageur National Park
This National Park is located along the banks of the Ottawa River. The park is well known as a camper's park and has over 400 campsites for tents and campers. Given its location (approximately half way between Montreal and Ottawa) it gets crowded on weekends during the summer so reservations are recommended. The park has several beaches and offers excellent paddling for canoeists and sea kayakers. The Park’s name came from the fur traders or Voyageurs who had to portage their heavy loads as well as their canoes around the dangerous rapids. You will also find a number of interesting historic sites in the area which relate to the colourful history of the fur trade. Located in nearby Chute – a - Blondeau in Ontario. Call 613-674-2825 for more information.