Welcome

In the furthest reaches of Eastern Ontario, you’ll find our seven unique municipalities—one urban, six rural—and the First Nation community of Akwesasne. It’s a large expanse that steeps in history, brims with local charm, and bubbles with urban and rural personality.

This area is beautifully protected from the hustle and bustle of the big cities—but not so far that we don’t enjoy their vibrant influence. Our communities are all within a short one-hour drive from Ottawa and Montreal, and a quick jaunt from Northern New York. Each place is easily accessible via Highways 401 and 417, and NY Route 37 via the Three Nations Bridge Crossing. 

We’d like to think our region has a timeless appeal. From the mid-sized hub city of Cornwall to the picturesque villages like Williamstown in the east and Williamsburg in the west, our residents are proud. Our people inspire us, our deep history grounds us, our waterways and green spaces calm us, and our farmers’ fields abundantly feed us.

Our home is located on the traditional lands of the Haudenosaunee People, specifically the Kanien’keha:ka (Mohawk). We are grateful to be able to live and work here and give thanks to those who have cared for these lands since time immemorial. We also recognize their continued contributions to the strength of our communities.