Cornwall Travel Guide

Welcome to Cornwall, Ontario

Cornwall was settled by loyalist soldiers in 1784. The town thrived in the fertile region on the shores of the St. Lawrence and today remembers its heritage at the Cornwall Community Museum and in the heritage buildings decorating Cornwall's streets. Located only 100 km (62 mi) from Ottawa, Cornwall is one of Ontario's gateways to the U.S.A., as New York is only a short distance away across the Seaway International Bridge. With the St. Lawrence on its doorstep and a large marina, boaters use Cornwall extensively to explore and fish local waterways. The city is also a regional arts centre. The Cornwall Regional A rt Gallery displays regional artists while the Glen Theatre Productions Society stages plays with local talent. For nature lovers and birdwatchers, preserved wetlands such as the Cooper Marsh Conservation Area are a magnetic draw for migratory swans and geese as they fly through and shelter more sedentary species the rest of the year.

Upcoming Events in Cornwall

Looking for something to do in Cornwall, Ontario? Check out these featured events. If you know of an event that is not listed in our Cornwall event guide, please feel free to add an event listing [it's FREE].

• Heritage Valley Arts & Crafts Spring Show
  TBA  »  Civic Complex
• Gold In The Net Goalie Hockey Camp
  TBA  »  Civic Complex
• War of 1812 Battle Re-enactment Weekend
  TBA  »  Cooper Marsh Conservation Area
• Cornwall Lift-off
  TBA  »  Cornwall, Ontario
• Arts in the Park
  TBA  »  Lamoureux Park
• Good-Year Canadian Dirt Challenge
  TBA  »  Cornwall Motor Speedway Cornwall
• The Bridal Expo
  TBA  »  Ramada Inn & Conference Centre Cornwall
• Apples and Art Studio and Heritage Tour
  TBA  »  Cornwall, Ontario