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Cornwall, Ontario

Cornwall is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is one of the Celtic nations and the homeland of the Cornish people.

Type City

Why go

  • Ceremonial county in England.
  • Served by Cornwall Regional Airport (YCC).

History

Cornwall is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is one of the Celtic nations and the homeland of the Cornish people. The county is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, Devon to the east, and the English Channel to the south. The largest urban area is the Redruth and Camborne conurbation.

Airports

Massena International Airport Richards Field (MSS) 14 km to the centre
Massena, NY, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Cape Air) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Albany (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Cape Air 9K (CNA) · 1 route: Albany

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Cornwall Regional Airport (YCC) 15 km to the centre
Cornwall, ON, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Malone Dufort Airport 38 km to the centre
Malone, NY, US
Outdoor
Maxville (Bourdon Farm) Airport 25 km to the centre
Maxville, ON, CA
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Cornwall Regional Airport (YCC); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Cornwall, Ontario. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach