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Prescott, Ontario

Prescott is a town on the north shore of the Saint Lawrence River in the province of Ontario, Canada. The town is a single-tier municipality located within the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville census division.

Type CityPopulation 4,078Settled 1784

Why go

  • Town in Ontario, Canada.

History

Prescott is a town on the north shore of the Saint Lawrence River in the province of Ontario, Canada. The town is a single-tier municipality located within the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville census division. In 2021, it had a population of 4,078. The Ogdensburg–Prescott International Bridge, 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) east of Prescott at Johnstown, crosses the Canada–United States border and connects the town with the city of Ogdensburg, New York.

Where to stay

495 King St W, Prescott, ON K0E 1T0, Canada · shipsanchorinn.com
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1649 2, Prescott, ON K0E 1T0, Canada · dewarsinnandcottages.com
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6765 NY-37, Ogdensburg, NY 13669 · granviewogdensburg.com
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5843 NY-37, Ogdensburg, NY 13669 · windjammerlodge.com
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7191 NY-37, Ogdensburg, NY 13669 · stonefenceinnandsuites.com
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408 East St, Prescott, ON K0E 1T0, Canada · colonelsinn.com
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135 Prescott Centre Dr, Prescott, ON K0E 1T0, Canada · choicehotels.com
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Augusta, ON K0E 1T0, Canada
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Restaurants & places to go

Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-20:00; Su 07:00-18:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 732 Canton Street, Ogdensburg, 13669-3828 · bk.com
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Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 178 King Street East, Prescott, K0E 1T0 · prescott.milanopizzeria.ca
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 1010 Patterson Street, Ogdensburg, 13669 · locations.pizzahut.com
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; PH open "Open on January 1" Features: takeaway · 701 Canton St, Ogdensburg, 13669 · m.facebook.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 110 Prescott Centre Drive
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · mcdonalds.com
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Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 2979 Ford Street Extension · locations.tacobell.com
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Burger, Chicken, Restaurant · Burger/Chicken restaurant · 298 King Street West, K0E 1T0 · winghouse.ca
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 110 Prescott Centre Drive
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 513 King Street West, Prescott
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food · 2900 Ford Street Extension, Ogdensburg, 13669
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Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food · 305 King Street West
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Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Fish And Chips restaurant
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Fast Food · fast food
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Ice Cream · ice cream
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Airports

Ogdensburg International Airport (OGS) 5.3 km to the centre
812 New York #5900, Ogdensburg, NY 13669 — 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.

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Brockville - Thousand Islands Regional Tackaberry Airport (XBR) 20 km to the centre
Brockville, ON, CA — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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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. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Prescott, Ontario — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in.

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

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach