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Rockland, Ontario

Rockland is a bilingual community located about 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of downtown Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, part of the city of Clarence-Rockland. Rockland has a population of 13,625 (2021), making up roughly half the population of the municipality.

Type CityPopulation 13,625

Why go

  • Community in Ontario, Canada.
  • Served by Pendleton Airport.

History

Rockland is a bilingual community located about 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of downtown Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, part of the city of Clarence-Rockland. Rockland has a population of 13,625 (2021), making up roughly half the population of the municipality. It is home to a large part of the francophone community in Eastern Ontario along with the towns situated to the east and the Ottawa suburb of Orleans to the west.

Where to stay

2808 Chamberland St, Rockland, ON K4K 0B2, Canada · riverrockinn.ca
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4304 Champlain Rd, Bourget, ON K0A 1E0, Canada · paradiscamping.ca
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Restaurants & places to go

Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We,Sa 06:00-21:00; Th,Fr 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 1-2736 Chamberland Street
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 297 Edwards Street, Clarence-Rockland · timhortons.com
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Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 2294 Laurier Street, K4K 1E3 · rocklandpizza.com
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Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 2756 Chamberland Street
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Chicken, Barbecue, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 9069 County Road 17
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 299 Rue Victoria
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 3002 Richelieu Street
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Fries, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 291 Edwards Street, Clarence-Rockland, K4K 1H6
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Sandwich, Restaurant · Sandwich restaurant · 2370 Laurier Street
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
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Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
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Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
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Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food
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Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
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Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
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Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant · 8250A County Road 17
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Cafe · cafe · 169 Rue Galipeau, Thurso
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Cafe · cafe · 2120 Old Highway 17, Rockland, K4K 1K7
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Cafe · cafe
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Fast Food · fast food
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Airports

Ottawa / Gatineau Airport (YND) 23 km to the centre
Gatineau, QC, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO) 31 km to the centre
Ottawa, ON, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Pendleton Airport 15 km to the centre
Pendleton, ON, CA
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St. André-Avellin Aerodrome 27 km to the centre
St. Andre Avellin, QC, CA
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Getting there by ferry

Traversier Ecolos
Ferry terminal · 4.3 km from the centre
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Traverse Thurso-Clarence
Ferry terminal · 4.7 km from the centre
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Traversiers Bourbonnais
Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre
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Traversier Thurso-Rockland
Ferry route · Traversier Écolos
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Traversier Masson-Cumberland
Ferry route · Traversiers Bourbonnais
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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. The nearest airport on record is Pendleton Airport; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Traversier Ecolos, 4.3 km); routes include Traversier Thurso-Rockland, Traversier Masson-Cumberland.

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

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing