Moving Here

Welcome! Learn about municipal programs and services in our New Resident Guide.

• Highways: Close to 401 & 416; connected to County Roads 29, 15, 16, and 2.

• Rail: Accessible via Via Rail and Canadian National Rail (stations in Brockville & Smiths Falls).

• Airports:

  • Ottawa International (1 hour away)

  • Syracuse Hancock International (near the 1000 Islands Bridge)

  • Brockville 1000 Islands Regional (within the Township)

• Waterways:

  • St. Lawrence Seaway

  • Rideau Canal

• International Bridges:

  • 1000 Islands International Bridge

  • Ogdensburg-Prescott (Johnstown) International Bridge

• City of Brockville is surrounded by the Township.

• Town of Smiths Falls is just to the north.

• Hospitals: Two hospitals within a 20-minute drive.

• Hamlets & Communities: Lyn, New Dublin, Addison, Greenbush, Rocksprings, Frankville, Toledo, Newbliss, Jasper, and more.

• Elementary/Secondary:

  • Public School Boards: Upper Canada District School Board, French Public, Catholic School Board, French Catholic.

  • Private Schools: Calvary School, Fulford Academy, Heritage Community Christian School.

• Post-Secondary:

  • Universities: University of Ottawa, Carleton University, Queen's University, Royal Military College.

  • Colleges: St. Lawrence College (Brockville & Kingston), Algonquin College (Ottawa).

Visit our Schools and Education page for information about Educational Institutions within the Township.

Search real estate on Realtor.ca.

Explore vacant land options on MLS.ca and apply for building permits through the Planning & Building sections of our website.

Resources for job seekers:

• Career Services Brockville: Job placement, resume help, training, and more.

• Job Bank: Search jobs by occupation.

• Lennox, Addington, Frontenac, Leeds, and Grenville Training Board: A non-profit organization working with local business, labor, and community partners to address workforce training and development needs.

• Service Canada: Offices in Brockville, Carleton Place, Gananoque, Kingston, Prescott, Smiths Falls.

• St. Lawrence College Job Training: On-the-Job & Summer Job Services.

• T.R. Leger School of Adult Education: Courses for adults, displaced workers, and secondary school students. Visit Website

• Youth Employment Assistance HQ: Free services for job seekers, funded by federal & provincial governments.