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Parliament Hill, Ottawa
Canada's seat of government, a stunning Gothic Revival complex on a bluff overlooking the Ottawa River, with daily Changing of the Guard ceremonies.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Fallingbrook
Ontario, Canada · North America
About Fallingbrook
Fallingbrook is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Blackburn Hamlet, 18km from Parliament Hill, Ottawa.
Fallingbrook is in Ontario, Canada, with about 25,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Blackburn Hamlet, about 8 km away.
Fallingbrook is a neighbourhood in the community of Orleans, a suburb in the city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is located on the east edge of Orleans and is bounded by Tenth Line Road in the west, St. Joseph Boulevard and Old Montréal Road to the north, Trim Road and Cardinal Creek to the east, and Innes Road to theRead more
south. Below the community of Fallingbrook flows the Ottawa River, and Petrie Island is the closest beach.
The community was formerly part of the Township of Cumberland and has rapidly developed over the past two decades, with new developments underway. Development commenced in 1985 from what had been farmlands. In 2012, its population is over 25,000. Mainly families choose to live in Orléans because of the many elementary schools and high schools. In total, there are two secondary high schools and eight elementary schools in the area, including a recreational complex with a daycare. Attached to the Ray Friel Centre, is the community's only public library.
The Fallingbrook Community Association plays a big part in bringing the town together. To help to unite the community, they hold various local events to encourage people to get active within their community. Among the programs and events are Canada Day, Summerfest, Neighbourhood Watch program, and a community garage sale in the early springtime.
One of Fallingbrook's natural beauties is Princess Louise Falls, which can be found on an escarpment overlooking St. Joseph Boulevard. The falls are accessible by walking trails. A concrete channel at the bottom of the falls are a remnant of the earlier Montreal Road that passed closer to the falls prior to being moved.
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What is there to see near Fallingbrook?
Within an hour or so of Fallingbrook: Parliament Hill, Ottawa (18 km), Canadian War Museum (19 km).
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The nearest famous roads are Mont-Tremblant.
Where is Fallingbrook?
Fallingbrook is in Ontario, Canada, about 8 km from Blackburn Hamlet.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 25,000
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- Ontario
- Timezone
- America/Toronto
- Coordinates
- 45.4756, -75.4840
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Essential numbers in Canada
CAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Winter tyres mandatory in Quebec December–March.
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Canadian War Museum
Canada's national museum of military history, with immersive exhibits from early conflicts through modern peacekeeping missions.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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