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Prescott

Ontario, Canada · North America

About Prescott

Prescott sits on the route: 20 minutes from Brockville, 56km from Thousand Islands.

Prescott is a town located in Ontario, Canada. With a population of 4,466, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Prescott sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Toronto time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Prescott to your route.

About Prescott

Prescott is a town on the north shore of the Saint Lawrence River in the province of Ontario, Canada. The town is a part of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. 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

Read more Canada–United States border and connects the town with the city of Ogdensburg, New York. Prescott was founded in the early 19th century by Edward Jessup, a Loyalist soldier during the American Revolution, who named the village after a former Governor-in-Chief, Robert Prescott. Before 1834, the town was a part of Augusta township; however, in that year, the town became a police village and severed its ties with Augusta. The land here was ideal for settlement during the 18th and 19th centuries as it was situated between Montreal and Kingston along the St. Lawrence River at the head of the rapids.

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Where is Prescott located?

Prescott is located in Ontario, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 44.7168 latitude, -75.5160 longitude.

What is the population of Prescott?

Prescott has a population of approximately 4,466 people, making it a town in Canada.

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Quick Information

Population
4,466
Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Region
Ontario
Timezone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
44.7168, -75.5160

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Canada

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

CAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Winter tyres mandatory in Quebec December–March.

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Worth the detour from Prescott

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Thousand Islands Parkway

A scenic riverside road along the St. Lawrence between Gananoque and Brockville, Ontario, with viewpoints over island-dotted water.

47 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

Thousand Islands

An archipelago of nearly 2,000 islands spanning the US-Canada border in the St. Lawrence River, with castles, boat tours, and cottage country charm.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Prescott

  • 47 kmThousand Islands ParkwayA scenic riverside road along the St. Lawrence between Gananoque and Brockville, Ontario, with viewpoints over island-dotted water.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Prescott.

Ogdensburg

🇺🇸 United States

3 km awayPop. 10,883

Brockville

🇨🇦 Canada

19 km awayPop. 23,886

Canton

🇺🇸 United States

31 km awayPop. 6,570

Morrisburg

🇨🇦 Canada

33 km awayPop. 3,014

Norwood

🇺🇸 United States

41 km awayPop. 1,614

Gouverneur

🇺🇸 United States

42 km awayPop. 3,797

Norfolk

🇺🇸 United States

42 km awayPop. 1,327

Potsdam

🇺🇸 United States

43 km awayPop. 9,688

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