Overview
Prescott is a quiet Ontario town of 4,000 people sitting on a strategic narrows of the St. Lawrence River, directly opposite Ogdensburg, New York.
Architecture · Day Trips · History · Museums
Before you go
Connectivity
WiFi by request at Dominion Lighthouse VIC; library computers available. Major carrier coverage (4G/LTE) throughout town.
Money
Canadian dollars (CAD) accepted everywhere. Credit and debit cards work at most businesses; cash may be needed at small vendors and markets.
Safety
Prescott is a quiet small town with low crime. Standard urban precautions apply near the waterfront at night.
Transport
Highway 401 is the main east-west corridor through Brockville, 15 km west. The town is walkable; taxis and River Route bus connect to Brockville.
Weather
Summer highs reach 25°C; winters are cold (–5°C average) with snow. Historic sites operate May–October only.