Overview
Smiths Falls is a small Ontario town of roughly 10,000 people positioned on the Rideau Canal between Ottawa and Kingston. Its main appeal lies in railway heritage—the Canadian Northern Railway once ran through here—and proximity to Ottawa (roughly 80 km south).
Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Transit Hub
Before you go
Connectivity
Free wi-fi at McDonald's and all three Tim Hortons locations. Library also has wi-fi.
History
Railway heritage central to the town; Canadian Northern Railway station and museum display the region's rail history.
Money
Cash and credit cards accepted at most establishments. ATMs likely available at local banks in the downtown core.
Transport
Smiths Falls station on VIA Rail Windsor-Quebec corridor. Highway 15 runs through town. Local taxi available via Access Taxi.