Welcome to Prescott-Russell

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell is a rural community with a population of over 70,000 people. French is the primary language for the majority of the population and is part of part of the unique franco-ontarian culture in Prescott and Russell.

The total area is 201,152 ha of which 27 per cent is forested. Farming is the dominant practice, in particular dairy farming.

The surface geology is dominated by sand plains and clay. There is only one lake in the area -- Lake George. The whole territory drains into the Ottawa River. The two main rivers are the South Nation and the Rigaud.

Interesting Facts about the United Counties of Prescott and Russell:

• There are 14 significant wetlands. It is estimated that between 60 per cent and 100 per cent of the original wetlands have disapeared since colonisation.

• Voyageur Provincial Park is the site where the original voyageurs (fur traders) camped during the long journeys up and down the Ottawa River.

• Alfred Bog is one of Canada's most significant bogs.

• Prescott and Russell was once covered by the Champlain Sea, which disappeared with the retreat of the last glaciers.

• The Larose Forest was once a desert as the result of farming on sandy soils. Today, due to reforestation efforts, it has recovered into a diverse, forested ecosystem.

Many incredible natural features can be found in Prescott-Russell.

Larose Forest is a large community forest covering nearly 11,000 ha.
> Learn more about Larose Forest

Alfred Bog is described as the largest and highest-quality bog ecosystem in all of southern Ontario.
> Learn more about Alfred Bog