photo: www.smithsfalls.ca > ST. LAWRENCE REGION • www.smithsfalls.ca • Located on the , in south- • Population: approximately 9,000 • Approx. 75 km southwest of ; 50 km northwest of ; 95 km northeast of Kingston

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Small Community Notable features: • Less than one hour drive from Ottawa and Kingston • Main industry: agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism • Hockey is very popular this area: Smiths Falls Bears are a Junior A hockey team • Few international students HEART OF THE Main Attractions: • Heritage House Museum: www.smithsfalls.ca/heritagehouse • Combined Lockstation (Canal locks) • Downtown Smiths Falls: www.downtownsmithsfalls.ca. In the community of Smiths Falls, visitors find a unique mix of leisure and recreational activities set against a backdrop of history • Smiths Falls Farmer’s Market and nature. Smiths Falls offers something everyone, whether it is a • Compositions - Art Gallery: compositionsartgallery.com relaxing cruise down the Rideau or an old-fashioned picnic in the • Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario: www.rmeo.org park. For the history buffs, find out how the strategic town location • Rideau Canal Visitor Information Center: www.rideau-info.com/museum shaped its heritage. Visit the home of an early miller; learn about • Rideau Roundtable Voyageur Canoe Tours: www.rideauroundtable.ca/voyageur.html how the Rideau Canal was built; the role of the grist mills and later • Siloki Centre: www.siloki.com the railway system which brought prosperity to the townsfolk in • The Station Theatre: http://smithsfallstheatre.com the 19th century. Smiths Falls is conveniently located a short drive from three main cities - Ottawa, Brockville and Kingston. Libraries: 1 public library: www.smithsfallslibrary.ca Shopping Malls: small boutiques and shops Visitor’s Guide: (students may have opportunities for shopping trips to Ottawa) http://hendersonprinting.com/digitaleditions/smithsfallsguide/index.html Movie Theatres: no actual movie theatres, although the Station Theatre shows movies weekly High Schools: 1 Public High School Public Transit: no public service in town / Rail service to Ottawa and Transit to school may include: School bus / Walking

Average Temperatures: [ º c] Ave JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC High -4 -1 4 12 19 24 27 26 22 14 7 0 Low -14 -13 -7 1 7 12 19 14 9 4 -2 -9

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St. Lawrence Region. . . The St. Lawrence (Upper Canada) Region is an ideal placement option for international students as it is situated within a

Photo: Upper Canada District School Board few hours drive of Canada’s national capital city Ottawa, of Canada’s largest city Toronto and of our bilingual city of . Comprised of many cities and towns within 12,000 square kilometres, the majority of students in the schools are Canadian-born and English speaking, allowing for a true Canadian immersion experience. Modern classrooms utilizing the latest technology allow students to study in vibrant learning environments. This region is a mix of urban cities and charming OUTDOOR/FAMILY ACTIVITIES small towns offering the best of modern amenities and amazing Photo: Upper Canada District School Board outdoor experiences. International students truly enjoy the security and the care of living in this region.

Location: 50 -120 km from of Ottawa in eastern Ontario Across the St. Lawrence seaway is New York State

Outdoor Sports: Boating • Canoeing/kayaking • Cycling • Fishing WELCOMING HOST FAMILIES • Golfing • Hiking • Horseback Riding • Rollerblading • Sailing • Photo: Upper Canada District School Board Skating • Skiing • Snowboarding • Snowmobiling • Snowshoeing Recreation for students: • Art Galleries • Coffee shops • Festivals • Libraries • Music Concerts • Museums • Parks • Restaurants (formal and fast food) • Ski Resorts (nearby) • Shopping malls & centres • Sports • Theatre • Youth recreational centres

SUBURBAN -STYLE NEIGHBOURHOODS Why St. Lawrence Region? Photo: Upper Canada District School Board • Safe and welcoming communities and schools • Within 50 -150 km of both Ottawa and Montreal • Few international students • French immersion programmes possible / IB in select schools • Modern methodologies and staff committed to ensuring every student’s success.

SEVERAL HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS IN VARIOUS COMMUNITIES Photo: Upper Canada District School Board QUEBEC

 Montreal

OTTAWA Cornwall ONTARIO  Smith Falls   North Grenville Perth  OTTAWA GATEWAY: (50-120 km) Brockville ST. LAWRENCE REGION Georgian Bay

 St. Lawrence Seaway Kingston N.Y. State (U.S.A.) TORONTO Lake Ontario

CLOSE PROXIMITY TO MONTREAL (100-150 km) Niagara Falls 

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