photo: www.smithsfalls.ca SMITHS FALLS ONTARIO > ST. LAWRENCE REGION • www.smithsfalls.ca • Located on the Rideau River, in south-eastern Ontario • Population: approximately 9,000 • Approx. 75 km southwest of Ottawa; 50 km northwest of Brockville; 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 RIDEAU CANAL • 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 Toronto 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 Montreal. 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 Carleton Place 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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