{"id":4413,"date":"2026-02-13T17:16:52","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T22:16:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dpr.thedev.ca\/?page_id=4413"},"modified":"2026-06-17T08:59:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T12:59:53","slug":"why-visit-prescott-russell","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/destinationpr.ca\/en\/our-region\/why-visit-prescott-russell\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Visit Prescott &#038; Russell"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4413\" class=\"elementor elementor-4413 elementor-47\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c41e7b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3c41e7b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2351b44 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2351b44\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a52daf8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a52daf8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Discover Prescott &amp; Russell Differently\n<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad75389 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ad75389\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c642ab7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c642ab7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Less than an hour from Ottawa, discover a region where nature, local flavours, and authenticity come together. Prescott &amp; Russell is the perfect place to unwind, explore, and enjoy unique experiences at your own pace.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-826f3ff e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"826f3ff\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bc502c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5bc502c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf4785e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cf4785e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/destinationpr.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Russell-background-iage-1024x581.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4432\" alt=\"Russell background iage.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destinationpr.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Russell-background-iage-1024x581.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/destinationpr.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Russell-background-iage-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/destinationpr.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Russell-background-iage-768x436.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destinationpr.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Russell-background-iage-1536x871.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/destinationpr.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Russell-background-iage-2048x1162.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a1ade1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8a1ade1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ddaf94 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5ddaf94\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3eaef72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3eaef72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our Must-Do Experiences<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-512bb91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"512bb91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>A unique agri-tourism destination<\/strong><br \/>Meet passionate local producers, pick your own fruits, and enjoy fresh products straight from farm to table.<\/p><p><strong>Outdoor activities for everyone<\/strong><br \/>Enjoy kilometres of cycling trails, scenic paths, and waterways for kayaking, hiking, or simply relaxing in nature.<\/p><p><strong>An authentic culinary experience<\/strong><br \/>Local restaurants, farmers\u2019 markets, vineyards, and regional products offer a truly delicious experience.<\/p><p><strong>A vibrant local culture<\/strong><br \/>Artisans, galleries, events, and heritage sites invite you to discover the heart and soul of the region.<\/p><p><strong>A perfect destination for families<\/strong><br \/>Accessible, safe, and fun activities for visitors of all ages.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32b3204 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"32b3204\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48f3df4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"48f3df4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Choose Prescott &amp; 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