{"id":4415,"date":"2026-02-13T17:16:57","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T22:16:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dpr.thedev.ca\/?page_id=4415"},"modified":"2026-06-17T09:00:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T13:00:38","slug":"in-the-heart-of-eastern-ontario","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/destinationpr.ca\/en\/our-region\/in-the-heart-of-eastern-ontario\/","title":{"rendered":"In the Heart of Eastern Ontario"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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A Region to Discover, Close to You\n<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLocated between Ottawa and Montreal, Prescott & Russell is an easily accessible destination offering the perfect balance between rural charm and urban proximity.\n \n\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
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A Strategic Location\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Welcoming Communities\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Hawkesbury<\/strong>
A dynamic riverside town, perfect for a relaxing stroll or a great meal.<\/p>

Champlain<\/strong>
A picturesque community known for its heritage, local shops, and unique charm.<\/p>

Clarence-Rockland<\/strong>
A vibrant area combining nature, family-friendly activities, and access to the river.<\/p>

Russell (Russell & Embrun)<\/strong>
A growing community offering exceptional quality of life, parks, and events.<\/p>

The Nation<\/strong>
A vast rural municipality where agriculture, landscapes, and authenticity define the experience.<\/p>

Casselman<\/strong>
A welcoming village known for its friendly atmosphere and culinary offerings.<\/p>

Alfred and Plantagenet<\/strong>
A community rich in Francophone traditions, culture, and recreational activities.<\/p>

Hawkesbury East<\/strong>
A peaceful area showcasing nature, tranquility, and beautiful rural scenery.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Why Here Instead of Anywhere Else?\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    A Region to Discover, Close to You Located between Ottawa and Montreal, Prescott & Russell is an easily accessible destination offering the perfect balance between rural charm and urban proximity. A Strategic Location Whether for a day trip or a weekend getaway, the region is ideally located near major highways, making it easy to escape […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":4186,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_titles_title":"In the Heart of Eastern Ontario | Destination Prescott & Russell","_seopress_titles_desc":"Find Prescott & Russell between Ottawa and Montreal, where rural charm, welcoming communities, easy road access, and authentic local experiences meet nearby.","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":0,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","_seopress_news_disabled":"","_seopress_video_disabled":"","_seopress_video":[],"_seopress_pro_schemas_manual":[],"_seopress_pro_rich_snippets_disable_all":"","_seopress_pro_rich_snippets_disable":[],"_seopress_pro_schemas":[],"footnotes":""},"region":[],"class_list":["post-4415","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/destinationpr.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4415","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/destinationpr.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/destinationpr.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/destinationpr.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/destinationpr.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4415"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/destinationpr.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4415\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5211,"href":"https:\/\/destinationpr.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4415\/revisions\/5211"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/destinationpr.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4186"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/destinationpr.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4415"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/destinationpr.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/region?post=4415"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}