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SMITHS FALLSONTARIO > 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

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

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 Main Attractions: • Heritage House Museum: www.smithsfalls.ca/heritagehouse • Combined Lockstation (Canal locks) • Downtown Smiths Falls: www.downtownsmithsfalls.ca. • Smiths Falls Farmer’s Market • Compositions - Art Gallery: compositionsartgallery.com • Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario: www.rmeo.org • Rideau Canal Visitor Information Center: www.rideau-info.com/museum • Rideau Roundtable Voyageur Canoe Tours: www.rideauroundtable.ca/voyageur.html • Siloki Centre: www.siloki.com • The Station Theatre: http://smithsfallstheatre.com

Libraries: 1 public library: www.smithsfallslibrary.ca Shopping Malls: small boutiques and shops (students may have opportunities for shopping trips to Ottawa) 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

Small Community

HEART OF THE RIDEAU CANALIn the community of Smiths Falls, visitors find a unique mix of leisure and recreational activities set against a backdrop of history and nature. Smiths Falls offers something everyone, whether it is a relaxing cruise down the Rideau or an old-fashioned picnic in the park. For the history buffs, find out how the strategic town location shaped its heritage. Visit the home of an early miller; learn about how the Rideau Canal was built; the role of the grist mills and later the railway system which brought prosperity to the townsfolk in the 19th century. Smiths Falls is conveniently located a short drive from three main cities - Ottawa, Brockville and Kingston.

Visitor’s Guide: http://hendersonprinting.com/digitaleditions/smithsfallsguide/index.html

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SEVERAL HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS IN VARIOUS COMMUNITIES

Discover: St. Lawrence St. Lawrence Region. . . The St. Lawrence (Upper Canada) Region is an ideal placement option for international students as it is situated within a 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 small towns offering the best of modern amenities and amazing 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 • Golfing • Hiking • Horseback Riding • Rollerblading • Sailing • 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 Why St. Lawrence Region?• 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.

OTTAWA GATEWAY: (50-120 km)

CLOSE PROXIMITY TO MONTREAL (100-150 km)

TORONTO

ONTARIO

Niagara Falls

Kingston

OTTAWA

Lake Ontario

Georgian Bay

QUEBEC

St. Lawrence Seaway

N.Y. State(U.S.A.)

Montreal

Brockville

Carleton Place

Perth

ST. LAWRENCE REGION

Cornwall

North GrenvilleSmith Falls

OUTDOOR/FAMILY ACTIVITIES

WELCOMING HOST FAMILIES

SUBURBAN -STYLE NEIGHBOURHOODS

Photo: Upper Canada District School Board

Photo: Upper Canada District School Board

Photo: Upper Canada District School Board

Photo: Upper Canada District School Board

Photo: Upper Canada District School Board