Russell Township rewards residents with country calm and everyday convenience, about a half-hour from Ottawa. Cyclists and strollers cruise the paved New York Central Fitness Trail linking Russell and Embrun, while birders wander riverside paths at W.E. Burton and J. Henry Tweed conservation areas under the care of South Nation Conservation. Local arenas, ball diamonds, outdoor rinks, and splash pads are programmed by the Township of Russell, and the agricultural spirit shines each fall at the lively Russell Fair.
Education is a standout. Families choose among English public schools with the Upper Canada District School Board, English Catholic options with the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario, and francophone pathways through the Conseil scolaire de district catholique de l’Est ontarien. A well-used public library system anchors learning and community life across both villages, offering programs for all ages.
Daily essentials line Russell’s Main Street and Embrun’s Notre-Dame Street, with farm-gate produce never far. Commuters appreciate quick connections to Highway 417 and regional job centers in Casselman and Ottawa, while weekenders find green space, local markets, and minor sports close to home. Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing, or discovering the area for the first time, Agent Pronto can connect buyers and sellers with a top-rated local real estate professional to make the move seamless.
Links:
- Township of Russell: https://www.russell.ca/
- South Nation Conservation: https://www.nation.on.ca/
- Russell Fair: https://russellfair.com/
- Upper Canada District School Board: https://www.ucdsb.on.ca/
- Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario: https://www.cdsbeo.on.ca/
- Conseil scolaire de district catholique de l’Est ontarien: https://csdceo.ca/