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Prescott-Russell Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

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About Prescott-Russell

Prescott-Russell is a county inEastern Ontario, a region ofOntario, a province inCanada. Prescott-Russell is sometimes called "Prescott and Russell". Prescott-Russell is officially called "Prescott and Russell United Counties" or "United Counties of Prescott and Russell" because the county was once two separate counties. While First Nations tribes lived here thousands of years ago, the first European settlements in the area didn't arise until the 1700s, when the village of L'Orignal was built. However, many other villages weren't built up until the 1800s. For example, Embrun, Casselman and Russell were built in the mid-19th century.

Top Attractions in Prescott-Russell

Explore the best things to see and do in Prescott-Russell:

  • St-Albert Cheese Co-operative

Prescott-Russell Travel Guide Sections

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