Russell (Ontario) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
township municipality in Ontario, Canada
About Russell (Ontario)
Russell is just to the west ofEmbrun, which is considered by some people to be Embrun's "sister town" since the two share a municipality and are quite close together (about 3 km/1.5 miles) by Eastern Ontario standards, although there are significant differences: Embrun has 8,000 people compared to Russell at 5,000 and Embrun is mainly French and Russell is mainly English (although that distinction has been blurred as Embrun becomes more English and the francophone minority in Russell starts to expand). The Township of Russell was named in honour of Peter Russell who came to Canada with John Graves Simcoe, the first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada. Russell was a general accountant of the public funds of the new province. He was elected a member of the executive and legislative council i
Top Attractions in Russell (Ontario)
Explore the best things to see and do in Russell (Ontario):
- ★J. Henry Tweed Conservation Area
- ★Keith M. Boyd Museum
Where to Eat in Russell (Ontario)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Milano Pizzeria
- 🍴Russell Restaurant and Pub
Where to Stay in Russell (Ontario)
- 🏨KC's Country Inn
Russell (Ontario) Travel Guide Sections
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