Visit the past and enjoy the present
Take a look at what the St. Lawrence area has to offer:
A few thousand years ago the shores of the mighty St. Lawrence
River were a commercial transportation stopping off place for the
Iroquoian people, the River provided market and
ceremonial sites for the well organized Haudenasaunee farmers.
Hundreds of years later, European and Loyalist settlers created a
community of great significance in the history of Upper Canada.
At one time, 27 taverns in downtown Prescott (the community was
named for Major Gen. Robert Prescott, governor-in-chief of Canada)
ensured a lively and vibrant place for the soldiers of Fort Wellington and the sailors of the
forwarding trade ships. In fact, Labatts and Wisers both had their
beginnings here. In the latter half of the 19th century, the focus
shifted from Water Street to King Street when eventually the trains
and the industry moved away from the waterfront.
In the past 35 years, the Town
of Prescott has created a renewed community connection with the
river. With studies, by-laws, special programmes, construction and
a rejuvenated community effort, slowly, but surely the deserted
waterfront of 1969 has been transformed - and the work goes on. The
Sandra S. Lawn Harbour was officially opened in 1989. A
Downtown-Waterfront Revitalization project was completed for the
Town, a truly remarkable community effort. The creation of the Prescott Heritage Waterfront Trail on Parks
Canada land is an arboretum for indigenous trees and shrubs, as
well as a habitat for birds and butterflies; and a splendid walkway
along this most magnificent of rivers.
Hundreds of years later, the St. Lawrence still provides a
powerful cultural draw for people of all ages.
- Walk our shady, tree-lined streets, where time has paused to
indulge the very best of our United Empire Loyalist history.
- Stay in one of our charming bed and breakfasts, unique motels
or waterfront campgrounds.
- Stroll along our sparkling, revamped waterfront, rest at the
Kinsmen Bandshell and Outdoor Amphitheatre.
- Glide into our beautifully maintained Marina, where our friendly and helpful staff
await to greet you.
- Discover the secrets of the St. Lawrence River. Dive into the
incredibly clear water to touch history. The shipwrecks of Rothesay
and Conestoga rest in their freshwater museum.
- Play golf at our par-70, 18-hole golf course, in
view of the shimmering waters of the St. Lawrence. Green fee
players are always welcome.