Frontenac County

Frontenac County is an administrative area in Eastern Ontario comprising several townships with hundreds of lakes and forests scattered throughout. The region spans diverse landscapes with different ecosystems and extensive natural spaces.

The area was established in the late 1700s as an electoral district for early Upper Canada and is tied to the region's early European settlement. A major restructuring in the 1990s created the current township-based administrative structure.

The area holds deep connections to First Nations people of the region, whose heritage and traditions remain present through the communities living here. These ties shape how people experience and use the landscape today.

The area is good for exploring lakes, forests, and hiking trails available year-round. Since the region is sparsely populated, visitors should check road conditions before traveling and plan accordingly for what's available in different seasons.

The northern part of the area is known for zones with minimal light pollution that allow stargazing. These dark sky areas attract people who want to see the Milky Way and celestial objects with special clarity.

Location: Ontario

Capital city: Kingston

Shares border with: Renfrew County

Website: http://frontenaccounty.ca

GPS coordinates: 44.66667,-76.70000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:44