Prescott, Historic town in southeastern Ontario, Canada
The town stretches along the north shore of the Saint Lawrence River, facing the United States border and connecting to Ogdensburg through an international bridge.
Edward Jessup, a Loyalist soldier during the American Revolution, established Prescott in 1787 and named it after Governor-in-Chief Robert Prescott.
The St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival presents professional theater productions during July and August, drawing numerous visitors to outdoor performances near the waterfront.
The Prescott administration office remains accessible to residents and visitors at 613-925-2812, managing local services including waste collection and community resources.
The Kinsmen Amphitheatre serves as an outdoor venue for performances throughout the year, positioned near the Saint Lawrence River.
Location: United Counties of Leeds and Grenville
Inception: 1787
Shares border with: Augusta, Edwardsburgh/Cardinal
Website: http://prescott.ca
GPS coordinates: 44.71670,-75.51670
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:41
Fort Wellington
719 m
Fort Wellington National Historic Site
761 m
Church of St. Mark the Evangelist
557 m
Albert Whitney House
918 m
Duffy Hotel
762 m
Frederick Belfoy House
794 m
Prescott Barracks
583 m
Stern Building
796 m
The Ark
416 m
Ebenezer Bacon House
732 m
Samuel Crane House (St. Mark's Convent)
546 m
James Irwin House
1.1 km
569 Centre Street
542 m
Old Registry Office
815 m
Moran-Hooker Buildings (Toshack Building)
887 m
Glasgow/Smyth Building
915 m
Mayfield Residence
553 m
Boyd Building
795 m
St. Mark's Club (formerly Father James W. Campion's School)
553 m
Prescott Breakwater Lighthouse
943 m
Keilty Building
793 m
Mechanics Block (112-118 King Street West)
764 m
Mechanics Block (124 King Street West)
766 m
Prescott Rotary Lighthouse
815 m
Mechanics Block (130 King Street West)
770 m
Church of St. Mark the Evangelist Rectory
592 m
Mechanics Block (126 King Street West)
767 m
Portre-Purkis House
635 mReviews
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