Hawkesbury

Hawkesbury is a lower-tier municipality situated between Montreal and Ottawa along the Ottawa River in Eastern Ontario. The town contains recreational facilities including sports complexes with pools, courts, and ice rinks available to residents.

The town began with a sawmill founded in the early 1800s, which launched industrial development along the Ottawa River. Timber processing became the region's primary economic activity for generations to come.

French shapes daily life and local identity in Hawkesbury, where most residents speak it as their primary language and it remains central to community interaction.

The sports complex operates year-round with different facilities available depending on the season. Visitors should check in advance which activities and spaces are open during their visit.

At its peak in the 1870s, the mill complex operated with over 140 saws working simultaneously to process timber. This massive production capacity made the town a major lumber hub for the region and beyond.

Location: United Counties of Prescott and Russell

Inception: 1859

Elevation above the sea: 33 m

Shares border with: Grenville, Champlain

Website: http://hawkesbury.ca

GPS coordinates: 45.60833,-74.60167

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:24