Welcome

Welcome to the Great River region. Once you arrive, there are many local organizations and municipal resources that can help you settle in, explore your community, and get connected.

Below are helpful links to municipal services, tourism information, and community organizations across the region.

Understanding the Region

The Great River region includes Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SDG), the Township of Russell, and the Mohawk Territory of Akwesasne.

In Ontario, some areas operate under a two-tier municipal system:

• Upper-tier municipalities (such as the United Counties of SDG) provide regional services like roads, housing, paramedic services, and economic development.
• Lower-tier municipalities (townships and villages) provide local services such as recreation, libraries, local roads, and community programming.
• Cornwall is a single-tier municipality, meaning it provides both regional and local services.

Cornwall

Cornwall is the region’s largest urban center and offers a full range of services, restaurants, recreation, shopping, and cultural activities.

Helpful links:

• City of Cornwall – https://www.cornwall.ca
• Choose Cornwall – https://choosecornwall.ca
• Cornwall Tourism – https://cornwalltourism.com
• Service Club Council of Cornwall – https://cornwallserviceclubcouncil.com

Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SDG)

The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SDG) surrounds Cornwall and includes several welcoming towns and villages with strong community connections, scenic landscapes, and short commuting distances.

Regional services and tourism information:

• United Counties of Stormont Dundas and Glengarry – https://www.sdgcounties.ca