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About Smiths Falls
Smiths Falls is a town in Eastern Ontario located on the Rideau Canal, with a population of approximately 9,000 residents. The town is known for its historic connection to the Rideau Canal system, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its role in Ontario's railway history. Smiths Falls offers small-town charm with access to the beautiful waterways and recreational opportunities of Eastern Ontario.
The town's heritage includes being a major railway center and is home to the Canada Science and Technology Museum's railway collection. The Rideau Canal flows through the town, providing boating, fishing, and recreational opportunities. Smiths Falls has a charming downtown with heritage buildings, shops, and restaurants along the canal. The town's economy is based on manufacturing, retail, and tourism related to the canal and outdoor recreation. Smiths Falls serves as a service center for the surrounding rural communities.
Highway 15 runs north-south through Smiths Falls, connecting to Ottawa (approximately 80 km north) and areas south toward Highway 401. County Road 43 provides east-west access. The Rideau Canal system flows through the town, with lock stations facilitating boat traffic between Ottawa and Kingston. Beckwith Street serves as the main downtown corridor paralleling the canal. The town's location on the Rideau Canal makes it a popular stop for boaters and a gateway to exploring Eastern Ontario's lake country.