Cornwall

Cornwall is a clamoring city situated on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, only a short hour's drive from Ottawa and Montreal. It is one of Canada's most seasoned groups - first settled in 1784 by United Empire Loyalists.Soon after its settlement, Cornwall made imperative commitments to the territory's development. Inferable from its vital area, Cornwall filled in as an army town, correspondences, and supply post amid the War of 1812. Nearby occupants likewise had persuasive parts to play, including John Sandfield MacDonald, who might turn into the main Premier of the Province of Ontario.

Cornwall, which is about 55 miles 90 km southeast of Ottawa, is the headquarters of the St. Lawrence Seaway Canadian Authority and is the site of a large power plant, Cornwall College founded 1949, and a noted grammar school founded 1803. Inc. town, 1834; city, 1945. Pop. 2006 45,965; 2011 46,340.Cornwall’s manufactures include paper, textiles rayon, chemicals, furniture, and lacrosse sticks. The Seaway International Bridge connecting it with Rooseveltown, New York and the Macdonald-Cartier Freeway serve the city.