Great River Great Future

Regional Snapshots

Where you can build a life—not just a career.

Review a snapshot of the communities right here in the Great River Region. From rural towns and villages to a vibrant small city on the river, the region offers diverse practice settings and opportunities to make a meaningful impact.

Regions

Cornwall

Urban energy that feels active yet small enough to feel manageable.
A walkable/rideable waterfront.
Restaurants, schools, hospital—all within minutes.

City of Cornwall

Cornwall downtown shopping

Cornwall restaurants

Cornwall Cycling by the river

SDG Counties

Room to roam and recreate.
Farmland, open skies, and tight-knit towns and village.
Surrounded by nature.

Visit SDG Counties

SDG Open Roads

SDG Counties Orchards

Highland Games

Native North American Travelling College

Akwesasne Skate Park

Anowarakowa Arena Akwesasne

Akwesasne Pow Wow

Akwesasne

A strong, sovereign Indigenous community.
Deep cultural continuity, language, governance, and connection to land and river.
A place where community is embodied and respected

Akwesesne Travel

Russell Township + Parts of Rural Southeast
Ottawa

Room to roam and recreate.
Farmland, open skies, and tight-knit towns and village.
Surrounded by nature.

Russell Township

Russell water

Russell Recreation aerial shot

Russell New Housing

Great River Ontario Health Team

Explore open positions and career paths or contact us if you have questions.

Careers

This project was funded in part by the Ontario Ministry of Rural Affairs.