Smiths Falls
Smiths Falls is the desired place to call home for immigrants from all around the world.
Commonly called the Heart of the Rideau Canal, Smiths Falls is an English-speaking community that welcomes people from all cultures. Immigrant groups include Chinese, South Asian, Filipino, Latin American, Korean, Japanese, Greek, Italian and Russian, and some immigrants are prominent business owners in town.
Smiths Falls is a town in Eastern Ontario with a population of about 9,000. The Rideau Canal flows through the middle of the town and connects Smiths Falls to Ottawa and Kingston. Visit the Smiths Falls immigration website to find information about:
- Choosing Smiths Falls
- Before You Arrive Checklist
- After You Arrive Checklist
- Living in Smiths Falls
- Working in Smith Falls
- About Smiths Falls
There are a variety of lakes and waterways in the area that offer outdoor activities. The Rideau Trail runs parallel to the Rideau Canal and the Trans Canada (Cataraqui) Trail runs from Smiths Falls to Strathcona. In addition, a variety of arts & culture and sports & recreation programs are available all year long, as well as service clubs and other community organizations.
The Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration has funded the development of the Smiths Falls immigration website. Visit the Cities and Towns section of OntarioImmigration.ca for more municipal newcomer sites.
