How to Get Here

Driving

Whether you are coming from your Canadian hometown or city or flying into a major airport hub, driving to Ontario’s Highlands is the easiest way to reach the region. Lucky for you, the short two-and-a-half hour drive from Toronto and the even shorter half-hour drive from Ottawa are lovely trips that afford scenic views of rolling countryside, luscious treetops, and local wildlife. Even the jagged rock formations that line the side of the highway (often topped by manmade inuksuks) have a rugged charm. Keep your eyes on the lookout for brooks, streams, and serene lakes that can often be viewed on the journey into the region. The short drive should also be a smooth one, as Ontario takes pride in keeping highways and major roadways well maintained for your driving pleasure.

Here’s a look at exact driving distances and directions from the following major cities and towns:

Car Rentals

Find the ideal vehicle rental to get you from point A to B and every in-between. Select from the following rental car companies:

• Alamo
• Avis
• Budget
• Enterprise
• National
• Hertz

Air Travel

There are two major international airports near Ontario’s Highlands.

Toronto Pearson International Airport – Toronto Pearson is Canada’s largest and busiest airport, in Canada’s largest and busiest city. For travel inquiries and airport information call toll-free at 1-866-207-1690 or customer service at (416) 776-9892.

Ottawa International Airport – Ottawa International is located south of downtown Ottawa, and is Canada’s sixth busiest airport. For general information by phone, please call the Information Kiosks (Infoguide) between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., seven days per week, at 613-248-2125 or 613-248-2141 or the Airport Authority Office between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday at 613-248-2000.

Greyhound Canada

Getting to Ontario’s Highlands by Greyhound bus transportation is both convenient and affordable. With bus depot locations throughout the region and flexible service schedules, Greyhound makes planning your trip easy. Be sure to check out Greyhound’s special fare prices available for students, with advance purchase, and through the web.

Bus depot locations can be found in the following towns and cities (note that all hours and information is subject to change – please phone individual locations for the most recent information):

VIA Rail

Get on board with VIA Rail and travel by passenger train for a more comfortable and scenic trip to Ontario’s Highlands. Smiths Falls has a train station that connects you to other major cities and locations within Ontario and Canada.

Smiths Falls Station
46 Union Street
Smiths Falls,ON
K7A 5C4,Canada
Website: http://www.viarail.ca/en/stations/ontario/smiths-falls

Arrival and departures:
(888) 842-7245

Information and reservations:
(888) 842-7245