Lennox & Addington
The County of Lennox and Addington in Eastern Ontario stretches from Lake Ontario to the rugged, rocky terrain of the Canadian Shield. The 2,777 square kilometre County is 130 kilometres long and is neighbour to Renfrew, Hastings, Prince Edward and Frontenac Counties.
Populated by both rural and urban residents, Lennox and Addington County is conveniently close to major Canadian centres and the USA border. We are:
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30 minutes from Belleville and Kingston;
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2 hours from Toronto and Ottawa; and,
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3 hours to Montreal.
Lennox and Addington comprises the Townships of Addington Highlands , Stone Mills and Loyalist , plus the Town of Greater Napanee.
Peppered with lakes and forests this region is a popular recreational area - from geocaching to motorcycle tours and stargazing.
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Northern Lennox and Addington sits on the Canadian Shield;
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To the south, Napanee and Amherstview - along with the region’s hamlets and villages - are the commercial centres for the rural populations.
From the United Empire Loyalist settlers to the American and European pioneers, the County has a rich past and offers you a chance to explore on your own among some of Canada’s oldest genealogical archives.
Close to nearly one-third of North America’s population, the economic outlook is bright in Lennox and Addington. A mix of farmland, open spaces, forests, and lakes provides a foundation for new business ventures, while stable, thriving communities offer an enticing home.