Cornwall, Ontario has a prime location: one that is located only 62 miles from the National Capital, Ottawa. It is also one of Ontario's gateways to the U.S.A., as New York is only a short distance away across the Seaway International Bridge. Two international airports (Ottawa and Mirabel in Montreal) are only one hour away.

People who enjoy boating and fishing appreciate Cornwall’s waterfront location. The St. Lawrence River is an integral part of the local community. It supports important commercial and recreational activities such as fishing, hunting, boating, sailing and swimming.

The hub of boating activity on the Cornwall waterfront is Marina 200. The marina is a first-class facility with a capacity for 160 boats. In addition to this marina, nine other marinas are located in the Cornwall area.

People who have a love for the arts come to Cornwall because the city is a regional arts center. The City of Cornwall is served by one art gallery and eight theatre companies.

The Cornwall Regional Art Gallery displays regional artists while the Glen Theatre Productions Society stages plays with local talent.

Set in scenic Lamoureux park on the river, the Cornwall Civic Complex is a modern convention and entertainment center. In addition to meeting facilities, the complex houses a massive trade concourse as well as an arena/concert hall seating up to 4,000 people.

Athletics and sporting events can also be found here. Cornwall is home to the Cornwall Colts Junior A Hockey Club. The Colts play out of the Si Miller Arena.

Post Secondary facilities in Cornwall include St. Lawrence College, NAV Canada Training Institute, and the St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Sciences.

History comes alive in Cornwall; the natural environment is protected and valued here. Residents remember their heritage at the Cornwall Community Museum. The Cooper Marsh Conservation Area is a preserved wetland that serves as a magnetic draw for migratory geese and swans who travel through the area.

Nature lovers and birdwatchers enjoy an impressive showing of other species throughout the year. Camping and day-tripping in the Cornwall area are favorite local pastimes. Residents are fortunate to have an impressive choice of parks to enjoy any time of the year.

Within minutes of Cornwall’s city center there is an extensive array of shops, fine dining facilities, and entertainment interspersed with the many historical and artistic attractions of the area. For the golf enthusiast, twelve golf courses are located within the Cornwall area.

Approximately half of the City's residents speak English and French, which makes Cornwall one of the most bilingual cities in Canada. Industry and businesses find benefit to this workforce, offering them the opportunity to operate effectively in either language.

Nearly 70 percent of the Cornwall population works in the Service Industries; 29 percent are in construction and manufacturing; the remaining small percentage is involved in agriculture.