Location & Climate

Directions

Frontenac sunset
The northern part of the County is accessible via Highway 38 from Kingston or via Highway 7 from Ottawa or Peterborough.

The southern part of the County has easy access to the 401 and is approximately 250 km from the City of Toronto.

The County is also accessible via Highway 41 from the Trans-Canada Highway at Pembroke.

Climate

The climate is moderate with four distinct seasons. The average winter temperature is – 8 C (17 F). The average summer temperature is 24 C (75 F). The size and proximity of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence Seaway is manifest in a maritime climate that is generally milder and less severe, in terms of temperature fluctuations.