Located East of Ottawa, Russell is a beautiful, long established community, just on the outer boundary of the City of Ottawa. With speedy access to the busy city, traveling to Ottawa for work or special interest is easy on the adjacent 417 Highway.
Russell has succeeded in keeping a definite small town charm, while being fully functional, with many services and businesses right in the town or in immediately adjacent towns. Russell is home to many schools, shopping, service clubs, sport associations and a rich agricultural heritage.