Community

Live the Clarence-Rockland lifestyle

Feel at Home Here

Clarence-Rockland is made up of welcoming villages and neighborhoods where bilingual roots, local pride, and everyday connections create a strong sense of belonging.

From local events and volunteer groups to family-run shops, farms, cafés, and community traditions, there are countless ways to connect and feel part of the place.

Get Outside and Explore

Here, life is shaped by the Ottawa River, forest trails, parks, community garden, sports fields, arenas, pools, and year-round programs that make it easy to stay active and enjoy the outdoors.

As the waterfront and recreation spaces continue to grow, residents and visitors will have even more places to gather, play, celebrate, and spend time together.

Room to Live, Work and Grow

Clarence-Rockland offers the space and pace of small-town living, with easy access to jobs, services, customers, and opportunities across the Ottawa region.

For families, entrepreneurs, and local businesses, it is a place where roots can deepen, ideas can take shape, and growth feels possible.

Start Your Next Chapter

Whether you are building a career, raising a family, starting a business, or looking for a fresh start, Clarence-Rockland gives you the support, connection, and quality of life to move forward with confidence.

It is a community that feels grounded, welcoming, and ready for what comes next.

Our villages

Nestled along the Ottawa River, Clarence-Rockland is more than one place. It is a community made up of seven unique villages, each with its own character and a shared sense of heritage, connection, and local pride. Explore our villages to discover the history, traditions, nature, and growth that shape life in Clarence-Rockland today.

Drone view of Bourget town — Surrounded by lush Larose Forest, with access to the Prescott-Russell recreation trail, Bourget is a vibrant village with a strong francophone identity, hosting community markets in the summer months and eco-tourism initiatives.

Soccer field in action with people playing soccer and the Cheney water tower in the background — A quiet residential enclave with growing infrastructure nestled near Hammond and surrounded by nature. Cheney is a peaceful retreat for families and commuters.

three boast anchored on the Ottawa River with a pink sky at sunrise — Though small, Clarence is part of a thriving rural network, contributing to the municipality's agricultural economy and enjoying access to nearby waterfront parks and trails.

street view of Landry street with bikers and City Signage announcing Welcome to Clarence-Rockland — With its mix of several heritage sites and homes and new developments, Clarence Creek is a family-friendly village offering schools, recreational amenities, local services, and a strong sense of community.

photo of baseball court in Hammond with church in the background — Founded in the late 1800's and once a railway hub. Hammond is home to Hammond Hill the first eco-experience and wilderness retreat of its kind in Canada. Hammond is now a hub for sustainable living, recreation, and local entrepreneurship.

drone view of Rockland town with schools, park and Ottawa River in the distance — Rockland is a vibrant, bilingual community along the Ottawa River, where small-town charm meets urban amenities, rich history, and a strong francophone cultural presence.

Drone view of Verger Villeneuve farm showing barns and fields — A predominately francophone farming village, St-Pascal Baylon blends tradition with modern amenities like parks skating rink, community events and growing Agritourism ventures.

Keep exploring Clarence-Rockland

Whether you are thinking about starting or growing a business, planning a visit, or looking for new ways to enjoy the community, there is more to discover.