United Counties of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry

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The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry: Discover "Where Ontario Began"

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The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SDG) is an upper-tier municipality located in the Canadian Province of Ontario. Six local municipalities comprise SDG.

In 1791, the Constitutional Act divided English speaking Upper Canada from French speaking Lower Canada. In 1798, the present counties of Grenville, Leeds and Carleton were separated, followed in 1816 by Prescott and Russell. This left the Eastern District with Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. In 1849 the Eastern District was officially replaced by the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, administered from Cornwall.

Today, each municipality has a unique culture. The region celebrates a number of unique events throughout the year. In South Glengarry you can find Canada's oldest fair that takes place each summer in Williamstown, as well as the enchanting Ruins of St. Raphaels. Scottish heritage comes alive every year in North Glengarry at the annual Glengarry Highland Games. When travelling along the St. Lawrence Seaway, you can enjoy the salvaged history at South Dundas's Upper Canada Village and South Stormont's Lost Villages. In North Dundas (Ontario's Dairy Capital) you can celebrate delicious cheeses and ice creams. On your way there, be sure to travel through North Stormont's quaint villages and participate in Octoberfest.