If you call the Upper Ottawa Valley home, you are a lucky soul. Nestled alongside the Ottawa River with stunning views of the Laurentians, a peaceful small town vibe, and oodles of thriving businesses, our communities have been truly blessed. Whether you live in picturesque Deep River, friendly Cobden, or somewhere in between, you are a “valley girl or guy.” And you should be proud.

Welcome to the Comfy Couch

While our towns, villages, and solitary city may be small, it’s impossible to know everyone. This is where “Howdy, Neighbour” and the comfy couch come into play. Here, you can meet new neighbours and get to know your existing ones a little better. And perhaps, our little corner of this big old world can become that safe place “where everybody knows your name.”

Some of the places we call home…