Alexandria

Alexandria
Nestled in the heart of North Glengarry, Alexandria is a vibrant and welcoming town known for its strong sense of community, picturesque scenery, and rich bilingual cultural heritage. Located between Ottawa and Montreal, Alexandria offers the best of both worlds—small-town charm with easy access to larger urban centres with historic architecture.
The town is home to Island Park, a beautiful greenspace with a public beach, walking trails, a skate park, and a scenic boardwalk around Mill Pond. In the winter months, the town transforms into a hub for outdoor recreation, with cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and a busy local arena for hockey and skating.
In the nearby town of Maxville, Scottish roots are proudly reflected in its culture with lively festivals, including the annual Glengarry Highland Games—one of the largest events of its kind in North America.
Health care in Alexandria is anchored by Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital, a bilingual facility providing emergency services, inpatient care, and outpatient clinics. The hospital offers rehabilitation, palliative care, physiotherapy, diagnostic imaging, and more. It is an integral part of the community, allowing local family physicians and community support agencies to work together for better patient care. Residents also benefit from having access to office-based family doctors and nurse practitioners as well as allied health services provided by the Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie (CSCE), which offers bilingual, community-based health programs including primary care, mental health services, and chronic disease management. Physician recruitment efforts in Alexandria often focus on family medicine (FHO+ and CHC models), geriatrics, and allied health professionals to meet the needs of the aging population. Nurse practitioners enhance primary care services through the local CHC as well as a Nurse-Practitioner Led Clinic.
Alexandria is also known for its affordable housing, excellent schools, and welcoming neighbourhoods, making it an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family. Whether you’re enjoying fresh produce at the farmer’s market, exploring the trails of nearby Glengarry Trails, or sipping coffee at a cozy local café, Alexandria offers a quality of life that’s hard to beat.