Eastern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada

Places to visit near Buckingham

Buckingham is a town in Eastern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada, home to about 16,685 people. Within 50 km by road there are 225 places to visit — 62 parks, 53 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 35 forts & heritage and 32 churches. The must-see places are Lac la Blanche (22 km), Lac à la Perdrix (26 km) and Lac Grand (26 km).

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Buckingham, Ontario
Buckingham, Eastern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Buckingham at a glance

Location
Eastern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada
Population
about 16,685
Coordinates
45.5856° N, 75.4208° W
Places within 50 km
225 (122 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Buckingham

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Buckingham: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Buckingham

66 parks within 100 km of Buckingham. The closest is Parc McAndrew (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Buckingham

60 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Buckingham. The closest is Lac Devine (10 km); the best-known is Lac la Blanche (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Lac la Blanche · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Lac à la Perdrix · lake · Outaouais · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Lac Grand · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~26 km · Must-see
  • The Pond · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Lac Devine · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~10 km
  • McKay Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~31 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Buckingham

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Buckingham. The closest is Beechwood Cemetery (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Buckingham

34 churches within 100 km of Buckingham. The closest is St. Stephen's Anglican Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Buckingham

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Buckingham. The closest is Chutes Dufferin (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Buckingham

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Buckingham. The closest is Réserve Naturelle du Marais-Trépanier (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Buckingham

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Buckingham
  2. 1 km Chutes Dufferin · waterfall, Outaouais
  3. 2 km Parc Lanthier · park, Outaouais
  4. 2 km Parc McAndrew · park, Outaouais
  5. 21 km Lac la Blanche · lake, Eastern Ontario
  6. 21 km St. Stephen's Anglican Church · church, Outaouais
  7. 1 km Back to Buckingham

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How to reach Buckingham

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    Within 15 km of Buckingham

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Buckingham by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks6266Parc McAndrew (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs5360Lac Devine (10 km)
    Forts & heritage3538Beechwood Cemetery (30 km)
    Churches3234St. Stephen's Anglican Church (1 km)
    Other attractions1214Rideau Canal Celtic Cross (35 km)
    Waterfalls88Chutes Dufferin (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens57Réserve Naturelle du Marais-Trépanier (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves77Blanche River (19 km)
    Museums66Cumberland Heritage Village Museum (10 km)
    Beaches & coast22Baie Lafontaine (12 km)
    Caves22Cardinal Creek Karst (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Lieutenant Colonel John By (35 km)

    Buckingham: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Buckingham?

    Chutes Dufferin (waterfall, about 1 km), St. Stephen's Anglican Church (church, about 1 km), Parc McAndrew (park, about 1 km), Lac la Blanche (lake, about 22 km), Parc Lanthier (park, about 2 km), Parc de Beauchampville (park, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Buckingham?

    225 places on Spotwander: 62 parks, 53 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 35 forts & heritage, 32 churches, 12 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest park to Buckingham?

    Parc McAndrew, about 1 km by road; Parc Lanthier (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Buckingham?

    Lac Devine, about 10 km by road; Lacs Twin (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Buckingham?

    Beechwood Cemetery, about 30 km by road; Stornoway (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Buckingham?

    Start in Buckingham, visit Chutes Dufferin, then Parc Lanthier, then Parc McAndrew, then Lac la Blanche, then St. Stephen's Anglican Church, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Buckingham?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Buckingham

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Buckingham’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Buckingham on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.