Russell is a town located just west of Embrun, with a population of 7,507. Being situated just 2.75 km from the Ottawa city limits, Russell is closer to Ottawa than any other Town Near Ottawa. The nearest Highway 417 interchange is Exit 96.
| Towns Near Ottawa | |
|---|---|
| East of Ottawa | Bourget | Embrun | Rockland | Russell |
| West of Ottawa | Almonte | Arnprior | Carleton Place | Cobden | Pembroke | Perth | Renfrew | Smiths Falls |
| South of Ottawa | Kemptville | Merrickville |