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About Thurso, QC

Thurso sits on the Ottawa River along Route 148, about 45 minutes east of Gatineau, with Autoroute 50 the main link for anyone coming from Montreal. Local trips to Plaisance, Papineauville, and L'Ange-Gardien are quick riverside drives, while longer trips usually mean visitors from Gatineau or across the river in Ontario. Ottawa / Gatineau Airport (YND) is 32 km away for those flying in. Keep an eye out for the pulp and paper mill, still the town's most recognizable landmark right on the water.

Where is Thurso, QC on the map?

Thurso, QC is in Canada, at 45.597, -75.243 - about 12 km west of Plaisance, QC.

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What is the closest airport to Thurso, QC?

The closest airport to Thurso, QC is Ottawa / Gatineau Airport, 32 km (about 29 min by car). Other airports nearby: Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport, Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.

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