Located three hours north of Toronto, the City of North Bay is nestled between Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake. Celebrated for its scenic landscapes and easy living – and named one of Canada’s top 20 business environments – North Bay is an idyllic place to relocate, invest and do business.
Real estate facts
- Toronto Storeys ranks North Bay as the most affordable real estate region in Ontario. Read the full story here.
- MoneySense ranks North Bay among the top three places to buy property in Canada.
- Home sales hit a new annual record in 2021, up by 12.2% from the same period in 2020, according to the North Bay Real Estate Board.
- In 2021, North Bay experienced its best building year ever on record.
- For a second consecutive year, the top urban growth in Canada occurred in North Bay, according to the 2021 U-Haul Growth Index.
Did you know?
- The North Bay Jack Garland Airport is 1 of 15 airports in Canada and the only airport in Northern Ontario to have a 10,000-foot (3,048 meters) runway.
- North Bay was named the 2020 winner of the fastest Mobile Networks by CMag.com.
- The City has a Development Application Review Team that expedites the development process by reviewing proposals and providing feedback prior to applicants entering into a Site Plan Control Agreement or undertaking a Planning Act application.
Reasons to invest in North Bay
- Low operating costs – Site Selection Canada ranks North Bay in the top 20 best investment locations. Read the full story here. North Bay City Council has reduced industrial taxes by 66% to one of the lowest levels in Ontario and eliminated Industrial Development charges.
- Attractive incentive programs – The Growth Community Incentive Program is designed to help grow the community through city wide programming for industrial development and targeted intensification for housing and downtown waterfront commercial projects with a number of financial incentives.
- The perfect balance – North Bay’s many amenities and vast natural surroundings provide the perfect balance between city living and outdoor recreation. The city and surrounding area is a haven for a variety of activities – from theatrical performances to mountain biking, North Bay has it all.
Mayor's Story
Even during a pandemic, the City of North Bay is making headlines and earning a reputation as a place for businesses and families to call home. In 2021, North Bay experienced one of its best years for residential construction in more than a decade and is positioned for even stronger results this year . . .
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Resources
North Bay Community Profile
An overview of the City of North Bay.
North Bay Welcome Guide
The City of North Bay is a unique, welcoming community. It is large enough to establish that big city feel of diversity, culture, and excitement yet small enough to offer the warmth of a caring and safe community.
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