Why choose Timmins as your new home?
Northern Ontario is one of the best places to live in Canada.
- The city of Timmins is 3,185 square km. making Timmins one of the largest cities in Canada.
- 2011 Census Population 43,165 – currently increasing
- Dynamic Regional Centre serving 118,000 in the region
- Timmins is situated minutes away from the Trans-Canada Highway thus providing easy access to major markets.
- Other highways servicing Timmins are #144, #101, #655 and #11
- Accessible by air, rail, bus
- 24 hour operated regional Airport
- Ranked by the National Post as one of Canada’s Top 10 Economies (July 2006)
- Economic Climate – Traditional natural based economy of mining and forestry
- Economic Diversification – Call Centre, Health Care, Retail and Tourism
- Culturally diverse community
- Excellent quality of life
- Friendly people
- Safe community
- Salaries competitive
- Average Family Income $61,320
- Affordable cost of living
- NO smog days
- Average commute 15 minutes
- District hospital & comprehensive medical services
- Shopping centre & box stores
- 2,100 businesses +
- Education -3 post secondary institutions, 5 secondary schools, 27 elementary schools and alternative educational opportunities
- Superior telecommunications infrastructure
- 59.2% of population is 44 years of age or younger
- 50.6% of population is bilingual
- Population density 14.52 / sq.km.
- Employment by Industry 13.6% retail trade, 11.9% mining, 10.3% health care
- absolute location is at Latitude 48 degrees North and Longitude 80 degree West.
- The City’s elevation is approximately 300 m (880 -900 feet) above sea level.
- Found on the Canadian Shield, Timmins area is covered with extensive coniferous forest growth providing lumber and pulp and paper resources.
- The area has over 500 lakes and scenic rivers that make it ideal for recreation and the tourist industry.
Lifestyle
- Timmins Symphony Orchestra
- Local theatre groups
- Art Clubs
- Fitness/Lifestyle Centres
- Canoe/Kayak waterways
- Daycare centres
- Museum
- Golf courses (3)
- Trail network
- Movie Theatre
- Arenas (5)
- Swimming Pool
- Down Hill & X-Country Skiing
- Dance, Martial Arts, Boxing
- Billiards, bowling
- Team Sports – hockey, ringette, soccer, baseball, swimming and more
- Fishing, hunting, camping, hiking
- Curling, figure skating, cycling
- Numerous community groups & service organizations
Growth Opportunities
- New markets for existing companies
- Back office /Shared Services
- Mining/Exploration/Suppliers
- Value-added forest operations
- Industrial minerals
- Hotel/Tourism resorts
- Multi-residential developments
- Solutions for large final emitters in climate change