Uncover Kawartha Lakes Whether you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or job seeker, here is the place to make waves, and now is the time to Jump In! • Ranked 11th in Canada (2022) for being a top
Labour Force
• Ranked 2nd in Canada (2022) for being a top
289,400
city to buy real estate by Moneysense city to move to by Zoocasa
Between 2017 and 2021, the Kawartha Lakes Small Business and Entrepreneurship Centre saw:
298,500
124
150
new businesses established
jobs created
$285,605 in grants awarded through Start Company Plus
7,200
$93,000
39,000
businesses located throughout Kawartha Lakes regional postsecondary students regional apprentices and trade certified workforce
Population
in grants awarded through Summer Company
79,000
permanent residents
31,000/year seasonal residents
Access to Markets
HALIBURTON
BRACEBRIDGE
regional workforce
• Kawartha Lakes is located just 90 minutes northeast of the Greater Toronto Area
NORLAND
ORILLIA
KINMOUNT
COBOCONK
BARRIE PETERBOROUGH
FENELON FALLS
BOBCAYGEON
and one International located 140kms away – offer vast connection opportunities
• Highways 407, 401, 35 and
115 provide quick access to major cities
LINDSAY OMEMEE
• 1.7 million annual visitors spending $241 million
OSHAWA PONTYPOOL
TORONTO
• Two airports – one municipal
Major communities include Lindsay, Fenelon Falls, Omemee, Pontypool, and Bobcaygeon.