Community Profile

GRIMSBY
• Gateway to Niagara •
2009
Town of Grimsby
160 Livingston Ave.
Grimsby, Ontario L3M 4G3
Telephone: 905-945-9634
Fax: 905-945-5010
www.town.grimsby.on.ca
INTRODUCTION
Situated between the south shores of Lake
Ontario and the Niagara Escarpment, lies the Town of
Grimsby. Its moderate climate, escarpment views, rich
agricultural land and attractive waterfront, boast one of
the most charmed pieces of real estate in the province.
At the western gateway to the Niagara Peninusla,
Grimsby is a vibrant and attractive setting for industry
and residents alike, providing the ideal mix of a small
town, community lifestyle, while maintaining easy access
to several major urban centres. Businesses in Grimsby
take advantage of a large, well-educated labour pool,
while networking in the largest industrial corridor in
North America.
LOCATION
Grimsby is strategically located halfway between
downtown Hamilton and Niagara Falls, between
Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, and is within one
hours’ drive of Toronto and the USA border. With
the Niagara Escarpment running through its heart,
Grimsby’s advantageous location astride the Queen
Elizabeth Way provides businesses and industries
with easy access to the major urban markets of
Ontario and the North-Eastern United States. The
Town of Grimsby is within one day’s drive of:
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50% of Canada/US population
60% of North American Industrial market
75% of Canada/US purchasing power
Distance to Surrounding City Centres
City Centre
Kilometres
Miles
Estimated Travel Time
Hamilton
St. Catharines
Buffalo
Toronto
Kitchener-Waterloo
Ottawa
Montreal
New York
26
29
81
84
97
531
625
707
16
18
50
52
60
330
388
439
24 Min.
21 Min.
52 Min.
1 Hr. 5 Min.
1 Hr. 20 Min.
5 Hr. 33 Min.
6 Hr. 33 Min.
7 Hr. 5 Min.
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MUNICIPAL STRUCTURE
The Town of Grimsby is one of 12
municipalities in the Regional Municipality of
Niagara. The Town has infrastructure assets
valued at more than 240 million dollars and
building and facilities assets in excess of 35
million dollars. The Town Council is comprised of a
Mayor and 8 Aldermen. The Town also has 2
representatives on the Regional Council; Mayor
Bob Bentley and Regional Councillor Debbie
Zimmerman.
Town Council
Town of Grimsby Council Chambers
Mayor R. Bentley
Alderman S. Berry
Alderman D. Wilson
Alderman M. Seaborn
Alderman D. Kadwell
Alderman D. Finch
Alderman J. Johnston
Alderman C. Mullins
Alderman N. Diflavio
Ward 1
Ward 1
Ward 2
Ward 2
Ward 3
Ward 3
Ward 4
Ward 4
* Ward Boundaries can be viewed at www.town.grimsby.on.ca/
Town Officials
K. Vogl
H. SoadySoady- Easton
S. Gruninger
N. Broome
R. LeRoux
LeRoux
R. Nesbitt
M. Seaman
J. Schonewille
B. Atkinson
A. Thacker
M. Cain
B. Thompson
Town Manager
Town Clerk
Director of Finance & Treasurer
Assistant Director of Finance & Deputy Treasurer
Director of Public Works
Assistant Director of Public Works
Director of Planning
Director of Building & Enforcement
Director of Recreation, Facilities and Culture
Manager of Systems & Information
Fire Chief
Deputy Fire Chief
160 Livingston Ave.
Grimsby, ON L3M 4G3
905-945-9634
www.town.grimsby.on.ca
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GROWTH OVERVIEW
The Town of Grimsby is one of the fastest
growing municipalities in the Niagara Region. The
most recent data indicates that Grimsby’s population
growth increased by 18% between 2001 and 2006.
The population of Grimsby is expected to steadily
increase in the next decade.
CNWA Medium Population & Household Forecast
RED = Projected,, BLACK = Historical
Year
Population
Dwelling Units
Added Households
2001
2006
2009
2014
2019
21,297
23,937
24,950
26,455
27,408
7,585
8,740
9,172
9,832
10,302
704
1,155
432
660
470
(Statistics Canada, 2006 and C.N. Watson & Associates Ltd., 2009 Estimates)
Grimsby's Population by Age & Gender, 2006
1200
Male
1000
Female
800
600
400
200
0
0 to 4 5 to 9 10 to
14
15 to
19
20 to
24
25 to
29
30 to
34
35 to
39
40 to
44
45 to
49
50 to
54
55 to
59
60 to
64
65 to
69
70 to
74
75 to
79
80 to
84
85 +
Years
(Statistics Canada, 2006)
Highest Level of Education Achieved,
Achieved, 2006
Grimsby
Niagara
Ontario
Less than secondary graduation certificate
A secondary graduation certificate and/or some post-secondary
A trades certificate or diploma
18 %
29 %
9%
19.5%
24.5%
8%
22 %
27 %
8%
A college certificate or diploma
A university certificate, diploma or degree
23.4 %
16.3 %
16.6%
13.1%
18.3 %
20.5 %
(Statistics Canada, 2006)
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Labour Force
Males
Females
Total Population 15 years and over
9,415
9,840
In the labour force
Employed
Unemployed
Not in the labour force
% Participation rate
% Employment rate
% Unemployment rate
7,290
6,960
330
2,120
77.4
73.9
4.5
6,225
5,900
320
3,610
63.3
60.0
5.1
(Statistics Canada, 2006)
*For more community-based statistics for the Town of Grimsby, please refer to the profile at www.statcan.gc.ca
Income Levels,
Levels, 2006
Grimsby
Niagara
Ontario
Median Employment Income:
Male
Female
$ 57,654
$ 43,608
$ 47,543
$ 34,274
$ 50,339
$ 36,496
Median Family Income
Median Household Income
$ 84,432
$77,528
$ 82,585
$ 50,497
$ 69,156
$ 60,455
(Statistics Canada, 2006)
Annual Building Permits Report
Year
Value of all Permits (Millions)
New Residential Units
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
29.5
71.3
51.1
30.3
41.4
51.7
39.8
135
403
316
160
78
217
152
(Town of Grimsby, 2009)
*For more information regarding Building activity, please contact the Building Department.
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EMPLOYMENT LANDS
From its roots as a service centre to its thriving agricultural industry, Grimsby has become the
preferred place in which to live and do business in Niagara. The combination of Grimsby’s small town
character, its unique physical features, and easy access of many city centres and the USA border,
allow for the development of strong and sustainable commercial and industrial activities. A variety of
employment lands are available within the Downtown District, on the South Service Rd, and in the
East industrial area.
**For a copy of the Municipality’s Industrial Inventory, please contact the Town of Grimsby Planning Department. For
access to available employment lands within Grimsby and the surrounding Niagara Region, contact Niagara Commercial
Properties [www.niagaracp.com], operated by the Niagara Economic Development Corporation.
Top 10 Major Employers
Company Name
West Lincoln Memorial Hospital
NRB Inc.
Shalom Manor
John Deere Ltd.
Andrew Peller Wines
Westbrook Floral
Kittling Ridge Wines & Spirits
Sobeys Inc.
Empire Transportation Ltd.
Town of Grimsby
Product or Service
Health Care
Modular Buildings
Nursing Care
Agricultural Implements
Wine/Beverage
Distributor of Floral Products
Wine/Spirits
Grocery Store
Truck Transport
Local Government
Number of Employees
385
200
190
180
150
145
120
115
110
82
(Town of Grimsby, 2009)
Business Contacts
Grimsby & District Chamber of Commerce
424 South Service Rd, R.R. #2
Grimsby, ON L3M 4E8
Tel: 905-945-8319
http://www.grimsbychamber.com/
Organization Description
The mission statement of the Grimsby & District
Chamber of Commerce is to promote and maintain
the economic, civic and social well being of the
community.
Downtown Improvement Area
8-19 Mountain Street
Grimsby, ON L3M 3J9
Tel: 905-945-1155
http://www.friendlybynature.ca/
The Grimsby DIA was created by a municipal by-law
of the Town of Grimsby and encompasses a large
portion of the downtown district. The collective goal
of the organization is the beautification, promotion
and revitalization of Downtown Grimsby.
Niagara Economic Development Corporation
3550 Schmon Pkwy, P.O. Box 1042
Thorold, ON L2V 4T7
Tel: 905-685-1308
http://www.niagaracanada.com/
The NEDC is a non-profit corporation with mandate
to advance the economic prosperity of the Niagara
community. They provide innovative services to
promote investment and to provide businesses with
support services to attract, sustain, and increase
their economic activities in Niagara.
Venture Niagara Development Corporation
20 Pine Street N.,
Thorold, ON L2V 0A1
Phone: 905-680-8085
http://www.ventureniagara.com/
Venture Niagara assists small and medium sized
business in the municipalities of Niagara. The
corporation helps to create permanent jobs for these
communities.
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TRANSPORTATION
Road Networks
Networks
Highway Access
The Queen Elizabeth Way (Q.E.W) is a major six-lane highway running from Fort Erie to Toronto. It
has 3 interchanges in Grimsby and passes through just north of the town centre.
Regional Roads
Regional Roads include No. 10, 12, 73, 81, 512, 39 (North Service Rd.), & 40(South Service Rd.)
Local Roads
The network of streets and roads within Grimsby's urban area are maintained to a high standard.
Parking
There is ample parking within Downtown Grimsby.
Air Travel Services
Distance to Grimsby
Grimsby Aviation
262 Mud Street West,
Grassie, ON, L0R 1M0
Tel: 905-945-6161
http://www.grimsbyaviation.com
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport
9300 Airport Road, Suite 2206
Mount Hope, Ontario L0R 1W0
Tel: 905-679-1999
http://www.flyhi.ca/
Toronto Pearson International Airport
P.O. Box 6031, 3111 Convair Drive
Toronto AMF, Ontario L5P 1B2
Tel: 1-866-603-4495
http://www.gtaa.com/
Buffalo Niagara International Airport
4200 Genesee Street
Cheektowaga, New York 14225
Tel: 716.630.6000
http://www.buffaloairport.com/
Located in Grimsby
40 km (25 miles)
75 km (47 miles)
87 km (54 miles)
Public Transit Services
Service Description
GO Transit
20 Bay Street, Suite 600
Toronto, ON, M5J 2W3
Tel: 1-888-438-6646
http://www.gotransit.com/
VIA Rail Canada
P.O. Box. 8116, Station "A"
Montréal, QC H3C 3N3
Tel: 1-888-842-7245
http://www.viarail.ca/
Greyhound Canada Transportation Corp.
877 Greyhound Way SW
Calgary, AB T3C 3V8
Tel: 1-800-661-8747
http://www.greyhound.ca
Coach Canada
791 Webber Avenue, P.O. Box 4017
Peterborough, ON K9J 7B1
Tel: 1-800-461-7661
http://www.coachcanada.com/
Daily Bus Service, Fall 2009
Daily Train Service
(Toronto – Niagara Falls)
Daily Bus Service
Service across Ontario, Quebec and
New York
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
Utility Services
Grimsby Power Inc.
Tel: 905-945-5437
http://www.grimsbypower.com/
Please contact Grimsby Power directly for
information relating to electricity costs and services.
Town of Grimsby
Tel: 905-945-9634
http://www.town.grimsby.on.ca/
Please contact the Town of Grimsby Treasury
department directly for information relating to water
services.
Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc.
Tel: (416) 753-6952
http://www.enbridge.com/
Please contact Enbridge Gas directly for information
regarding gas distribution.
Union Gas Limited
Tel: 1-888-415-4667
http://www.uniongas.com/
Please contact Union Gas directly for information
regarding gas distribution.
Emergency & Medical Services
Niagara
Niagara Regional Police
Grimsby Detachment, District 8
25 Bartlett Avenue
Emergency: 9-1-1
Tel: 905-945-2211
http://www.nrps.com
The Niagara Regional Police provide policing and
public safety services to the Town and surrounding
region. The Ontario Provincial Police and the Royal
Canadian Mounted Police also provide specific
policing services to the Town.
Grimsby Fire Department
261 Ontario Street
Emergency: 9-1-1
Tel: 905-945-2113
http://www.town.grimsby.on.ca/
The Town of Grimsby has one fire hall within the
downtown area and one fire substation south of the
Niagara escarpment.
West Lincoln Memorial Hospital
169 Main Street East
Tel: 905-945-2253
http://www.wlmh.on.ca
West Lincoln Memorial Hospital serves 60,000
citizens in Grimsby and adjoining municipalities.
Financial Services
Bank of Montreal
63 Main St. West
Tel: 905-645-2201
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
27 Main St. W
Tel: 905-945-2239
TD Canada Trust
20 Main St. E
Tel: 905-945-9256
Royal Bank
Bank of Canada
24 Livingston Ave.
Tel: 904-945-2236
Meridian Credit Union
155 Main St. E
Tel: 905-945-2930
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QUALITY OF LIFE
Elementary and Secondary School Facilities
District School Board of Niagara
191 Carleton Street
St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 7Y4
Tel: 905-685-3276
http://www.dsbn.edu.on.ca/
Central Elementary School
10 Livingston Ave.
Tel: 905-945-5459
Grand Avenue Elementary School
14 Grand Avenue
Tel: 905-945-2227
Lakeview Elementary School
33 Olive Street
Tel: 905-945-5427
Nelles Elementary School
118 Main Street East
Tel: 905-945-8022
Smith Elementary School
18 Oakes Road North
Tel: 905-845-8014
Park Elementary School
217 Main Street East
Tel: 905-945-2445
Grimsby Secondary School
5 Boulton Avenue
Tel: 905-945-5416
Niagara Catholic District School Board
427 Rice Road
Welland, Ontario, L3C 7C1
Tel: 905-562-1321
http://www.niagararc.com/
St. Joseph Elementary School
5 Robinson St. N
Tel: 905-945-4955
Our Lady of Fatima Elementary School
69 Olive St.
Tel: 905-945-5500
Blessed Trinity Catholic Secondary School
145 Livingston Ave.
Tel: 905-945-6706
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Parks and Recreational Facilities
Facility Type
#
Description
Parks/lakefront
Baseball Diamonds
Arenas
Soccer Fields
Football/soccer Field
Running Track
Tennis Courts
Curling Rink
Playgrounds
Senior Citizen’s
Centre
Marinas
Lawn Bowling
Swimming Pool
Bowling
Gymnasiums
41
23
3
19
2
1
6
1
27
1
Totalling 381.50 acres (154.39 hectares)
6 lighted Senior and 17 Junior Diamonds
1 Private & 2 Municipal arenas
6 Senior, 5 Intermediate and 8 Junior fields
High school
High school
Lighted
3
1
1
1
9
280 slips, 312 berths
Trails
2
Bruce Trail & Waterfront Trail
Play Equipment
Lounge, Auditorium, and Billiards Room
Outdoor - 25 metres
5 pin
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Cultural Facilities
Grimsby Public Art Gallery
18 Carnegie Lane
http://www.town.grimsby.on.ca/
Tel: 905-945-3246
Grimsby Public Library
18 Carnegie Lane
http://library.grimsby.ca/
Tel: 905-945-5142
Grimsby Museum
6 Murray St.
http://www.town.grimsby.on.ca/
Tel: 905-945-5292
Comparative Housing Prices
City
Senior Exec.
Barrie
Brantford
Georgetown/Halton Hills
450,000
335,000
561,000
Exec. Det. 22Storey
278,000
295,000
425,950
Standard 22Storey
251,000
200,000
328,667
Standard
Townhouse
183,000
160,000
218,000
Standard
Condo. Apt.
256,000
135,000
252,000
Grimsby
470,000
380,000
255,000
210,000
155,000
Kitchener
London
Western Ottawa
495,600
421,000
450,000
325,650
291,000
410,000
246,200
229,000
350,000
198,500
146,400
290,000
132,120
123,200
250,000
(Royal Lepage Survey of Housing Prices, First Quarter 2009)
Attractions
Niagara Wine Route
http://winesofontario.org/
Grimsb
Grimsby
msby Farmers’ Market
http://www.greenbeltfresh.ca/
Subaru Niagara Running Series
http://www.instride.ca
Happening in the Park
http://www.town.grimsby.on.ca/
Festival at the Forty
http://www.friendlybynature.ca/
Wayzgoose Arts Festival
http://www.town.grimsby.on.ca/
Grimsby Festival of Art
http://www.grimsby-festival-arts.com/
*For more information about Grimsby Attractions, Events and Festivals, visit the
Town website at www.town.grimsby.on.ca/
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