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Table of Contents
SECTION
A message from the City and its Partners
An Overview of Elliot Lake
Past, Present, and Future of Elliot Lake
Location
Economic Development Strategy
Business Retention & Expansion
Success Stories & Recent Investments
Vital Statistics (Demographics, Labour Force)
Utilities
Taxes
Infrastructure
Educational Services
Emergency and Health Services
Business Development Assistance
Quality of Life & Attractions
Administration
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A Message from the
City and its Partners
We want to share our continuing success with you! We are actively seeking out businesses that will further
add to the economic prosperity of our city. Our community is forward thinking and we have a track record of
adapting to accommodate the specific needs of new or relocating businesses. Our success as a city is due to the
fact that we build on our strengths and seize opportunities that will benefit our businesses, citizens, and other
stakeholders.
Whether you need land, a building, or perhaps new infrastructure, we are committed to working with you. We
encourage you to contact us, so that we may be able to assist you and your business.
Come and join a winning city!
An Overview of Elliot Lake
Elliot Lake, with a growing population of over 12 000, is ideally located in the north shore area of Lake Huron.
From Elliot Lake, businesses have access to large and diverse markets in both Canada and the United States.
Our location is ideal since we have access to a non-disruptive border
The Sault Ste. Marie, ON / Sault Ste.
crossing with the U.S. This is a significant advantage since other border
Marie, MI international border crossing is
crossings in Southern Ontario are highly congested. If your business
located 200 km from Elliot Lake. This
exports to the U.S., you’ll cut down on transportation time and reduce
border presents many advantages to
your inventory carrying costs. Our businesses and residents also
exporters since it is efficient and leads
benefit from a 4,500 ft runway at our local airport. Additionally, we are
into large U.S. markets. The average
only minutes away from TransCanada Highway 17 and numerous
clearance time is less than 30 minutes.
deepwater ports on Lake Huron.
Doing business here also saves you money. Since we have low land and building costs, you get more “bang for
your buck”. You will be able to afford the facilities here that will make your business grow. Further, lower land
and building values could translate to an affordable tax bill. On top of this, lower labour costs add to your bottom
line.
There are two fully serviced industrial park areas within the community with room to spare for almost any
business. Existing buildings are available for lease or purchase; or, consider building to suit on various sized fully
serviced industrial and commercial lots.
Robust telecommunications infrastructure can also be found in Elliot Lake. Fibre optic cable services the
community and can meet all of your high bandwidth requirements. We are flexible and ready to customize the
community’s infrastructure for your high bandwidth commercial needs.
The city and its partners are committed to helping you and your business succeed. Local and regional business
development options, such as the Elliot Lake and North Shore Corporation for Business Development (ELNOS)
and the East Algoma Community Futures Development Corporation (EACFDC), are readily available to provide
you with business advice and financial assistance. Also, the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
(NOHFC) provides funding for development opportunities.
Not only does Elliot Lake offer you a great place to do business,
but we also offer you a first-rate place to live. Our city offers you
an unsurpassed quality of life in an outdoor environment that is
truly second to none. There are countless activities, clubs, and
organizations that will keep just about anybody occupied. We are
a welcoming and safe community that would be happy to
accommodate you and your business.
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The new Northern Ontario School of Medicine is
located only 160 km away. This new school is
pumping millions into the regional economy and
will soon help supply new doctors.
Economic Development Office
Past, Present,
and Future of Elliot Lake
History
The City of Elliot Lake owes its existence to the uranium mining industry. When a
huge ore body of uranium was discovered in the Canadian Shield near Elliot Lake in
the early 1950s, the town was rapidly built and numerous mines were brought into
production. For 40 years, Elliot Lake produced most of the world's uranium. Since
the city had a strong reliance on mining, the local economy and population boomed
and busted along with world demand and prices for uranium.
All of Elliot Lake’s mines closed in the early-to-mid 1990s, brought on by highergrade uranium being found elsewhere and a decrease in the need for production.
This resulted in thousands of layoffs, which devastated the city and put its future in
jeopardy….
An Innovative Solution
Rather than close the City, vacant homes were marketed and sold or rented to retirees, who've been moving to
Elliot Lake since the early 1990s. Thousands of new residents have stabilized the population and economy and
have allowed the City to focus on maintaining its tourism and recreational infrastructure. Along similar lines as the
retirement component, the City has become Ontario’s new Cottage Country, with a special pilot project allowing
over 400 lots to be developed on 10 area lakes. Sales are brisk and those new residents have prompted a
building boom in Elliot Lake. Now the local economy is based on tourism, cottaging, retirement and health care.
Both the population and economy have stabilized and are showing signs of growth.
Future Direction
The city’s low vacancy rates (less than 3%), stable population, great infrastructure and the growing personal
incomes of our residents show that we can persevere and be successful. In fact, new housing and condo
developments are on the horizon to meet the demand for housing in Elliot Lake. That, coupled with the cottagebuilding boom, has proven Elliot Lake’s ability to innovate and adapt.
Location
Proximity to North American Markets:
Distance Table:
City
Sudbury
Sault Ste. Marie
North Bay
Timmins
Toronto
Ottawa
Buffalo, NY
Detroit, MI
Montreal, QC
Thunder Bay
Chicago, IL
Cleveland, OH
Pittsburgh, PA
Washington, DC
New York, NY
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Kilometers
160
200
285
450
540
650
686
756
845
885
961
999
1,036
1,305
1,312
Miles
99
124
177
279
335
403
426
470
524
549
597
621
644
811
815
Economic Development Office
Economic
Development Strategy
Economic Development Office
The Economic Development Office operates as the key facilitator in the process of economic diversification in
partnership with City Council, community and business leaders, and community-minded residents.
EDO staff is flexible and open to discussions about business ideas and economic development from both
residents and interested business leaders from outside the community. In fact, the EDO’s role is to facilitate the
process involved in taking ideas to reality. We’re here to listen, then point you in the right direction or get
involved, depending on the nature of the idea. All of this is supported by a forward thinking Mayor and Council,
and the community partner organizations who can get behind economic development projects to move our
economy forward. The EDO is only a phone call or e-mail away…or drop by City Hall to get things started.
City of Elliot Lake Strategic Plan – Mission and Goals
Elliot Lake City Council has just begun a new strategic planning process to deal with the new growing economy
and prepare for the next 10 years. Successive City Councils since the early 1990s have been forward thinking,
ensuring that its movements and priorities are continually pushing the community’s economy forward, to create
and retain jobs and growth.
The current Mission Statement and goals were established in 2002 to renew the focus on supporting business
opportunities from tourism, retirement and support the burgeoning cottage development project.
Mission Statement:
To continue the growth and cultural diversity of Elliot Lake
as a modern, well connected community with business
opportunities, active retirement and all-season tourism, in a
pristine natural environment.
The circular model to the left shows the concept of the mission by
depicting the linkages between each of the three main pillars of the
local economy, while the current aspects of the community such as
connectivity and the natural environment frame the economy and will
allow the mission to be successful.
To continue to make the mission a reality, a set of goals were
established. The new mission and goals have been developed based
on our community's strengths and values.
Goals:
To broaden business and manufacturing opportunities in Elliot Lake.
All city staff, volunteers and
Councillors have these
To reinforce our success as a community, promoting excellence in active
goals in mind when working
retirement.
on projects or maintaining
To further develop and promote Elliot Lake as an all-season tourist destination.
the services to the
To promote the city as a viable community for advanced technology for
ratepayers of Elliot Lake.
businesses and services in a clean, safe environment.
To further develop Elliot Lake as a vibrant arts and culture community in a
unique region.
To enhance cottaging, leisure living and recreational opportunities, while preserving the natural
environment.
To continue to address the community’s health care needs, in cooperation with other community partners.
To deliver value in our municipal services.
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Economic Development Office
Business Retention &
Expansion
The City along with our community partners completed a Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) project in
late 2006. The BR+E project included an in-depth survey of 100 local businesses across all industry sectors to
get a pulse for what the business community and local employers think about doing business in Elliot Lake. It’s a
proactive way of listening to our local businesses and identifying opportunities to further develop our economy.
Some facts about doing business in Elliot Lake:
73% of businesses feel that Elliot Lake is a Good or Excellent place to do business
93% of businesses plan to expand or remain the same size within the next three years
85% of businesses state that the number of employees in the last three years have increased or remained
the same
90% of businesses believe that the number of employees in the next three years will increase or remain the
same
The majority of businesses have seen their sales increase in the last three years and expect the positive
trend to continue into the next three years
92% of businesses are completely satisfied or somewhat satisfied with their current business site
95% of local businesses rated the quality of life in the city as good to excellent
Low costs of doing business was identified as a key advantage of doing business in Elliot Lake
Success Stories & Recent Investments
Continued Success with Elliot Lake Retirement Living
Since the early 1990s, the community of Elliot Lake has been successfully marketing itself as a destination for
retirees. With a heads start over the rest of the country's aging population and offering affordable housing, Elliot
Lake has been wildly successful at attracting retirees to relocate to Elliot Lake. The thousands of retired residents
attracted over the years brought with them their spending power and supporting countless services and amenities
that have stabilized the local economy and tax base. Younger families and workers offer services to the retiree
population and Elliot Lake enjoys a healthy housing market as a result.
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Economic Development Office
Low Vacancy Rates
The graph below shows that the community is enjoying a virtually full capacity
(2 or 3 % vacancy rate) on homes and rental units.
In addition to low vacancy total reported income of Elliot Lake families has been rising steadily since 1999. This
demonstrates the success and stability of the Elliot Lake economy following the collapse of the mining industry in
1990-92. This stunning success has garnered Elliot Lake a well earned reputation, even internationally, for
unprecedented economic diversification.
The graph below shows Statistics Canada reported earnings since 1999 (2006 is the most recent data available
for reported earnings). The table is updated annually each August.
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Economic Development Office
Real Estate Investments
Based partially on the success of the retirement program, new housing developments are in the planning stages
for implementation in the next 12 to 18 months.
The Elliot Lake Retirement Living corporation has completed a Master
Plan for condominium developments on a 400 acre parcel of land
along the southern shoreline of Elliot Lake. The plan is being
considered partially based on the success of the overall residential
rental program in Elliot Lake and the brisk housing market.
Retirement Living's experience with their clients indicates a desire for
maintenance free condo living in a pristine natural setting, not
currently available in the rental market.
To dovetail with the significant scale of the condominium development
Elliot Lake Retirement Living in investing in a new hotel and sales
office building on highway 108 adjacent to the new Horne Lake
shoreline park.
Elliot Lake's new Hampton Inn is scheduled for construction in the fall of 2008
with an opening in the early summer of 2009.
Another similar development in under consideration. A private consortium of investors is planning estate sized lots
along Spine Road, near the shores of Elliot Lake.
These types of residential development interest, taken in context with the overall high occupancy rates and brisk
housing and cottage lot markets, is proof that Elliot Lake's future is bright. It is clear that the quality of life in Elliot
Lake is garnering attention not only from individuals looking to relocate but from private and public developers
looking at Elliot Lake as a safe and secure place for long term investment.
Ontario's new Cottage Country
In 2001, the City of Elliot Lake was approved for a pilot project with the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). In
fact, a private Member's bill was passed in the Ontario legislature in 2001 known as the City of Elliot Lake Act.
The Act provides the City with the special authority to purchase and develop a minimum of 400 lots on 10 area
lakes for cottage / waterfront housing and establishes a non-profit corporation to manage the marketing and
development process. That corporation, known as Lakeshore Properties, Elliot Lake has been managing the
sales process to date and has been responsible for 244 lot sales since 2003.
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Economic Development Office
Each buyer agrees to build a minimum size home or
cottage within 3 years of the closing date (for road and
hydro serviced lots) or 5 years (for lots with only water
access).
As expected, this project has created a mini-building
boom in Elliot Lake, keeping local contractors and
trades people busy, but also building supply stores and
other retailers. This project represents the second wave
of development to diversify the economy along with the
retirement component.
A significant proportion of the lot buyers are building year-round
homes rather than seasonal cottages and roughly 66% of buyers
come from outside of Northern Ontario.
Current sales represent over 58 million dollars of economic activity
and investment into the economy of the community and region. As
sales and construction continues, the economic stimulus will only
grow.
The City is planning to develop other areas lakes, environmental
and site planning is underway for additional lakes and cottage sites.
To find our how your business can take advantage of the booming
cottage construction industry in Elliot Lake contact the Economic
Development Department at (705) 461-7240 or
email [email protected]
Or for more information on buying a cottage lot contact Lakeshore
Properties at:
www.elliotlakewaterfront.com
[email protected]
1-800-475-7897
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Economic Development Office
Vital Statistics
Unless indicated otherwise, all statistics have been extracted from the 2006 Census.
Please note: Totals may not add due to rounding.
Land and Population Statistics:
Elliot Lake Statistics
2006 Census
2001 Census
2001 to 2006 Population Change (%)
Land Area (Square km)
Population Density per square km
11,549
11,956
-3.4
698.12
16.5
Gender and Age Statistics:
Population by Gender and Age
1400
Male
Female
Total
Median
age of
population
57.7
54.8
54.8
% of
population
ages 15
and over
88.4%
90%
89.3%
1200
1000
Male
Female
# of 800
People 600
400
200
0
0-4 5 14 1519
2024
2544
4554
5564
6574
75- 85+
84
Age
Knowledge of Official Languages:
Bilingual Capacity
% Distribution
30.00%
Language(s)
25.00%
English Only
French Only
English & French
Neither English
nor French
20.00%
% of
15.00%
Population
10.00%
5.00%
Total # of
People
8,155
230
3,045
10
Elliot Lake
Canada
71.3%
2%
26.6%
67.6%
13.3%
17.4%
0%
1.7%
0.00%
Elliot Lake
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Canada
Economic Development Office
Family Structure:
Elliot Lake Family Structure
Total number of families
Number of married-couple families
Average number of persons per married couple family
Number of common-law families
Average number of persons per common-law family
Number of single parent families
Average number of persons per single parent family
3,575
2,660
2.5
500
2.9
415
2.5
Education:
Level of Educational Attainment (%)
10%
32%
19%
Less than
Highschool
High School
Trade
School
College
15%
Level of Educational
Attainment
Less than High School
High School
Trade School
College
University
Total # of
People
3,265
2,485
1,495
1,925
1,030
24%
University
Earnings Breakdown:
Full-Year, Full Time Workers
Elliot Lake Earnings
Breakdown (2000)
Less than $20,000
$20,000 to $59,000
$60,000 and over
Average earnings
Total Work Activity
# of
People
335
2,310
945
$49,451
Elliot Lake Earnings
Breakdown (2000)
Less than $20,000
$20,000 to $59,000
$60,000 and over
Average earnings
# of
People
2,080
1,485
400
$25,093
Earnings Breakdown by Education Level
Education Level Attained (2000)
High School or Less
College or Trades
University
Total - Level of Schooling
$ Earned
Elliot Lake Canada
$28,825 $34,631
$36,363 $41,072
$59,901 $61,156
$37,638 $43,298
(Note: Full-year, full-time workers shown above, Census information from 2001)
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Economic Development Office
Cost of Living:
Consumer Price Index
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118
116
114
112
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The cost of living in
Northern Ontario is the
lowest in and around the
Province.
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Northern Ontario’s CPI
is among the lowest in all
of Canada.
Canadian CPI by Cities
Saskatoon
114.1
Halifax
112.2
Ottawa
110.9
Toronto
110.6
Vancouver
110.6
Northern Ontario
108.3
Housing:
Selected Housing Characteristics
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) with children
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) without children
One-person households
Other household types
Selected Occupied Private Dwelling Characteristics
Total number of dwellings
Total number of owned dwellings
Total number of rented dwellings
Number of dwellings constructed before 1991
Number of dwellings constructed between 1991 and 2006
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Total
835
2,325
1,915
575
5,645
3,440
2,200
5,135
135
Economic Development Office
Housing Prices and Sales:
Selected Dwelling Characteristics
Average gross monthly payments for rented dwelling ($)
Average monthly payments for owner-occupied dwelling ($)
Average value of dwellings ($)
Increase in dwelling value from 2001 to 2006
Elliot Lake
$517
$474
$78,057
17.2%
Ontario
$801
$1,046
$297,479
P rice in $ 000
Elliot Lake Residental Housing Sales
($ 000) Average Selling Price
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Average Selling Price ($
000)
2002
41.5
2003
40.8
2004
41.8
2005
54
2006
61.6
2007
66.6
YTD 2008
82
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
YTD
2008
Year
*YTD Septem ber 3rd, 2008
Residential Housing Sales
400
Houses Sold
350
300
250
200
150
100
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Residential Housing
Sales)
1998
169
1999
206
2000
260
2001
208
2002
295
2003
298
2004
351
2005
329
2006
256
2007
270
Year
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Economic Development Office
Labour Force:
Northeastern Ontario Labour Force Survey –
October to December - 2006
Population 15+
Labour Force
Employed
Unemployed
Not in Labour Force
Participation Rate
Unemployment Rate
Employment Rate
Top Employers
Employer
Total #
Elliot
Lake
Northeastern
Ontario
St. Joseph’s General Hospital*
303
10,200
453,500
City of Elliot Lake
233
3,895
277,700
A.J. Bus Lines
139
3,385
259,200
510
18,500
6,305
175,800
†38%
61%
Algoma Manor*
13%
7%
33%
57.0%
(Source: Gov. of Canada – www.hrsdc.gc.ca - Statistics Canada –
Labour Force Survey)
Totals may not add due to rounding
Northeastern Ontario (Economic Region 590) is comprised of
eight Census Divisions: the Districts of Nipissing, Parry Sound,
Manitoulin, Sudbury, Timiskaming, Cochrane and Algoma, and the
Greater Sudbury Division (formerly the Sudbury Regional
Municipality).
100-249
Zellers
74
No Frills
45-60
IGA
55
Prestige Glass
50
Huron Lodge*
48
ChemNorth*
35
Tim Hortons
34
Canadian Tire
32
(*Source: Northern Ontario Business, June 2003)
†The low participation rate reflects the retirement nature of our community.
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Economic Development Office
Employment by Industry:
Elliot Lake:
Selected
Industries
Resource Based
Construction
Manufacturing
Northeastern Ontario:
# of
People
295
250
140
8.2%
7%
3.9%
650
600
515
280
18.3%
16.9%
14.5%
7.9%
140
3.9%
80
3,860
2.3%
Selected Services
Health Care
Retail Trade
Professional
Education
Finance, Insurance
and Real Estate
Wholesale Trade
Total
%
Industry
All Industries
Good-producing sector
Agriculture
Forestry, fishing, mining, oil and gas
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Service-producing sector
Trade
Transportation and warehousing
Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Business, building and other support services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Information, culture and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Other services
Public administration
January to
March 2005
253,000
50,100
2,200
17,100
…
13,500
16,100
202,900
39,900
13,600
11,600
8,800
12,400
22,400
37,400
10,800
14,800
12,600
18,500
Note: Totals may not add due to rounding.
(Source: Gov. of Canada – www.hrsdc.gc.ca - Statistics Canada – Labour Force
Survey)
Utilities
Natural Gas Rates
Residential Rates
Commercial & Industrial Rates
Northern Zone – Rate 301
Rate Description
3
Gas Commodity (cents/m )
Transportation to Union Gas
3
(cents/m )
3
Storage (cents/m )
3
Delivery to You (cents/m )
3
First 100 m
3
Next 200 m
3
Next 200 m
3
Next 500 m
3
All Over 1,000 m
Monthly Charge
(Source: www.uniongas.com)
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Northern Zone – Rate 301
Per Cubic
Metre
37.4547¢
4.8757¢
2.2761¢
8.9020¢
8.3228¢
7.9114¢
7.5337¢
7.2218¢
$17.00
Rate Description
3
Gas Commodity (cents/m )
Transportation to Union Gas
3
(cents/m )
3
Storage (cents/m )
3
Delivery to You (cents/m )
3
First 1,000 m
3
Next 9,000 m
3
Next 20,000 m
3
Next 70,000 m
3
All Over 100,000 m
Monthly Charge
Per Cubic
Metre
37.4547¢
4.5769¢
1.5960¢
7.4145¢
5.9007¢
5.0375¢
4.4848¢
2.3913¢
$70.00
(Source: www.uniongas.com)
Economic Development Office
Hydro Rates
Residential Rates
1. Electricity
First 1,000 kWh per month (¢/kWh)
Additional kWh (¢/kWh)
2. Delivery
Fixed charge ($/month)
Volume charge (metered usage - ¢/kWh)
Volume charge (adjusted usage - ¢/kWh)
3. Regulatory Charges
Fixed charge ($/month)
Volume charge (adjusted usage - ¢/kWh)
4. Debt Retirement Charge
Metered usage - ¢/kWh
Small Business Rates
1. Electricity
First 750 kWh per month (¢/kWh)
Additional kWh (¢/kWh)
2. Delivery
Fixed charge ($/kWh)
Volume charge (metered usage - ¢/kWh)
Volume charge (adjusted usage - ¢/kWh)
3. Regulatory Charges
Fixed charge ($/kWh)
Volume charge (adjusted usage - ¢/kWh)
4. Debt Retirement Charge
Metered usage - ¢/kWh
5.00¢
5.90¢
$214.32†
2.08¢
0.94¢
$0.25*
0.62¢
0.70¢
Note: Rates based on normal density
* If you've enrolled with a retailer, the $0.25 standard supply service
administration charge will be deducted from the Regulatory charges on your
bill.
† Under the Ontario Energy Board Act, and associated regulation, qualifying
year-round residences are eligible to receive rate protection. The Delivery
charge for Normal Density includes the applicable credit of $28.50.
(Source: www.hydroonenetworks.com)
5.00¢
5.80¢
$13.11
2.45¢
0.90¢
$0.25*
0.62¢
0.70¢
Note: Rates based on urban density
* If you've signed with a retailer, the $0.25 standard supply service
administration charge will be deducted from the Regulatory charges on
your bill.
(Source: www.hydroonenetworks.com)
Water and Sewer Facilities:
Water Treatment Plant:
3
Rated Capacity (m /day):
3
Daily Consumption (m /day):
Sewage Treatment Plant:
3
Capacity (m /day):
3
Average Daily Flow (m /day):
28,400
8,364
13,000
6,234
Water/Sewer Schedule and Service Rates:
Flat Water/Sewer Rates;
Semi-Annual Billings
Each Residential Dwelling unit - Annual
Each Commercial User per unit - Annual
Religious Institutions - Annual
$446.00
$446.00
$223.00
Multiple Dwellings, 7 units of more
Quarterly Billings
Each Dwelling Unit - Quarterly
$111.50
2008
Metre rates per
quarter*
3
First 100 m
3
Next 250 m
3
Next 1,250 m
Balance
Minimum charge
per quarter
3
$0.54
$0.95
$0.70
$0.42
$111.50
(*This charge applies only if you’re on a
meter)
Service disconnection charge
$50.00
Service re-connection charge
$50.00
Thawing frozen water services
Time & Materials (min. $200.00)
Service first time connection
Time & Materials (min. $200.00)
Meter re-sealing service charge
Time & Materials (min. $75.00)
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2008 Tax Rates
Infrastructure
The City of Elliot Lake has continued to invest in and initiate projects to ensure its key infrastructure components
meet the needs of today's business clients.
Industrial and Commercial Land and Buildings:
There are two fully serviced industrial park areas within the community with room to spare for almost any
business or industrial need. Municipally owned serviced industrial lots of various sizes are for sale.
Municipally owned commercial / retail lots are also available. Development has been occurring over the past few
years along highway 108 and the city is prepared to discuss additional land development for commercial
purposes.
Do not hesitate to contact the City of Elliot Lake Economic Development Office for more information on either
industrial or commercial development.
Commercial & Industrial Real Estate:
Also, our local realtors have listings of privately owned commercial and industrial land and buildings.
Name
Royal LePage Realty North Inc.
Re/Max Nu-Trend Realty
The Real Estate Stop Inc.
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Website
www.elliotlakerealestate.ca
www.remax-elliotlake-on.com
www.elliotlake.com/realestate
Telephone #
(800) 859-9768
(800) 828-8898
(866) 301-STOP
Economic Development Office
Local and Regional Transportation Networks:
Type of Infrastructure
Name
Location
Highways
Highway 108
Trans Canada Highway 17
Within municipality
26 km south of municipality
Spragge
34 km south west of municipality
Thessalon
112 km south west of municipality
Ports
Airports
Domestic Airport – Elliot Lake
Municipal Airport
Greater Sudbury Airport – (6
daily flights to / from Toronto)
Within municipality
193 km south east of municipality
Municipal Airport:
The City of Elliot Lake operates a modern airport with a 4,500 ft x 100 ft
paved runway with a full range of services. The Elliot Lake Airport is
maintained year round and is certified by Transport Canada for airline
service.
Air Bravo Corp. operates an air ambulance service, servicing all of
Northeastern Ontario. They also provide charter services. The airport
also sees considerable traffic with Dynamex Courier with twice daily flights
on weekdays. The MNR stations fire fighting equipment during the
summer and numerous training exercises are hosted at the airport.
Telecommunications Infrastructure:
Don’t be deceived by the natural beauty of our
environment - Elliot Lake is a highly wired city. We
have all the telecommunications infrastructure that
your business needs at competitive prices.
Elliot Lake has a number of fibre optic service
access points (SAPs) within the community,
enabling high-speed broadband access for
business and residential users. There are a
number of fully wired commercial spaces downtown
that are well suited for a variety of businesses.
Also, both our North and South industrial parks are
serviced with DSL (Digital Subscriber Line).
Elliot Lake is a partner in the NetCentral Community Communications Network. Netcentral is a community based
network, and not for profit organization, dedicated to providing high-speed data and telecommunications services
and connectivity for businesses and organizations.
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Telecommunications Infrastructure (cont.):
Telephone service upgrades to the digital switching network in the late 1990s means that Elliot Lake’s telephone
services are as modern and reliable as those of larger urban centres. We also have digital cable available,
Voice-Over-Internet Protocol (VOIP), and a 1X Network for BlackBerry. As well, our city is serviced with cellular
capabilities.
Internet Service Providers:
Name
Ontera
Bell Sympatico
Vianet Internet Solutions
Website
www.ontera.ca
www.bell.ca
www.vianet.ca
Telephone #
1-888-668-3500
310-SURF or 1-866-723-2355 for business customers
(705) 848-0888
Educational Services
High Schools
Elliot Lake Secondary School
Villa Française des Jeunes (French)
Adult Learning Centres
Adult Education Centre
Villa Française des Jeunes Education des Adultes
Elementary Schools
Our Lady of Lourdes (Separate/French
Immersion)
Esten Park Public School (French Immersion)
Ecole Georges Vanier (French/Separate)
Our Lady of Fatima (Separate)
Central Avenue Public School
Other
Contact North - Laurentian University distance
education
Learning in Retirement
Le conseil d'alphabétisation de la Rive-Nord
North Channel Literacy Council
People's Learning Place (Literacy Programs)
The Elliot Lake Public Library provides a variety
of materials and services to the citizens of Elliot
Lake.
The library is also part of a Community Access
Program. This program is designed to provide
rural Canadian communities with affordable public
access to the Internet. The library also has an
online catalogue.
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Emergency and Health Services
Emergency &
Health Services
Emergency 9-1-1 service provides easy access to Police, Fire and Ambulance
Services.
Police Services
Policing services in Elliot Lake are provided by the Elliot Lake detachment of the
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). The OPP detachment has a complement of 15
fulltime dedicated uniformed officers (and 3 officers with shared duties policing the
highways and nearby North Shore region). Officers patrol the streets and are on
duty 24 hours a day 7 days a week. The detachment headquarters is located next to
City Hall on Hillside Drive North and is open to the walk-in public and general
inquiries between 8:15 am to 4:30 pm. All emergency calls are fielded by 911.
Fire Services
The Elliot Lake Fire Service provides 24-hour service with a complement of 9 fulltime and 25 part-time firefighters. They have a fully equipped fire hall with two fire
pumpers and a complement of rescue vehicles.
Ambulance
Services
Residents of the City of Elliot Lake have a 24-hour 911-ambulance service provided
by the Algoma District Services Administration Board. The board provides one onsite ambulance and crew 24 hours a day and an additional crew on weekdays from 8
to 4 pm for transfers to service the other outlying areas. For emergency
transportation to other centres, a helicopter-landing pad is located at the Elliot Lake
airport.
Health Services
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St. Joseph’s General Hospital Elliot Lake has served the people of Elliot Lake,
surrounding communities and visitors to the area, since 1958. The Hospital owns
and operates a fifty-seven bed Community Hospital, a sixty-four bed Long Term
Care Facility and a fifty-two bed Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility that serves
clients from all parts of Ontario.
The Hospital's inpatient nursing units provide Medical, Surgical, Obstetrics, Intensive
Care and Chronic Care services; and, the Operating Room staff provide Emergency
and Elective Surgery services. The Emergency Department is open twenty-four
hours a day. A wide range of Diagnostic and Therapeutic services are also provided
by the Hospital.
Economic Development Office
Business
Development Assistance
In Elliot Lake, we have a long history of working with new and potential businesses.
If you have a business idea or are thinking about relocating your business to a more hospitable area,
the City's Economic Development Office can help you. Whether it's putting you in touch with flexible financial
options or discussing building and staffing needs, we are here to help you see what so many others have figured
out - Elliot Lake is a great place to do business.
Just a snapshot of our local and regional business development assistance options are listed below.
Elliot Lake and North Shore Corporation for Business Development
ELNOS is a full-service business development
corporation that was established to stimulate
economic growth in the ELNOS Region through
new business development and investment.
ELNOS provides any form of debt or equity
product on fully flexible terms and conditions (up
to a maximum of $250,000). Support services
are also provided to complete a successful
transition and to encourage continued business
growth.
ELNOS Telecommunications
Centre
31 Nova Scotia Walk, 3rd Floor
Elliot Lake, ON
P5A 1Y9
Local: (705) 848-0229
Toll Free: 1-800-256-7299
Fax: (705) 848-1539
www.elnos.com
Elliot Lake is one of five communities served by
ELNOS.
Community Futures Development Centre for East Algoma
The Community Futures Development
Corporation (CFDC) of East Algoma is a
federally sponsored operation that provides
advice and financial assistance to small
businesses within the region. Loans are geared
to the needs of small businesses that have been
unable to secure funds through conventional
sources. The CFDC also hosts a Canada
Ontario Business Service Centre.
East Algoma CFDC
Lakewood Place
1 Industrial Park Road East
Suite 106, P.O. Box 398
Blind River, ON POR 1B0
Tel: (705) 356-1152
Toll Free: 1-888-227-3569
Fax: (705) 356-1711
[email protected]
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund
Corporation (NOHFC) is an initiative of the
Ontario government to create employment
opportunities in northern communities. This is
done through various funding programs.
Ministry of Northern Development
and Mines
Robert Sjonnesen
50 Hillside Dr. North
Elliot Lake ON P5A 1X4
Tel: (705) 848-5969
Fax: (705) 848-2408
[email protected]
Financial Institutions
CIBC
Bank of Montreal, Commercial Accounts – Little Current
Toronto Dominion Bank
Royal Bank
Bank of Nova Scotia
Northern Credit Union, Commercial Accounts – Sault Ste. Marie
Business Development Bank of Canada
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Commercial Bank
Commercial Bank
Commercial Bank
Commercial Bank
Commercial Bank
Credit Union
Other
(705) 848-2266
(705) 368-3413
(705) 461-9203
(705) 461-1992
(705) 848-3630
(800) 461-2238
(877) BDC-BANX
(232-2269
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Quality of Life & Attractions
Located only a few kilometers south of Elliot Lake, on the shores of Ryan
Lake, Stone Ridge offers a first class golfing experience. Set amid the beauty
of Elliot Lake's stunning wilderness environment, Stone Ridge is a fully
equipped 6800 yard 18-hole par 72 course, with an adjacent Clubhouse to
relax in after a day spent playing golf. Carts and equipment are available to
rent from Stone Ridge's Pro Shop.
Right in the heart of Elliot Lake lies a full service ski hill
with a quad lift: Mount Dufour Ski Area. The 320 foot
vertical and 6 runs makes Elliot Lake an ideal spot for
family fun and recreation. Both residents and tourists
alike take advantage of the reasonable rates and
convenient location each winter.
Lester B. Pearson
Civic Centre
The Lester B. Pearson Civic Centre is a unique facility in the heart of Elliot
Lake. A former hotel during the hey days of mining in Elliot Lake, it underwent
a multimillion dollar facelift in the mid 1990s and was converted into a
community theatre, office building, nerve centre for the artistic community and
home of the Elliot Lake Nuclear and Mining Museum.
Municipal Pool and
Gym Complex
Elliot Lake boasts a first class indoor pool and recreation complex that houses
not only the main pool but a whirlpool, two saunas and a fitness centre. A full
slate of classes and programs are offered for residents of all ages.
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Administration
Mayor
Chief Administrative Officer
Chief Building Official
Director of Clerks & Bldg. Serv.
Engineer
Fire Chief
Director of Operations
Police – General Information
Director of Parks and Recreation
Director of Finance
Rick Hamilton
Fred Bauthus
Syl Allard
Lesley Sprague
Mike Perkins
Paul Officer
Rob deBortoli
Karen Makela
Dawn Halcrow
Council Members
(705) 461-7201
Dawn Morissette
Al Collett
Doug Souliere
Ken Rastin
Scot Reinhardt
Chris Patrie
Economic Development Contact
Daniel Gagnon
Director of Economic Development
(705) 461-7288
[email protected]
Federal Representative for Algoma-Manitoulin
Riding
Provincial Representative for Algoma-Manitoulin
Riding
Regional Economic Development Contact
(Ministry of Northern Development and Mines)
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(705) 461-7201
(705) 461-7247
(705) 461-7291
(705) 461-7202
(705) 461-7265
(705) 848-3260
(705) 461-7224/7219
(705) 848-6975
(705) 461-7238
(705) 461-7280
Carol Hughes (New Democratic
Party)
(705) 461-9571
Mike Brown (Liberal Party)
(705) 461-9710
Robert Sjonnesen
Ministry of Northern Development
and Mines - Elliot Lake
(705) 848-5969
[email protected]
Economic Development Office