regional investment profile

REGIONAL INVESTMENT PROFILE
GANANOQUE & THOUSAND ISLANDS
Town of Gananoque
Township of Leeds and
Thousand Islands
Prepared by Economic Development Department
30 King Street East
Gananoque, Ontario K7G 2T6
www.gananoque.ca
[email protected]
613-382-2149 ext 127
July 2012
Ontario
Canada
GANANOQUE AND THE THOUSAND ISLANDS
The Town of Gananoque and the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands are internationally
recognized as Eastern Ontario’s most stunning waterfront regions. It has truly developed into a worldclass destination for visitors, residents and businesses.
Strategically located on the Hwy 401 corridor and
near the U.S border, Gananoque is centrally
located between major urban centres including
Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Watertown. This
rural region offers a variety of unique attractions
including a scenic cycling path along Thousand
Island Parkway, a captivating waterfront trail,
beautiful beaches, a Heritage Museum, an OLG
Charity Casino, outstanding performances at the
Thousand Islands Playhouse, and one of the most
prominent golf courses in Ontario, Smuggler’s
Glen. With its unbeatable quality of life and
larger centres only minutes away, Gananoque
and the Thousand Islands is an ideal region to
locate your business.
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QUICK FACTS
TOWN OF
GANANOQUE
Population
Number of Households
Land km2
Average Income
Commercial Tax Rate
Industrial Tax Rate
Local Labour Force
Tourists per Year
5200
2453
7
$59,224
0.0215
0.0298
2750
TOWNSHIP OF LEEDS
AND THOUSAND
ISLANDS
9300
4731
607
$67,366
0.0235
0.0282
5200
500 000
REGION
50km RADIUS
220 000
2500
$69,908
112 000
4, 250, 000
SOURCE: Statistic Canada 2011, 2006, Regional Tourist Area #9 Visitor Tracking and Performance Measures 2011
STRATEGIC & DEVELOPMENT ADVANTAGE
UNBEATABLE QUALITY OF LIFE
15 km (9 mi) to the U.S Interstate-81
280 km (174 mi) to Toronto, ON
150 km (93 mi) to Ottawa, ON
250 km (155 mi) to Montreal, QC
30 km (18 mi) to Kingston, ON
Located on the Highway 401 Detroit/Windsor-Montreal corridor
Centre of 120 million consumers
Over half of North American industry is within a day’s travel
1000 Islands International Bridge connecting Hwy 401 to U.S. Interstate 81
Via Rail Station with scheduled stops at the Gananoque station.
GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION
Progressive and Responsive Government
Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands
Municipal Council
Front Row: Councillor Geraldine Dickson; Former Mayor Bruce
Bryan (Presently Mayor Frank Kinsella); Deputy Mayor Heidi
Conarroe
Back Row: Councillor Brigitte Lesage-Tye;
Tye; Councillor Velma
Kelsey; Councillor Wendy Merkley; Councillor Harold Emmons
Town of Gananoque
Municipal Council
Front Row: Councillor Jan Hayes;
Hayes Mayor Erika Demchuk;
Deputy Mayor Anne Warren
Back Row: Councillor Joe Jansen; Councillor Bill Sheppard;
Councillor Roberta Abbott; Councillor Jeff Girling
Services Delivered
Emergency
Services
•Police Services
•Fire Protection
•911
•Ambulance
Municipal
Services
•Waste
Waste Management
•Water
Water Services
•Municipal
Municipal Roads
and Infrastructure
•Garbage
•Recycling
Recycling & Landfill
Health Services
•Family Medical
Centres
•Nearby Hospitals
•Retirement Services
•Nursing Homes
•Dentists
•Chiropractors
•Optometrists
•Registered Massage
Therapists
Recreation
Facilities
•Municipal
Municipal Marina
•Municipal
Parks/Beaches
•Boat Launches
•All
All Season Trails
•Arena
•Curling Club
•Soccer
Soccer and Baseball
Fields
•Recreation
Recreation Clubs
•Skateboard
Skateboard Park
•BMX
Public Services
•Schools
•Churches
•Libraries
•Service Clubs
•Chamber of
Commerce
TOURISM
Experience our incredible backyard. From arts, heritage and culture to exquisite shopping and dining to
our vast recreation opportunities. The thriving tourism industry is experiencing constant growth and
presents a wealth of viable opportunities.
Tourism spending per year in Gananoque and Thou
Thousand Islands
Visitors/Year
40% Overnight Visitors
500 000
200 000
Visitors/Year
500 000
Total Spent ($193/person)
($
$38
38 million
60% Day Visitors
300 000
Total Spent ($117/person)
($
$35
5 million
SOURCE: Ministry of Tourism’s Regional Tourism Profiles for Leeds & Grenville United Counties and for Regional Tourist
Area #9 Visitor Tracking and Performance Measures
Percentage of Tourists/Month
Percentage of Tourists/Month
October
6%
September
12%
Off Season
5%
May
8%
June
14%
August
28%
July
27%
SOURCE: 1000 Islands Chamber of Commerce, Average of 2009, 2010 and 2011.
2006
2, 053, 828
1000 Islands/Ivy Lea Bridge Traffic Report
2007
2008
2009
2010
2, 121, 666
2,620,225
1,989,274
2,077,872
Regional visitation statistics
Length of Stay
Average Length
Party Size
Average party size
Average adult party size
% of parties travelling with children
1.6
2.7
2.3
19%
2011
2,065,165
Visitation
% first time
% repeat visitation
Residence
Canada
U.S.
Overseas
SOURCE: Ministry of Tourism’s Regional Tourism
Profiles for Leeds & Grenville United Counties and for
Regional Tourist Area #9, 2011
72%
27%
62%
19%
19%
THE PERFECT SETTING
Gananoque and the Thousand Islands is the perfect four season location to locate your business. Breathe
in the fresh air as you take in the beauty of the ninth geo-tourism site in the world. Discover the many
talented artists, unique shops and restaurants, take in a play or step back in time with a historical walking
tour, experiencing some of the most intriguing and charming heritage sites in eastern Ontario. Capture the
opportunity to live, work and play in the world’s finest backyard.
Average Gananoque Temperatures
Gananoque, ON
Jan
Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Average high
-2.4
1.7
Average low
-10.4
Average
-6.4
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov Dec
12.2 19.5 24.3 26.2 25.6 21.7 14.8
8.1
1.2
-7.4 -3.2
1.9
9
5.9
1.5
-6
-2.8
7.1
14.3
10.4
4.8
-2.4
Environment Canada 1981 – 2011
5.7
Jul
1.3
13.7 16.3 15.7 12.1
19
21.3 20.7
17
DEMOGRAPHICS
Come and meet our progressive communities. The region is comprised of a diverse cross section including
a dynamic mix of business people, entrepreneurs, families, youth and seniors.
Population and Dwelling Counts
Population in 2011
Total private dwellings
Private dwellings occupied by
usual residents
Land area (square km)
Statistics Canada, Census 2011
Age Characteristics
Total population by age groups
0 to 4 years
5 to 9 years
10 to 14 years
15 to 19 years
20 to 24 years
25 to 29 years
30 to 34 years
35 to 39 years
40 to 44 years
45 to 49 years
50 to 54 years
55 to 59 years
60 to 64 years
65 to 69 years
70 to 74 years
75 to 79 years
80 to 84 years
85 years and over
Median age of the population
% of the population aged 15 and
over
Statistics Canada, Census 2011
Gananoque
Leeds and the
Thousand Islands
5,190
9,280
200
420
240
255
300
265
245
250
265
320
445
440
400
375
310
255
225
200
205
410
530
560
400
360
425
490
615
805
830
880
825
635
415
310
215
160
48.1
47.7
86.5
85.3
Gananoque
Leeds and the
Thousand Islands
5,194
2,493
9,277
4,731
2,346
3,697
7.01
612.51
LABOUR FORCE
The region has a variety of businesses and a strong labour force.. The primary industrial sectors are light
manufacturing, transportation, agriculture and services. Below indicates the largest employers for the
private sector and public sector of the region
region.
Largest Private Sector Employers
# of Employees
Covidien
Thousand Islands OLG Casino Gananoque
Home Hardware
Canada Border Service Agency
Glen House Resort and Smugglers Glen Golf Course
Metro
Gananoque Boat Line
450
419
127
120
120
100
95
Rockport Boat Lines
80
*Data verified as of May 20
2011
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
University certificate or diploma below the
bachelor level
University certificate, diploma or degree
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma
College, CEGEP or other non--university
certificate or diploma 53
High school certificate or equivalent 52
No certificate, diploma or degree
0%
5%
Leeds and the Thousand Islands
Statistics Canada, Census 2006
10%
15%
20%
Gananoque
25%
30%
35%
EMPLOYMENT SECTOR
LABOUR FORCE BY OCCUPATION
Primary industry
Art, culture, recreation and sport
Social science, education, government service and religion
Natural and applied sciences
Health occupations
Processing, manufacturing and utilities
Management
Business, finance and administration
Trades, transport and equipment operators
Sales and service
0
200
400
Leeds and the Thousand Islands
600
800
1000
Gananoque
Statistics Canada, Census 2006
TOP 10 SECTORS BY EMPLOYMENT
Agriculture
Wholesale trade
Finance and real estate
Educational services
Construction
Health care and social services
Retail trade
Manufacturing
Business services
Other services
0
200
400
600
Leeds and the Thousand Islands
Statistics Canada, Census 2006
800
Gananoque
1000
1200
1400
1200
1400
LIFESTYLE
Housing
Gananoque
Detached House
Semi-Detached House
Row Houses
Apartments
Leeds & Thousand
Islands
1275
214
145
587
3391
36
0
91
Education
Post-Secondary Education Institutions
Local Schools
Gananoque Intermediate Secondary School
Linklater Public School
St. Joseph Catholic School
T.R. Leger School of Adult Learning and
Continuing Education
Thousand Islands Elementary School
Sweets Corners Elementary School
University/College
Royal Military College of
Canada
Queens University
Trillium College
Jefferson Community College
Empire State College
St Lawrence College
Loyalist College
Carlton University
Ottawa University
Algonquin College
Distance
(km)
27
28
32
42
42
54
112
123
127
156
REGIONAL ATTRACTIONS
We welcome you to our playground!
Our picturesque region is world famous for its scenic boat tours, historical buildings, museums, parks,
acclaimed live theatre, dining, winery, shopping, golf, accommodations, and our welcoming hospitality.
We are also the place for adventure! Gananoque and the Thousand Islands is a boater's paradise, a
fisherman's playground, hiker's haven and part of Ontario's waterfront trail. We offer the opportunity to
see the sites from above, explore the biosphere on hors
horseback,
eback, kayak, canoe, or dive into the world's
best fresh water to experience over 200 shipwrecks preserved since the war of 1812.
Shopping
Dining
Live Theatre
Hiking & Cycling
Museums
Golf
Provincial Parks
Boating
Kayaking
Skydiving
Scuba Diving
Local Flavours
Studio Tours
BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Gananoque has access to Federal and Provincial programs designed to support business including
commercial, retail and manufacturing.
THOUSAND ISLANDS COMMUNITY FUTURES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
www.ticdc.ca
The Thousand Islands Community Futures Development Corporation is dedicated to helping
small and medium-sized businesses by providing resources, business counseling, advisory
services and access to capital through loans, equity investment and loan guarantees.
THE EASTERN ONTARIO DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (EODP)
www.ticdc.ca/eodp.html
The Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP) is a multi-million dollar Government of
Canada initiative announced in the summer of 2006 that will promote rural socioeconomic
development in Eastern Ontario, lead to a more competitive and diversified regional
economy, and contribute to the successful development of businesses, job opportunities and
sustainable, self-reliant communities. The fund will support business development, skills
development, retention and attraction of youth, and access to capital.
Scientific Research and Experimental Development SR&ED
www.cra-arc.gc.ca/txcrdt/sred-rsde/bts-eng.html
The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program is a federal tax
incentive program to encourage Canadian businesses of all sizes and in all sectors to conduct
research and development (R&D) in Canada that will lead to new, improved, or
technologically advanced products or processes. The SR&ED program is the largest single
source of federal government support for industrial research and development.
Claimants can apply for SR&ED investment tax credits for expenditures such as wages,
materials, machinery, equipment, some overhead, and SR&ED contracts.
Gananoque Economic Development Department & Township of
Leeds and a Thousand Islands Planning Department
The Economic Development Department for the Town of Gananoque and the Planning
Department from Township of Leeds and Thousand Islands will work with existing and new
businesses to assist in whatever capacity is necessary.