Relocation Guide - North Bay and District Multicultural Centre

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NORTH BAY RELOCATION GUIDE
It’s all here
Contents
Welcome to North Bay
Welcome to North Bay – it’s all here
Message from the Mayor Welcome Services About North Bay
Distances to Major Centres
Demographics
Climate
North Bay Waterfront Housing Regional Communities Services
Education Post-Secondary Education
School Boards
Private Institutions Child Resources Employment
Transportation Health Care
Animal Care Services
Social & Family Services Community Services
Professional Services Senior Services Literacy & Language Services Settlement Services
Utilities
Communication Services
Recreation & Leisure Leisure Guide Arts, Culture & Heritage
Natural Amenities
Community Involvement
Welcome to North Bay
Welcome to North Bay – it’s all here
North Bay is a vibrant community nestled between
The natural environment lends the perfect setting for
Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake. With approximately
all-season recreational activities and special events,
54,000 residents, North Bay is the perfect location to
including a multitude of outdoor pursuits, arts, and
live, learn, work and play.
entertainment.
North Bay offers the best of both worlds in urban and
North Bay is a spectacular city to raise a family,
rural living. Lakefront properties or country settings
advance a career, pursue an education, settle into
are available within minutes of the active downtown
retirement and live a happy, healthy lifestyle.
core. The local economy offers employment in various
professions, industries and trades, offering the perfect
Welcome to North Bay – it’s all here.
balance of work and family life.
Residents can take advantage of state-of-the-art
health care, specialty family services, retirement
facilities, places of worship and cultural associations,
Did you know?
accessible transportation, technological-infrastructure
As you navigate this guide online at
and more.
www.northbayimmigration.ca you
Multi-level educational opportunities include English
can click on the italicized text and
and French language curriculums for both elementary
and high school, along with excellent college,
web addresses to visit resources.
university, and technical training institutions.
ABOUT
NORTH BAY
WELCOME
Message from the Mayor
North Bay is truly unique. Large enough to establish
people. A multitude of services, and programs are
that “big city” feel of diversity, culture, and excitement.
available to assist residents with a variety of needs
North Bay also offers residents the safe, welcoming
and goals. Outdoor adventurists, artisans, hobbyists,
warmth found only in a caring community.
sports fans—there are activities, groups, services and
Our community members share a common trait—a
opportunities that cater to any enthusiast.
strong sense of pride in our region. From events and
I welcome you to experience all the city has to
festivals to groups and services, community spirit
offer and to find out first-hand why North Bay is a
flourishes in North Bay. It is an area that is as diverse as
community like no other.
it is inclusive.
Mayor Al McDonald
The well-being of our community is due, in part, to
the health of our economy, our environment, and our
Welcome Services
North Bay offers several programs for newcomers
• English Conversation Circles (ECC)–provides an
to the area. The North Bay & District Multicultural
opportunity to practice English and make new
Centre offers support to newcomers who are
connections.
looking to build professional networks, make social
connections, practice new languages, and learn
more about North Bay.
The following programs are ideal ways for newcomers
to get involved and stay connected:
• North Bay Sports and Social Club–provides group
social and athletic activities.
For more information contact:
North Bay & District Multicultural Centre
Phone: 705.495.8931
• The Connector Program–puts newcomers in
touch with business owners, operators, managers,
Toll Free: 877.495.8931
volunteers, and community leaders based on their
www.nbdmc.ca
interests and goals.
www.northbayimmigration.ca
ABOUT
NORTH BAY
WELCOME
About North Bay
Located as the gateway between northern and
success of annual events and initiatives. Festivals,
southern Ontario, North Bay is a friendly community
attractions, and a wide range of special event
with an ideal environment for working, living, and
activities complement the natural attractions of the
raising a family. North Bay is located three hours north
area, creating a vibrant and active place to live.
of Canada’s largest city, Toronto, and three and a half
North Bay boasts a healthy environment, with boreal
hours west of the nation’s capital, Ottawa.
forests, spring-fed water, and clean air, as well as safe,
friendly, well-planned neighbourhoods. Coming home
The city is situated between Lake Nipissing and Trout
is a true pleasure in North Bay.
Lake and offers lakefront property in both urban and
rural settings. The short distance between home and
Referred to as one of the top 25 places to live by
work allows residents more time to enjoy the wealth of
Money Sense magazine, North Bay’s residents enjoy
parkland and leisure facilities available in the area.
the comforts of a safe environment. With a new
state-of-the-art Regional Health Centre and world-
North Bay residents are engaged in community
class post-secondary institutions, North Bay continues
development. This dedication is evident in the number
to provide the infrastructure and services to support
of volunteer hours and support given to ensure the
community growth.
Distances to Major Centres
101
Sudbury
63
North Bay
GEORGIAN
BAY
Montreal
Ottawa
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Toronto
U.S.A.
London
Detroit
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QUEBEC
Hamilton
LAKE ONTARIO
Boston
Buffalo
LAKE ERIE
New York
Chicago
ABOUT NORTH BAY
Travel distances to major Canadian centres from North Bay include:
Kilometres
Miles
Driving Time
Sudbury
125
78
1.5 hours
Toronto
345
214
3 hours
Hamilton
394
245
4 hours
Ottawa
357
222
3.5 hours
Montreal
555
345
5.5 hours
London
500
311
5 hours
North Bay is a day’s drive from many large U.S. centres. There are six different border crossings available to reach
destinations such as Buffalo, Detroit, New York City, Boston, and Chicago. Travel distances to major U.S. centres
from North Bay include:
Kilometres
Miles
Driving Time
Buffalo
490
306
5 hours
Detroit
683
427
7 hours
New York City
770
478
8 hours
Boston
1041
651
10 hours
Chicago
1144
715
11 hours
Demographics
North Bay has a population of 54,000. The regional
trading area representing people within the districts
of Nipissing and Parry Sound, Timmins, Temiskaming
Did you know?
Shores and Cobalt contains a population of
New residents in Ontario who
approximately 112,000.
have a valid driver’s licence
The North Bay Census Agglomeration includes the
from another province, state or
City of North Bay, East Ferris Township, Bonfield
Township, and the Municipality of Callander. The total
population for North Bay Census Agglomeration 2006
country, can use it for up to 60
days after moving to Ontario.
Census of Population was 63,424.
ABOUT NORTH BAY
Climate
North Bay’s four-season climate provides the perfect opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts. The following table
highlights seasonal average temperatures for North Bay based on a sampling period covering 30 years. Data
provided by The Weather Network.
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
September -
December – March
April – June
July – August
Average
9 ºC/ 15 ºF
10 ºC/50 ºF
18 ºC/65 ºF
6 ºC/43 ºF
Average High
5 ºC/41 ºF
15 ºC/59 ºF
23 ºC/74 ºF
10 ºC/50 ºF
Average Low
-14 ºC/6.8 ºF
5 ºC/41 ºF
13 ºC/55 ºF
2 ºC/36 ºF
November
North Bay Waterfront
North Bay is well known for its magnificent waterfront,
• A.C.T. Playground
an area that has become the flagship attraction of
• The Kate Pace Way – a paved multiuse
the community. Adjacent to the downtown core,
pedestrians are connected to the waterfront through
an underpass walkway.
non-motorized route that runs along the shoreline
The waterfront developments continue to progress
With sandy beaches, walking paths surrounded by
beautiful gardens, warm and shallow waters, ample
fishing and boating opportunities, snowmobiling,
picture perfect sunsets, and an endless variety of
seasonal activities, the waterfront is the spot to be.
as a result of a committed group of community
volunteers known as Community Waterfront Friends.
For more information about this group and the future
waterfront plans, please visit:
www.waterfrontfriends.org
North Bay’s Waterfront is located on the shores of Lake
Nipissing, adjacent to King’s Landing (Government
Dock) home port for the Chief Commanda II tour
watercraft, and includes:
• Abundant walkways and parking
• An arboretum of plants, trees, and ornamental grass
• Marina featuring 250 boat slips adjacent to the
picnic & band shelters
• Plenty of beaches for swimming
• Heritage Mini-Train and Heritage Carousels
ABOUT NORTH BAY
Housing
North Bay is made up of seven areas including, Thibeault Terrace, Airport Hill, Graniteville, Pinewood,
Birchaven, Central and Ferris. Each area offers unique attributes and a variety of residential, commercial
and natural amenities.
Jack Garland Airport
CFB North Bay
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ABOUT NORTH BAY
Average House Prices
The overall housing market has been firming up due to improving sales activity and a muted rise in new listings.
The following provides an overview of average housing prices in North Bay in 2010.
$385,000
Senior Executive
$300,000
Executive Detached Two-Storey
$285,000
Luxury Condominium Apartment
Detatched Bungalow
$245,000
Standard Two-Storey
$240,000
Standard Condominium Apartment
Standard Townhouse
$170,000
$130,000
Source: Royal Lepage House Price Survey
ABOUT NORTH BAY
Buying
With affordable houses, condominiums, executive
homes, waterfront properties, heritage homes, and
build-to-suit vacant land, North Bay offers endless
ownership opportunities.
For more information about the housing market
contact:
North Bay Real Estate Board
Phone: 705.472.6812
www.nbreb.com
To view current property listings visit:
www.mls.ca
www.northbayhomes4sale.com
www.homesacrosscanada.com
www.northbayhomebuilders.com
www.propertyguys.com
www.northbay.kijiji.ca
www.northbayclassifieds.com/real_estate_sales.asp
www.youronlineagents.com/northbay
www.baytoday.ca/content/classifieds
www.propertysold.ca/homesforsale.php
www.nugget.classifiedextra.ca
www.openrealestate.ca/ontario
Renting
Renting a house or an apartment is a viable option
Did you know?
with the availability of affordable accommodations
for singles, couples and families. Many of North Bay’s
North Bay was home to
hotels also offer long-term, negotiable options that
Ontario’s 22nd Premier,
stay during the house-hunting stage. Furthermore,
the Honourable Michael
D. Harris, Former Premier
of Ontario, MPP Nipissing.
can serve as a comfortable intermediary place to
Nipissing University and Canadore College have
residences available for rent in the summer months.
To view rental listings visit:
www.northbayclassifieds.com/rentals_display.asp
www.baytoday.ca/content/classifieds
www.donkiz-ca.com
ABOUT NORTH BAY
Regional Communities
There are a number of smaller municipalities with francophone services, established commercial districts and
varying housing options within a short drive of North Bay.
Callander
landscape encompasses the true essence of life in
Callander is a quaint municipality located 10 minutes
south of North Bay. Situated on the south shore of
Lake Nipissing, Callander Bay’s sandy beaches and
picturesque sunsets provide a perfect backdrop for the
downtown core. With a population of 3,600, Callander
boasts a solid mix of rural and urban housing ranging
West Nipissing. West Nipissing real estate includes
houses by the river, lake, country homes, downtown
apartments, vacant lots for new builds, assisted living,
newly built subdivisions and retirement condos.
www.westnipissingouest.ca
from lakeside single-family dwellings, golf course
Temagami
community homes to town homes along the lake.
Located in the District of Nipissing, the Municipality
of Temagami, situated on beautiful Lake Temagami,
www.mycallander.ca
is 65 kilometers north of North Bay on the Highway
Mattawa Voyageur Country
11 corridor. With a population of 1,000, Temagami
The communities of Mattawa, Bonfield, PapineauCameron, Mattawan and Calvin are neighbouring
municipalities in Northeastern Ontario at the
confluence of the Mattawa and Ottawa Rivers. The
region is home to over 6,000 residents and is located
along Highway 17 Trans-Canada highway, east of
offers endless opportunities for the outdoor
enthusiasts. Affordable housing in rural and lakeside
settings coupled with recreational activities such as
canoeing, backcountry hiking, camping, fishing, and
snowmobiling provides a perfect blend.
www.temagami.ca
North Bay. With a blend of rural and urban living, the
area provides affordable housing options to suit a
range of needs.
www.mattawavoyageurcountry.com
Did you know?
Powassan
Powassan is the heart of good living surrounded by
North Bay is located
natural tranquility offering a quiet, rural lifestyle. With a
adjacent to the
population of 3,300, Powassan is twenty minutes south
of North Bay. Housing options in Powassan range from
Nipissing First Nations
rural estates, hobby farms, and affordable rural building
Reserve which is the
lots to subdivisions, houses in town and apartment living.
www.powassan.net
headquarters of the
Union of Ontario Indians.
West Nipissing
West Nipissing is a vibrant community nestled between
the cities of Sudbury and North Bay. With a population
of 13,410 people, French is prominent throughout the
area. Affordable housing, rural and lakeside living and
tremendous natural beauty wrapped in a northern
ABOUT NORTH BAY
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NIPISSING
FIRST
NATIONS
MATTAWA VOYAGER
COUNTRY
BONFIELD
TO BARRIE & TORONTO
(Hwys 400 & 401)
ABOUT NORTH BAY
MATTAWA
Services
Education
North Bay is the proud home of Nipissing University and Canadore College, several private colleges, training
institutions, vocational schools, and four school boards. With a wide range of educational institutions and
programs, students have the opportunity to begin learning in junior kindergarten and complete their studies with a
masters degree, without ever leaving North Bay.
Post-Secondary Education
Several post-secondary institutions are located in North Bay and offer part-time and full-time programs. The scope
of programs offered range from arts, sciences, humanities, technology, and business; to apprenticeships, adult
learning¸ English as a second language, and more.
Nipissing University
Canadore College
Nipissing University has a reputation for excellence in
Canadore College has three easily accessible North Bay
teacher education, arts, science, and professional
campuses, which include the Aerospace Centre located
programs. Students will find themselves in a high quality
at Jack Garland Airport, the technical/trades campus at
academic environment that is student-focused and
Commerce Court, and the arts and science campus at
based on personal teaching practices, innovative
the Education Centre. The Education Centre, co-located
approaches to learning, and a growing research culture.
with Nipissing University, resides on a pristine 700 acre/283
hectares site on the escarpment. Canadore College
offers small classes focusing on key academic sectors.
Phone: 705.474.3450
www.nipissingu.ca
Phone: 705.474.7600
www.canadorec.on.ca
Collège Boréal–West Nipissing Campus
The only French-language college in Northern Ontario,
Collège Boréal offers the large Francophone population
of Ontario a chance to further their education in their
first language. It offers a wide range of programs,
services, and products which prepare students to
integrate into a bilingual labour market. The college
also offers French as a Second Language courses to
meet the needs of the English speaking population.
Nipissing University and Canadore College residences
offer apartment style living with no more than two
people sharing the bathroom facilities.
Phone: 705.753.5420
www.borealc.on.ca
SERVICES
School Boards
North Bay is home to four school boards that include
Public, Catholic, English, and French Boards.
English Public School Board
Near North District School Board
Phone: 705.472.8170
www.nearnorthschools.ca
English Catholic School Board
Nipissing Parry-Sound Catholic School Board
Phone: 705.472.1201
CTS Canadian Career College
www.npsc.ca
CTS Canadian Career College offers accelerated,
practical programs leading to specific careers in areas
such as health, business, technology, and law.
French Public School Board
Conseil Scolaire Public du Nord-Est de l’Ontario
Phone: 705.495.1200
Phone: 705.472.3443
www.ctsccc.com
www.csdne.edu.on.ca
French Catholic School Board
Contact North
Contact North’s access Centre is co-located
within Canadore College-Commerce Court and
Conseil Scolaire Catholique Franco-Nord
offers distance education technologies such as
Phone: 705.472.1702
audioconferencing, videoconferencing, web
www.franco-nord.edu.on.ca
conferencing, computer workstations and high-speed
Internet allowing students to connect to their programs
and courses.
Private Institutions
North Bay has several private educational institutions.
This includes:
Phone: 705.474.7226
Montessori Learning Centre
www.contactnorth.ca
Phone: 705.495.1173
www.northbaymontessori.ca
Modern College
of Hairstyling and Esthetics
Kumon of North Bay
Phone: 705.474.5132
Modern College of Hairstyling & Esthetics is a registered
www.kumon.ca/north-bay
private career college that has been educating the
beauty industry since 1955.
Oxford Learning North Bay
Phone: 705.472.0972
www.oxfordlearning.com
Phone: 705.474.1490
www.modernhes.com
SERVICES
Child Resources
North Bay offers a variety of child care services that are available in both French and English. A complete listing of
childcare and resource programs is available at the District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board.
Phone: 705.474.2151
www.dnssab.on.ca
Nipissing Best Start
Child Care Subsidy
The goal of the Best Start program is to ensure that
Ontario Works can provide assistance with Children
children in Ontario develop the skills they need to
Services and the Child Care Fee Subsidy Program.
achieve success in school. Best Start focuses on early
learning and child care services, as well as healthy
For telephone applications:
development during a child’s first years.
Phone: 705.474.1923
For information on these free programs for children
Ontario Early Years Centres
and families:
Ontario Early Years Centres are places where parents
and caregivers can participate in a range of programs
Phone: 705.474.2151 ext. 3346
and activities with their children.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Bay
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Bay is a non-profit
volunteer organization committed to fostering the
Phone: 705.474.8910 ext. 28
optimal development of children and youth through
www.communitylivingnorthbay.org
one-to-one mentoring services and growth-based
www.ontarioearlyyears.ca
programs. For more information please contact:
Phone: 705.474.3041
www.bigbrothersbigsistersnorthbay.org
SERVICES
Employment
To assist individuals in finding employment, North Bay offers several helpful resource centres:
YES! Employment Services Inc.
Yes! is a North Bay employment agency dedicated to
Human Resources Development
Canada - Job Bank
helping individuals find meaningful employment.
A federal government, Canadian-wide employment
For current listings or to speak with an agent contact:
resource centre and job bank.
Citizen Employment Service
Phone: 705.476.3234
www.yesnorthbay.com
Service Canada
Disability Employment Opportunity
Centre (DEOC)
Phone: 866.789.1297
The DEOC Employment Resource Centre is a facility
Employment Search Websites:
sponsored by Employment Ontario that focuses on
A variety of websites offer information, advice,
www.jobbank.gc.ca
meeting the employment needs of people with
networking, and employment.
disabilities in the community.
www.nugget.classifiedextra.ca
Phone: 705.494.4774
www.gojobs.gov.on.ca
www.deoc.ca
Service Canada & CTS Employment
Resource Centre
www.northbayjobs.ca
The North Bay Service Canada office and the CTS
www.indeed.ca
Employment Resource Centre are co-located in
www.wowjobs.ca
the Canada Place building at 107 Shirreff Avenue.
www.jobbank.gc.ca
www.northbayclassifieds.com/employment.asp
Service Canada Centres are full service offering
www.monster.ca
both information and transactional services. CTS
www.workopolis.ca
Employment Resource Centre offers employment
www.jobisjob.ca
support to the community.
Service Canada
Phone: 705.472.3700
www.servicecanada.gc.ca
Did you know?
CTS Employment Resource Centre
North Bay is home to
Phone: 705.474.5767
a dozen multinational
www.ctsresourcecentre.com
firms who’s projects take
Canadore College Student and
Employment Services
them to seven different
This service offers employment opportunities, National
Graduate Register, resume information, and assistance.
Human Resources Department, Room C343
Phone: 705.474.7600
www.canadorec.on.ca
SERVICES
continents.
Transportation
North Bay is well connected to the rest of Canada and the United States through a system of highways, railways,
and an airport. The Trans-Canada Highway 17, Canada’s east-west artery, passes through North Bay, and
connects to the Highway 11 link to Toronto. The four-lane development of this highway linkage allows for easy
access to Southern Ontario markets. Two major bus lines provide passenger and express service to and from North
Bay at a convenient central terminal.
City Transit
Ontario Northland
North Bay is serviced by bus transit which provides an
Ontario Northland offers transportation via motor
efficient way to travel within the city limits. Para-Bus
coach and rail. Service includes destinations
vehicles are available to serve individuals with physical
throughout Canada and the United States, with
challenges. North Bay city buses run 6 a.m. to midnight
connections in Toronto, Ottawa, and Sudbury.
from Monday to Saturday, and 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on
Sundays. Bus stops are conveniently located all over the
city and schedules are easy to retrieve online or in person
Phone: 705.472.4500
at the Transit Centre. Bus passes are also available at the
Toll Free: 800.363.7512 ext. 0
Transit Centre and at North Bay City Hall.
www.ontarionorthland.ca
North Bay Transit
Phone: 705.474.0400
www.city.north-bay.on.ca/cityhall/department/transit
Did you know?
New residents in Ontario have 30
Taxi
days before they have to register
North Bay’s taxi companies are as follows:
their vehicles and get Ontario
5-0 Taxi 705.476.5050
licence plates and vehicle permits.
U-Need-A-Cab 705.497.7777
Union Taxi 705.474.2700
SERVICES
Jack Garland Airport
Just minutes from the downtown core, the municipally
owned Jack Garland Airport is served by several air
scheduled flights from North Bay to Toronto’s Pearson
International Airport and to Ottawa’s International
Airport. In addition, regularly scheduled service is
offered throughout the North.
carriers and charter operators with daily flights to
Toronto and Ottawa.
The passenger terminal features a single-level design, a
restaurant, a security screening hold room, airline office
space, ticket counter space, and unique architectural
accents to please travelers from around the world.
Air Canada
Reservations: 888.247.2262
Toll Free: 800.361.8071
www.aircanada.com
Bearskin Airlines
North Bay Airport is committed to providing
Reservations: 800.465.2327
convenient, safe, and accessible vehicle parking
www.bearskinairlines.com
at competitive rates. Mixed-use parking lots meet
the needs of both long-term and short-term parking
Ministry of Transportation
customers. Additionally, there is a covered drop-off
area directly in front of the terminal building, providing
easy and quick access to both departure and arrival
North Bay’s Ministry of Transportation office provides
information about retrieving, obtaining, and updating
areas. Taxi and limousine service is available outside
driver and vehicle licences.
the arrivals area. Car rental agencies serve the airport,
with kiosks located at the arrivals area.
Phone: 705.474.3020
www.yyb.ca
Scheduled Service
The North Bay Jack Garland Airport provides
scheduled passenger services. Air Canada Jazz
and Bearskin Airlines operate a number of daily
Ministry of Transportation
Phone: 705.472.7900
www.mto.gov.on.ca
Driver and Vehicle Licence Issuing Offices
Phone: 705.495.3481
Drive Test Centre
Phone: 705.472.4448
Toll Free: 888.570.6110
SERVICES
Health Care
North Bay‘s medical community is comprised of specialists and general practitioners that provide patients
throughout the region with the highest quality of care. North Bay practitioners range in scope and services
and include physicians, dentists, massage therapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, herbalists, holistic medicines,
physiotherapists, rehabilitation therapists, psychotherapists, counsellors, and more.
North Bay Regional Health Centre
North Bay’s state-of-the-art Regional Health Centre
Did you know?
serves a dual role providing traditional hospital
services coupled with advanced specialized mental
Before you you submit your
health services.
application for an Ontario
The North Bay Regional Health Centre provides
compassionate, quality, patient-focused care to
Health Card you must meet the
the people of North Bay and surrounding areas. A
eligibility requirements and have
district referral centre, the facility is truly a community
proper documentation. Following
hospital with more than 95% of family physicians in
North Bay actively participating in patient care.
submission, there is a three month
For more information please contact:
waiting period before you receive
Phone: 705.474.7525
your Health Card.
www.nbrhc.com
Please call 9-1-1 for any emergencies.
SERVICES
North Bay Parry Sound
District Health Unit
Walk-in Clinics
The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit
throughout the city. Walk-in clinics are available
North Bay has several walk-in clinics available
administers health promotion and disease prevention
programs to inform the public about a variety of
important topics. Areas of service include healthy lifestyles, communicable disease control immunization,
for those who do not have a family doctor or may
require non-emergency health care outside of regular
business hours.
The following provides a list of clinics.
health education and selected screening services.
Blue Sky Medical Walk In Clinic
3-2029 Cassells Street
Phone: 705.474.1400
Phone: 705.476.1413
Toll Free: 800.563.2808
* For Blue Sky Family Health clients only
www.healthunit.biz
Doctor’s Clinic
Finding a Family Doctor
1950 Algonquin Avenue Suite 303
The Ontario ‘Health Care Connect’ attempts to find a
Phone: 705.472.5588
doctor for Ontario families.
Near North Medical Clinic
66 Josephine Street
Phone: 705.495.2685
Health Care Connect
Phone: 800.445.1822
Ferris Medical Clinic
www.health.gov.on.ca
5-41 Lakeshore Drive
www.health.gov.on.ca/en/ms/healthcareconnect/public
Phone: 705.495.4000
*Call for appointment
Nurse Practitioners Clinic
Nurse practitioner-led clinics offer a team-based
Other Services
approach to frontline health care. Nurse practitioners
In addition to family practitioners, North Bay is serviced
are able to treat common illnesses and injuries, and
by highly talented dentists, orthodontists, periodontists,
order lab tests, X-rays and other diagnostic tests.
prosthodontists, optometrists, audiologists and midwives.
Nurse practitioners work with doctors, nurses and other
Health Card
health care providers at the clinic, and will focus
To obtain, renew or update health card information
on comprehensive primary care services, including
managing chronic conditions, preventing disease and
health promotion.
visit Service Ontario.
Service Ontario
Phone: 705.494.4130
Telehealth
Toll Free: 800.461.4006
Telehealth is available for immediate health
www.serviceontario.ca
concerns or questions. Telehealth is a free health
For more information about health care visit the
service providing access to registered nurses via
telephone, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No health
Ministry of Health and Long Term Care at:
insurance number is required and the service is
www.health.gov.on.ca.
completely confidential.
Telehealth
Phone: 866.797.0000
www.health.gov.on.ca
SERVICES
Social & Family Services
North Bay has a variety of organizations offering support services to community members with special needs.
One Kids Place
Low Income People Involvement of Nipissing
Phone:705.476.5437
Phone: 705.472.1337
Toll Free: 866.626.9100
www.lipinipissing.com
www.onekidsplace.ca
Nipissing Association for Disabled Youth (NADY)
Hands TheFamilyHelpNetwork.ca
Phone: 705.476.5437 ext. 3550
Phone: 705.476.2293
www.nady.ca
Toll Free: 800.668.8555
Community Living North Bay
www.handsthefamilyhelpnetwork.com
Phone: 705.476.3288
District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board
www.communitylivingnorthbay.org
(DNSSAB)
Phone: 705.474.2151
Toll Free: 877.829.5121
www.dnssab.on.ca
Community Services
North Bay Public Library
Phone: 705.474.4830
www.cityofnorthbay.ca/library
Emergency Services
North Bay Fire Department/Fire Prevention Office
Phone: 705.474.5662
www.cityofnorthbay.ca/fire/index.asp
North Bay Police Services
Phone: 705.472.1234
www.northbaypolice.on.ca
North Bay & District Ambulance Service
Phone: 705.474.5750
www.northbay.ambulance.ca
Animal Care Services
North Bay offers a wide range of veterinarian boarding and grooming services. The North Bay and District Humane
Society provides resources, tips and advice to ensure pets receive the proper care. The knowledgeable staff can
provide information specific to adoption, licencing, and community support.
The North Bay and District Humane Society
Phone: 705.474.1251
www.northbayhumanesociety.ca
SERVICES
Professional Services
In addition to professional services such as engineers, lawyers, accountants, financial institutions, and
insurance companies, North Bay has many organizations that can provide support and assistance for general
and business needs. Specific businesses can be located through the Community Business Directory located at
www.northbaychamber.com.
Please contact the following organizations listed for specific information about businesses and organizations in
the community.
North Bay & District Chamber of
Commerce
Ontario’s Near North
North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce is a
resources to visitors and residents looking to explore
Ontario’s Near North provides useful information and
member based organization representing the voice of
business. The Tourism Information Centre located at the
Chamber office provides access to information about
the region. Information about tourism activities,
accommodations and places to visit are coordinated
in one centralized location. For more information
the city, region and province.
please contact:
Ontario’s Near North
Phone: 705.474.6634
Phone: 705.472.8480
Toll Free: 800.387.0516
Toll Free: 888.249.8998
www.ontariosnearnorth.on.ca
www.northbaychamber.com
The Business Centre
Nipissing Parry Sound Inc.
The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound Inc.
provides support to start-up and small enterprises
including information concerning market research,
business planning, management, marketing,
technology, and financing. Co-located with
Economic Development, the centre works with
community partners such as Community Futures
Development Corporations (CFDC).
Did you know?
Phone: 705.474.0626 ext. 2528
Toll Free: 800.465.1882
Shadflies, a species of insect that
www.thebusinesscentre-nps.com
has been around for more than 300
The North Bay Downtown
Improvement Area (DIA)
million years, are found in fresh water
lakes like Lake Nipissing and arrive for
The North Bay Downtown Improvement Area
represents and supports downtown businesses
a few weeks in late June. They are
through various initiatives and promotions.
an important food source for other
insects, birds and fish.
Phone: 705.474.7824
www.downtownnorthbay.com
SERVICES
Senior Services
North Bay provides lifestyle amenities and accommodations for individuals who are seeking activities, retirement
living options and nursing homes. Numerous organizations exist for those seniors seeking activities such as the North
Bay Golden Age Club.
Phone: 705.474.6520
www.northbaygoldenageclub.com
Retirement Residences
The following provides a listing of available retirement
residences in North Bay.
The Barclay House
Phone: 705.476.6585
www.chartwellreit.ca
Cassellholme
Phone: 705.474.4250
www.cassellholme.on.ca
Empire Living Centre/Terrace Suites
Phone: 705.474.9555
www.empirelivingcentre.com
Granite Village
Phone: 705.495.7994
The following provides a listing of Seniors Apartments.
Corpus Christi Court
Phone: 705.494.9684
Castle Arms Non Profit Seniors Apartment
Phone: 705.474.4250
Gloria Gardens
Phone: 705.495.2475
Ontario Northland Apartments
Phone: 705.474.4279
Place St. Vincent
Phone: 705.495.1478
Shibeleth Group
Phone: 705.472.5222
Leisureworld
Phone: 705.476.2602
www.leisureworld.ca/NorthBay.html
Place Richelieu
Phone: 705.474.4566
Marina Point Retirement Living
Phone: 705.474.9494
www.autumnwood.ca
SERVICES
Literacy & Language Services
Literacy and language services are offered through
various organizations focusing on skill improvement and
English as a Second Language needs.
Did you know?
North Bay Literacy Council
North Bay is culturally
The North Bay Literacy Council is a community based
literacy agency dedicated to helping adults improve
diverse with more
reading, writing, spelling, math, and computer skills.
than 46 languages
spoken in the area.
Phone: 705.494.9416
www.northbayliteracycouncil.ca
French as a Second Language programs are available
through educational institutions. For more information
contact the Near North District School Board. For more
information about Education programs in North Bay visit:
www.cityofnorthbay.ca/living/education
SERVICES
Settlement Services
Places of Worship
North Bay has a diverse population practicing many
The following settlement services are available:
different religions.
For a complete listing contact the North Bay &
The North Bay & District Multicultural Centre provides
District Multicultural Centre
immigrant support services. The volunteer mentoring
Phone: 705.495.8931
programs provide newcomers with an opportunity to
meet community members and help them adjust to
life in Canada.
The organization provides information and referral
services for all aspects of immigrant support including
settlement assistance, job search assistance,
immigration applications, Canadian citizenship
preparation, and community referrals.
Phone: 705.495.8931
Toll Free: 877.495.8931
www.nbdmc.ca
English for International
Communication Institute (EICI)
Did you know?
EICI uses a comprehensive and innovative approach
North Bay is home to the
to instructing English as a second language to Mexican
students between the ages of 13 to 19 years old.
North American Aerospace
Defence Command
(NORAD), a United States
Phone: 705.475.1525
and Canada bi-national
www.eici.net
organization monitors
North Bay Military Family Resource
Centre (MFRC)
aerospace warning and
The North Bay Military Family Resource Centre
aerospace control for North
enhances and supports the quality of life of the military
America from North Bay.
community by actively promoting individual and family
well-being. Relocation support is available through the
In addition to these duties,
North Bay centre.
NORAD’s responsibilities
North Bay Military Family Resource Centre
include tracking Santa Claus.
Phone: 705.494.2011 ext. 2053
www.northbaymfrc.ca
SERVICES
Utilities
Did you know?
Municipal water, sanitary and sewer services are
available to most properties within the City’s urban
service boundary.
In 1931 Roy Thomson
The following companies are located in the
purchased CFCH in
community. Contact organizations directly regarding
North Bay and began
hook-up, pricing, and for general enquiries.
his broadcast empire.
Utilities
Natural Gas
Union Gas
Phone: 705.475.7945
Local Radio
www.uniongas.com
100.5 EZ Rock
Electricity
www.ezrocknorthbay.com
North Bay Hydro Distribution Limited
102 FM The FOX
Phone: 705.474.8100
www.foxradio.ca
www.northbayhydro.com
600 CKAT Radio
www.600ckat.com
Communication Services
106.3 FM Moose FM
www.moosefm.com/cfxn
North Bay is supported by media groups offering
full services including print, radio, television and
KFM North Bay 103.5
online. The following provides a list of local stations
www.cjtk.com
and organizations.
Local Television
Internet/Phone/Cable
Cogeco
North Bay has various carriers who provide full
Phone: 705.472.9868
coverage service covering landlines, mobile phones
www.tvcogeco.com
and Internet connections.
Daily News
CTV North Bay
Phone: 705.476.3111
www.northernontario.ctv.ca/northbay
The North Bay Nugget
Phone: 705.472.3200
www.nugget.ca
Bay Today.ca
Phone: 705.497.9619
www.baytoday.ca
SERVICES
Recreation & Leisure
A variety of recreation and leisure opportunities exist in North Bay. They include arts, culture & heritage activities,
nature activities, and the City of North Bay’s community programs and services. For a complete overview of the
available programs and organizations visit the Parks and Recreation Department at the City of North Bay.
Leisure Guide
The North Bay Leisure Guide is a community wide
contacting the City of North Bay’s Recreation &
resource for recreation programs and services. The
Leisure Services Department.
Leisure Guide has information about leisure news
and activities, community contacts, organizations,
and educational programs and lessons. A copy
of the leisure guide can be found online or by
Recreation and Leisure Services
City of North Bay
Phone: 705.474.0400, ext. 2329
www.cityofnorthbay.ca/cityhall/department/prl
Arts, Culture & Heritage
Arts, Culture & Heritage are deeply rooted in North
Bay. With a wide selection of galleries, museums,
historic buildings and a well-known performing art
centre, the community spirit is alive and well.
CBACH (Coordinating Body for Arts, Culture &
Heritage) is a partnership with the City of North Bay
and the local arts, culture and heritage community.
CBACH is a non-profit organization representing the
groups and individuals within the sector.
Capitol Centre
The Capitol Centre, a 1,000 seat theatre with fly
tower and orchestra pit, provides North Bay and
surrounding communities with quality arts and
entertainment. Programming features local, national,
and international talent, ranging from bluegrass and
ballet to opera and rock.
Phone: 705.474.4747
www.capitolcentre.org
CBACH
c/o Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services
Phone: 705.474.0400 ext. 2329
Did you know?
www.cbach.ca
Steve Herman, President of
Performing Arts
There are a number of community theatre groups
Artists Services with Live Nation
in the area actively contributing to the arts scene.
is originally from North Bay and
North Bay is home to its own performing Symphony
works with musicians such as
Orchestra, dedicated to entertaining, enriching and
educating the community through the performance of
music. A complete listing of organizations and contact
Nickelback, Prince, Alicia Keys,
and Ozzy Osbourne.
information is available in the community leisure guide.
RECREATION & LEISURE
The Canadian Forces Museum of Aerospace Defence
Museums
(CFMAD)
Dionne Quints Museum
On May 28, 1934, five identical girls were born in a
small country home. In the middle of the depression,
this miracle, the first quintuplets to ever survive birth,
brought millions of tourists to the city of North Bay.
Now, over 75 years later, people still come to North
Bay to experience the miracle of the Quintuplets. For
more information please visit them online at
The Canadian Forces Museum of Aerospace Defence
(CFMAD) is the only museum of its kind in Canada. The
museum showcases Canadian contributions to the
evolution of air defence.
CFB North Bay
22 Wing North Bay
www.northbaychamber.com.
Phone: 705.494.2011 ext.2261
www.wix.com/aerospacedefence/cfmad
Dionne Quints Museum
Phone: 705.472.8480
Galleries
Toll Free: 888.249.8998
www.northbaychamber.com
North Bay has many galleries that showcase the
Discovery North Bay Museum
talented work of area artists.
The Discovery North Bay Museum has been a local
For a listing of North Bay galleries visit the Arts and
voice for heritage preservation and education in the
Literature page at www.cityofnorthbay.ca.
community. Discovery North Bay provides information
about the transformation of the city and the many
historical buildings which date back to the early 1900s.
A Heritage Tour Map can be acquired by contacting
the museum.
Discover North Bay Museum
Phone: 705.476.2323
www.heritagenorthbay.com
Natural Amenities
Beaches
North Bay offers a selection of outdoor activities and
North Bay is situated between Lake Nipissing and
Trout Lake while surrounded by many smaller lakes
natural amenities. Detailed information can be found
at www.northernontario.travel/multisites/northbay/
throughout the City. With over 43 access areas, North
The North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority
Bay is home to a wide selection of well-groomed
(NBMCA) is dedicated to conserving, restoring,
sandy beaches. For more information about North Bay
developing, and managing renewable natural
beaches, please visit www.cityofnorthbay.ca.
resources on a watershed basis. Many of the NBMCA’s
conservation areas provide recreational opportunities
Trails
such as hiking, picnicking, photography, bird watching,
With the 229 feet/70 meter escarpment, North Bay has
and canoeing, allowing the public to interact with
an excellent urban trail system for hikers, bikers, cross-
nature and the great outdoors.
country skiers, in-line skaters, and joggers. The City’s
trails take many forms including paved pathways,
North Bay-Mattawa Conversation Authority
level walkways and nature trails. Please visit
www.discoveryroutes.ca for details about the trails.
Phone: 705.474.5420
www.nbmca.on.ca
Parks & Arenas
floors become available for craft shows, trade shows,
North Bay has 72 park areas including playgrounds
and picnic shelters that provide places for people to
relax, picnic, play, walk, blade or swim.
concerts, fundraising events, and team sports. One
of North Bay’s arenas maintains ice surface in the
summer months to allow for ice rentals. Visit
www.cityofnorthbay.ca for more information.
The City of North Bay Parks, Recreation, and Leisure
Services has soccer fields, baseball fields, and a
football field which are available for community
and sport organization use from June through until
Did you know?
September each year. Additional information can be
Olympian and world champions -
found at www.cityofnorthbay.ca.
freestyle skier Steve Omischl and
North Bay has several outdoor rinks throughout the
alpine skier Kate Pace are both
city and three indoor arenas available for use all
year round. In winter, the ice surfaces are used for
from North Bay.
skating, hockey and ringette. In the summer, the arena
Skiing/Snowboarding/Snowshoeing
Cross-Country/Snowshoe
There are a number of cross-country ski facilities in
the area. The Education Centre on College Drive has
scenic groomed trails.
The North Bay Nordic Ski Club has over 40
kilometres/24 miles of marked, groomed and trackset trails with a clubhouse and snack bar open seven
days a week. The club offers ski instruction, moonlight
skiing, potluck suppers, and trail cookouts. Samuel de
Champlain Park offers cross-country skiing through the
park on groomed trails.
For more information please visit:
Snowmobiling/ATV
www.northbaynordic.ca
The North Bay Region is nestled in the midst of
www.ontarioparks.com/english/samu.html
3,400 km/2,000 miles of groomed trails. Well-marked
Downhill/Snowboard
trails lead to exciting and different locations. The trails
Laurentian Ski Hill has a 310 foot/ 94 meter vertical
drop, with a state-of-the-art quad chair lift and
snowmaking equipment. Facilities include ski,
are unsurpassed for beauty and safety. There are
numerous rest stops providing everything from meals to
lodging and fuel.
snowboard, terrain park, and ski patrol.
For more information please visit:
Laurentian Ski Hill
www.ontariosnearnorth.on.ca
705.494.7463
www.laurentianskihill.com
Did you know?
Community Involvement
North Bay welcomes newcomers and residents to get
Ringette was invented in
involved with community efforts. There are a number
North Bay by Sam Jacks
of groups and organizations contributing to the
in 1963. Jacks, the late
community. For more information about volunteering
opportunities and how you can further get involved
Director of Parks and
please contact the organizations directly. A listing of
Recreation for the City
local service clubs and organizations is available in
the Leisure Guide.
Recreation and Leisure Services
City of North Bay
of North Bay, introduced
the game to the Northern
Ontario Directors Municipal
Recreation Association.
Phone: 705.474.0400, ext. 2329
www.cityofnorthbay.ca/cityhall/department/prl
Funded by:
705.495.8931 1.877.495.8931 www.northbayimmigration.ca

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