Gravenhurst Community Profile

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Gravenhurst Community Profile 2013

Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Location ........................................................................................................................................ 2 1.2 Climate ......................................................................................................................................... 3

2 DEMOGRAPHICS .............................................................................................................. 4 2.1 Population Size and Growth ......................................................................................................... 4 2.2 Age Profile .................................................................................................................................... 5 2.3 Language Characteristics .............................................................................................................. 6 2.4 Mobility Characteristics ................................................................................................................ 7 2.5 Level of Education ........................................................................................................................ 8 2.6 Income ........................................................................................................................................ 10

3 LABOUR FORCE .............................................................................................................. 13 3.1 Key Indicators ............................................................................................................................. 13 3.2 Labour Force by Occupation ....................................................................................................... 14 3.3 Labour Force by Industry ............................................................................................................ 18 3.4 Place of Work ............................................................................................................................. 19 3.5 Net Import & Export of Labour Force ......................................................................................... 21 3.6 General Wages by Occupation ................................................................................................... 22

4 KEY INDUSTRIES ............................................................................................................. 26 4.1 Largest Employers ...................................................................................................................... 26

5 TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES ........................................................................................ 27 5.1 Highways .................................................................................................................................... 27 5.2 Rail Service ................................................................................................................................. 28 5.3 Airports ....................................................................................................................................... 29 5.4 Port ............................................................................................................................................. 30 5.5 Bus .............................................................................................................................................. 31 5.6 Couriers ...................................................................................................................................... 32

6 TAXES AND UTILITIES ..................................................................................................... 32 6.1 Local Property Tax Rates ............................................................................................................ 32 6.2 Federal and Provincial Income Tax Rates ................................................................................... 33 6.3 Electricity .................................................................................................................................... 35 6.4 Natural Gas ................................................................................................................................. 36 6.5 Waste Management ................................................................................................................... 38 6.6 Water and Sanitary Sewer .......................................................................................................... 39 6.7 Communications Infrastructure ................................................................................................. 40

7 BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT RELATED FEES ................................................................ 42 7.1 Development Related Fees ........................................................................................................ 42 7.2 Development Charges ................................................................................................................ 47

8 INDUSTRIAL PARKS ........................................................................................................ 48 8.1 Industrial Parks ........................................................................................................................... 48

9 BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.............................................................. 49 9.1 Government and Business Services ............................................................................................ 49 9.2 Chamber of Commerce and Business Associations .................................................................... 50 9.3 Education, Employment and Training Services .......................................................................... 51 9.4 Area Financial Institutions .......................................................................................................... 54 9.5 Real Estate .................................................................................................................................. 56 9.6 Economic Development ............................................................................................................. 57 9.7 Incentives ................................................................................................................................... 57

10 QUALITY OF LIFE ............................................................................................................ 65 10.1 Housing Characteristics .............................................................................................................. 65



Gravenhurst Community Profile 2013 10.2 Health and Social Services .......................................................................................................... 65 10.3 Education .................................................................................................................................... 66 10.4 Protective Services ..................................................................................................................... 67 10.5 Recreation, Tourism and Events ................................................................................................. 69 10.6 Events ......................................................................................................................................... 71 10.7 Local Media ................................................................................................................................ 72

11 LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS ........................................................................................... 73




List of Tables Table 1: Gravenhurst Average Temperature (°C) .............................................................................................................................................. 3 Table 2: Gravenhurst Average Precipitation ..................................................................................................................................................... 3 Table 3: Population Change .............................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Table 4: Population Projection ......................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Table 5: Age Distribution .................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Table 6: Language Characteristics, 2013 ........................................................................................................................................................... 6 Table 7: Gravenhurst Mobility Rates ................................................................................................................................................................ 7 Table 8: Educational Attainment, 2013 ............................................................................................................................................................ 9 Table 9: 2013 Total Income Levels (2012 income levels) ................................................................................................................................ 10 Table 10: 2013 Family Income Levels (2012 incomes) .................................................................................................................................... 11 Table 11: Household Income Levels 2013 (2012 incomes) ............................................................................................................................. 12 Table 12: Labour Force Characteristics, 2013 ................................................................................................................................................. 13 Table 13: Labour Force by Occupation, 2013 ................................................................................................................................................. 15 Table 14: Labour Force by Industry, 2013....................................................................................................................................................... 18 Table 15: Where the Gravenhurst Resident Labour Force Works, 2006 ......................................................................................................... 19 Table 16: Place of Residence for Persons Working in Gravenhurst, 2006....................................................................................................... 20 Table 17: Net Import-Export of Labour Force for Gravenhurst, 2006 ............................................................................................................. 21 Table 18: General Wages by Occupation ........................................................................................................................................................ 22 Table 19: Largest Private Sector Employers .................................................................................................................................................... 26 Table 20: Largest Public Sector Employers ..................................................................................................................................................... 26 Table 21: Distance to Urban Centres .............................................................................................................................................................. 27 Table 22: Distance to Major US Border Crossings ........................................................................................................................................... 27 Table 23: Local Property Tax Rates, 2010 ....................................................................................................................................................... 32 Table 24: Corporate Taxes – Non-Canadian Controlled .................................................................................................................................. 33 Table 25: Corporate Taxes – Canadian Controlled, 2012 and 2013 ................................................................................................................ 33 Table 26: Ontario's Capital Tax Elimination Plan ............................................................................................................................................ 34 Table 27: Personal Income Tax, 2010 ............................................................................................................................................................. 34 Table 28: Sales Tax ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 34 Table 29: Residential Electricity Rates ............................................................................................................................................................ 35 Table 30: Business Electricity Rates ................................................................................................................................................................ 35 Table 31: Union Gas - Regional Residential Rates (Rate 301) ......................................................................................................................... 36 Table 32: Union Gas - Small Commercial Rates (Rate 310) ............................................................................................................................. 37 Table 33: Waste Disposal Site ......................................................................................................................................................................... 38 Table 34: Water and Sewer Rates ................................................................................................................................................................... 39 Table 35: Communications Infrastructure ...................................................................................................................................................... 40 Table 36: Development-related Application Fees ........................................................................................................................................... 42 Table 37: Dwelling Characteristics for Gravenhurst, 2013 .............................................................................................................................. 65 Table 38: Public Schools ................................................................................................................................................................................. 66 Table 39: Catholic Schools .............................................................................................................................................................................. 67 Table 40: Tourism Facilities ............................................................................................................................................................................ 69 Table 41: Annual Events 2011 ............................................................................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined. Table 42: Newspapers and Magazines............................................................................................................................................................ 72 Table 43: Radio Stations ................................................................................................................................................................................. 72 Table 44: Cable Service ................................................................................................................................................................................... 72 Table 45: Television ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 72

List of Figures Figure 1: Gravenhurst Location Map ................................................................................................................................................................ 2 Figure 2: Age Distribution Chart, 2013 ............................................................................................................................................................. 5 Figure 3: Educational Attainment, 2013 ........................................................................................................................................................... 8 Figure 4: Labour Force by Occupation, 2013 .................................................................................................................................................. 14


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1 Introduction

Gravenhurst, the first town in Muskoka with an historic archway, is known as the Gateway to Muskoka. Gravenhurst is a town that embodies all that "small town Ontario" has to offer. Uniquely nestled between Gull Lake and Lake Muskoka, the community also extends to beautiful Kahshe Lake to the south and encompasses many other smaller but just as picturesque lakes. Gravenhurst offers visitors a picturesque town catering to all ages and interests. Gravenhurst is the cultural centre of Muskoka, combining historical attractions, theatre and live music with the area's scenic appeal. The Gravenhurst Opera House, originally constructed in 1901, is home to theatre productions during the summer and a host of other events throughout the year. The Bethune Memorial House celebrates the life of Dr. Norman Bethune and his impressive contributions to medical science. The first floor of the house has been restored to the time of 1890, offering visitors a portal back in time. Gravenhurst is also home to the oldest operating steamship in North America, the RMS Segwun—Ojibwa for springtime. Originally built in 1887, this steamship has been refitted in order to provide luxurious cruises on the breath-taking Muskoka Lakes. During the summer farmer's markets abound, local artists set up outdoor galleries and golfers scurry to the local links. Colder weather brings winter festivals, trips to the nearby ski hill and crisp days perusing the local boutiques. Gravenhurst’s heritage runs deep, dating back to the 19th century. With lumber being high in demand, settlers began coming to Muskoka for the bountiful forests. Lumberyards and railways were built around 1875 to transport lumber to other parts of the province. Locally, lumber was transported by water and by horse. Land grants were plentiful, but agriculture was not profitable due to the rocky terrain. People changed their occupations and began providing meat and food for the lumberjacks and grain for horses. Eventually, lumber mills were flourishing along the shorelines of the lake, and the railway started carrying passengers traveling into Gravenhurst and Muskoka to enjoy the tranquil lakes and forests of the region. Hotels and resorts were built throughout the lakes and a booming tourist trade developed. A huge boat building industry began along with transferring guests to and from these resorts. Gravenhurst offers visitors a wide range of accommodations, restaurants and attractions. Drive to Gravenhurst from Toronto in only 90 minutes. Fly, from anywhere, and land at the newly renovated and expanded Muskoka Airport, or take a leisurely boat trip through the Trent-Severn waterway. Leave the pressures of city life behind to soak up the sun in a lakeside Muskoka chair, or just gaze at the stars at night. Leisurely stroll to shop and dine along the Muskoka wharf boardwalk, or pursue more adventurous activities by challenging yourself on a canoe route, mountain bike route or one of many hiking trails. Come to participate in all special events, or set up business like many others have already done. Whether you chose to live, work or play in Gravenhurst, the warm hospitality, unique heritage and cultural assets, as well as the natural beauty, will capture your heart.




1.1 Location Gravenhurst is located approximately 15 kilometres south of Bracebridge, Ontario. The town centre borders on two lakes: Lake Muskoka, which is the largest lake in the Region, and Gull Lake, a smaller cottage-bordered lake. Another lake, Kahshe Lake, is situated ten kilometres south of the town. Coordinates: 44O55'N 70O22'W Area: 518 square kilometres or 200 square miles Figure 1: Gravenhurst Location Map

Source: McSweeney & Associates, Google Maps.




1.2 Climate Gravenhurst derives climatic data from the Muskoka A* Station1. Table 1: Gravenhurst Average Temperature (°C) Temperature Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Daily Average -10.4 -9.2 -3.4 4.5 11.5 16 18.5 17.5 12.9 7 0.6 -6.6

Standard Deviation

3 3 2.6 2 2 1.3 1.1 1.3 1.2 1.7 1.6 3.2

Daily Maximum

-4.9 -3.2 2.3 10.3 18.1 22.4 24.7 23.5 18.8 12.2 4.6 -1.8

Daily Minimum -15.9 -15.2 -9 -1.3 4.9 9.6 12.3 11.5 7.1 1.7 -3.4 -11.3

Extreme Maximum

13.9 12 25.6 30.2 31.7 35 33.9 35 34.4 27.8 24.4 18.8

Extreme Minimum

-40 -41.5 -34.3 -21.1 -7.8 -2.2 1.7 -1.1 -5 -11.1 -23.3 -41.1

Source: Environment Canada, Muskoka A* Station.

Table 2: Gravenhurst Average Precipitation Precipitation Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Rainfall (mm) 25.2 17.2 36.9 64.2 89.5 85.5 93.4 87.3 111.2 96 73.6 28.6

Snowfall (cm) 90.5 52.8 38.8 15.1 1.2 0 0 0 0 5.6 42.1 87.6

Precipitation (mm)

98.5 62.9 74.1 78.9 91.1 85.5 93.4 87.3 111.3 101 112 102.3

Extreme Daily Rainfall (mm)

32 46 42.2 63.6 45.6 115.1 136 59.8 64.4 84.3 41.4 49.3

Extreme Daily Snowfall (cm)

42.6 53.3 34.4 24.4 11.7 0 0 0 0.4 22.6 31.5 68.2

Extreme Daily Precipitation (mm)

35.1 49.8 44 63.6 45.6 115.1 136 59.8 64.4 84.3 42.8 66

Extreme Snow Depth (cm)

124 130 114 66 3 0 0 0 0 22 48 94

Source: Environment Canada, Muskoka A* Station.

1 "A": No more than 3 consecutive or 5 total missing years between 1971 to 2000. Stations with an ' * ' indicate that this station meets the United Nation's World Meteorological Organization WMO standards.




2 Demographics

2.1 Population Size and Growth Table 3: Population Change 2001 2006 2011 2013* Gravenhurst Population Count 10,899 11,046 11,640 12,179 % Change from Previous Census 1.3 5.4 4.6 2001 2006 2011 2013* Ontario Population Count 11,410,046 12,160,282 12,851,821 13,293,008 % Change from Previous Census 6.6 5.7 3.4 Source: Statistics Canada. 2013. 2001, 2006 and 2011 Community Profiles. * Estimated McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. Superdemographics 2013

Table 4: Population Projection 2018 2023 Gravenhurst Projected Population 12,904 13,575 % Change 6.0 5.2 2018 2023 Ontario Projected Population 14,400,020 15,336,022 % Change 6.9 6.5 Source: Statistics Canada. 2013. 2001, 2006 and 2011 Community Profiles. * Estimated McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. Superdemographics 2013




2.2 Age Profile In 2013, Gravenhurst had an older population compared to Ontario.

• Estimates show that percentages of the total population between the ages of 0-49 are below the provincial average, while the percentages for those aged 50+ are above the provincial average.

• Gravenhurst’s average age of 46.3 is higher than the provincial figure of 39.9; as is the median age of 48.8 compared to Ontario’s 40.3

Figure 2: Age Distribution Chart, 2013

Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. Superdemographics 2013.

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2013 Gravenhurst

2013 (%) Ontario 2013 (%)

Total Population by Age 12,179 100 13,473,073 0 to 4 years 494 4.1 5.5 5 to 9 years 473 3.9 5.6 10 to 14 years 530 4.4 6.0 15 to 19 years 578 4.7 6.7 20 to 24 years 610 5.0 6.6 25 to 29 years 685 5.6 6.3 30 to 34 years 621 5.1 6.2 35 to 39 years 632 5.2 6.6 40 to 44 years 741 6.1 7.2 45 to 49 years 944 7.8 8.2 50 to 54 years 1,031 8.5 7.8 55 to 59 years 1,000 8.2 6.7 60 to 64 years 1,031 8.5 5.9 65 to 69 years 833 6.8 4.4 70 to 74 years 621 5.1 3.4 75 to 79 years 522 4.3 2.8 80 to 84 years 407 3.3 2.1 85 years and over 426 3.5 1.9 Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. Superdemographics 2013.

2.3 Language Characteristics Table 6 indicates that almost all people in Gravenhurst speak English only, which is higher than Ontario. French and bilingual averages are both lower than the provincial averages. Table 6: Language Characteristics, 2013 Characteristics Gravenhurst Gravenhurst (%) Ontario (%) Total population 12,179 100.0 13,473,073 English only 12,057 99.0 93.2 French only 100 0.8 4.0 English and French 22 0.2 0.7 Other language(s) 0 0.0 2.1 Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. Superdemographics 2013.




2.4 Mobility Characteristics Estimates indicate that residents of Gravenhurst were slightly less likely to move than the Ontario average. People moving to Gravenhurst tend to be relocating from other parts of province as opposed to moving from outside of the province or country. Table 7: Gravenhurst Mobility Rates

Characteristics Gravenhurst

2013 Gravenhurst

2013 (%) Ontario 2013 (%)

Mobility status – place of residence one year ago Total population 1 year and over2 12,179 13,473,073 Non-movers 10,808 88.7 86.9 Movers 1,371 11.3 13.1 Non-migrants 700 5.7 7.8 Migrants 672 5.5 5.3 Internal migrants 592 4.9 4.2 Intraprovincial migrants 587 4.8 3.8 Interprovincial migrants 5 0.0 0.5 External migrants 80 0.7 1.1

Mobility status – place of residence five years ago Total population 5 years and over (by mobility status 5 years ago) 12,179 13,473,073 Non-movers 7,621 62.6 59.1 Movers 4,558 37.4 40.9 Non-migrants 2,088 17.1 22.0 Migrants 2,470 20.3 18.9 Internal migrants 2,261 18.6 13.9 Intraprovincial migrants 2,212 18.2 12.3 Interprovincial migrants 49 0.4 1.6 External migrants 209 1.7 5.0 Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. Superdemographics 2013.

2 Refers to the relationship between a person's usual place of residence on Census Day and his or her usual place of residence one year earlier. A person is classified as a non-mover if no difference exists. Otherwise, a person is classified as a mover and this categorization is called Mobility status (1 year ago). Within the category of movers, a further distinction is made between non-migrants and migrants; this difference is called migration status.




2.5 Level of Education Figure 3 and Table 8 indicate the level of educational attainment in Gravenhurst in 2013.

• Roughly 74% of Gravenhurst residents have a certificate, diploma or degree. Although this is lower than the overall provincial average, Gravenhurst does have a slightly higher percentage of persons with a college or trades and technical certifications than the provincial average.

• The percentage of persons with university education is lower than the provincial average.

Figure 3: Educational Attainment, 2013


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Table 8: Educational Attainment, 2013

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(%) Total population 25 to 64 years 6,685 100.0 7,420,372 No certificate, diploma or degree 1,734 25.9 13.3 Certificate, diploma or degree 4,951 74.1 86.7 High school certificate or equivalent 1,642 24.6 25.1 Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 952 14.2 8.6 College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma

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University certificate, diploma or degree 842 12.6 30.9 University certificate or diploma below bachelor level

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University certificate or degree 746 11.2 26.3 Bachelor's degree 550 8.2 16.4 University certificate or diploma above bachelor level

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Master's degree 46 0.7 5.3 Earned doctorate 21 0.3 0.8 Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. Superdemographics 2013.

3 By highest certificate, diploma or degree obtained.




2.6 Income Table 9 indicates that, in 20124, the average total income levels were lower in Gravenhurst than in Ontario. Table 9: 2013 Total Income Levels (2012 income levels)

Characteristic Gravenhurst Gravenhurst (%) Ontario (%) Total population 15 years and over (by income 2012)

10,682 100 11,179,784

Without income 250 2.3 4.7 With income 10,433 97.7 95.3 Under $1,000 317 3.0 4.0 $1,000 to $2,999 202 1.9 3.3 $3,000 to $4,999 278 2.6 3.1 $5,000 to $6,999 331 3.1 3.3 $7,000 to $9,999 620 5.8 5.4 $10,000 to $11,999 435 4.1 3.9 $12,000 to $14,999 648 6.1 5.6 $15,000 to $19,999 1,373 12.9 8.5 $20,000 to $24,999 1,261 11.8 7.0 $25,000 to $29,999 809 7.6 6.3 $30,000 to $34,999 771 7.2 6.3 $35,000 to $39,999 618 5.8 5.7 $40,000 to $44,999 722 6.8 5.0 $45,000 to $49,999 537 5.0 4.2 $50,000 to $59,999 450 4.2 6.7 $60,000 to 74,999 766 7.2 9.3 $75,000 to $99,999 260 2.4 4.9 $100,000 to $149,999 33 0.3 2.1 $150,000 and over 2 0.0 0.7 Characteristic Gravenhurst Ontario Median total income $ 26,741 32,269 Average total income $ 38,875 47,225 Standard error of average total income $ 640 71 Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. Superdemographics 2013 (2012 incomes).

4 Please note that Manifold Data uses the year prior for income data. Therefore, the 2012 data is the most up-to-date information currently available.




Table 10 indicates that, in 2012, families residing in Gravenhurst earned a lower average family income compared to Ontario averages. Table 10: 2013 Family Income Levels (2012 incomes)

Characteristic Gravenhurst Gravenhurst

(%) Ontario

(%) Total number of economic families (by income in 2012)

3,649 100.0 3,823,868

Under $10,000 91 2.5 2.3 $10,000 to $19,999 79 2.2 3.7 $20,000 to $29,999 411 11.3 6.6 $30,000 to $39,999 533 14.6 8.3 $40,000 to $49,999 343 9.4 8.7 $50,000 to $59,999 420 11.5 8.5 $60,000 to $69,999 418 11.5 8.4 $70,000 to $79,999 306 8.4 8.0 $80,000 to $89,999 305 8.4 7.3 $90,000 to $99,999 157 4.3 6.4 $100,000 and over 586 16.1 31.8 Characteristic Gravenhurst Ontario Median family income $ 68,992 91,435 Average family income $ 90,352 114,465 Standard error of average family income $ 1833 114 Composition of family income in 2012 for all economic families%

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Employment income % 67.15 78.63 Government transfer payments % 15 10.57 Other % 17.84 10.79

Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. Superdemographics 2013 (2012 incomes).




Table 11 demonstrates that, in 2012, the average income for households in Gravenhurst was lower in comparison to households in Ontario. Table 11: Household Income Levels 2013 (2012 incomes) Characteristic Gravenhurst Gravenhurst (%) Ontario (%) Total number of private households (by income in 2012)

5,192 100.0 5,157,855

Under $10,000 205 3.9 4.1 $10,000 to $19,999 490 9.4 8.3 $20,000 to $29,999 655 12.6 8.8 $30,000 to $39,999 817 15.7 9.7 $40,000 to $49,999 524 10.1 9.2 $50,000 to $59,999 532 10.2 8.4 $60,000 to $69,999 411 7.9 7.9 $70,000 to $79,999 388 7.5 7.2 $80,000 to $89,999 333 6.4 6.2 $90,000 to $99,999 225 4.3 5.2 $100,000 to $124,999 376 7.2 12.5 $125,000 to $149,999 172 3.3 7.2 $150,000 and over 65 1.3 5.4 Characteristic Gravenhurst Ontario Median household income $ 58,145 71,508 Average household income $ 73,708 93,861 Standard error of average household income $

1,472 100

Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. Superdemographics 2013 (2012 incomes).




3 Labour Force

3.1 Key Indicators Gravenhurst is home to a 10,682 person strong labour force. As illustrated in Table 12, Gravenhurst’s labour participation, employment rate and unemployment rate are lower compared to Ontario. Table 12: Labour Force Characteristics, 20135 Characteristic Gravenhurst Ontario Total population, aged 15 years and older 10,682 11,179,784 In the labour force6 6,442 7,416,901 Employed 6,006 6,827,414 Unemployed 436 589,487 Not in the labour force 4,241 3,762,882 Participation rate 60.3 66.3 Employment rate 56.2 61.1 Unemployment rate 6.8 8.0 Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. Superdemographics 2013.

5 Participation rate % = labourforce/total population aged 15 and over Employment rate % = employed/totalpopulation aged 15 and over Unemployment rate % = unemployed/labourforce 6 Labour force - Refers to persons who were either employed or unemployed. Unemployed - Refers to persons 15 years and over, excluding institutional residents, who, during the week (Sunday to Saturday) prior to Census Day (May 16, 2006), were without paid work or without self-employment work and were available for work and either: (a) had actively looked for paid work in the past four weeks; (b) were on temporary lay-off and expected to return to their job; (c) had definite arrangements to start a new job in four weeks or less. Participation rate - Refers to the labour force expressed as a percentage of the population 15 years and over excluding

institutional residents. Employment rate - Refers to the number of persons employed expressed as a percentage of the total population 15 years and over

excluding institutional residents. Unemployment rate - Refers to the unemployed expressed as a percentage of the labour force.




3.2 Labour Force by Occupation Figure 4 and Table 13 illustrate Gravenhurst’s labour force make up by occupation:

• Accounting for 27% of the labour force, sales and service occupations represent the largest occupational group in Gravenhurst.

• A large percentage (25%) of the labour force also has trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupational experience.

Figure 4: Labour Force by Occupation7, 2013


7 Percentage calculated based on all occupations excludes occupation-not applicable.

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Table 13: Labour Force by Occupation, 2013 Characteristic 8 Gravenhurst Gravenhurst (%) Ontario (%) Total labour force aged 15 years and over by occupation 6,442 100.0 7,416,901 Occupation - Not applicable 42 0.7 1.6 All occupations 6,400 99.3 98.4

A Management occupations 861 13.4 10.2 A0 Senior management occupations 134 2.1 1.3 A1 Specialist managers 112 1.7 3.0 A2 Managers in retail trade, food and accommodation services 301 4.7 2.7 A3 Other managers, n.e.c. 314 4.9 3.2 B Business, finance and administration occupations 936 14.5 18.8 B0 Professional occupations in business and finance 81 1.3 2.8 B1 Finance and insurance administration occupations 70 1.1 1.2 B2 Secretaries 125 1.9 1.4 B3 Administrative and regulatory occupations 81 1.3 2.2 B4 Clerical supervisors 1 0.0 0.5 B5 Clerical occupations 579 9.0 10.6 C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 197 3.1 6.8 C0 Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences 66 1.0 4.1 C1 Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences 131 2.0 2.7 D Health occupations 278 4.3 5.1 D0 Professional occupations in health 26 0.4 1.1 D1 Nurse supervisors and registered nurses 50 0.8 1.6 D2 Technical and related occupations in health 77 1.2 1.1 D3 Assisting occupations in support of health services 124 1.9 1.4 E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 282 4.4 8.3 E0 Judges, lawyers, psychologists, social workers, ministers of religion, and policy and program officers 29 0.5 2.3 E1 Teachers and professors 141 2.2 4.0 E2 Paralegals, social services workers and occupations in education and religion, n.e.c. 112 1.7 2.0

8 National Occupational Classification for Statistics 2006 – 20% sample data.




F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 61 0.9 3.0 F0 Professional occupations in art and culture 17 0.3 1.3 F1 Technical occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 44 0.7 1.7 G Sales and service occupations 1,711 26.6 23.3 G0 Sales and service supervisors 53 0.8 0.8 G1 Wholesale, technical, insurance, real estate sales specialists, and retail, wholesale and grain buyers 131 2.0 2.2 G2 Retail salespersons and sales clerks 341 5.3 4.5 G3 Cashiers 129 2.0 1.8 G4 Chefs and cooks 92 1.4 1.2 G5 Occupations in food and beverage service 85 1.3 1.4 G6 Occupations in protective services 94 1.5 1.6 G7 Occupations in travel and accommodation, including attendants in recreation and sport 76 1.2 0.8 G8 Child care and home support workers 43 0.7 1.4 G9 Sales and service occupations, n.e.c. 666 10.3 7.7 H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 1,593 24.7 13.7 H0 Contractors and supervisors in trades and transportation 47 0.7 0.7 H1 Construction trades 387 6.0 2.2 H2 Stationary engineers, power station operators and electrical trades and telecommunications occupations 56 0.9 0.9 H3 Machinists, metal forming, shaping and erecting occupations 137 2.1 1.3 H4 Mechanics 187 2.9 2.0 H5 Other trades, n.e.c. 54 0.8 0.7 H6 Heavy equipment and crane operators, including drillers 227 3.5 0.4 H7 Transportation equipment operators and related workers, excluding labourers 308 4.8 3.2 H8 Trades helpers, construction and transportation labourers and related occupations 189 2.9 2.3 I Occupations unique to primary industry 142 2.2 2.3 I0 Occupations unique to agriculture, excluding labourers 50 0.8 1.4 I1 Occupations unique to forestry operations, mining, oil and gas extraction and fishing, excluding labourers 15 0.2 0.2




I2 Primary production labourers 77 1.2 0.7 J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 339 5.3 6.9 J0 Supervisors in manufacturing 33 0.5 0.4 J1 Machine operators in manufacturing 164 2.5 2.5 J2 Assemblers in manufacturing 118 1.8 2.4 J3 Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities 24 0.4 1.6 Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. Superdemographics 2013.




3.3 Labour Force by Industry The largest percentage of labour force (by industry) in Gravenhurst is employed in the Retail trade industry which accounts for 18.1% of the labour force compared to 11.1% for Ontario. The percentages of labour force in the Construction industry in Gravenhurst are also high. The following table indicates Gravenhurst’s labour force experience by industry. Table 14: Labour Force by Industry, 2013

Characteristic 9 Gravenhurst Gravenhurst (%) Ontario (%) Total labour force 15 years and over by industry

6,442 100.0 7,416,901

Industry - Not applicable 23 0.4 1.5 All industries 6,419 99.6 98.5 11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

12 0.2 1.6

21 Mining and oil and gas extraction 61 0.9 0.4 22 Utilities 45 0.7 0.7 23 Construction 941 14.6 5.8 31-33 Manufacturing 677 10.5 13.8 41 Wholesale trade 216 3.4 4.7 44-45 Retail trade 1,167 18.1 11.1 48-49 Transportation and warehousing 353 5.5 4.6 51 Information and cultural industries 122 1.9 2.6 52 Finance and insurance 82 1.3 4.8 53 Real estate and rental and leasing 116 1.8 1.9 54 Professional, scientific and technical services

279 4.3 7.3

55 Management of companies and enterprises

0 0.0 0.1

56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

230 3.6 4.7

61 Educational services 211 3.3 6.6 62 Health care and social assistance 525 8.1 9.5 71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 200 3.1 2.1 72 Accommodation and food services 635 9.9 6.2 81 Other services (except public administration)

265 4.1 4.5

91 Public administration 282 4.4 5.4 Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. Superdemographics 2013.

9 North American Industry Classification System 2002 - 20% sample data.




3.4 Place of Work The following two tables provide information on persons reporting a “usual place of work other than in their home or outside of Canada”, and reveal the following regarding labour force commuting:

• The majority of the Gravenhurst resident labour force who worked outside of Gravenhurst commuted to work in Bracebridge, Orillia, and Muskoka Lakes.

• The largest number of non-resident labour force commuting to work in Gravenhurst travelled from Bracebridge, Orillia, and Muskoka Lakes.

• 41.1% of the workers living in Gravenhurst had a usual place of work outside of Gravenhurst.

• 36.5% of workers declaring a usual place of work in Gravenhurst lived outside of Gravenhurst.

Table 15: Where the Gravenhurst Resident Labour Force Works, 200610 Place of Residence Total Male Female Gravenhurst 2,210 980 1,230 Bracebridge 745 400 350 Orillia 250 110 145 Muskoka Lakes 110 70 40 Huntsville 100 60 40 Severn 80 30 50 Mnjikaning First Nation 32 (Rama First Nation 32) 75 15 60 Barrie 55 20 35 Toronto 40 20 15 Mississauga 40 35 0 Vaughan 25 20 10 Penetanguishene 25 10 10 Total Resident Labour Force 3,755 1,770 1,985 Total resident labour force with a usual place of work outside of Gravenhurst 1,545 790 755 Percent of residents declaring a place of work outside of Gravenhurst 41.1% 44.6% 38.0%

Source: McSweeney & Associates, Statistic Canada, Commuting Flow Census Subdivisions: Sex (3) for the Employed Labour Force 15 Years and Over Having a Usual Place of Work of Census Subdivisions, Flows Greater than or Equal to 20, 2006 Census - 20% Sample Data. Statistics Canada - 2006 Census. Catalogue Number 97-561-XCB2006011. http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/tbt/Rp-eng.cfm?TABID=1&LANG=E&A=R&APATH=3&DETAIL=0&DIM=0&FL=A&FREE=0&GC=0&GID=3544002&GK=0&GRP=1&O=D&PID=90656&PRID=0&PTYPE=88971,97154&S=1&SHOWALL=0&SUB=0&Temporal=2006&THEME=76&VID=0&VNAMEE=&VNAMEF=

10 Commuting pattern data is no longer released by Statistics Canada, therefore this 2006 Census is the most recent information on commuting.




Table 16: Place of Residence for Persons Working in Gravenhurst, 2006 Place of Work Total Male Female

Gravenhurst 2,210 980 1,230 Bracebridge 600 260 335 Orillia 180 90 90 Muskoka Lakes 175 80 95 Severn 135 45 85 Huntsville 55 25 30 Ramara 35 0 35 Barrie 25 20 10 Toronto 25 15 10 Lake of Bays 20 10 20 Oro-Medonte 20 15 10 Total workforce working in Gravenhurst 3,480 1,540 1,950 Total non-resident workforce commuting to work to Gravenhurst 1,270 560 720 Percent of workers (non-residents) commuting to work to Gravenhurst 36.5% 36.4% 36.9%

Source: McSweeney & Associates, Statistic Canada, Commuting Flow Census Subdivisions: Sex (3) for the Employed Labour Force 15 Years and Over Having a Usual Place of Work of Census Subdivisions, Flows Greater than or Equal to 20, 2006 Census - 20% Sample Data. Statistics Canada - 2006 Census. Catalogue Number 97-561-XCB2006011. http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/tbt/Rp-eng.cfm?TABID=1&LANG=E&A=W&APATH=3&DETAIL=0&DIM=0&FL=A&FREE=0&GC=0&GID=3544002&GK=0&GRP=1&O=D&PID=90656&PRID=0&PTYPE=88971,97154&S=1&SHOWALL=0&SUB=0&Temporal=2006&THEME=76&VID=0&VNAMEE=&VNAMEF=




3.5 Net Import & Export of Labour Force The next table highlights industry sectors in which there is a net “export” or “import” of labour. In 2006, there were 3,965 jobs in Gravenhurst, and an employed resident labour force of 5,130, indicating that Gravenhurst was a net “exporter” of at least 1,165 employees. The net export/import calculation is simply the number of jobs in each Gravenhurst's industry minus the number of Gravenhurst's residents working in that particular industry. It is important to note that the numbers indicated under-represent the actual numbers of employees, as not all Gravenhurst residents worked in Gravenhurst. The following table indicates that the size of the Gravenhurst resident labour force greatly exceeds the jobs available in almost all Gravenhurst industry sectors. From the economic development point of view, this represents a potential opportunity to attract these industries, as there is a resident labour force commuting elsewhere to work in that industry. The following industry sectors have more jobs than resident labour force in Gravenhurst: Public administration; Accommodation and food services; Finance and insurance and Educational services. Table 17: Net Import-Export of Labour Force for Gravenhurst, 2006

Industry (NAICS)

Jobs in

Gravenhurst

Employed Resident

Labour Force

Net exp(-) /imp(+) of

Labour Total - Industry - North American Industry Classification System 2002 3,965 5,130 -1,165

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 10 15 -5 Mining and oil and gas extraction 25 40 -15 Utilities 25 40 -15 Construction 350 755 -405 Manufacturing 245 510 -265 Wholesale trade 125 130 -5 Retail trade 725 940 -215 Transportation and warehousing 95 265 -170 Information and cultural industries 60 90 -30 Finance and insurance 95 90 5 Real estate and rental and leasing 80 105 -25 Professional, scientific and technical

services 150 220 -70 Management of companies and enterprises 0 0 0 Administrative and support, waste

management and remediation services 65 145 -80 Educational services 185 180 5 Health care and social assistance 385 460 -75 Arts, entertainment and recreation 150 165 -15 Accommodation and food services 610 530 80 Other services (except public

administration) 155 215 -60 Public administration 430 235 195

Source: McSweeney & Associates from Statistics Canada, 2006 Census http://cscroute.mah.gov.on.ca/Reddi/.




3.6 General Wages by Occupation The following table indicates the general wage rates for occupations in the Muskoka-Kawarthas-Peterborough area of Ontario. Table 18: General Wages by Occupation Occupation (NOC) Low ($) Median ($) High ($)

Management Occupations Legislators (NOC 0011-0) 10.25 18.96 72.41

Engineering Managers (NOC 0211-0) 22.65 43.59 70.19 Computer and Information Systems Managers (NOC 0213-0) 28.85 46.67 67.31 Administrators – Post-Secondary Education and Vocational Training (NOC 0312-0)

22.84 38.46 67.58

School Principals and Administrators of Elementary and Secondary Education (NOC 0313-0)

26.67 46.15 58.17

Recreation, Sports and Fitness Program and Service Directors (NOC 0513-0)

13.3 24.04 45.79

Retail Trade Managers (NOC 0621-0) 12 22.6 45 Restaurant and Food Service Managers (NOC 0631-0) 11.08 16.83 36.06 Accommodation Service Managers (NOC 0632-0) 13 17.15 27.47 Commissioned Police Officers (NOC 0641-0) 16.03 30.21 52.4

Primary Production Managers (Except Agriculture) (NOC 0811-0)

30.21 32.68 61.74

Utilities Managers (NOC 0912-0) 24.23 52.68 71.15

Business, Finance and Administration Occupations Financial Auditors and Accountants (NOC 1111-A) 16.82 28.85 54.95 Other Financial Officers (NOC 1114-A) 18.7 29.11 47.3 Specialists in Human Resources (NOC 1121-A) 14.07 30.4 50.55 Supervisors, Mail and Message Distribution Occupations (NOC 1214-B)

14.75 25 31.25

Executive Assistants (NOC 1222-B) 16.83 26.37 34.62 Bookkeepers (NOC 1231-B) 12.5 17.75 29.74

Loan Officers (NOC 1232-B) 13.72 22.5 36.06 Insurance Adjusters and Claims Examiners (NOC 1233-B) 17.31 25.38 37.5 Secretaries (Except Legal and Medical) (NOC 1241-B) 11 18.97 27.25 Medical Secretaries (NOC 1243-B) 12 21 27.05

Court Recorders and Medical Transcriptionists (NOC 1244-B) 15 23.35 36.06 General Office Clerks (NOC 1411-C) 10.25 16 28 Receptionists and Switchboard Operators (NOC 1414-C) 10.25 15 23.08 Data Entry Clerks (NOC 1422-C) 10.75 15.87 25.43

Desktop Publishing Operators and Related Occupations (NOC 1423-C)

10.25 15.41 35.99

Accounting and Related Clerks (NOC 1431-C) 12.02 19.23 28.85

Customer Service Representatives – Financial Services (NOC 1433-C)

10.25 14.26 19.8




Mail, Postal and Related Clerks (NOC 1461-C) 10.75 21.3 26 Letter Carriers (NOC 1462-C) 13 24 25.19

Couriers, Messengers and Door-to-Door Distributors (NOC 1463-C)

10.25 11.73 25

Shippers and Receivers (NOC 1471-C) 11 15.38 25

Storekeepers and Parts Clerks (NOC 1472-C) 10.5 15 21 Production Clerks (NOC 1473-C) 14.96 22.53 30.77 Purchasing and Inventory Clerks (NOC 1474-C) 10.9 18.27 30.29

Natural and Applied Sciences and Related Occupations Biologists and Related Scientists (NOC 2121-A) 13.5 30 52.35

Forestry Professionals (NOC 2122-A) 10.25 29.86 32.06 Civil Engineers (NOC 2131-A) 21.92 35 54.36 Mechanical Engineers (NOC 2132-A) 24.95 34.83 54.81 Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers (NOC 2141-A) 25 32.93 46.15

Architects (NOC 2151-A) 20.51 32.8 55.54 Urban and Land Use Planners (NOC 2153-A) 14 34.07 71.43 Information Systems Analysts and Consultants (NOC 2171-A) 20 36.41 52.75 Software Engineers and Designers (NOC 2173-A) 23.08 39.49 61.54

Web Designers and Developers (NOC 2175-A) 13 25.64 41.35 Chemical Technologists and Technicians (NOC 2211-B) 15 24.04 39.42 Geological and Mineral Technologists and Technicians (NOC 2212-B)

12 21.5 36

Biological Technologists and Technicians (NOC 2221-B) 14 23.29 36.81 Forestry Technologists and Technicians (NOC 2223-B) 16.23 21.18 28.55 Conservation and Fishery Officers (NOC 2224-B) 28.27 34.8 40.06

Construction Estimators (NOC 2234-B) 18 26.25 46.15 Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians (NOC 2241-B)

16.83 26.92 42

Electronic Service Technicians (Household and Business Equipment) (NOC 2242-B)

13 24 36.54

Industrial Designers (NOC 2252-B) 15 26.32 62.5

Computer Network Technicians (NOC 2281-B) 14.1 28 46.15 Systems Testing Technicians (NOC 2283-B) 19.23 30.73 57.69

Health Occupations General Practitioners and Family Physicians (NOC 3112-A) 48,966 150,254 233,360

Veterinarians (NOC 3114-A) 28,059 74,872 132,118 Chiropractors (NOC 3122-A) 10.25 10.25 51.27 Pharmacists (NOC 3131-A) 50,451 82,780 117,898 Dietitians and Nutritionists (NOC 3132-A) 20 34 39.5

Registered Nurses (NOC 3152-A) 19.85 33.97 42 Medical Radiation Technologists (NOC 3215-B) 21.5 33 40 Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists (NOC 3222-B) 22.44 35 42 Dental Assistants (NOC 3411-C) 15 19.5 25




Occupations in Social Science, Education, Government Service and Religion University Professors (NOC 4121-A) 17.95 43.59 67.31 Secondary School Teachers (NOC 4141-A) 22.19 39.9 51.65

Elementary School and Kindergarten Teachers (NOC 4142-A) 20 36.38 49.38 Natural and Applied Science Policy Researchers, Consultants and Program Officers (NOC 4161-A)

22.5 38.31 57.95

Social Policy Researchers, Consultants and Program Officers (NOC 4164-A)

19.08 34.36 48.72

Health Policy Researchers, Consultants and Program Officers (NOC 4165-A)

17 32.82 52.65

Occupations in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport Journalists (NOC 5123-A) 14.42 25 44.18 Professional Occupations in Public Relations and Communications (NOC 5124-A)

11 26.56 39.84

Graphic Designers and Illustrators (NOC 5241-B) 13.8 18.27 30.21 Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness (NOC 5254-B)

10.25 14 25

Sales and Service Occupations Food Service Supervisors (NOC 6212-B) 10.75 12 15.12 Insurance Agents and Brokers (NOC 6231-B) 15.26 20.35 30.53

Real Estate Agents and Salespersons (NOC 6232-B) 11 19.23 38.46 Chefs (NOC 6241-B) 10.25 15 23.43 Sales Representatives – Wholesale Trade (Non-Technical) (NOC 6411-C)

11.54 21.7 39.42

Retail Salespersons and Sales Clerks (NOC 6421-C) 10.25 11.25 20 Hotel Front Desk Clerks (NOC 6435-C) 10.25 12.66 18 Outdoor Sport and Recreational Guides (NOC 6442-C) 11 13.51 20

Maîtres d'hôtel and Hosts/Hostesses (NOC 6451-C) 10.25 10.25 18 Bartenders (NOC 6452-C) 10.25 12 17.9 Food and Beverage Servers (NOC 6453-C) 10.25 10.54 14 Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Assistants (NOC 6472-C)

11.6 20.9 26.57

Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers (NOC 6474-C) 10.25 11 16.63 Cashiers (NOC 6611-D) 10.25 10.25 13

Service Station Attendants (NOC 6621-D) 10.25 11.2 17.48 Supervisors, Motor Transport and Other Ground Transit Operators (NOC 7222-B)

19.23 33 42.36

Machinists and Machining and Tooling Inspectors (NOC 7231-B)

14.5 23 30.87

Tool and Die Makers (NOC 7232-B) 15 23 33 Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System) (NOC 7241-B)

14 27 38.69

Power System Electricians (NOC 7243-B) 18 37.15 46.06 Electrical Power Line and Cable Workers (NOC 7244-B) 17 30.11 42.48 Telecommunications Line and Cable Workers (NOC 7245-B) 15 30 36




Welders and Related Machine Operators (NOC 7265-B) 14 18 35.89 Carpenters (NOC 7271-B) 15 20 32.98

Concrete Finishers (NOC 7282-B) 14.25 19.44 32.57 Plasterers, Drywall Installers and Finishers and Lathers (NOC 7284-B)

14 21.3 34.2

Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics (NOC 7312-B) 15 23.6 33 Other Small Engine and Equipment Mechanics (NOC 7335-B) 12 18 28.58 Waterworks and Gas Maintenance Workers (NOC 7442-C) 17.23 25.54 40.56 Material Handlers (NOC 7452-C) 10.25 14.75 24.6

Construction Trades Helpers and Labourers (NOC 7611-D) 12.75 17 27.49 Other Trades Helpers and Labourers (NOC 7612-D) 11.13 17 36.11 Public Works and Maintenance Labourers (NOC 7621-D) 11 15.6 21.63 Railway and Motor Transport Labourers (NOC 7622-D) 10.5 15 20

Occupations Unique to Primary Industry General Farm Workers (NOC 8431-C) 10.25 12.25 20 Harvesting Labourers (NOC 8611-D) 10.25 10.38 14 Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Labourers (NOC 8612-D)

10.75 13.25 19

Logging and Forestry Labourers (NOC 8616-D) 14 21.13 24.15

Occupations Unique to Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities Supervisors, Mineral and Metal Processing (NOC 9211-B) 19.5 27.5 36.63 Other Wood Processing Machine Operators (NOC 9434-C) 13 20 28.06

Paper Converting Machine Operators (NOC 9435-C) 11 20 27.86 Machining Tool Operators (NOC 9511-C) 14 19.25 28 Labourers in Food, Beverage and Tobacco Processing (NOC 9617-D)

10.9 15.03 21.7

Other Labourers in Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities (NOC 9619-D)

10.25 12.04 21

Source: http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca/LMI_report_area.do?lang=eng&area=8792&reportOption=wage, accessed August 09, 2013


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4 Key Industries

4.1 Largest Employers Table 19: Largest Private Sector Employers

Name Year Established Product or Service

Sector

No. of Employees

(approximate) Taboo Resort

1925 Tourism Tourism

McDonald’s 1989 Food Service Food Service

Terry’s Independent Grocer

Retail Retail

Sobeys 2009 Retail Retail

Leisureworld Nursing Home

1999 Healthcare Healthcare

Source: McSweeney & Associates from the Town of Gravenhurst

Table 20: Largest Public Sector Employers

Name

Sector

No. of Employees

(approximate) Town of Gravenhurst Government 100 Trillium Lakelands School Board Education 100+

Corrections Canada Government 377 Source: McSweeney & Associates from the Town of Gravenhurst




5 Transportation Facilities

5.1 Highways Major arterial highways serving the region:

• Highway 11 runs north to south and links Gravenhurst north to Muskoka Falls and North Bay, and south to Barrie.

• Highway 169 runs northwest to Park Beach and Parry Sound and southeast to Severn Bridge.

• Highway 118 runs east to west and links Gravenhurst east to Haliburton/Bancroft and west to Muskoka Lakes.

• The nearest four lane highway is Highway 400 passing Port Severn. It is approximately 50kms from Gravenhurst, and runs northwest to southeast into Toronto.

Table 21: Distance to Urban Centres Distance to Major Urban Centres Km Miles Hamilton 220 137 Kingston 333 207 Kitchener/Waterloo 238 148 London 326 203 Montreal 595 370 North Bay 178 111 Ottawa 396 246 St. Catharines 263 163 Sault Ste. Marie 540 336 Sudbury 306 190 Thunder Bay 1,149 714 Toronto 166 103 Windsor 498 309 Winnipeg 1,821 1,132 Source: McSweeney & Associates from Google Maps Table 22: Distance to Major US Border Crossings

Distance to Border Crossings Km Miles Massena/Cornwall 508 316 Ogdensburg/Prescott 431 268 Alexandria Bay/Ivy Lea 380 236 Lewiston/Queenston 282 175 Niagara Falls/Niagara Falls 278 173 Buffalo/Fort Erie 315 196 Detroit/Windsor 498 309 Port Huron/Sarnia 431 268 Sault Ste Marie/Sault Ste Marie 540 336 Grand Portage/Thunder Bay 1,220 758 International Falls/Fort Frances 1,475 917 Baudette/Rainy River 1,565 972

Source: McSweeney & Associates from Google Maps




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Refuelling: The District Municipality of Muskoka is the ESSO branded dealer located at the Muskoka Airport. Fuel available on-site is 100LL and Jet A1-FSII. After hours call-outs can be arranged by contacting (705) 687-2194. Terminal: The existing small passenger terminal is located at the south end of the field. Operating hours are: May 15th to August 31st – 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM September 1st to May 14th – 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Parking: While there are areas dedicated for parking the airport currently does not charge for vehicle parking. All vehicles parked on airport property do so at the owner’s risk. Ground transportation: Arriving passengers can arrange for taxi pick up at the terminal. Rental cars can also be arranged through the airport staff. Toronto Pearson International Airport (International Airport) Greater Toronto Airports Authority Toronto Pearson International Airport PO Box 6031, 3111 Convair Drive Toronto AMF, ON L5P 1B2 Phone: 416-776-9892 Web: www.gtaa.com/en/travellers/airport_information/ Toronto Pearson International Airport, also known as Lester B. Pearson International Airport or simply Toronto Pearson (IATA: YYZ, ICAO: CYYZ), is a major international airport serving Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated 27 km (17 mi) northwest of Downtown Toronto in the city of Mississauga. It is the busiest airport in Canada and the primary hub of flag carrier Air Canada and is also a hub for Air Canada Jazz, WestJet, Air Transat, Sunwing Airlines, and Skyservice. The airport is operated by Greater Toronto Airports Authority as part of Transport Canada's National Airports System. It is one of eight Canadian airports with facilities for United States border preclearance. Toronto Pearson handled 32.3 million passengers and 430,588 aircraft movements in 2008. It has 5 runways and with the longest runway being 11,120 feet. 5.4 Port Port of Toronto (Ocean Port) The Toronto Port Authority 60 Harbour Street Toronto, ON M5J 1B7 Phone: 416-863-2000 Fax: 416-863-4830 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.torontoport.com/index.asp


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http://www.greyhound.ca/home/en/location/BusStop.aspx



5.6 Couriers Company Contact Canada Post 705-687-4630 Federal Express 800-463-3339 Muskoka Delivery 705-645-1258 UPS 800-742-5877 Loomis 705-734-9211 Purolator 888-744-7123 Can Par 800-387-9335 Ontario Northland 800-461-8558 Tristar Express 705-734-1633 Source: Town of Gravenhurst

6 Taxes and Utilities

6.1 Local Property Tax Rates Table 23: Local Property Tax Rates, 2013

Property Class Total Tax Rates Residential 0.0120249

Multi Residential 0.0120249

Commercial Occupied 0.0175489

Commercial Excess Land 0.0122842

Commercial Vacant Land 0.0122842

Industrial Occupied 0.0192287

Industrial Excess Land 0.0134601

Industrial Vacant Land 0.0134601

Pipelines 0.0113116

Farm 0.0030062

Managed Forest 0.0030062 Source: Town of Gravenhurst




6.2 Federal and Provincial Income Tax Rates Table 24: Corporate Taxes – Non-Canadian Controlled11

M&P Income Active Business

Income Investment

Income Federal rates General corporate rate

38.0% 38.0% 38.0%

Federal abatement (10.0)% (10.0)% (10.0)% 28.0% 28.0% 28.0% M&P deduction (13.0)% 0.0% 0.0% Rate reduction 0.0% (13.0)% (13.0)% 15.0% 15.0% 15.0% Provincial rates Ontario 10.0% 11.5% 11.5% Source: http://www.kpmg.com/Ca/en/services/Tax/Documents/TaxFacts20132014English-7.pdf pg. 64

Table 25: Corporate Taxes – Canadian Controlled, 2012 and 201312

Small Business

Income up to $400,000

Active Business Income between

$400,000 and $500,000

General Active

Business Income

Investment Income

Federal rates General corporate rate

38.0% 38.0% 38.0% 38.0%

Federal abatement

(10.0)% (10.0)% (10.0)% (10.0)%

28.0% 28.0% 28.0% 28.0% Small business deduction

(17.0)% (17.0)% 0.0% 0.0%

Rate reduction 0.0% 0.0% (13.0)% 0.0% Refundable tax 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% 11.0% 11.0% 15.0% 34.7% Provincial rates Ontario 4.5% 4.5% 11.0% 11.0% Source: http://www.kpmg.com/Ca/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/TaxRates/Income-tax-rates-for-CCPC-private-corporations-2012-and-2013-1.pdf

11 Ontario’s 2009 budget proposes to decrease the general corporate income tax rate from 14% to 12%, effective July 1, 2010 and will continue to decrease this rate each July 1 thereafter until it reaches 10% on July 1, 2013. The rate will decrease as follows: to 11.5% in 2011, to 11% in 2012 and to 10% in 2013. The province’s 2009 budget also proposes to decrease the M&P income tax rate from 12% to 10%, effective July 1, 2010. 12 Ontario’s 2009 budget proposes to decrease the general corporate income tax rate from 14% to 12%, effective July 1, 2010 and will continue to decrease this rate each July 1, thereafter until it reaches 10% on July 1, 2013. The rate will decrease as follows: to 11.5% in 2011, to 11% in 2012 and to 10% in 2013. The province’s 2009 budget also proposes to decrease the small business income tax rate from 5.5% to 4.5% effective July 1, 2010. Ontario levies a surtax at a rate of 4.25% on CCPCs claiming the Ontario small business deduction in order to gradually reduce the benefit of the deduction where taxable income exceeds the small business income threshold. Based on the small business limit of $500,000 the phase-put range for the application of the surtax is between $500,000 and $1.5 million. The province’s 2009 budget proposes to eliminate this small business deduction surtax, effective July 1, 2010.


http://www.kpmg.com/Ca/en/services/Tax/Documents/TaxFacts20132014English-7.pdf

http://www.kpmg.com/Ca/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/TaxRates/Income-tax-rates-for-CCPC-private-corporations-2012-and-2013-1.pdf

http://www.kpmg.com/Ca/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/TaxRates/Income-tax-rates-for-CCPC-private-corporations-2012-and-2013-1.pdf



Table 26: Ontario's Capital Tax Elimination Plan

Date Deduction

($M) *M&P and Resources

Regular Corporations

First $400M

of Taxable Capital

Taxable Capital above $400M

Eliminated

Non-

Deposit Taking

Deposit Taking

4-Jan-09

15 0.225 0.45 0.54 0.675

5-Jan-10

15 0.15 0.3 0.36 0.45

1-Jul-10 Eliminated Source: http://www.kpmg.ca/en/services/tax/taxrates.html and http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/english/budget/ontariobudgets/2008/chpt3.html

Table 27: Personal Income Tax, 2010

Tax Rates Tax Brackets Surtax Rates Surtax

Thresholds Federal 15.00% Up to $43,561 22.00% $43,562 – 87,123 26.00% $87,124 – 135,054 29.00% $135,055 and over Ontario 5.05% Up to $39,723 9.15% $39,723 – 79, 448 20% $4,289 11.16% $79,449 – 509,000 63% $5,489 13.16% $509,001 and over Source: http://www.kpmg.com/Ca/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/PersonalTaxRates/Federal-and-Provincial-Income-Tax-Rates-and-Brackets-and-Surtaxes-8-15-2013.pdf

Table 28: Sales Tax

Sales Tax 2010

(Jan. to June) After July 1, 2010 GST (goods and services tax) 5% PST (provincial sale tax or retail sales tax) 8% HST (harmonized sales tax) 13% Source: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/bsnss/tpcs/gst-tps/rts-eng.html


http://www.kpmg.ca/en/services/tax/taxrates.html

http://www.kpmg.com/Ca/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/PersonalTaxRates/Federal-and-Provincial-Income-Tax-Rates-and-Brackets-and-Surtaxes-8-15-2013.pdf

http://www.kpmg.com/Ca/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/PersonalTaxRates/Federal-and-Provincial-Income-Tax-Rates-and-Brackets-and-Surtaxes-8-15-2013.pdf



6.3 Electricity Service Provider: Veridian Connections Inc. 55 Taunton Road East Ajax, ON L1T 3V3 Phone: 705-687-2321 or 1-888-445-2881 Email: [email protected] Web: www.veridian.on.ca Table 29: Residential Electricity Rates

Electricity rates effective May 1, 2013 Tiered RPP Prices up to and including 600 kWh per month 7.8¢/kWh above 600 kWh per month 9.1¢/kWh Time-of-Use (TOU) Prices Off-Peak Price 6.7¢/kWh Mid-Peak Price 10.4¢/kWh On-Peak Price 12.4¢/kWh Delivery Transmission Charge $0.0123/kWh Distribution (Residential Urban Year - Round) 0.0276/kWh Distribution (Residential Suburban Year - Round) 0.0335/kWh Distribution (Residential Suburban Seasonal) $0.0414/kWh Customer Charge Residential Urban Year - Round $12.70 per month Residential Suburban Year – Round $21.10 per month Residential Suburban Seasonal $29.44 per month Wholesale Market 0.56¢/kWh Standard Supply 25¢ per month Debt Retirement per kWh/month 0.7¢/kWh

Source: Veridian Connections, http://www.veridian.on.ca/connections_business_electricityrates.asp

Table 30: Business Electricity Rates

Electricity rates effective May 1, 2013 General Service (< 50 kW)

Tiered RPP Prices up to and including 750 kWh per month 7.8¢/kWh above 750 kWh per month 9.1¢/kWh Time-of-Use (TOU) Prices Off-Peak Price 6.7¢/kWh Mid-Peak Price 10.4¢/kWh On-Peak Price 12.4¢/kWh Delivery Transmission Charge $0.0110/kWh Distribution $0.0247/kWh Customer Charge $17.41 per month Wholesale Market 0.56¢/kWh



http://www.veridian.on.ca/



Standard Supply 25¢ per month Debt Retirement per kWh/month 0.7¢/kWh

General Service 50 to 4,999 kw Customer charge $104.05 per month Delivery charge $6.9562/kw Transformer allowance 60¢/kw Standard supply service (sss) charge 25¢ per month First 750 kwh used per month 7.8¢/kwh Remaining kwh used per month 9.1¢/kwh Transmission connection charge $1.8918/kw Transmission network charge $2.5810/kw Debt retirement charge 0.7¢/kwh Wholesale market service charge 0.56¢ per kwh

Source: Veridian Connections, http://www.veridian.on.ca/connections_business_electricityrates.asp

6.4 Natural Gas Service Provider: Union Gas Phone: 1-877-969-0999 Web: www.uniongas.com

Union Gas Limited is a major Canadian natural gas utility that provides energy delivery and related services to about 1.3 million residential, commercial and industrial customers in over 400 communities in northern, southwestern and eastern Ontario. Union Gas has assets of approximately $4 billion and employs about 2,200 people. Union Gas is a Spectra Energy Company.

Union Gas distribution service area extends throughout northern Ontario from the Manitoba border to the North Bay/Muskoka area, through southwestern Ontario from Windsor to just west of Toronto, and across eastern Ontario from Port Hope to Cornwall. Union Gas also provides natural gas storage and transportation services for other utilities and energy market participants in Ontario, Quebec and the United States. Union Gas’ storage and transmission system forms an important link in the movement of natural gas from Western Canadian and U.S. supply basins to central Canadian and Northeast U.S. markets.

Table 31: Union Gas - Regional Residential Rates (Rate 301) Monthly Demand Charge Rates as of Oct 1, 2010 Gas commodity rate (cents/m3) 15.4315 Gas Commodity Price Adjustment (cents/m3) -3.3061

Transportation (cents/m3) 5.6223

Transportation Price Adjustment (cents/m3) -0.0927

Storage (cents/m3) 1.8957 Storage Price Adjustment (cents/m3) 0.0000 Delivery (cents per m3) First 100 m3 8.2487 Next 200 m3 7.6929


http://www.veridian.on.ca/connections_business_electricityrates.asp

http://www.uniongas.com/



Next 200 m3 7.2979 Next 500 m3 6.9354 All over Previous Block 6.6360 Delivery Price Adjustment -0.7348 Monthly charge (per metre) $19.00 Source: http://www.uniongas.com/aboutus/rates/residential/pdf/rate301.pdf

Table 32: Union Gas - Small Commercial Rates (Rate 310) Monthly Demand Charge Rates as of May 1, 2013 Gas commodity rate (cents/m3) 13.9796 ¢/m3

Gas Commodity Price Adjustment (cents/m3) -0.7197 ¢/m3 Transportation (cents/m3) 5.5401 ¢/m3 Transportation Price Adjustment (cents/m3) -5.4489 ¢/m3 Storage (cents/m3) 2.3910 ¢/m3 Storage Price Adjustment (cents/m3) 0.2109 ¢/m3 Monthly Delivery Commodity Charge (cents per m3) First 1,000 m3 9.7803 ¢/m3 Next 9,000 m3 9.2558 ¢/m3 Next 20,000 m3 8.8831 ¢/m3 Next 70,000 m3 8.5411 ¢/m3 Over 100,000 m3 8.2586 ¢/m Delivery Price Adjustment 0.2822 ¢/m3 Monthly Charge (per metre) $21.00 Source: http://www.uniongas.com/~/media/aboutus/rates/residential/rate101.pdf

For large business rates services, please check website: http://www.uniongas.com/business/account-services


http://www.uniongas.com/~/media/aboutus/rates/residential/rate101.pdf

http://www.uniongas.com/business/account-services



6.5 Waste Management Table 33: Waste Disposal Site Beiers Road Landfill Site

Working Hours

Monday to Friday - 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Saturday - 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Sunday* - 11:00 am to 4:30 pm *Beiers Road landfill is open until 8:00 pm on Sundays during the summer(Victoria Day to last Sunday in September inclusive)

Tipping Fees

(a) Residential Waste (i) Facility with Weigh Scales - Vehicles with three (3) bags or less* no charge - Vehicle exceeding three (3) bags $121.00/Tonne - General Residential $121.00/Tonne (ii) Facility without Weigh Scales - Three (3) bags or less* no charge - More than three (3) bags $2.00 per bag - 1/2 ton truck (extra-low) load or equivalent $13.50/discharge - 1/2 ton truck (low) load or equivalent $26.75/discharge - 1/2 ton truck (medium) load or equivalent $46.25/discharge - 1/2 ton truck (heavy) load or equivalent $66.00/discharge (b) Commercial / Industrial/Construction Waste (i) Facility with Weigh Scales - General $121.00 /Tonne - Wood / Brush $121.00/Tonne - Chippable Wood / Brush $64.00/Tonne - Compostable Waste $42.00/Tonne - Contaminated Soil / Waste $170.00/Tonne - Tar Shingles (clean) $121.00/Tonne - Mixed Material $121.00/Tonne (ii) Facility without Weigh Scales - 1/2 ton truck (extra-low) load or equivalent $13.50/discharge - 1/2 Ton Truck (low) load or equivalent $26.75/discharge - 1/2 Ton Truck (medium) load or equivalent $46.25/discharge - 1/2 Ton Truck (heavy) load or equivalent $66.00/discharge - 1 Rear Axle - Stake Truck $111.00/discharge - 1 Rear Axle - Dump Truck $222.00/discharge - 2 Rear Axle - Dump Truck $334.00/discharge (c) White & Household Goods (i) Facility with Weigh Scales - Furniture / Mattresses / Box Springs $121.00/Tonne - Untagged Appliances, Equipment or Devices $23.00/unit (ii) Facility without Weigh Scales - Furniture / Mattresses / Box Springs $8.25/unit - Untagged Appliances, Equipment or Devices $23.00/unit (e)Tires on Rims (i) Facility with Weigh Scales - Rim size 16 inches or under




Beiers Road Landfill Site - first 4 tire and rim assemblies $9.00/assembly - over 4 tire and rim assembly $386.00/Tonne - Rim size over 16 inches $520.00/Tonne (ii) Facilities without Weigh Scales - Rim size 16 inches or under - 4 assemblies or less $9.00/assembly - over 4 assemblies not accepted - Rim size over 16 inches not accepted

Source: Town of Gravenhurst, http://www.muskoka.on.ca/siteengine/activepage.asp?PageID=32

6.6 Water and Sanitary Sewer Table 34: Water and Sewer Rates Effective March 1, 2010 Water Sewer METERED (monthly minimum service charge based on size of meter) Less than 1” meter $18.70 $4.30 1” meter $29.07 $8.42 1.5” meter $53.27 $16.72 2” meter $70.56 $22.66 3” meter $224.56 $75.52 4” meter or larger $287.42 $97.10 NON-METERED (monthly) All Residential Users $86.08 $100.90 Commercial – Light Users $86.08 $100.90 Other Users $86..08/ERU $100.90/ERU CONSUMPTION/COLLECTION Metric $1.6844/m3 $2.4149/m3 Source: Town of Gravenhurst, http://www.muskoka.on.ca/siteengine/activepage.asp?PageID=91

For further information, please contact: District of Muskoka Phone: 705-645-6764 Email: [email protected] Web: www.muskoka.on.ca



http://www.muskoka.on.ca/



6.7 Communications Infrastructure Table 35: Communications Infrastructure

Service Company Name Telephone Bell Canada

Rogers Cogeco AT & T

Local High Speed Internet Providers Bell Canada Rogers Cogeco

Cable/Satellite TV Providers Bell Canada Rogers Cogeco

Source: Town of Gravenhurst

Rogers Rogers Wireless 100 Westmorland Street Moncton, NB E1C 0G1 Phone: 1-888-764-3771 Web: www.rogers.com Bell Canada Customer Service Centre P.O. Box 920 Station A Toronto, ON M5W 1G5 Phone: your area code + 310-2355 Toll Free: 1-800-667-0123 Web: www.bell.ca Bell Canada provides local and long distance phone service, wireless voice and data services, internet access, satellite television, and a host of other solutions and services to Canadian homes and businesses. Cogeco Inc. 950 Syscon Road P.O. Box 5076, Stn Main Burlington, ON L7R 4S6 Phone: 1-800-564-6253 or 514-982-7555 Fax: 416-263-9394 or 1-800-453-0300 Email: [email protected] Web: www.cogeco.ca/cable/corporate/cgo/main.html COGECO Inc. (“COGECO” or “the Company”) is a diversified communications company with shares listed on the Toronto stock exchange (“TSX”), under the symbol CGO. The Company


http://www.rogers.com/

http://www.bell.ca/


http://www.cogeco.ca/cable/corporate/cgo/main.html



strives to meet the communication needs of consumers and advertisers through cable distribution and radio broadcasting. Cogeco Cable Inc. (“Cogeco Cable”), the cable subsidiary, builds on its cable distribution base by offering Analogue and Digital Television, High Speed Internet and Telephony services. AT & T Phone: 1-877 818 8333 Web: http://www.corp.att.com/canada/ In Canada, AT&T offers a range of data services including Virtual Private Networks, MPLS, Frame Relay, and managed network services that are backed by a worldwide team of 35,000 networking professionals who offer a single point of contact, understand your business and ensure accountability, whatever your needs may be. AT&T is committed to serving the unique needs of multinational businesses by offering reliable data services tailored to local market conditions, as well as flexible business solutions including local sales and support and billing in multiple currencies.


http://www.corp.att.com/canada/



7 Building and Development Related Fees

7.1 Development Related Fees Table 36: Development-related Application Fees Fee Title Description Of Fee Fee Accessory to residential buildings Gross Floor Area

Detached Garage, boathouse, storage building, coverall, gazebo, storage shed.

Charged on a per square foot

basis.

$0 .66

Building Agreement Acting in good faith agreement between permit holder or property owner and the Town of Gravenhurst.

Administration Fee: $547.00 Plus: performance fee which is refundable on

completion of agreement conditions.

$16,000.00

Building Permit Fee Not Otherwise Covered

Construction value includes materials plus labour.

Change per $1,000 of construction value or

part thereof.

$11.00

Change of Use Permit As per the Building Code, a change of use of a building occurs and no construction is proposed where there is an increase in hazard as set out in the Building Code.

Charge is non-refundable.

$109.00

Commercial/Industrial Gross Floor Area

Such as retail store, factory, storage building, repair garage.

Charge per $1,000 of construction value or

part thereof.

$11.00

Conditional Permit Fee As permitted under the Building Code.

$328.00

Decks and Docks Gross Floor Area

Includes floating docks greater than 300 ft² gross area.

Charged on a per square foot basis.

$ 0 .43

Demolition Permit Fee with Professional Engineer

Demolition that requires a professional engineer.

$274.00

Demolition Permit Fee without Professional Engineer

Demolition that does not require a professional engineer.

$82.00

Designated Structures Designated structures as per the

Charge per $1,000 of construction value or

$11.00




Fee Title Description Of Fee Fee Ontario Building Code may include, retaining wall, pedestrian bridge appurtenant to a building, crane runway, exterior storage tank not regulated by the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000, signs, solar collector, wind turbine generator, dish antenna, communication tower, outdoor pool that has a water depth greater than 3.5 m at any point, public pool, and a public spa.

part thereof, Minimum $200.00.

Fireplace, furnace, stove and chimney Building Permit

Solid Fuel Burning appliance, Chimney and furnaces.

$82.00

Floating Docks Floating docks less than 300 ft² gross area.

$82.00

Inspection plus Inspection Report

Building permits more than 3 years old where there have been no inspections for at least a year.

$164.00

Minimum Permit fee unless otherwise noted

Minimum Permit fee unless otherwise noted.

$82.00

Over the Counter Permits OTC permits are generally issued for permits not requiring zoning analysis, plans review, etc… such as minor repairs and/or alterations.

Minimum charge as identified.

$82.00

Plan change or additional Further plans review due to altering, adding or changing of plans.

Charge per page. $55.00




Fee Title Description Of Fee Fee Plumbing Fixture units are as

set out in the Ontario Building Code.

Charge per fixture unit as defined in the OBC.

$ 8.75

Re-Inspection not covered in permit fee

Example - Inspection called for to find building is locked and no-one at site.

Charge per inspection $82.00

Residential Finished Basement Gross Floor Area includes additional plumbing, HVAC

Basement or crawl space including foundation insulation.


$ 0.45

Residential Finished Gross Floor Area includes plumbing, HVAC and pier foundations

Such as dwellings, apartments, sleeping cabin, living rooms, bedroom, kitchen, three season sunroom, attached garage.


$ 1.32

Residential Unfinished Basement Gross Floor Area

Basement or crawl space including foundation insulation.


$ 0 .23

Searching of records No charge if part of full Municipal Records Search covered under another fee.

$55.00

Septic - Cesspool System Class 3

A Class 3 sewage system that receives only the contents of a Class 1 sewage system or effluent from a Class 1 sewage system for disposal such as a composting toilet.

$164.00

Septic - Greywater System Class 2

Greywater means sanitary sewage of domestic origin that is derived from fixtures other than sanitary units.

$164.00

Septic - Holding Tank System Class 5

Holding tank means a tank designed to totally retain all sanitary sewage

$438.00




Fee Title Description Of Fee Fee discharged into it and requiring periodic emptying.

Septic Lot Suitability Inspect and provide a septic sewage system report for a vacant parcel of land.

$164.00

Septic Sewage System - Flat Rate for Complete

Install a complete new septic sewage system.

$438.00

Septic Sewage System Inspection & report for a Plan of Subdivision

Inspect and provide a septic sewage system report (to include all of the severed and retained lots).

Charge is based on per proposed lot.

$103.00

Septic Sewage System Inspection & report for severance

Inspect and provide a septic sewage system report for each proposed parcel.

(rate per proposed lot) $109.00

Septic Sewage System Inspection of an existing system

Inspection of an existing septic sewage system for code compliance.

$164.00

Septic Sewage System Upgrade or Repair short of a complete replacement

Bring a septic sewage system into code compliance (bed only).

$274.00

Septic Sewage System Upgrade or Repair short of a complete replacement

Bring a septic sewage system into code compliance (tank only).

$164.00

Special and Additional Inspections

Additional inspections that are required as a result of poor construction, or to evaluate existing projects for renovation or addition applicants that are unsure of requirements.

Charge per inspection. $82.00

Subsequent follow-up inspections

Additional property standards inspections past

Charge per inspection. $82.00




Fee Title Description Of Fee Fee compliance dates.

Tents and Temporary Building Permit Fee

To erect tents, temporary greenhouses and other similar structures for special events.

$82.00

Transfer of Permit Transfer a building permit from the holder it was issued too to another holder.

$55.00

Water and/or Sewer Building Permit

Connection of a water and/or sewer pipe to a building.

$82.00

Source: Town of Gravenhurst, http://www.gravenhurst.ca/en/yourtownhall/resources/userfeesandcharges_summary_2013.pdf




7.2 Development Charges

Non-Residential Development Charges

Town Wide Service Gross Floor Area $ per square foot

Roads and related 1.29 Municipal Parking 0.11 Fire Protection Services 0.46 Out Door Recreation 0.16 In Door Recreation 0.23 Library 0.02 Administration 0.47 Total 2.74 Source: Town of Gravenhurst, http://www.gravenhurst.ca/images/depts/building/2009%20dc%20by-law%20nov%2017%202009.pdf For further information, please contact: Community Economic Development Officer Town of Gravenhurst 3 - 5 Pineridge Gate Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1Z3 Phone: 705-687-3412 Fax: 705-687-7016 Email: [email protected] Web: www.Gravenhurst.ca



http://www.gravenhurst.ca/



8 Industrial Parks

8.1 Industrial Parks Currently there are no industrial parks in Gravenhurst. For available property listings see our website at www.Gravenhurst.ca For further information or development opportunities, please contact: Community Economic Development Officer Town of Gravenhurst 3 - 5 Pineridge Gate Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1Z3 Phone: 705-687-3412 Fax: 705-687-7016 Email: [email protected] Web: www.Gravenhurst.ca







9 Business Support Programs and Services

9.1 Government and Business Services Town of Gravenhurst 3 - 5 Pineridge Gate Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1Z3 Phone: 705-687-3412 Fax: 705-687-7016 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.gravenhurst.ca/contact The District Municipality of Muskoka 70 Pine Street Bracebridge, ON P1L 1N3 Phone: 705-645-2231 Toll Free: 1-800-588-4443 Fax: 705-645-5319 Email: [email protected] Web: www.cdssab.on.ca/english/main.html Canada Post Customer Service 4567 Dixie Road Mississauga, ON L4W 1S2 Toll Free: 1-866-607-6301 Web: http://www.canadapost.ca Post office in Gravenhust: http://www.canadapost.ca/cpotools/apps/fpo/personal/findPostOfficeByPostalCode?execution=e1s2 Canadian Business Service Centre Phone: 1-888-576-4444 (9:00 am to 5:00 pm, in every time zone) TTY (deaf/hard of hearing): 1-800-457-8466 (8:30 am to 6:00 pm, Eastern Time) Web: http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/

Canada Business Service Centre is a government information service for businesses and start-up entrepreneurs in Canada. They reduce the complexity and burden of dealing with various levels of government by serving as a single point of access for federal and provincial/territorial government services, programs and regulatory requirements for business.



http://www.gravenhurst.ca/contact


http://www.cdssab.on.ca/english/main.html

http://www.canadapost.ca/cpo/mc/aboutus/default.jsf

http://www.canadapost.ca/cpotools/apps/fpo/personal/findPostOfficeByPostalCode?execution=e1s2

http://www.canadapost.ca/cpotools/apps/fpo/personal/findPostOfficeByPostalCode?execution=e1s2

http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/



FedNor Industry Canada Industry Canada Web Service Centre Industry Canada C.D. Howe Building 235 Queen Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0H5 Phone: 613-954-5031 Toll-free: 1-800-328-6189 (Canada) TTY (for hearing-impaired only): 1-866-694-8389 (toll-free) Fax: 613-954-2340 Online: [email protected] Web: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ic1.nsf/eng/h_00014.html Business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday to Friday. 9.2 Chamber of Commerce and Business Associations Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce 685-2 Muskoka Rd N Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1J1 Phone: 705-687-4432 Fax: 705-687-4382 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.gravenhurstchamber.com/contact-us/ Muskoka Futures 111 Manitoba Street Bracebridge, ON P1L 2B6 Phone: 705-646-9511 Toll Free: 1-800-414-6570 Fax: 705-646-9522 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.muskokafutures.ca/contact.html Muskoka Community Futures Development Corporation supports community economic development across Canada by assisting rural communities to strengthen and diversify their economies. Gravenhurst BIA PO Box 837 Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1V2 Phone: 705-687-9411 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.gravenhurstbia.com/index.php



http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ic1.nsf/eng/h_00014.html


http://www.southtemiskaming.com/

http://www.gravenhurstchamber.com/contact-us/


http://www.muskokafutures.ca/contact.html


http://www.gravenhurstbia.com/index.php



The aim of the BIA is to improve the downtown Business Area by leading and supporting efforts to beautify our streetscape, respect our Heritage, inspire and promote our business members, assist and contribute to the community and thereby achieve the goals. Muskoka Small Business Centre Location: 35A Manitoba Street - downstairs Mailing: 1000 Taylor Court Bracebridge, ON P1L 1R6 Phone: 705-646-9021 Fax: 705-645-1262 Email: [email protected] Web: www.muskokaenterprisecentre.com Muskoka Small Business Centre is the leading source of business information in the Muskoka and surrounding areas. The Small Business Centre provides the following:

• Free and confidential business consultations, by appointment. • Informational pamphlets on a wide range of business topics • A computer workstation with up-to-date Microsoft Office applications and internet

access for client use • Business Name Searches and Registrations • Resource library • Youth Programs.

9.3 Education, Employment and Training Services TecKNOWLEDGE 1007 Racoon Road Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1R1 Phone: 705-627-9223 Web: www.gravenhurstcomputer.com Proactive Computer Services Box 3041, RR #1 Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1R1 Phone: 705-627-9223 Web: www.gravenhurstcomputer.com



http://www.muskokaenterprisecentre.com/

http://www.gravenhurstcomputer.com/

http://www.gravenhurstcomputer.com/



Post-Secondary Institutions in North Eastern Ontario

Nipissing University North Bay (Main Campus) 100 College Drive, Box 5002 North Bay, ON P1B 8L7 Phone: 705-474-3450 Fax: 705-474-1947 Web: www.nipissingu.ca Major Programs: Business, Medicine, Science, Education Trent University Peterborough (Main Campus) 1600 West Bank Drive Peterborough, ON K9J 7B8 Phone: 705-748-1011 Web: http://www.trentu.ca/contact/ Major Programs: Business, Medicine, Science University of Waterloo Huntsville (Main Campus) 200 University Avenue West Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1 Phone: 519-888-4567 Web: http://uwaterloo.ca/ Major Programs: Information Technology Georgian College Barrie Campus; Orillia Campus; Owen Sound Campus Muskoka Campus 111 Wellington Street Bracebridge, ON P1L 1E2 Phone 705-646-7629 Fax 705-646-2120 Web: http://www.georgianc.on.ca/ Durham College Oshawa Main Campus; Whitby Campus 2000 Simcoe Street North Oshawa, ON L1H 7K4 Phone: 905-721-2000 Fax: 905-721-3113 Web: http://www.durhamcollege.ca/index.php


http://www.nipissingu.ca/

http://www.trentu.ca/contact/

http://uwaterloo.ca/

http://www.georgianc.on.ca/

http://www.durhamcollege.ca/index.php



Fleming College Peterborough (Main Campus); Cobourg; Haliburton; Lindsay 599 Brealey Drive Peterborough, ON K9J 7B1 Phone: 705-749-5530 Toll Free: 1-866-353-6464 Fax: 705-749-5507 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.flemingc.on.ca/ Major Programs: Business, Forestry, Health, Hospitality/Tourism, Information Technology Academy of Learning Career and Business College Lindsay, ON Web: www.academyoflearning.com/ON/HOME.aspx Major Programs: Business, Health, Information Technology, Services Transport Training Centres of Canada 2097 Whittington Drive, Unit C Peterborough, ON K9J 6X4 Toll Free: 1-800-805-0662 Phone: 705-741-4518 x216 Fax: 705-741-4868 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ttcc.ca Major Programs: Heavy Equipment and Commercial Truck Training Willis College of Business, Health and Technology Cobourg Campus of Willis College 1111 Elgin Street West Cobourg, ON K9A 5H7 Phone: 905-372-8978 Fax: 905-372-5189 Toll Free: 1-877-762-9979 Web: http://www.williscollege.com/about_willis_college.php Major Programs: Business, Health, Technology



http://www.flemingc.on.ca/

http://www.academyoflearning.com/ON/HOME.aspx


http://www.ttcc.ca/

http://www.williscollege.com/about_willis_college.php



9.4 Area Financial Institutions Royal Bank 398 Muskoka Road North Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1G3 Phone: 705-687-4015 Web: http://www.rbc.com/country-select.html

Scotiabank 198 Muskoka Road North Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1X2 Phone: 705-687-2248 Fax: 705-687-2265 Web: www.scotiabank.com

TD Canada Trust 210 Muskoka Road South Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1H5 Phone: 705-687-6601 Fax: 705-687-6201 Web: http://www.td.com

National Bank of Canada 395 Muskoka Road South Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1J4 Phone: 705-687-2212 Fax: 705-687-2214 Web: http://www.nbc.ca/

Cash for Cheques 130 Muskoka Road North Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1X2 Phone: 705-687-0666

New Haven Mortgage Corp Fsco Licence 10588 9040 Leslie Street Coldwater, ON L1V 7A8 Phone: 416-636-0000 Web: http://www.newhavenmortgage.com/

Scharfe K P Insurance Brokers Ltd 629 St. Clair West Coldwater, ON L1V 7A8 Phone: 416-653-1707

Mortgage Intelligence-Suncoast 45 Ontario Street South Coldwater, ON L1V 7A8 Phone: 519-238-4663

Johnston & Assoc. Insurance Brokers Ltd 690 Muskoka Road South Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1K2 Phone: 705-687-3451 Fax: 705-687-7985

First Capital Financial 140 First Street S Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1H5 Phone: 705-687-0630

ScotiaMcLeod 198 Muskoka Road North Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1X2 Phone: 705-687-2008

Gidley & Associates Insurance Brokers Limited 131 Bay Street Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1X2 Phone: 705-687-7233 Web: www.gidleyinsurance.com


http://www.rbc.com/country-select.html

http://www.scotiabank.com/

http://www.td.com/

http://www.nbc.ca/

http://www.newhavenmortgage.com/

http://www.gidleyinsurance.com/



Muskoka Financial Inc. 140 Alexander Street Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1A9 Phone: 705-687-9495

Freedom 55 Financial 170 Cherokee Lane Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1G7 Phone: 705-687-3316

Muskoka Insurance Brokers Ltd. 320 Muskoka Road North Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1T7 Phone: 705-687-6606 Fax: 705-687-4290




9.5 Real Estate Re/Max Lake Country Realty Inc. 315 Bay Street Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1T1 Phone: 705-687-2243 Fax: 705-687-5688 Web: www.soldonmuskoka.com

Commonwealth Adventure Real Estate Inc. 820 Muskoka Road S Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1K2 Phone: 705-684-8774 Fax: 705-684-8773 Web: www.commonwealthrealestate.ca

Middlebrooks T E & Associates 315 Bay Street Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1T1 Phone: 705-687-2792

Maggie Tomlinson - Gidley Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage PO Box 287 Corner Main & River Streets Bala, ON P0C 1A0 Phone: 705-644-9283 Fax: 705-762-3133 Web: www.bala.net/gidley

Lakeland Realty Ltd 410 Muskoka Road N Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1G3 Phone: 705-687-6677 Fax: 705-687-4621

Muskoka Real Estate Services Inc. 810 Bay Street Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1G7 Phone: 705-687-7777 Fax: 705-687-7048

Royal Le Page Lakes Of Muskoka 390 Muskoka Road N Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1G3 Phone: 705-687-3474 Fax: 705-687-7710

Century Twenty One Real Estate 1120 Bay Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1T1 Phone: 705-687-8877

Sutton Around Muskoka Realty Inc. 405 Muskoka Road S, Unit A-1 Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1J4 Phone: 705-684-8181

Anita Latner Realty Inc. 141 Bay Street Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1X2 Phone: 705-687-2879

Commonwealth Real Estate Svc 1080 Whitehead Road Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1V1 Phone: 905-876-0460

Vacation Time Real Estate Inc. Brokerage 170 Muskoka Road North Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1X2 Phone: 705-687-0066 Fax: 705-687-0067 Web: www.vacationtimemuskoka.com


http://www.soldonmuskoka.com/

http://www.commonwealthrealestate.ca/

http://www.bala.net/gidley

http://www.vacationtimemuskoka.com/



9.6 Economic Development For more information or development opportunities, please contact: Community Economic Development Officer Town of Gravenhurst 3 - 5 Pineridge Gate Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1Z3 Phone: 705-687-3412 Fax: 705-687-7016 Email: [email protected] Web: www.Gravenhurst.ca 9.7 Incentives Capital Funding Programs NextGen Biofuels Fund - Sustainable Development Technology Canada http://www.sdtc.ca/index.php?page=nextgen-funding-niche&hl=en_CA SD Tech Fund - Sustainable Development Technology Canada http://www.sdtc.ca/index.php?page=sdtech-funding-niche&hl=en_CA Business Development Bank of Canada http://www.bdc.ca/en/home.htm Community Futures Program - Ontario http://www.icce.ca/eic/site/fednor-fednor.nsf/eng/h_fn01468.html SMART Program - Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters http://www.cme-smart.ca/ NOHFC - Northern Energy Program http://www.mndm.gov.on.ca/nohfc/programs/northern_energy_e.asp Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative - Industry Canada http://ito.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ito-oti.nsf/eng/h_00022.html Canadian Youth Business Foundation Start-Up Financing Program http://www.cybf.ca/entrepreneurs/ NOHFC - Emerging Technology Program http://www.mndm.gov.on.ca/nohfc/programs/emerging_technology_e.asp Eastern Ontario Development Fund - Ministry of Economic Development http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/food/industry/east-ont-dev-fund.htm Ontario Innovation Demonstration Fund http://www.mri.gov.on.ca/english/programs/idf/guidelines.asp




http://www.sdtc.ca/index.php?page=nextgen-funding-niche&hl=en_CA

http://www.sdtc.ca/index.php?page=sdtech-funding-niche&hl=en_CA

http://www.bdc.ca/en/home.htm

http://www.icce.ca/eic/site/fednor-fednor.nsf/eng/h_fn01468.html

http://www.cme-smart.ca/

http://www.mndm.gov.on.ca/nohfc/programs/northern_energy_e.asp

http://ito.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ito-oti.nsf/eng/h_00022.html

http://www.cybf.ca/entrepreneurs/

http://www.mndm.gov.on.ca/nohfc/programs/emerging_technology_e.asp

http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/food/industry/east-ont-dev-fund.htm

http://www.mri.gov.on.ca/english/programs/idf/guidelines.asp



Rural Economic Development (RED) Program http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/rural/red/ Ontario Emerging Technologies Fund - Ontario Capital Growth Corporation http://www.ocgc.gov.on.ca/site/en/funds/ontario-emerging-technologies-fund/ Canada Small Business Financing Program - Industry Canada http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/csbfp-pfpec.nsf/eng/Home Commercialization Funding Programs Ontario Centres of Excellence Inc. http://www.oce-ontario.org/programs-services NextGen Biofuels Fund - Sustainable Development Technology Canada http://www.sdtc.ca/index.php?page=nextgen-funding-niche&hl=en_CA SD Tech Fund - Sustainable Development Technology Canada http://www.sdtc.ca/index.php?page=sdtech-funding-process&hl=en_CA NOHFC - Emerging Technology Program http://www.mndm.gov.on.ca/nohfc/programs/emerging_technology_e.asp Ontario Research Fund - Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation http://www.mri.gov.on.ca/english/programs/ResearchFund.asp Conservation Fund http://www.powerauthority.on.ca/cfund Eastern Ontario Development Fund - Ministry of Economic Development http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/food/industry/east-ont-dev-fund.htm Health Technology and Commercialization Program (HTCP) https://www.htx.ca/FundingList.aspx Innovation Demonstration Fund (IDF) Program http://www.mri.gov.on.ca/english/programs/idf/guidelines.asp NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program https://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/ibp/irap.html MaRS Discovery District (MaRS) www.marsdd.com Digital Media Funding Programs Digital Technology Adoption Pilot Program (DTAPP) http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/irap/dtapp/index.html


http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/rural/red/

http://www.ocgc.gov.on.ca/site/en/funds/ontario-emerging-technologies-fund/

http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/csbfp-pfpec.nsf/eng/Home

http://www.oce-ontario.org/programs-services


http://www.sdtc.ca/index.php?page=sdtech-funding-process&hl=en_CA


http://www.mri.gov.on.ca/english/programs/ResearchFund.asp

http://www.powerauthority.on.ca/cfund


https://www.htx.ca/FundingList.aspx


https://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/ibp/irap.html

http://www.marsdd.com/

http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/irap/dtapp/index.html



NOHFC - Emerging Technology Program http://www.mndm.gov.on.ca/nohfc/programs/emerging_technology_e.asp Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit (OFTTC) http://www.omdc.on.ca/film_and_tv/tax_credits/OFTTC.htm Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit http://www.omdc.on.ca/interactive/Tax_Credits.htm Ontario Production Services Tax Credit (OPSTC) http://www.omdc.on.ca/film_and_tv/tax_credits/OPSTC.htm Ontario Sound Recording Tax Credit (OSRTC) http://www.omdc.on.ca/music/Tax_Credits/OSRTC.htm Ontario Computer Animation and Special Effects Tax Credit (OCASE) http://www.omdc.on.ca/film_and_tv/tax_credits/OCASE.htm Ontario Book Publishing Tax Credit (OBPTC) http://www.omdc.on.ca/book/tax_credits/OBPTC.htm Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit Program - Canada Revenue Agency http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1268740529145 EDO Funding Programs Infrastructure Ontario's Loan Program http://www.infrastructureontario.ca/Templates/Loan.aspx?id=50 The Ontario Trillium Foundation http://www.trilliumfoundation.org/cms/en/index.aspx?menuid=57 Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC): Infrastructure and Community Development Program http://www.mndm.gov.on.ca/nohfc/programs/infrastructure_and_community_development_e.asp Brownfields Financial Tax Incentive Program - Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/Page223.aspx Aboriginal Community Capital Grants Program http://www.aboriginalaffairs.gov.on.ca/english/economy/grants.asp Invest Canada-Community Initiatives (ICCI) (Federal) http://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/eng/funding/icci/home.jsp Northern Communities Investment Readiness (NCIR) Initiative http://www.mndm.gov.on.ca/en/northern-development/community-support/northern-communities-investment-readiness-initiative



http://www.omdc.on.ca/film_and_tv/tax_credits/OFTTC.htm

http://www.omdc.on.ca/interactive/Tax_Credits.htm

http://www.omdc.on.ca/film_and_tv/tax_credits/OPSTC.htm

http://www.omdc.on.ca/music/Tax_Credits/OSRTC.htm

http://www.omdc.on.ca/film_and_tv/tax_credits/OCASE.htm

http://www.omdc.on.ca/book/tax_credits/OBPTC.htm

http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1268740529145

http://www.infrastructureontario.ca/Templates/Loan.aspx?id=50

http://www.trilliumfoundation.org/cms/en/index.aspx?menuid=57

http://www.mndm.gov.on.ca/nohfc/programs/infrastructure_and_community_development_e.asp


http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/Page223.aspx

http://www.aboriginalaffairs.gov.on.ca/english/economy/grants.asp

http://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/eng/funding/icci/home.jsp

http://www.mndm.gov.on.ca/en/northern-development/community-support/northern-communities-investment-readiness-initiative

http://www.mndm.gov.on.ca/en/northern-development/community-support/northern-communities-investment-readiness-initiative



Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC): Infrastructure and Community Development Program http://www.mndm.gov.on.ca/nohfc/programs/infrastructure_and_community_development_e.asp Economic Development Initiative (EDI) http://fednor.gc.ca/eic/site/fednor-fednor.nsf/eng/h_fn03152.html Building Canada Fund http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/prog/bcf-fcc-eng.html Eastern Ontario Development Fund - Ministry of Economic Development http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/food/industry/east-ont-dev-fund.htm Rural Economic Development (RED) Program http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/rural/red/index.html FEDNOR - Youth Internships - Private Sector Program http://fednor.gc.ca/eic/site/fednor-fednor.nsf/eng/fn03443.html Industrial R & D Fellowships - Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Partners-Partenaires/Programs-Programmes/IRDFProfile-BPRDIProfile_eng.asp Ontario Research Fund - Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation http://www.mri.gov.on.ca/english/programs/ResearchFund.asp Canada Foundation for Innovation http://www.innovation.ca/en/OurFunds Industrial Research Assistance Program - National Research Council Canada http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/ibp/irap/about/index.html Community Futures Program - Ontario http://www.ontcfdc.com/frame1.asp Energy Funding Programs NextGen Biofuels Fund - Sustainable Development Technology Canada http://www.sdtc.ca/index.php?page=nextgen-funding-niche&hl=en_CA SMART Program - Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters http://www.cme-smart.ca/ NOHFC - Northern Energy Program http://www.mndm.gov.on.ca/nohfc/programs/northern_energy_e.asp




http://fednor.gc.ca/eic/site/fednor-fednor.nsf/eng/h_fn03152.html

http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/prog/bcf-fcc-eng.html


http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/rural/red/index.html

http://fednor.gc.ca/eic/site/fednor-fednor.nsf/eng/fn03443.html

http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Partners-Partenaires/Programs-Programmes/IRDFProfile-BPRDIProfile_eng.asp



http://www.innovation.ca/en/OurFunds

http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/ibp/irap/about/index.html

http://www.ontcfdc.com/frame1.asp


http://www.cme-smart.ca/

http://www.mndm.gov.on.ca/nohfc/programs/northern_energy_e.asp



High Performance New Construction https://www.saveonenergy.ca/Business/Program-Overviews/New-Construction.aspx?scNodeID=119 Feed-in Tariff Program - Ontario Power Authority http://fit.powerauthority.on.ca/what-feed-tariff-program Conservation Fund http://www.powerauthority.on.ca/cfund Export Funding Programs Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) http://www.ccc.ca/eng/home.cfm Export Market Access - A Global Expansion Program http://exportaccess.ca/en/home Export Development Canada http://www.edc.ca/ New Exporters to Border States (NEBS) http://www.sse.gov.on.ca/medt/ontarioexports/en/Pages/border_states.aspx Market Xpansion Loan http://www.bdc.ca/en/solutions/financing/Pages/fs_market_expansion.aspx Going Global Innovation - Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada http://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/eng/science/document.jsp?did=88059 Export Guarantee Program http://www.edc.ca/EN/our-solutions/financing/Pages/export-guarantee-program.aspx Investment Accelerator Fund http://www.marsdd.com/aboutmars/partners/iaf/ SMART Prosperity Now Program http://www.cme-smart.ca/prosperity-now/funding/funding.html Human Resources and Training Funding Programs Employer Signing Bonus http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/employers/emp_bonus.html Ontario Centres of Excellence Inc. http://www.oce-ontario.org/programs-services


https://www.saveonenergy.ca/Business/Program-Overviews/New-Construction.aspx?scNodeID=119

https://www.saveonenergy.ca/Business/Program-Overviews/New-Construction.aspx?scNodeID=119

http://fit.powerauthority.on.ca/what-feed-tariff-program

http://www.powerauthority.on.ca/cfund

http://www.ccc.ca/eng/home.cfm

http://exportaccess.ca/en/home

http://www.edc.ca/

http://www.sse.gov.on.ca/medt/ontarioexports/en/Pages/border_states.aspx

http://www.bdc.ca/en/solutions/financing/Pages/fs_market_expansion.aspx

http://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/eng/science/document.jsp?did=88059

http://www.edc.ca/EN/our-solutions/financing/Pages/export-guarantee-program.aspx

http://www.marsdd.com/aboutmars/partners/iaf/

http://www.cme-smart.ca/prosperity-now/funding/funding.html

http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/employers/emp_bonus.html




Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit - Canada Revenue Agency http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ncm-tx/rtrn/cmpltng/ddctns/lns409-485/412/jctc-eng.html Achieving Innovation & Manufacturing Excellence - Yves Landry Foundation http://www.yveslandryfoundation.com/article/48/aime_initiative___provincial.html NOHFC - Northern Ontario Youth Internship and Co-op Program http://www.mndm.gov.on.ca/nohfc/programs/youth_internship_and_co-op_e.asp The Workplace Skills Initiative - Human Resources and Skills Development Canada http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/programs/index.shtml Connect Canada Internship Program https://www.connectcanadainternships.ca/home.htm Canada Summer Jobs http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/epb/yi/yep/programs/scpp.shtml Small Business Internship Program - Industry Canada http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/goc/sbip/index.shtml Industrial R & D Fellowships - Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Partners-Partenaires/Programs-Programmes/IRDFProfile-BPRDIProfile_eng.asp Youth Employment Program - National Research Council Canada http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/services/irap/youth-initiatives.html Canadian Institutes of Health Research - Innovation and Industry Programs http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/37788.html First Job Initiative http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/food/industry/first-job.htm Ontario Labour Market Partnerships http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/employers/labourMarket.html Work-Sharing Program - Human Resources and Skills Development Canada http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/work_sharing/index.shtml Scientists and Engineers in Business Initiative http://www.feddevontario.gc.ca/eic/site/723.nsf/eng/00342.html Industrial Research Assistance Program - National Research Council Canada http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/ibp/irap/about/index.html Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/credit/attc/


http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ncm-tx/rtrn/cmpltng/ddctns/lns409-485/412/jctc-eng.html

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ncm-tx/rtrn/cmpltng/ddctns/lns409-485/412/jctc-eng.html

http://www.yveslandryfoundation.com/article/48/aime_initiative___provincial.html

http://www.mndm.gov.on.ca/nohfc/programs/youth_internship_and_co-op_e.asp

http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/programs/index.shtml

https://www.connectcanadainternships.ca/home.htm

http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/epb/yi/yep/programs/scpp.shtml

http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/goc/sbip/index.shtml



http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/services/irap/youth-initiatives.html

http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/37788.html

http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/food/industry/first-job.htm

http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/employers/labourMarket.html

http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/work_sharing/index.shtml

http://www.feddevontario.gc.ca/eic/site/723.nsf/eng/00342.html


http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/credit/attc/



Cooperative Education Tax Credit (CETC) http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/credit/cetc/ NOHFC - Enterprise North Job Creation Program http://www.mndm.gov.on.ca/nohfc/programs/enterprises_north_job_creation_e.asp Ontario Targeted Wage Subsidy http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/employers/wageSubsidy.html Rural Economic Development (RED) Program http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/rural/red/ Summer Company http://www.ontariocanada.com/ontcan/1medt/smallbiz/en/sb_ye_summerco_en.jsp FEDNOR-Youth Internships - Private Sector Program http://fednor.gc.ca/eic/site/fednor-fednor.nsf/eng/fn03443.html Ontario Summer Jobs Service http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/jobseekers/sjs.html MaRS Discovery District (MaRS) www.marsdd.com Research and Development Funding Programs Ontario Centres of Excellence Inc. http://www.oce-ontario.org/programs-services NextGen Biofuels Fund - Sustainable Development Technology Canada http://www.sdtc.ca/index.php?page=nextgen-funding-niche&hl=en_CA SD Tech Fund - Sustainable Development Technology Canada http://www.sdtc.ca/index.php?page=sdtech-funding-process&hl=en_CA Ontario Business Research Institute Tax Credit (OBRITC) http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/ct/obitc_frost_0002.html Mitacs Accelerate http://www.mitacs.ca/accelerate Industrial R & D Fellowships - Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Partners-Partenaires/Programs-Programmes/IRDFProfile-BPRDIProfile_eng.asp Youth Employment Program - National Research Council Canada http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/home.shtml


http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/credit/cetc/

http://www.mndm.gov.on.ca/nohfc/programs/enterprises_north_job_creation_e.asp

http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/employers/wageSubsidy.html

http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/rural/red/

http://www.ontariocanada.com/ontcan/1medt/smallbiz/en/sb_ye_summerco_en.jsp

http://fednor.gc.ca/eic/site/fednor-fednor.nsf/eng/fn03443.html

http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/jobseekers/sjs.html

http://www.marsdd.com/



http://www.sdtc.ca/index.php?page=sdtech-funding-process&hl=en_CA

http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/ct/obitc_frost_0002.html

http://www.mitacs.ca/accelerate



http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/home.shtml



Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative - Industry Canada http://ito.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ito-oti.nsf/eng/h_00022.html Communications Research Centre Canada - Industry Canada http://www.crc.gc.ca/eic/site/069.nsf/eng/h_00022.html Canadian Institutes of Health Research - Innovation and Industry Programs http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/37788.html NOHFC - Emerging Technology Program http://www.mndm.gov.on.ca/nohfc/programs/emerging_technology_e.asp Going Global Innovation - Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada http://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/eng/science/document.jsp?did=88059 Ontario Innovation Tax Credit (OITC) http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/english/credit/oitc/index.html FEDNOR - Applied Research and Development Program http://www.marsdd.com/funding/directory/fednor-applied-research-2934/ Ontario Research Fund - Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation http://www.mri.gov.on.ca/english/programs/ResearchFund.asp Ontario Research and Development Tax Credit http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/credit/ordtc/index.html Industrial Research Assistance Program - National Research Council Canada http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/ibp/irap/about/index.html SDTC funding http://www.sdtc.ca/index.php?page=sdtech-funding-niche&hl=en_CA Ontario Innovation Demonstration Fund http://www.mri.gov.on.ca/english/programs/idf/guidelines.asp Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Incentive Program - Canada Revenue Agency http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/sred/ Canada Foundation for Innovation http://www.innovation.ca/en Ontario Emerging Technologies Fund - Ontario Capital Growth Corporation http://www.ocgc.gov.on.ca/site/en/funds/ontario-emerging-technologies-fund/


http://ito.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ito-oti.nsf/eng/h_00022.html

http://www.crc.gc.ca/eic/site/069.nsf/eng/h_00022.html

http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/37788.html


http://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/eng/science/document.jsp?did=88059

http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/english/credit/oitc/index.html

http://www.marsdd.com/funding/directory/fednor-applied-research-2934/


http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/credit/ordtc/index.html


http://www.sdtc.ca/index.php?page=sdtech-funding-niche&hl=en_CA


http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/sred/

http://www.innovation.ca/en

http://www.ocgc.gov.on.ca/site/en/funds/ontario-emerging-technologies-fund/



10 Quality of Life

10.1 Housing Characteristics Table 37: Dwelling Characteristics for Gravenhurst, 2013

Characteristics Gravenhurst Ontario Total number of occupied private dwellings 5192 4,980,115 Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.51 6.62 Average number of bedrooms per dwelling 2.68 2.76 Owned % 78.7 71.6 Rented % 21.3 28.3 Average value of dwelling $ 462,978 467,224 Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. Superdemographics 2013.

10.2 Health and Social Services Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.mahc.ca/ Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is a multi-site healthcare organization created in 2005 through the amalgamation of South Muskoka Memorial Hospital and Algonquin Health Services. MAHC includes the Burk's Falls and District Health Centre, Huntsville District Memorial Hospital and South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge. Burk’s Falls & District Health Centre Site 150 Huston Street P.O. Box 520 Burk’s Falls, ON P0A 1C0 Phone: 705-382-2900 Fax: 705-382-3131

Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site 100 Frank Miller Drive Huntsville, ON P1H 1H7 Main Switchboard: 705-789-2311 Automated Attendant: 705-789-0022 Fax: 705-789-0557

South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site 75 Ann Street Bracebridge, ON P1L 2E4 Main Switchboard: 705-645-4400 Automated Attendant: 705-645-4404 Fax: 705-645-4594

Fairvern Nursing Home 14 Mill Street Huntsville, ON P1H 2A4 Main Switchboard: 705-789-4476 Fax: 705-789-1371

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit Gravenhurst Office Contact Information 2-5 Pineridge Gate, Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1Z3 Phone: 705-684-9090 Fax: 705-684-9887 Web: http://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Home.aspx



http://www.mahc.ca/

http://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Home.aspx



Cottage Country Family Health Team 1-5 Pineridge Gate Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1Z3 Phone: 705-687-2271 Telehealth Ontario Phone: 416-314-8721 Web: www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/program/Telehealth/Tele_faq.html Free Access to a Registered Nurse — 24 Hours a day, 7 days a Week at 1-866-797-0000 TTY: 1-866-797-0007 Telehealth Ontario is a free, confidential telephone service for health advice or general health information from a Registered Nurse. That means quick, easy access to a qualified health professional to help you decide whether to care for yourself, make an appointment with your doctor, go to a clinic, contact a community service or go to a hospital emergency room. 10.3 Education Public School System: Trillium Lakeland’s District School Board covers a geographically large and diverse region in the heart of Ontario's cottage country. The approximately 11,500 square kilometer area offers a unique and unparalleled quality of life. Encompassing the municipalities of the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County, and the District Municipality of Muskoka, the school board is dedicated to the success of each student. Separate Schools: Simcoe Muskoka District Catholic School Board is a faith-filled Catholic school system. With 53 schools, approximately 22,000 students and 4,000 employees located in some of the most beautiful natural settings in the province. From Bradford West Gwillimbury to Huntsville and from Collingwood to Brechin, we are a community focused on enhancing the educational and spiritual development of students. Table 38: Public Schools

Elementary Schools School Name Location Grades Language Telephone

Gravenhurst Public School

301 Mary Street South Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1X6

JK - 8 English 705-687-2011

Muskoka Beechgrove Public School

395 Muskoka Beach Road Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1M9

JK - 8 English 705-687-2162

K. P. Mason Public School

1017 Graham Road Severn Bridge, ON P0E 1N0

JK- 8 English 705-689-2612

High Schools School Name Location Grades Language Telephone

Gravenhurst High School

325 Mary Street Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1X7

9 - 12 English 705-687-2283

Source: Town of Gravenhurst


http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/program/Telehealth/Tele_faq.html



Table 39: Catholic Schools Elementary Schools

School Name Location Grades Language Telephone

Monsignor Michael O’Leary

2 Tamarack Trail Bracebridge, ON P1L 1Z2

JK - 8 English 705-645-8759

High Schools School Name Location Grades Language Telephone

St. Dominic Catholic Secondary School

955 Cedar Lane Bracebridge, ON P1L 0A1

9 - 12 English

Patrick Fogarty Secondary School

15 Commerce Road P.O. Box 865 Orillia, ON L3V 6S1

9 - 12 English 705-325-9372

Source: Town of Gravenhurst For a list of post-secondary education facilities in North Eastern Ontario, see section 9.3. 10.4 Protective Services Emergency Phone Number: 911 The Town of Gravenhurst offers the following emergency service providers:

• Police • Ambulance services • Fire department.

Gravenhurst Volunteer Fire Department 190 Harvie Street Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1S9 Phone: 705-687-3414 Fax: 705-687-5725 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.gravenhurstfire.com/ Fire Station One 190 Harvie Street, corner of First Street in downtown Gravenhurst. It's right across the road from the Your Independent Grocery Store. One engine, one engine/rescue, two tankers, a squad and a utility truck respond from here. Latitude 44 55 24 N, Longitude 79 22 26 W. Fire Station Two 1030 Kilworthy Road, just off Highway 11 on the southbound side. It's at the intersection of the road that takes you over the highway overpass. One engine and one reserve engine respond from here. Latitude 44 50 43 N, Longitude 79 19 16 W.



http://www.gravenhurstfire.com/



Fire Station Three 1622 Barkway Road, between Barkway and Housey's Rapids. It's next door to the former Ryde Public School, which is now the Ryde Community Cooperative. One engine responds from here. Latitude 44 52 47 N, Longitude 79 19 17 W. Ontario Provincial Police Bracebridge Detachment 690 Cedar Lane Bracebridge, ON P1L 1W9 Phone: 705-645-2211 Fax: 705-645-3350 Web: http://www.opp.ca/ecms/index.php?id=326

Bala Detachment P.O. Box 281 Hwy. #169 Bala, ON P0C 1A0 Phone: 705-645-2211 Fax: 705-645-3350 Web: http://www.opp.ca/ecms/index.php?id=326

Gravenhurst Police services are provided by the Ontario Provincial Police at their Bracebridge and Bala Detachments. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) commits to working continually to earn the confidence of the citizens of and visitors to Ontario—a confidence that will not be taken for granted. The OPP fulfills this commitment by providing the best and most professional service, possible, and by striving to build a culture of trust, and open and honest dialogue, with the communities it serves and among the people it employs. The organization commits to creating and sustaining a positive working environment in which all employees have equal opportunity to fulfill their potential within the profession. Emergency Management Community Emergency Management Coordinator Phone: 705-687-3412 Email: [email protected] The objective of the Town’s Emergency Management Program is to assist in providing for the protection of life and property by identifying risks and hazards and by establishing plans to mitigate the effects within the community when a major emergency occurs.


http://www.opp.ca/ecms/index.php?id=326

http://www.opp.ca/ecms/index.php?id=326




10.5 Recreation, Tourism and Events Welcome to Gravenhurst, Gateway to Muskoka! Whether you choose to live, work or play in Gravenhurst, the warm hospitality, unique heritage and cultural assets and natural beauty will capture your heart. The close proximity to major urban centers, easy access to transportation and a wide array of businesses will entice you to make Gravenhurst your home. Table 40: Tourism Facilities Facility Facility Hotels/motels/resorts 20 Total No. of Rooms 400 +

Convention Centers 1 Size of the largest Convention Center (sq.ft.)

10,000+

Community Centres 1 Libraries 1 Daycares and Preschool Facilities

2 Capacity of Daycares and Preschool Facilities

114

Facilities for Seniors 1 Ice Arenas 1 Marina 7 Theatres 1 Cinemas 0 Museums 1 Galleries 8+ Baseball Diamonds 3 Soccer / Football Fields 1 Public Transit n/a Indoor Swimming Pools 1 Outdoor Swimming Pools n/a Public Tennis Courts 1 Private Tennis Courts 3 Public Golf Courses 2 Private Golf Courses 2 Source: Town of Gravenhurst

Gravenhurst Public Library 180 Sharpe Street W Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1J1 Phone: 705-687-3382 Web: http://www.surenet.net/~glib/ Gravenhurst Opera House 295 Muskoka Road S Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1J1 Phone: 705-687-5550 Email: [email protected] Web: www.gravenhurstoperahouse.com Muskoka Bay Club 1217 North Muldrew Lake Road P.O. Box 640 Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1T9 Toll Free: 1-866-321-2004 Phone: 705-687-7900 Fax: 705-687-0073 Web: http://www.muskokabay.com/home.htm


http://www.surenet.net/~glib/


http://www.gravenhurstoperahouse.com/

http://www.muskokabay.com/home.htm



Snow Crest Riders Snowmobile Club 685 Muskoka Road North Gravenhurst, ON Phone: 705-687-792 Toll Free: 800-829-6444 Fax: 705-687-6119 Email: [email protected] Web: http://snowcrestriders.com/ The Snow Crest Riders Snowmobile Club is a strong, non-profit, organization run by volunteers in Gravenhurst. In Gravenhurst there is over 232 Km of groomed trails. Recreation The Recreation and Community Services Department of the Town of Gravenhurst is committed to ensuring a range of social, cultural, recreational, and open space activities which preserve and enhance the quality of life for Gravenhurst residents and visitors alike. The Department will endeavor to accomplish this by facilitating community partnerships, protecting the heritage and environment and by providing efficient and effective services. For more information, contact the Centennial Centre at 705-687-6774 to request a Recreation and Leisure Guide or visit the web site at www.gravenhurst.ca/municipal-services/departments/recreation for information on the range of offered programming. Parks & Trails Gravenhurst has fantastic parks and trails for you to Enjoy. With 13 different parks and nine trails there is bound to be something that meets your needs. Whether is a quiet picnic, or a hike in the woods or a special swimming hole – even renting a park site for next family reunion or company picnic, Gravenhurst has what you are looking for. For more information contact Recreation Services at 705-687-6774 or visit the web site at www.gravenhurst.ca/visitors/parks-a-trails. Accessibility The right to dignity and access for everyone is recognized in Canadian and Ontario law. Through the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AIDA) 2005, Ontario is working towards making the Province accessible for persons with disabilities by 2025. Gravenhurst is striving to become a fully accessible community by 2025. When it completes its current projects, Gravenhurst hopes to be recognized as a leader in its commitment to the removal of existing barriers and the prevention of new barriers that inhibit any individual from full participation in community life. To learn more about accessibility issues and what is being done in Gravenhurst and in Ontario, contact the Clerks Department at 705-687-3412 or by visiting www.gravenhurst.ca/committees/accessibility. Churches A diverse selection of places of worship is available and includes:

• Lakeland Baptist Church – 705-687-0856 • Salvation Army – 705-687-6711 • Trinity United Church – 705-687-2542 • St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church – 705-687-4494


http://snowcrestriders.com/

http://www.gravenhurst.ca/municipal-services/departments/recreation

http://www.gravenhurst.ca/visitors/parks-a-trails

http://www.gravenhurst.ca/committees/accessibility



• St. James Anglican Church – 705-687-4624 • New Life Pentecostal Church – 705-687-8921 • Jehovah’s Witness – Kingdom Hall – 705-687-5611 • Knox Presbyterian Church – 705-687-4215.

10.6 Events Gravenhurst offers a myriad of great events all year round, organized by a variety of groups, organizations, clubs and departments. Mark your calendars and be sure to check out some of these gems: Gravenhurst Farmers' Market, Dockside Festival of the Arts, Steamship Festival, Pirate Fest, Winter Carnival, Mayor's Tea, Mayor's Walk, Antique and Classic Boat Show, Muskoka In Water Boat Show, Ribfest or the Gull Lake Regatta. For more information contact the Community Events Facilitator and Marketing Assistant at 705-687-6774 ext.23 or visit the Events Calendar.


http://www.gravenhurst.ca/en/Calendar/Events/Default.aspx?Category=Events



10.7 Local Media Table 41: Newspapers and Magazines Publication Circulation Frequency Day Contact Metroland Media Gravenhurst Banner 2700 Weekly Tues. 705-687-6674 Bracebridge Examiner 6000 Weekly Wed. 705-645-8771 Weekender 24000 Weekly Friday 705-645-8771 The Muskokan 26000 24 Weeks Summer

only 705-645-8771

Cottage Country Now Muskoka Sun 26000 24 Weeks Summer

only 705-645-4463

Sun Media North County Business

unknown Monthly Mid month

705-645-6424

Muskoka Magazine unknown 10 issues Year 705-646-1314 What's Up Gravenhurst

unknown Monthly Year 705-646-1314

Independent Muskoka Today unknown 26 issues Year 705-687-5777 Table 42: Radio Stations Frequency Call Name Location Contact Format 99.5 The Moose FM Bracebridge 705-645-2218 Top 40/Rock/Pop 105.5 The Moose FM Huntsville 705-789-4461 Top 40/Rock/Pop 105.9 KICX Orillia 705-326-3511 New Country 93.1 CHAY Barrie 705-725-7304 Pop 95.7 ROCK 95 Barrie 705-725-7304 Rock 104.1 The Dock FM Midland 705-720-1991 Rock/Oldies Source: Town of Gravenhurst

Table 43: Cable Service Name Telephone Rogers 1-866-727-2141 Cogeco 1-800-267-9000 Bell Canada 705-310-2355 Source: Town of Gravenhurst

Table 44: Television TV Station (i.e. CFTO-Toronto) Location Telephone "A" Channel Barrie 705-734-3300 Source: Town of Gravenhurst




11 Local Accommodations

Skyways Motel RR 1 Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1R1 Phone: 705-687-6608 Web: www.discovermuskoka.ca/skyways

KOA Campgrounds 1083 Reay Road RR#3 Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1R3 Phone: 705-687-2333 Web: www.koa.com

Serenity Muskoka 140 Douglas Street Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1A3 Phone: 705-687-7419 Web: www.muskokaaccomodation.ca

Howard Johnson Inn 1165 Muskoka Road South Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1K6 Phone: 705-687-7707 Fax: 705-687-7707 Web: www.hojo.com

Muskoka Bed & Breakfast Association c/o Wit's End B & B, RR3, 1611 Doe Lake Rd. Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1R3 Phone: 705-687-6992 Web: www.bbmuskoka.com

Oakwood Motel / Muskoka Adventure Canoe & Kayak Company 1060 Muskoka Road South Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1K6 Phone: 705-687-4224

Taboo Resort, Golf & Spa 1209 Muskoka Beach Road Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1R1 Phone: 705-687-2233 x5799 Fax: 705-687-7474 Web: www.tabooresort.com

Pine Lake Cottages 1383 Muskoka Road 169 Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1R2 Phone: 705-687-2072 Web: www.pinelake.net

Blaincroft Bed & Breakfast 180 Hughson Street Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1H2 Phone: 705-684-8994 Web: www.bbmuskoka.com/blaincroft

Silver Pines Resort 1613 Kilworthy Gravenhurst, ON P0E 1G0 Phone: 705-689-2813 Fax: 705-689-2813 Web: www.silverpinesresort.com

Residence Inn Gravenhurst Muskoka Wharf 285 Steamship Bay Road Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1Z9 Phone: 705-687-6600 Fax: 705-687-6605 Web: www.residenceinnmuskokawharf.com

Muskoka Gateway Inn & Restaurant 2408 Hwy 11 N Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1R1 Phone: 705-687-9511


http://www.discovermuskoka.ca/skyways

http://www.koa.com/

http://www.muskokaaccomodation.ca/

http://www.hojo.com/

http://www.bbmuskoka.com/

http://www.tabooresort.com/

http://www.pinelake.net/

http://www.bbmuskoka.com/blaincroft

http://www.silverpinesresort.com/

http://www.residenceinnmuskokawharf.com/



Pinedale Inn Efficiency Motel 185 Pinedale Lane Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1B4 Phone: 705-687-2822

Arundel Lodge 1067 Arundel Lodge Road Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1R2 Phone: 705-687-4030 Fax: 705-275-4066

Winhara Motel 1703 Winhara Road Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1R1 Phone: 705-646-1766

Star Motor Hotel 469 Bethune Drive N Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1B8 Phone: 705-687-9991


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