OF HUNTSVILLE
For more information on doing business in Huntsville contact:
Lauren MacDermid | Economic Development Officer | 37 Main Street East, Huntsville, ON P1H 1A1
Ph: (705) 789-1751 Ext. 3035 | Main: (705) 789-1751| E: lauren.macdermid@huntsville.ca | W: www.huntsville.ca
The Town of Huntsville is the largest municipality in the District of Muskoka with a population over 21,000. Situated at the doorstep to Arrowhead and Algonquin Provincial Park, Huntsville is a progressive community committed to becoming Muskoka’s number one destination to live and work in.
We have a vibrant sports and recreation community as evidenced by the numerous sporting events taking place throughout the year. Most notably, Ontario’s only IRONMAN 70.3 event.
Lastly Huntsville has a growing arts, culture and heritage community and has embraced our relationship with the Group of Seven.
We welcome your business!
QUICK FACTS
• Huntsville encompasses an area of 68,716 hectares.
• Huntsville is the largest of the six municipalities within the District of Muskoka.
• Average household income, $73,578 which is 10% below the national average.
• Retail sales is 52% above the national average.
WHY INVEST IN THE
TOWN OF HUNTSVILLE?
AVAILABLE LANDS
• Available land in multiple commercial and industrial parks through Muskoka, depending on the needs of your business. • Use the the Town of Huntsville zoning by-law interactive map.
EASY BUILDING PROCESS
• Huntsville monitors its building permit prices regularly to ensure that you pay the least amount when constructing or renovating your building. These rates have remained consistent since 2010 and in most cases are no more than 1% of the project value.
DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES
• The Town offers affordable housing rebates and deferral agreement to encourage development
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN
• The Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentives Program promotes new investment in the community & financial assistance towards building façade improvements. From streetscape improvements, accessibility, and more, the Town of Huntsville is invested in our community.
INTERNET SERVICES • Businesses in Huntsville have access to the fastest internet service in Canada via Lakeland Networks.
DATA SERVICES
• Looking to better know your market? Reach out for data info
BUSINESS & DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES:
• Huntsville Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce is one of the strongest Chambers of Commerce with vibrant events, networking opportunities and a business member directory
• Huntsville’s Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA) is active and engaged with creating a vibrant downtown core and well attended events and promotions.
• Muskoka Small Business Centre is available to provide free confidential business consulting services whether you are looking at starting a business or expanding a new one
• Muskoka Futures Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC), provides business planning support services as well as loans for business start-ups and expansions
• FedNor and Eastern Ontario Economic Development Fund access
WHY INVEST IN THE
TOWN OF HUNTSVILLE?
AVAILABLE LANDS
• Available land in multiple commercial and industrial parks through Muskoka, depending on the needs of your business.
EASY BUILDING PROCESS
• Smooth and efficient building and development approval process.
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN
• The Town of Huntsville has launched a new Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentives Program which promotes new investment in the community as well as financial assistance towards building façade improvements. From streetscape improvements, accessibility, and more–the Town of Huntsville is invested in our community.
INTERNET SERVICES
• Businesses in Huntsville have access to the fastest internet service in Canada via Lakeland Networks.
BUSINESS & DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES:
• Huntsville Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce is one of the strongest Chambers of Commerce and is helping create a more vibrant and diverse Economy in Huntsville
• Muskoka Small Business Centre is available to provide free confidential business consulting services whether you are looking at starting a business or expanding a new one
• Muskoka Futures Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC), provides business planning support services as well as loans for business start-ups and expansions
• FedNor and Eastern Ontario Economic Development Fund access
AMENITIES
& INFRASTRUCTURE
- Access to 1 gigabit fibre internet service in portions of the community – with speeds up to 1000 Mbps and unlimited usage.
- Huntsville has been selected as a community for Bell to deploy its all-fibre network as part of Ontario Accelerated High Speed Internet Program (AHSIP) by 2025.
- Canada Summit Centre is home to a twin pad arena, indoor swimming pool, and indoor walking track.
- Active Living Centre is an excellent facility for hosting, weddings, special events and corporate meetings
- Muskoka Heritage Place is home to the Muskoka Museum, Muskoka Pioneer Village, Rotary Village Station and Portage Flyer Train.
- The Algonquin Theatre has all the professional tools to host your theatrical, corporate or business event. Whether you need a 408 seat auditorium or an intimate 120 seat space, the Algonquin Theatre is here to help plan your theatrical/business event from technical set-up and operation, ticketing and box office services to reception catering.
- Huntsville Public Library
- Huntsville Memorial Hospital and is Muskoka’s designated District Stroke Centre
- Fairvern long-term care nursing home is in the process of a redevelopment that will offer an additional 160-beds. The project is expected to be complete in 2025.
- Deerhurst Resort is also located in Huntsville, a World Class resort and home to the 2010 G20 as well as IRONMAN Muskoka
AMENITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE
- The Waterloo Summit Centre for the Environment is an extension of the University of Waterloo main campus. Situated among rocks, lakes and trees that give Muskoka its’ breath-taking vistas, this venue features exceptional meeting and lecture facilities to accommodate groups up to 225 participants. Our Business and Technology Centre has leading edge technology which supports VOip, and peer-to-peer video conferencing, excellent facility to conduct training sessions or workshops
- Deerhurst Resort is also located in Huntsville, a World Class resort and home to the 2010 G20 as well as IRONMAN Muskoka
- The Algonquin Theatre has all the professional tools to host your theatrical, corporate or business event. Whether you need a 408 seat auditorium or an intimate 120 seat space, the Algonquin Theatre is here to help plan your theatrical/business event from technical set-up and operation, ticketing and box office services to reception catering.
- Huntsville Memorial Hospital
- Access to 1 gigabit internet service in portions of the community – fastest internet service in Canada
LIFESTYLE PERKS & FAMILY FEATURES
Nestled between Arrowhead Provincial Park and Algonquin Provincial Park, Huntsville is the largest community in the Muskoka region and has rightly been dubbed ‘the adventure capital of Ontario”. Whether you’re looking for skiing, hiking, bicycling, golf, good food, art exhibits or top-notch entertainment, you’ll find this town is ripe for adventure year-round. Features include:
- Canada Summit Centre is home to a twin pad arena, indoor swimming pool, and indoor walking track.
- Active Living Centre is an excellent facility for hosting, weddings, special events and corporate meetings. As well as offering accessible programs and activities for those age 55+.
- Surrounded by lakes and rivers, the four predominant lakes are Vernon, Fairy, Mary and Peninsula. The Muskoka River runs through the centre of town, so you can boat into town from the above lakes.
- The Hunters Bay Trail is a walking, running and cycling trail 4.6 km in length with beautiful natural surfaces and floating dock sections.
- Panoramic views of the Muskoka River and Fairy Lake at Lions Lookout Trail.
- Multiple soccer fields, baseball diamonds, tennis and pickleball courts, beach volleyball courts and a skateboard park
- Outdoor winter skating rink at Lion’s Lookout
- Access to pristine beaches, boat launches and Arrowhead Provincial Park and in close proximity to both Limberlost Forest and world famous Algonquin Provincial Park
- Hidden Valley Ski Highlands Ski Hill includes night skiing and ski club
- Sporting and cultural events – IRONMAN Muskoka, TriMuskoka, Girlfriends Getaway Weekend, Nuit Blanche North, Midnight Madness, Band on the Run, and multiple and provincial and national championship events
- Wide variety of town recreation programs & activities for all ages and abilities.
- Vibrant Downtown Huntsville features local artisans, shops, restaurants and outfitters
- Eclipse Walk with Light boasts an interactive, unique and artistic sound to light night walk
- Huntsville Festival of the Arts actively engages with the community to offer world class art, artists and performers year-round.
LIFESTYLE PERKS & FAMILY FEATURES
Huntsville is a year round community that has something for everyone:
- Canada Summit Centre is home to a twin pad arena, indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, and indoor walking track.
- Active Living Centre is an excellent facility for hosting, weddings, special events and corporate meetings
- Multiple Soccer Fields, baseball diamonds and skateboard park
- Growing reputation for Hosting world class sporting and cultural events – IRONMAN Muskoka, Girlfriends Getaway Weekend, Nuit Blanche North, Midnight Madness, Band on the Run, and multiple and provincial and national championship events
- Historic Deerhurst Resort
- First Class recreation and programs for individuals of all ages
- Vibrant Downtown Huntsville
