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Haldimand County

Quick Facts
Province: Ontario
Population: 46,796

Haldimand County, part of the Greater Golden Horseshoe, is home to the largest Greenfield industrial park in Ontario. The County offers road, rail, seaway and nearby international airport access to North America’s industrial heartland. A relaxed, small-town lifestyle, based on a rich heritage, four-season recreation options—and fully developed services. A refreshing, naturally attractive quality of life and ample public services will help you attract and find the dedicated people you need for success at costs less than Ontario’s average. You’ll find a well-developed infrastructure, with the electrical energy, water and other features you need.

KeyAdvantages

  • Available affordable industrial land in Greater Golden Horseshoe
  • Ready Market Access – Transportation – Within a day’s drive of 130 million people, most of North America’s car and light truck plants and 56% of its industrial market.  Local highways access Ontario’s main highway corridors.
  • International airports are 10 minutes (Hamilton) and 1 hour (Toronto/Pearson) from  the northern border of Haldimand County.
  • Seaway access can be arranged through docks owned by U. S. Steel Canada Lake Erie Works in the Lake Erie Industrial Park.
  • Low cost Labour – Haldimand’s 26,000-strong workforce costs less than the Ontario average.  Major employers praise their skill, work ethic, high productivity, low turnover, and low absentee rates.
  • The labour participation rate is about 70%. The unemployment rate is about 11-12% depending on seasonal conditions.
  • Haldimand County is less than 90 minutes drive from 6 universities and 3 colleges.  About 38% of our people have completed a college or university program. As well, 15% have a trade certificate or diploma.
  • Electricity –  The anchor is the Ontario Power Generation Nanticoke Generating Station.  A hydro corridor with transmission lines runs north from the station.
  • Taxes are competitive.
  • In Haldimand Country, you are in good company.  Businesses located here include: U. S. Steel Canada Lake Erie Works; J.M. Smucker (Canada) Inc.; Ontario Power Generation Nanticoke Generating Station; Imperial Oil (Products and Chemicals Division; Canadian Gypsum Company; Georgia Pacific Co. Inc., Battlefield International Inc., TEME Engineering Inc, Cayuga Cabinets, and Laidlaw Transport – Hagersville.
  • Naturally Attractive Quality of Life.  Situated in a picturesque region with a rich heritage, Haldimand rises north from the Lake Erie Shore on either side of the Grand River.  More than 600,000 tourists visit every year to enjoy waterfront recreation and the County’s many fairs and celebrations.   Haldimand residents share in the full range of social, emergency, healthcare and community services.

Sector Strengths

  • Large Industry – Energy, Transportation and Metal Manufacturing
  • Agriculture
  • Grand River and Lake Erie Water access create a visitor- and resident- friendly community
  • Lake Erie Industrial Park, the largest Greenfield industrial park in Ontario.