Sudbury

Quick Facts
Province: Ontario
Population: 156,395

From its modest beginnings as a railway post, Sudbury has transformed into a regional urban centre and hub for central Ontario—an achievement that can easily be credited to its rich mining resources. While mining continues to dominate the local economy, innovation in the technology, health and education sectors and a strong focus on science is opening doors of opportunity to local residents and businesses alike.

Key Advantages

• Renowned for being one of the world’s largest sources of nickel ore and has earned the reputation of being a leader in applied mining research and proactive environmental practices
• Significant mineral resource development has been led by Inco and Falconbridge while the Mineral Exploration Research Centre continues to promote research on mineral deposits, assisting in the discovery of ore deposits, and training geologists in mineral exploration research
• Successful rehabilitation of Sudbury’s surrounding landscape that has been damaged by acid rain has earned Sudbury international reputation for environmentalism
• Already an expert in the mining industry, Sudbury’s efforts to further diversify the local economy have sparked some exciting initiatives in recent years, as the city looks to the future and the potential for ongoing transformation
• Sudbury Neutrino Observatory: a $70 million advanced neutrino detector located in a decommissioned mine
• Mining Innovation, Rehabilitation and Applied Research Corporation (MIRARCO) has been undertaking mining-related research as well as environmental monitoring, ecosystem management, geomechanics, mine design, mineral exploration and ore extraction
• High speed fibre optic network enables an advanced telecommunications infrastructure
• Advanced education—Laurentian University, Cambrian College, College Boreal and the New Northern Ontario School of Medicine

Sector Strengths

For More Information

• City of Greater Sudbury
• Greater Sudbury Development Corporation
• mySudbury.ca