Gananoque Investment Profile 2015

GANANOQUE INVESTMENT PROFILE
GANANOQUE AND THE 1000 ISLANDS
Town of Gananoque

Ontario
Prepared by: Gananoque Economic Development
30 King Street East
Gananoque, Ontario K7G 2T6
www.gananoque.ca
shirstwood@gananoque.ca
613-382-2149 ext 1127
January 2015

Canada
GANANOQUE AND THE THOUSAND ISLANDS
The Town of Gananoque and the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands are internationally
recognized as Eastern Ontario’s most stunning waterfront regions. It has truly developed into a worldclass destination for visitors, residents and businesses.
Strategically located on the Hwy 401 corridor and
near the U.S border, Gananoque is centrally
located between major urban centres including
Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Watertown. This
rural region offers a variety of unique attractions
including a scenic cycling path along Thousand
Island Parkway, a captivating waterfront trail,
beautiful beaches, a Heritage Museum, an OLG
Charity Casino, outstanding performances at the
Thousand Islands Playhouse, and one of the most
prominent golf courses in Ontario, Smuggler’s
Glen. With its unbeatable quality of life and larger
centres only minutes away, Gananoque and the
Thousand Islands is an ideal region to locate your
business.
Township of Leeds
&1000 Islands
QUICK FACTS
TOWN OF
GANANOQUE
Population
Number of Households
Land km2
Average Income
Commercial Tax Rate
Industrial Tax Rate
Local Labour Force
Tourists per Year
5200
2453
7
$59,224
0.0215
0.0298
2455
TOWNSHIP OF LEEDS
AND THOUSAND
ISLANDS
9300
4731
607
$67,366
0.0235
0.0282
5130
500 000
REGION
50km RADIUS
220 000
2500
$69,908
135 000
4, 250, 000
SOURCE: Statistic Canada 2011, 2006, Regional Tourist Area #9 Visitor Tracking and Performance Measures 2011
STRATEGIC & DEVELOPMENT ADVANTAGE
UNBEATABLE QUALITY OF LIFE
15 km (9 mi) to the U.S Interstate-81
280 km (174 mi) to Toronto, ON
150 km (93 mi) to Ottawa, ON
250 km (155 mi) to Montreal, QC
30 km (18 mi) to Kingston, ON
 Located on the Highway 401 Detroit/Windsor-Montreal corridor
 Centre of 120 million consumers
 Over half of North American industry is within a day’s travel
 1000 Islands International Bridge connecting Hwy 401 to U.S. Interstate 81
 Via Rail Station with scheduled stops at the Gananoque station.
GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION
Progressive and Responsive Government
Town of Gananoque
Municipal Council
Front Row: Mayor Erika Demchuk; Councillor Anne Warren
Back Row: Councillor Brian Brooks; Councillor Dwayne Fletcher, Councillor Jan Hayes; Councillor Jeff Girling; Councillor
Joe Jansen
Services Delivered
Emergency
Services
•Police Services
•Fire Protection
•911
•Ambulance
Municipal
Services
•Waste Management
•Water Services
•Municipal Roads
and Infrastructure
•Garbage
•Recycling & Landfill
Health Services
•Family Medical
Centres
•Nearby Hospitals
•Retirement Services
•Nursing Homes
•Dentists
•Chiropractors
•Optometrists
•Registered Massage
Therapists
Recreation
Facilities
•Municipal Marina
•Municipal
Parks/Beaches
•Boat Launches
•All Season Trails
•Arena
•Curling Club
•Soccer and Baseball
Fields
•Recreation Clubs
•Skateboard Park
•BMX
Public Services
•Schools
•Churches
•Libraries
•Service Clubs
•Chamber of
Commerce
TOURISM
Experience our incredible backyard. From arts, heritage and culture to exquisite shopping and dining to
our vast recreation opportunities. The thriving tourism industry is experiencing constant growth and
presents a wealth of viable opportunities.
Tourism spending per year in Gananoque and Thousand Islands
Visitors/Year
66% Overnight Visitors
500 000
330 000
Visitors/Year
500 000
Total Spent ($193/person)
$64 million
34% Day Visitors
170 000
Total Spent ($117/person)
$20 million
SOURCE: Ministry of Tourism’s Regional Tourism Profiles for Leeds & Grenville United Counties and for Regional Tourist
Area #9 Visitor Tracking and Performance Measures
Percentage of Tourists/Month
Percentage of Tourists/Month
October
6%
September
12%
Off Season
5%
May
8%
June
14%
August
28%
July
27%
SOURCE: 1000 Islands Chamber of Commerce, Average of 2009, 2010 and 2011.
2007
2, 121, 666
1000 Islands/Ivy Lea Bridge Traffic Report
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2,620,225 1,989,274 2,077,872 2,065,165 2,110,126
Regional visitation statistics
Length of Stay
Average Length
Party Size
Average party size
Average adult party size
% of parties travelling with children
1.6
2.7
2.3
19%
2013
2,119,031
Visitation
% first time
% repeat visitation
Residence
Canada
U.S.
Overseas
SOURCE: Ministry of Tourism’s Regional Tourism
Profiles for Leeds & Grenville United Counties and for
Regional Tourist Area #9, 2011
72%
27%
62%
19%
19%
THE PERFECT SETTING
Gananoque and the Thousand Islands is the perfect four season location to locate your business. Breathe
in the fresh air as you take in the beauty of the ninth geo-tourism site in the world. Discover the many
talented artists, unique shops and restaurants, take in a play or step back in time with a historical walking
tour, experiencing some of the most intriguing and charming heritage sites in eastern Ontario. Capture the
opportunity to live, work and play in the world’s finest backyard.
Average Gananoque Temperatures
Gananoque, ON
Jan
Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Average high
-2.4
1.7
Average low
-10.4
Average
-6.4
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov Dec
12.2 19.5 24.3 26.2 25.6 21.7 14.8
8.1
1.2
-7.4 -3.2
1.9
9
5.9
1.5
-6
-2.8
7.1
14.3
10.4
4.8
-2.4
Environment Canada 1981 – 2011
5.7
Jul
1.3
13.7 16.3 15.7 12.1
19
21.3 20.7
17
DEMOGRAPHICS
Come and meet our progressive communities. The region is comprised of a diverse cross section including
a dynamic mix of business people, entrepreneurs, families, youth and seniors.
Population and Dwelling Counts
Population in 2011
Total private dwellings
Private dwellings occupied by
usual residents
Land area (square km)
Statistics Canada, Census 2011
Age Characteristics
Total population by age groups
0 to 4 years
5 to 9 years
10 to 14 years
15 to 19 years
20 to 24 years
25 to 29 years
30 to 34 years
35 to 39 years
40 to 44 years
45 to 49 years
50 to 54 years
55 to 59 years
60 to 64 years
65 to 69 years
70 to 74 years
75 to 79 years
80 to 84 years
85 years and over
Median age of the population
% of the population aged 15 and
over
Statistics Canada, Census 2011
Gananoque
Leeds and the
Thousand Islands
5,190
9,280
200
420
240
255
300
265
245
250
265
320
445
440
400
375
310
255
225
200
205
410
530
560
400
360
425
490
615
805
830
880
825
635
415
310
215
160
48.1
47.7
86.5
85.3
Gananoque
Leeds and the
Thousand Islands
5,194
2,493
9,277
4,731
2,346
3,697
7.01
612.51
LABOUR FORCE
The region has a variety of businesses and a strong labour force. The primary industrial sectors are light
manufacturing, transportation, agriculture and services. Below indicates the largest employers for the
private sector and public sector of the region.
Largest Private Sector Employers
Covidien
Thousand Islands OLG Casino Gananoque
Home Hardware
Canada Border Service Agency
Glen House Resort and Smugglers Glen Golf Course
Metro
Gananoque Boat Line
# of Employees
450
419
127
120
120
100
95
Rockport Boat Lines
80
*Data verified as of May 2013
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
University certificate or diploma below the
bachelor level
University certificate, diploma or degree
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate
or diploma
High school certificate or equivalent
No certificate, diploma or degree
0%
Ontario
Statistics Canada, Census 2011
5%
10%
Gananoque
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
EMPLOYMENT SECTOR
LABOUR FORCE BY OCCUPATION
Art, culture, recreation and sport
Natural resources and agriculture
Natural and applied sciences
Health occupations
Manufacturing and utilities
Social science, education, government and religion
Business, finance and administration
Management
Trades, transport and equipment operators
Sales and service
0%
Ontario
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
Gananoque
Statistics Canada, Census 2011
TOP 10 SECTORS BY EMPLOYMENT
Transportation and warehousing
Construction
Public administration
Educational services
Wholesale trade
Administrative and support
Health care and social assistance
Arts; entertainment and recreation
Manufacturing
Accommodation and food services
Retail trade
0%
5%
Ontario
Statistics Canada, Census 2011
Gananoque
10%
15%
RESIDENTIAL TAX RATE
2014 Residential Tax Rate
0.016
0.014
0.012
0.01
0.008
0.006
0.004
0.002
0
* 2013 Tax Rate
2014 Residential Tax Comparison
Based on $100,000 assessment
$1,600.00
$1,400.00
$1,200.00
$1,000.00
$800.00
$600.00
$400.00
$200.00
$-
* 2013 Tax Rate
COMMERCIAL OCCUPIED TAX RATE
2014 Commercial Occupied Tax Rate
0.045
0.04
0.035
0.03
0.025
0.02
0.015
0.01
0.005
0
* 2013 Tax Rate
2014 Commercial Tax Comparison
Based on $100,000 assessment
$4,500.00
$4,000.00
$3,500.00
$3,000.00
$2,500.00
$2,000.00
$1,500.00
$1,000.00
$500.00
$-
* 2013 Tax Rate
INDUSTRIAL OCCUPIED TAX RATE
2014 Industrial Occupied Tax Rate
0.05
0.045
0.04
0.035
0.03
0.025
0.02
0.015
0.01
0.005
0
* 2013 Tax Rate
2014 Industrial Tax Comparison
Based on $100,000 assessment
$5,000.00
$4,500.00
$4,000.00
$3,500.00
$3,000.00
$2,500.00
$2,000.00
$1,500.00
$1,000.00
$500.00
$-
* 2013 Tax Rate
LIFESTYLE
Housing
Detached House
Semi-Detached House
Row Houses
Apartments
Gananoque
Leeds & Thousand
Islands
1275
214
145
587
3391
36
0
91
Education
Post-Secondary Education Institutions
Local Schools
Gananoque Intermediate Secondary School
Linklater Public School
St. Joseph Catholic School
T.R. Leger School of Adult Learning and
Continuing Education
Thousand Islands Elementary School
Sweets Corners Elementary School
University/College
Royal Military College of
Canada
Queens University
Trillium College
Jefferson Community College
Empire State College
St Lawrence College
Loyalist College
Carlton University
Ottawa University
Algonquin College
Distance
(km)
27
28
32
42
42
54
112
123
127
156
REGIONAL ATTRACTIONS
We welcome you to our playground!
Our picturesque region is world famous for its scenic boat tours, historical buildings, museums, parks,
acclaimed live theatre, dining, winery, shopping, golf, accommodations, and our welcoming hospitality.
We are also the place for adventure! Gananoque and the Thousand Islands is a boater's paradise, a
fisherman's playground, hiker's haven and part of Ontario's waterfront trail. We offer the opportunity to
see the sites from above, explore the biosphere on horseback, kayak, canoe, or dive into the world's
best fresh water to experience over 200 shipwrecks preserved since the war of 1812.
Shopping
Dining
Live Theatre
Hiking & Cycling
Museums
Golf
Provincial Parks
Boating
Kayaking
Skydiving
Scuba Diving
Local Flavours
Studio Tours
BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Gananoque has access to Federal and Provincial programs designed to support business including
commercial, retail and manufacturing.
Town of Gananoque
www.gananoque.ca
613-382-2149
Community Improvement Program – Downtown
The intent of the Downtown CIP is to encourage and provide funding for design changes to
stimulate redevelopment and revitalization of the Downtown core. Below are grants and
programs available:
Facade Improvement Grant
Interior Improvement Residential Grant
Interior Improvement Commercial Grant
Accessibility Improvement Grant
Business Improvement Loan
Permit/Application Fee Grant
50% up to $3000
50% up to $1000
50% up to $2000
50% up to $3000
0% interest loan up to $10,000
$500
Community Improvement Program – Brownfield Sites
The intent of the Brownfield CIP program is to encourage reuse, rehabilitation and
redevelopment of Brownfield properties.
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Grant
Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Grant
Brownfield Development Tax Cancellation Program
Brownfield Development Tax Assistance Program
Permit/Application Fee Grant
50% up to $5000
50% up to $10,000
up to 3 years
escalating scale over 4 years
$500
1000 Islands Community Development Corporation
www.ticdc.ca
613-345-6216
The Thousand Islands Community Futures Development Corporation is dedicated to helping
small and medium-sized businesses by providing resources, business counseling, advisory
services and access to capital through loans, equity investment and loan guarantees.
Commercial loans
Business Counselling
up to $150,000
Eastern Ontario Development Program
A multi-million dollar initiative from the Government of Canada that promotes rural,
socioeconomic development in Eastern Ontario with the intent to lead a more competitive and
diversified regional economy.
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food
http://www.ontario.ca/business-and-economy/eastern-ontario-development-fund
Eastern Ontario Development Fund
The Eastern Ontario Economic Development Fund is a four year, $80 million fund designed to
help businesses create new jobs, and invest in new technologies, equipment or skills training for
workers.
Individual businesses
up to 15% to a maximum of $1.5 million
Keys Job Centre
http://www.keys.ca/
613-382-1085
Founded in 1983, KEYS has provided Kingston and communities in Eastern Ontario with a variety
of dynamic employment programs and services.
Skills Training Programs
Wage Incentive Programs
Employer/Job Seeker Services
Other Funding Sources
http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/food/industry/east-ont-dev-fund.htm
613-382-2149 ext 127
The Economic Development Department keeps track of all the funding programs available to
businesses. Please contact the office for a full listing.