Northeastern Ontario is a hidden gem with untapped opportunities for newcomers and young professionals.
Many newcomers are choosing to settle in communities located in Northeastern Ontario over large cities like Toronto or Montreal.
Cities in Northeastern Ontario give newcomers the chance to create the life they’ve always wanted. Affordable cost of living, job opportunities, and many facilities and amenities give newcomers the chance to build their life quickly. In our beautiful region, you have a quiet and peaceful environment and everything you need to create a good and successful life.
Find job opportunities in mining, forestry, construction, retail, social services and healthcare. As the region continues to grow, more job opportunities become available for skilled foreign workers and young urban professionals looking to advance in their career.
Find a welcoming and supportive environment for entrepreneurship and innovation. Many local economic development organizations welcome young entrepreneurs, and offer programming to start, purchase or expand a business. Network with a well-connected entrepreneurship ecosystem and take your business to the next level.
You can fast-track your home-ownership dreams with a lower cost of living, a high-income potential, and more disposable income. Housing prices throughout the region are significantly cheaper than in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and other cities across Canada. In 2022, the average price of a house in Northeastern Ontario was $262,483, compared to the Toronto average which was $1,189,850.
