NaturallyInnovative
$5.93B
Diversified and growing economy valued at $5.93 billion in 2021, forecasted to grow by 26% by 2030.
Source: metroeconomics
#2
Peterborough was ranked the #2 city in Canada for a water-tech startup (#1 in Ontario).
Source: Water Canada
48%
Strong support for local businesses with nearly half or $1.987B of supply chain purchases made in-region.
Source: EMSI Analyst 2019
Ideally located
One vibrant city. Eight diverse rural townships. Two First Nations communities.
Peterborough & the Kawarthas is conveniently located between Canada’s capital, Ottawa, and Canada’s business centre, Toronto, which is Ontario’s capital city. The region is less than a day’s drive from the Northeastern United States.
Locally minded. Globally connected.
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From large multinationals to small and mighty startups, Peterborough & the Kawarthas has a diverse, competitive business base across a number of sectors of strength in Canada and Ontario.
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World-class education & talent
Home to three internationally recognized post-secondary educational institutions.
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