Surrounded by the expansive Boreal Forest, the Municipality of Greenstone offers an outdoor escape that drives its key industries and supports the quality of life for residents and visitors. With rich forests and untouched lakes and river systems teeming with fish and wildlife, this natural rugged hotspot attracts outdoor enthusiasts from near and far. This municipality boasts a bi-lingual population with residents who have French either as their first or second language.
Dive deeper into what Greenstone has to offer by exploring its demographics and labour force.
Location
Located within the District of Thunder Bay, Greenstone is known to be one of the largest municipalities in Canada, spanning across 3,172 square kilometres. Its prime location along the Trans-Canada Highway 11 provides direct transit for all businesses and travellers.
Wards and First Nations
Greenstone has wards located along the highway that include Beardmore, Geraldton and Longlac. The Nakina Ward branches out to the northern boundary. The Rural West Ward includes Jellicoe, MacDiarmid, Orient Bay and rural properties located to the west of Geraldton, and the Rural East Ward includes Caramat and rural properties located to the East of Geraldton.
Many First Nations thrive and coexist within the Municipality, including Animbigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek First Nation, Aroland First Nation, Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek First Nation, Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek First Nation, Ginoogaming First Nation and Long Lake #58 First Nation just situated outside of its boundaries.
Climate
Greenstone experiences a humid continental climate due to the northern location in Ontario. The temperatures and precipitation recordings are collected from the Environment Canada weather station located at the Greenstone Regional Airport within the Geraldton Ward.
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The monthly average precipitation (mm) has been gathered from over 30 years of data, including both snowfall (cm) and rainfall (mm).
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Taxes and utilities
The Municipality is a powerhouse that is committed to providing its residents and businesses well-maintained utilities that are essential to every day life. Learn about Greenstone's low tax rates for property, income and sales if you are a business or property owner.
Transportation and shipping
Learn about the diverse transportation and shipping opportunities within the Municipality that support the thriving distribution channels and economy.
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