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Dryden Competitive Advantages

 
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HomeBuild, Invest, GrowEconomic DevelopmentCompetitive Advantages

No development charges with favourable taxes and low land costs

Lower your business costs by taking advantage of some of the lowest municipal taxes in Northern Ontario. The absence of development charges and low-cost land available in City-owned commercial and industrial parks lets you start with a considerable advantage right away.

Centralized location in Northwestern Ontario - a natural gathering place
We have reliable access to local, northern, national and global markets that are supported by well connected road, rail, air and communication networks. You'll have access to 24 million people in the United States Midwest directly south, in addition to the Canadian markets to the east and west. Dryden serves as a natural location for retail distribution, providing highway frontage and access to far-north population.
High concentrations of available natural resources

The abundance of natural resources supports many fast-paced economic sectors, including:

  • Exploration and Mining
  • Agriculture and Agri-foods
  • Forestry
  • Manufacturing
  • Renewable Energy
Full-service regional airport and modern regional hospital
In Dryden you'll have access to our full-service airport and regional hospital.
Tourism and active living

Our tourism industry allows visitors to explore the outdoor spaces of Ontario's Northwest with all the required amenities close by.

Fishing and hunting

In Dryden, Ontario's best fishing and hunting is just minutes away.

Fish species

  • Walleye
  • Crappie
  • Musky
  • Northern Pike
  • Trout
  • Bass
  • And many more!
Watersports
  • Boating
  • Sailing
  • Windsurfing
  • Kitesurfing
  • Paddleboarding
  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking
  • Waterskiing
  • Wakeboarding
  • Wakesurfing
 Camping, hiking, snowmobiling, ATVing and RVing in the wilderness

In Dryden you'll have access to several Ontario Provincial Parks, where you can engage in:

  • Skiing (Cross-Country and Downhill), Snowshoeing, Snowboarding and Kiteboarding
  • Hiking with access to several trail systems even within city limits:
    • Mavis and Ghost Lake trails
    • City trails (Trans-Canada Trail System)
  • Biking and Cycling
Several multi-use sports complexes

We have several multi-use sports complexes where you can enjoy:

  • Baseball
  • Soccer
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Track and field
Community recreation complex
Our community recreation complex includes a pool facility and fitness centre.
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