North Bay

In 1882 the railway ventured to the northern bay on Lake Nipissing where a settlement was started and eventually named North Bay. The activities of the fur trade, timber industries and the growth of the railway were early reasons for the development of the settlement.

North Bay became a town in 1891 and was incorporated as a city in 1925. Situated at the east junction of both Highways 11 and 17 and being served by the Canadian National Railway and the Ontario Northland Railway, the area is dubbed the "Gateway to the North".

North Bay’s Lake Nipissing, with a depth of less than 10 metres, is a world famous warm water fishery and has beautiful beaches and golden sunsets that attract thousands of tourists each year. In winter, North Bay’s waterfront becomes a main attraction for ice fishing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. North Bay’s hinterland, made up of rural and natural environments, includes forests, lakes, streams, wetlands and abundant fish and wildlife.

Its current population is more than 53,000. The city’s diversified economy is comprised of manufacturing, public administration, trade and commerce, transportation, communication and service industries.

You can find more information at the North Bay website.