Timmins

Timmins, the "City with a Heart of Gold" is centrally located in Northeastern Ontario, 290 kilometres north west of Sudbury. Physically, Timmins is one of the largest cities in Canada landwise, being 2,960 square kilometers in size. The local population is approximately 45,000 people and when including Timmins' role as a regional center, this number increases dramatically to 117,000.

Timmins' roots run deep, with mining and forestry being the dominant industries in the local economy. Along with forest products, gold, silver and zinc are some of the natural resources harvested inside the city limits. Since the discovery of the first mine in 1909, there have been 49 other mines that have opened in the Timmins area. To date these operations have produced over 60 million ounces of gold.

Building on its solid, industrial foundation, the City of Timmins offers a variety of natural, cultural and recreational diversions. Timmins is a haven for campers and outdoor adventurers of all types. There are over 400 lakes within the city boundaries and enough campgrounds and trails to meet the requirements of recreational adventurers and competitive athletes alike. Timmins and the surrounding area also host a number of festivals in the summer including Summerfest and the Rotary RibFest. Also available are unique local attractions such as the Shania Twain Centre, Underground Gold Mine Tour and the Cedar Meadows Wilderness Park.

To find out more about Timmins you can visit their website.