Gananoque

Community Members Contact Information

Contact
First Name: 
Shelley
Last Name: 
Hirstwood
Position/Title: 
Economic Development Manager
T: 
613-382-2149, ext. 127
F: 
613-382-8587
E: 
shirstwood@gananoque.ca
30 King Street East, Box 100, Gananoque, ON, K7G 2T6
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The Corporation of the town of Gananoque

The Town of Gananoque is recognized as one of Eastern Ontario's most stunning waterfront communities and is internationally renowned as the ``Gateway to the 1000 Islands”. It has truly developed into a world-class destination for travelers, businesses, and residents.

Strategically located on the Hwy 401 corridor and near the U.S border, Gananoque is centrally located between major urban centre's including Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa. This rural community offers a variety of attractions unique to the region including a scenic cycling path along Thousand Island Parkway, a captivating waterfront trail, beautiful beaches, a Heritage Museum, an OLG Charity Casino, outstanding performances at the Thousand Islands Playhouse, and one of the most prominent golf courses in Ontario, Smugglers Glen. With its unbeatable quality of life and larger centers only minutes away, Gananoque is ideal community to locate your business, visit and reside.

Reports

The Economic Development Department has developed and contributed to a number of studies to assist in better understanding the local market and what attracts visitors to the community.

 

Official Plan

The Town of Gananoque Official Plan (OP) is an essential planning document which is designed to manage future growth, development and change in our municipality. This Official Plan provides a framework which will guide land use decisions within the Town’s boundaries for the next 20 years.

 http://www.gananoque.ca/sites/gananoque.ca/files/Official-Plan.pdf

 

Zoning By-Law

A zoning bylaw contains provisions that regulate the use, size, height, density and location of buildings on properties within Gananoque.  A Development Permit By-Law was adopted by Council on October 5, 2010 (Notice of Passing and Appeal Period Deadline is November 27, 2010). The Development Permit, which combines existing planning approvals such as zoning, site plan and minor variances into one development stream is a new development approval framework that replaces the Zoning By-Law.

http://www.gananoque.ca/sites/gananoque.ca/files/Zoning-Bylaw-Consolidation-2000.pdf

 

Lowertown Masterplan

The Gananoque Lowertown Study was initiated in March 2005, as an economic development initiative and strategy for future development in the Lowertown area. The Lowertown Concept Plan is one of many economic development initiatives occurring in the town including downtown renewal, marina expansion, historical museum, as well as environmental, recreational, health services and residential projects.

http://www.gananoque.ca/town-hall/studies/lower-town-extension

 

Cultural Plan

The cultural plan will be a living document used by the town to develop an integrated approach that connects and builds on the many forms of culture that exist in Gananoque and the Thousand Islands.

http://www.gananoque.ca/town-hall/studies/cultural

 

Business Mix

A comprehensive Business Mix Analysis was created in partnership with OMAFRA for Gananoque's commercial core. This study highlights the diversity of our business mix in Gananoque, and provides a valuable overview of the current retail environment within the downtown.

 http://www.gananoque.ca/invest-in-gananoque/business-studies

 

Trade Analysis

In September 2007 the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs working with the Gananoque Downtown Revitalization Committee created this detailed report focusing on the trade area surrounding the Town of Gananoque. The trade area was determined by a postal code survey completed in May of 2007.

http://www.gananoque.ca/invest-in-gananoque/business-studies

 

 

Small Business Support Services

Gananoque has access to Federal and Provincial programs designed to support business including commercial, retail and manufacturing.

Thousand Islands Community Futures Development Corporation

www.ticdc.ca

The Thousand Islands Community Futures Development Corporation is dedicated to helping small and medium-sized businesses by providing resources, business counseling, advisory services and access to capital through loans, equity investment and loan guarantees.

The Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP)

www.ticdc.ca/eodp.html

The Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP) is a multi-million dollar Government of Canada initiative announced in the summer of 2006 that will promote rural socioeconomic development in Eastern Ontario, lead to a more competitive and diversified regional economy, and contribute to the successful development of businesses, job opportunities and sustainable, self-reliant communities. The fund will support business development, skills development, retention and attraction of youth, and access to capital.

Scientific Research and Experimental Development SR&ED

www.cra-arc.gc.ca/txcrdt/sred-rsde/bts-eng.html

The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program is a federal tax incentive program to encourage Canadian businesses of all sizes and in all sectors to conduct research and development (R&D) in Canada that will lead to new, improved, or technologically advanced products or processes. The SR&ED program is the largest single source of federal government support for industrial research and development. Claimants can apply for SR&ED investment tax credits for expenditures such as wages, materials, machinery, equipment, some overhead, and SR&ED contracts.

Gananoque Economic Development Department

The Economic Development Department for the Town of Gananoque will work with existing and new businesses to access grant applications and secure funding.  Gananoque specific funding opportunities exist with the King St. Community Improvement Plan.  Please contact the Economic Development Department for the full list of funding incentive programs for businesses.

Taxes

2011 Tax Rates

Commercial Tax Rate*: 0.0221

Industrial Tax Rate*: 0.0303

 

*Based on Occupied Space

Development Opportunities

Gananoque is at the centre of a market that includes 12 million consumers, with over half of the North American industry within a days travel. Businesses located here enjoy the proximity of three of the major Canadian cities, in addition to quick and easy access to the United States.

Visit Canada's Gateway to Commercial Real Estate for a listing of available properties in our area http://www.icx.ca and on the Town website http://www.gananoque.ca/invest-in-gananoque/business-in-gananoque/real-estate-properties.

Public Development

The Town of Gananoque continually invests in the community and the long term capital plan is based roads need studies, bridge studies, vehicle replacement plans, water/sewer plans and the Official Plan.

Recreation

  • The municipal marina is undergoing expansion including dock upgrades and thirty new slips scheduled for 2012.  
  • In 2010, the arena had upgrades totally $970 000. 
  • In 2010 a skateboard park was built in 2010.
  • In 2011 a BMX track was created.

Joel Stone Park

The Town of Gananoque is investing in the waterfront parkland with the expansion of the current Joel Stone Park including the installation of:

  • an 80 foot flag pole and large Canada flag
  • a bronze diorama showcasing the actual town buildings of 1812
  • period cannons and a renovated small lighthouse structure
  • an 1812 History Wall
  • an outdoor amphitheatre
  • considerable landscaping including park benches, trees and pathways

The park will also include a children's splash pad area which will serve as an added attraction to encourage children and families to visit the park and experience all the historical aspects.

Infrastructure

The roads, water and sewer infrastructure renewal project was completed on King St. West, Charles Street and Brock Street. 

Downtown Revitalization

The Town of Gananoque is investing in beautification efforts of the downtown King Street with landscaping, signage, façade grants and infrastructure improvements.

Labour Force

Local Labour Force: 2515

Regional Labour Force: 15 000

Unemployment Rate: 5%

Average Household Income: $45 644

Primary Labour Force: Sales, Service and Manufacturing

Gananoque's community has a variety of businesses. The primary industrial sectors are light manufacturing, transportation, and services. Below indicates the largest employers for the private sector and public sector of Gananoque.

Largest Private Sector Employers

# of Employees

Thousand Islands OLG Casino Gananoque

400

Covidien/ Ludlow Technical Products

450
 

Metro

100

Gananoque Boat Line

95

Carveth Care Centre

80

Home Hardware

127

Gananoque Chevrolet and Cadillac

60

No Frills

49

West Point Products Canada

32
   

Largest Public Sector Employers

# of Employees
   

Town of Gananoque

50

 

Market Access
  • 15 km (9 mi) to the U.S Interstate-81
  • 280 km (174 mi) to Toronto, ON
  • 150 km (93 mi) to Ottawa, ON
  • 250 km (155 mi) to Montreal, QC
  • 30 km (18 mi) to Kingston, ON
  • Gananoque is located on the Detroit/Windsor-Montreal corridor on Highway 401
  • Gananoque has two interchanges on Highway 401
  • Center of a market that includes 120 million consumers
  • Over half of North American industry is within a day’s travel
  • Access to the United States and its markets is only twenty minutes east of Gananoque at the 1000 Islands International Bridge which connects Hwy 401 to U.S. Interstate 81
  • Gananoque’s railway station is located only 5 min from the downtown core on the CN-CP rail corridor. 
  • Via Rail, Canada’s nation rail service provides scheduled stops at the Gananoque station.
Utilities Cost

The schedule of Quarterly Billing Water and Sewer Rates is as follows:

 

 

Other Charges and Fees:

Occupancy Charges                                                         $25.00

Collection Charge                                                             $25.00

Late Payment Charges                                                   5% of current charges

Turning water off/on for summer services                  $75/meter

Turning water off/on for non-payment                          $75

 

Services connected to the municipal water system but not connected to the municipal sewer system, commonly referred to as ‘Water Only Accounts’, shall be charged the Basic Charge plus the Rate per Cubic Meter charge times the water consumption.

Sewer Rates shall be charged at the rate of 125% of the water Basic Charge plus the Rate per Cubic Meter charge.

 

Education

Education Attainment

                Total Population 15 and over                                                                      4375

                No Certificate, Diploma or Degree                                                            1195

                High School Certificate or Equivalent                                                       1285

                Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma                                     465

                College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma             975

                University Certificate or Diploma below the bachelor level                       90

                University Certificate or Diploma or Degree                                              360

 

Major Field of Study

                Total Population 15 and over                                                                      4375

                Education                                                                                                          145

                Visual and Performing Arts                                                                              40

                Humanities                                                                                                       115

                Social and Behavioral Sciences and Law                                                  160

                Business, Management and Public Administration                                 505

                Physical and Life Sciences                                                                              55

                Mathematics and Computers                                                                          50

                Architecture and Engineering                                                                        360

                Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation                                     30

                Health, Parks, Recreation and Fitness                                                       295

                Personal, Protective and Transportation Services                                    135

Elementary Schools

Linklater Public School
300 Stone Street North
Gananoque, ON K7G 1Y8
Phone: 613-382-3689
Fax: 613-382-7552
Web site: http://www.ucdsb.on.ca/school/lin/Pages/default.aspx

St. Joseph Catholic School
235 Georgiana Street
Gananoque, ON
K7G 1M9
Phone: 613-382-2361
Fax: 613-382-2924

Secondary Schools

Gananoque Secondary School
Box 640 175 William Street South
Gananoque, ON
K7G 2V2
Phone: 613-382-4741
Fax: 613-382-8240
Web Site: http://www.ucdsb.on.ca/school/gss/Pages/default.aspx

Adult Education

T.R. Leger School of Adult, Alternative and Continuing Education
600 MacDonald Drive
Gananoque, ON
K7G 2T6
Phone: 613-382-5285
Fax: 613-382-1881
Website: http://www.ucdsb.on.ca/school/trl/Pages/default.aspx

 

Demographics

Population                                                                                                                       5285

             Age 0 - 9                                                                                                                485

             Age 10 – 24                                                                                                          950

             Age 25 – 44                                                                                                        1275

             Age 45 – 64                                                                                                        1360

             Age 65+                                                                                                               1125

 

Total private dwellings                                                                                                   2453      

Private dwelling occupied by usual residents                                                           2314

Population density per square kilometer                                                                      754

Land area (square km)                                                                                                         7

 

Marital Status Characteristics

             Common-Law Relationship                                                                              440

             Never legally married                                                                                        1270

             Legally married                                                                                                  2075

             Separated, but still legally married                                                                   215

             Divorced                                                                                                                 460

             Widowed                                                                                                                455

 

Mother Tongue

English only                                                                                                        94%

French only                                                                                                            2%

French and English                                                                                          0.3%

Other language                                                                                                    4%

 

Visible Minority Population Characteristics

Total Visible Minority Population                                                                           115

             Chinese                                                                                                          10

South Asian                                                                                                                40

African                                                                                                                          25

Filipino                                                                                                                         10

West Asian                                                                                                                  20

Korean                                                                                                                         10

 

Occupied Private Dwelling

                Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents                          2310

                Single detached houses                                                                           55%

                Semi  detached houses                                                                              9%         

                Row houses                                                                                                  6%         

                Apartments, duplex                                                                                       3%

                Apartments in buildings with fewer than five stories                           22%

                Apartments in buildings with five or more stories                                  4%         

 

Number of owned dwellings                                                                                 1560

Number of rented dwellings                                                                                    755

Number of dwellings constructed before 1986                                                 1925

Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006                             385