Hastings County

We publish an annual Community Profile for Hastings County that details property tax rates.  You can access that information here

Small Business Support Services

We also offer absolutely FREE and CONFIDENTIAL business coaching to anyone wanting to follow their passion and start or expand a business in Hastings County.  If you would like to setup an informal appointment with our Enterprise Facilitator, please email your request to runcimand@hastingscounty.com or call 613.391.0350. 

We have professionally certified economic development staff.  They would be more than pleased to help you invest wisely by providing the information you need.  They can introduce you to the right business and government leaders. 

Roads

Hastings County is home to an extensive and reliable network of municipal and provincial highways. This includes Canada’s largest toll-free expressway 401, the Trans Canada Highway #7, and four other major provincial highways (28, 62, 37 and 127).

Rail

Both CN and CP railways have major rail terminus here running freight trains bound for Toronto and Montréal. Local stations receive freight and express service. For details about CN's services, call 1-888-888-5909. VIA Rail Canada offers daily passenger service from their Trenton Junction and the Belleville Train Station to Toronto, Montréal and Ottawa, and other major cities. For more information, visit www.via.ca

Air

Toronto’s Pearson International Airport is a leading international gateway and just 2 hours west of Hastings County. It is Canada’s largest and busiest international airport providing regular domestic and international commercial, charter and cargo flights to and from U.S. and overseas destinations.  Ottawa's airport is also only a 2 hours drive east of Hastings. 

Nearby in Kingston is the Norman Rogers Airport, just an hours drive east. This municipal airport provides commercial flights to and from Toronto as well as private, charter and cargo aircraft flight services.  Within Hastings County is Bancroft’s Jack Brown Airport. It is owned and operated by the Bancroft Flying Club and is a Transport Canada Registered Airport.   The Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory near Deseronto has a large airport accommodating smaller sized aircraft which Canadian Forces Base Trenton is the largest Canadian airforce base and currently expanding. 

Water and Sewer

Water and sewer services are primarily available in the urban areas within Hastings County. For complete and detailed rate information, please visit our website.

Electricity

All communities within Hastings County are serviced by Hydro One. Rates are subject to change. For rate information, please contact Hydro One at: 888.664.9376 or www.hydroone.com

Natural Gas

Union Gas is the provider of natural gas to Hastings County. It is provided within the Central and Southern regions of the County, not currently in North Hastings. Rates are subject to change. For detailed and complete rate information, visit www.uniongas.com

Hastings County is proud to be home of Loyalist College (Canada’s outstanding small college) providing numerous training programs in support of our local businesses and industries.  Loyalist’s main campus is located just south of the 401 highway on Wallbridge-Loyalist Road and the Bancroft campus is situated in the heart of North Hastings.

Queen’s University, Trent University and both St. Lawrence and Sir Sandford Fleming Colleges are within commuting distance and offer world renowned programs.

For information on our local public and secondary school systems, please visit the Hastings Prince Edward District School Board or the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board.

Hastings County has a population of 40,000 people, but along with the two Cities of Belleville, this grows to about 140,000.  Our population might be a slightly older than the provincial average, but this is a result of many “lone eagles” discovering our quality of place and choosing to re-start their careers or relocate their business in our County.