Fast Facts

The Sault Ste. Marie area has a population of more than 126,000, and with efficient transportation links, the city provides direct access to 60 million consumers within 800 kilometres (500 miles).

Sault Ste. Marie also boasts:

• A non-disruptive and efficient international border
• Efficient and diverse transportation systems such as rail, highway, marine and air
• An international border point with a four-lane interstate highway (I-75) into the United States and access to the Trans-Canada Highway via Highway 17 and via Highways 400, 401 and 402 in southern Ontario
• Convenient direct access to major international airport hubs
• Access to international supply chain
• Excellent logistics and manufacturing infrastructure, including highways, rail hub, deep water port, equipment servicing, fabrication, engineering, research and development
• Research and operating capacity to access bio-resources
• Direct access to all major fibre optic networks and international fibre optic connections
• International consultant KPMG ranked Sault Ste. Marie in the top five in Ontario in their International Competitive Analysis
• Updated zoning bylaws improve local development and allow appropriate zoning to accommodate new businesses and help diversify the local economy
• Government incentives in areas such as technology, innovation, training, site acquisition, infrastructure and manufacturing
• Highly-skilled and technical workforce available
• Modern post-secondary educational programs
• Superb quality of life reflecting value and unparalleled opportunities