THE COMMUNITY AT A GLANCE
Population:
1 231 people (2016 Census)
Languages:
French (80 %) and English (20 %)
Transportation:
Kapuskasing Airport
Timmins Victor M. Power Airport, Timmins (YTS)
Trans-Canada Highway 11
HOUSING
Housing and rent:
Contact us for up-to-date information about available housing in the region.
Average price of apartments:
Contact us for up-to-date information about apartments prices in the region.
Average house price:
$ 118 675
LABOUR MARKET
Industries:
Agriculture and agri-food
Construction
Food services​
Forestry
Health
Lodging
Mining exploitation
Renewable energy
Retail
Tourism (summer)
Entrepreneurship:
We can put you in touch with entrepreneurs or organizations recruiting the region's next generation of entrepreneurs, whether they are existing private companies, franchises or new potential. Organizations can support you in writing business plans and obtaining funding.
Domains:
There are many jobs and business opportunities in the region. Our labor market is in a labor shortage in several areas due to a strong wave of retirements. The shortfall is estimated at 43.2% between 2016 and 2036, all professions combined.
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Business, finance and administration
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Education, law and social, community and government services
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Health sector
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Management
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Manufacturing and utilities
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Natural and applied sciences and related fields
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Natural resources, agriculture and related production
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Sales and services
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Trades, transport, machinery and related fields
Contact us for up-to-date information on jobs available in the region.
Large employers (region of Kapuskasing):
Conseil scolaire catholique de district des Grandes Rivières
Conseil scolaire publique du Nord-Est
Larabie's Your Independent Grocer
Average household income:
$ 99 134 (source: Statistics Canada)
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
EDUCATION
Secondary schools (region of Kapuskasing):
École secondaire catholique Cité des Jeunes
Primary schools:
Upgrading / continuous learning:
Various partners offer language upgrades and courses. We will be happy to show you the best option according to your needs.
CHURCHES
HEALTH
Emergency services:
911
Health services:
Social services:
Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board (CDSSAB)
North Eastern Ontario Family and Children's Services (NEOFACS)
LEGAL SERVICES
Legal services (region of Kapuskasing):
Lawyer - Paul Mongenais
Lawyer - Pierre Dumais
ACTIVITIES
Sports:
Biking
Canoe and kayak
Cross-country skiing
Golf
Hockey (outdoor rink)
Hunting and fishing
Snowmobile
Snowshoeing
Swimming
Yoga
SHOPPING AND ATTRACTIONS
Events:
Canada Day
Moonbeam Winter Carnival
Natural attractions:
Ouellette Bay
Rémi Lake
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