Choose Peterborough County:
Where Business and Lifestyle Grow Together
Strategically positioned between Ottawa and Toronto, Peterborough County—widely known as The Kawarthas—offers a unique blend of business opportunity, rural charm, and unmatched quality of life. Whether you're launching a startup, expanding your company, or relocating to Find your Perfect Balance, this region offers the ideal environment to thrive.
What sets us apart? Peterborough County surrounds a mid-sized urban centre—the City of Peterborough—providing access to post-secondary institutions, healthcare, transportation, and urban amenities, while still offering the space, affordability, and lifestyle advantages of a rural region. It’s this rural-urban connection that makes Peterborough County a truly distinctive place to live and do business.
Here, a strong local economy is powered by community, collaboration, and a spirit of entrepreneurship. Competitive land costs, a skilled workforce, and direct access to major markets make Peterborough County a smart choice for investment and innovation.
Why Peterborough County?
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Strategic Location: Within easy reach of two of Canada’s largest cities
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Rural-Urban Advantage: Mid-sized city access with rural quality of life
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Thriving Priority Sectors: Small-Scale Manufacturing, Agriculture and Tourism
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Supportive Business Ecosystem: Collaborative networks, accessible resources, and local partnerships
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Lifestyle Advantage: Space to grow, nature at your doorstep, and vibrant communities
From agri-innovation and clean tech to boutique tourism and artisan small-scale manufacturing, Peterborough County offers the right mix of tradition and transformation. Our towns, villages, and First Nations communities are connected by a shared vision for sustainable growth—making this a place where business and lifestyle thrive side by side.
Contact Economic Development
Mon – Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
P: 705-743-0380 Ext. 2600
1-800-710-8586
ecdev@ptbocounty.ca
12 Queen St.
Lakefield, ON K0L 2H0
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