McMurrich/Monteith, established in 1998 with the amalgamation of the Township of McMurrich and the unincorporated Township of Monteith, is proud to be part of the Almaguin Highlands. Located in the District of Parry Sound, McMurrich/Monteith was set along the old Booth Railroad during the Northern Ontario logging days.
The scenic little town is along the Seguin Trail, which offers amazing outdoor experiences for trail riders and adventure seekers. The Township’s rugged natural beauty and small-town charm has been attracting residents, cottagers and tourists from all over the world. It is located just off the beaten path, far enough from Toronto to offer a great escape, but is close enough to bigger towns to offer a variety of employment opportunities, making this a great destination to live, work and play.
Community Information
Population
824
Language
98% English 2% French
Transportation
Ontario Northland Bus, Northland Airport Passenger Service, Highway 11, North Bay’s Jack Garland Airport, South River Sundridge District Airport
Average Household Price
$242,000
Working Information
Industries
Manufacturing / Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Business Services
Employment Services- Agilec Employment Resource Centre
Almaguin Highlands Chamber of Commerce
The Business Centre- Parry Sound
Women’s Own Resource Centre- South River
Average Household Income
$54,272
Learning
Childcare
Highland’s Children’s Centre
Primary Schools
Evergreen Heights Education Centre (jk-Grade 8)
Secondary Schools
Almaguin Highlands Secondary School (Grade 9-12)
Post Secondary Education
Nipissing University – North Bay
Canadore College – North Bay
Lakehead University- Orillia
Health & Social Services
Hospital
Huntsville District Memorial Hospital
Fire Department
Township of McMurrich/Monteith Fire Department
Police
Ontario Provincial Police – Burk’s Falls
Health Services
Burk’s Falls District Health Centre
Recreation & Activities
Recreation Centre
Sprucedale Community Centre
Hockey
Sprucedale Outdoor Ice Rink
Swimming
Doe Lake Public Beach
Hiking Trails
Sprucedale Recreational Trail
Park –to-Park/Seguin Trail
Shopping & Entertainment
Events
Summer Family Fun Festival, McMurrich/Monteith Winter Carnival, Halloween Haunted Trail, Christmas Social, Easter Egg Hunt
Cinema
Burk’s Falls Cinema, Huntsville Theatre
Attractions
Seguin Trail, Beaches, Sprucedale Recreation Trail