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Magnetawan The Municipality of Magnetawan is located in the Almaguin Highlands. It is charmingly situated on the Magnetawan River. Magnetawan is home to the Magnetawan locks system, built in 1911, which is still operational today. Both the village centres of Magnetawan and Ahmic Harbour boast scenic waterfront views, as well as beautiful parks and recreational areas. Ideally located along the Highway 520 and 124 corridors, centrally positioned between Parry Sound, Huntsville and North Bay, Magnetawan is the perfect place to establish a business and raise a family.
Community Information

Population
1,390

Language
97% English 3% French

Transportation
Ontario Northland Bus-Pick up in Burk’s Falls; Northland Airport Passenger Service, North Bay’s Jack Garland Airport, South River Sundridge District Airport

Average Household Price
$199,500
Working Information

Industries
Public Administration / Accommodation and Food Service / Construction

Business Services
Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce
Community Development Corporation of Sault Ste. Marie & Area
Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre

Average Household Income
$54,336
Learning

Childcare
Just Plain Fun Daycare – Magnetawan

Primary Schools
Magnetawan Central Public School (JK to Grade 8)

Secondary Schools
Almaguin Highlands Secondary School (Grade 9-12)

Post Secondary Education
Nipissing University – North Bay
Canadore College – North Bay, Parry Sound
Lakehead University- Orillia
Georgian Collage- Bracebridge
Health & Social Services

Hospital
Huntsville District Memorial Hospital
West Parry Sound Health Centre
North Bay Regional Health Centre

Fire Department
Municipality of Magnetawan Fire Department

Police
Ontario Provincial Police – Burk’s Falls

Health Services
Burk’s Falls District Health Centre
Whitestone Nursing Station
Recreation & Activities

Activity
Magnetawan Community Centre; Ahmic Harbour Community Centre

Public Library
Magnetawan Public Library

Hiking Trails
Dam Trail, Cornelia-Levering Broad Meadows Trail, Old Man Creek Trail

Hockey/ Ice Rinks
Magnetawan Pavilion and Outdoor Rink
Shopping & Entertainment

Cinema/Theatre
Burk’s Falls Cinema, Parry Sound Stockey Centre, Strand Twin Theatres- Parry Sound, North Bay Galaxy Cinemas, Algonquin Theatre-Huntsville

Events
Canada Day Celebration, Magnetawan Soap Box Derby, Drag At the Mag Snowmobile Races, Magnetawan Fall Fair, Magnetawan Smelt Fry

Shopping
Magnetawan Grill and Grocery; Village retail stores
