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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