COMMUNITY PROFILE - Marathon Ontario

Town of MarathonCommunity ProfileP.O. Bag “TM”, 4 Hemlo Drive • Marathon, ON P0T 2E0 • Phone: (807)229-1340www.marathon.ca

TABLE OF CONTENTSCOMMUNITY VISION STATEMENT AND MISSION 2MARATHON, ONTARIO 3WHY MARATHON? 4MARATHON DEMOGRAPHICS 5OVERALL CHARACTERISTICS 5AGE CHARACTERISTICS 5LANGUAGE CAPABILITY 6EDUCATION CHARACTERISTICS 6LABOUR PROFILE 7INCOME CHARACTERISTICS 7TAX BASE 8REAL ESTATE 8INDUSTRIAL LAND 9TRANSPORTATION 10UTILITIES 12GEOGRAPHY 13BUSINESS INFORMATION 13FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND LENDING 14EDUCATION AND TRAINING 15TELECOMMUNICATIONS 16LIFESTYLES 17HOUSING 17HEALTH CARE 17RECREATION AND CULTURE 18CONTACT US 20

COMMUNITY VISION STATEMENT AND MISSIONVisionMarathon, the Superior Community!MissionMarathon will continue to be a healthy andprogressive community that supportsdevelopment opportunities, lifestyle quality andopen, flexible governance.2 www.marathon.ca

MARATHON, ONTARIOBUILT on Paper…LACED with GoldMarathon is unique in many respects. Being aneconomic and retail hub on the north shore ofLake Superior located midway between SaultSte. Marie and Thunder Bay, Marathon issurrounded by boreal forest and rich mineraldeposits. With a population of 4,000, Marathonvibrates with growth and activity.Marathon’s economy is fueled by the HemloGold Mines – which houses the Williams andDavid Bell Gold Mines, and the Marathon PulpInc. kraft pulp mill – which is jointly owned byTembec and Kruger. The gold deposit at Hemlois the richest ever to be found in Canada andone of the world’s richest outside South Africa.In addition to these major natural resourcebasedindustries, Marathon’s economy is alsosupported strongly by small and medium-sizedretail businesses, large-sized business, industrysupply services, the education sector, and agrowing health sector. Marathon is a fullservice, completely modern community that ispoised for growth and economic prosperity.The great outdoors and the surroundingwilderness await the enthusiast. In addition tothe traditional pastime of hunting and fishing,there are opportunities for white watercanoeing, golf, downhill and cross-countryskiing, hiking (Pukaskwa National Park),snowmobiling and much more. Marathon alsohas excellent indoor recreation facilitiesincluding the Port Hole Pool, Marathon Arena,Marathon Curling Club, Marathon Theatre andMarathon Bowling Lanes.Improving our quality of life is a constantpursuit of local municipal government and allagencies, associations, and individuals. As youstudy this profile, you will be awakened toMarathon’s many amenities, services andgrowth potential, and realize why Marathon,Ontario is the superior community!DULUTHTHUNDERBAYNIPIGONMARQUETTENEYS PROVINCIALPARKMARATHONPUKASKWANATIONAL PARKWAWASAULTSTE. MARIETOWN OF MARATHON - COMMUNITY PROFILE 3

WHY MARATHON?The opportunities.Marathon is the economic hub betweenThunder Bay and Sault Ste. Marie, making it aprime trading area. Within a four hour driveeast or west, the potential of attractingapproximately 250,000 potential customers,clients or employees exists.The location.Marathon is centrally located on Trans CanadaHighway 17 in Ontario with proximity to majormarkets in the United States Midwest (includingMinneapolis, Milwaukee and Chicago), as wellas Southern Ontario (Toronto).Take advantage of Marathon’s transportationnetwork. This includes major highway, freightrail, harbour, and airport access, to move yourgoods and services to markets that will buildand grow your business.The quality of life.Marathon’s quality of life is second to none. Itsmodern telecommunications infrastructure,excellent health and social services, retailshopping, abounding recreation opportunities,and its friendly people, make Marathon agenuinely unique community.The people inMarathon are ourgreatest resource4 www.marathon.ca

MARATHON DEMOGRAPHICSOVERALL CHARACTERISTICSAGE CHARACTERISTICSPopulation: 3,8651000TotalMaleFemaleTotal private dwellings: 1,678800Population density per square kilometre: 22.7600400Land area (square kilometre): 170.4820000-45-1415-1920-2425-4445-5455-6465-7475-8485+Age Characteristics ofMarathon’s Population Total Male FemaleTotal – All persons 3,865 1,980 1,880Age 0-4 195 95 100Age 5-14 495 255 245Age 15-19 360 195 170Age 20-24 270 145 130Age 25-44 1,000 470 530Age 45-54 915 465 405Age 55-64 400 215 185Age 65-74 165 85 75Age 75-84 75 40 45Age 85 and over 20 10 10Median age of the population 39.8 40.6 39.0% of population ages 15 and over 82.1 82.1 81.7Source: Statistics CanadaTOWN OF MARATHON - COMMUNITY PROFILE 5

LANGUAGE CAPABILITYFrench 15%English 85%Language(s) First Learned& Still Understood Total Male FemaleTotal – All persons 3,855 1,990 1,860English only 3,140 1,605 1,430French only 555 305 250Both English and French 30 10 20Other Languages 130 70 60Source: Statistics CanadaEDUCATION CHARACTERISTICSAs you can see from Marathon’s education statistics, it has well trained and highly educatedresidents. What does this mean? Skilled and knowledgeable workers - an absolute necessity inestablishing and running a profitable business or industry.So let Marathon’s highly skilled and trained workforce help you compete in today’s competitiveglobal economy.Highest Level of Schooling Total Male FemaleTotal population aged 20-34 550 175 375% of the population aged 20-34 with a trades certificate or diploma 11.0 16.2 5.2% of the population aged 20-34 with a college certificate or diploma 25.5 20.6 29.9% of the population aged 20-34 with a university certificate, diploma or degree 13.8 4.4 23.4Total population aged 35-44 620 195 425% of the population aged 35-44 with a trades certificate or diploma 18.2 26.0 9.6% of the population aged 35-44 with a college certificate or diploma 21.7 13.0 28.8% of the population aged 35-44 with a university certificate, diploma or degree 9.9 12.0 7.7Total population aged 45-64 1,265 680 585% of the population aged 45-64 with a trades certificate or diploma 22.3 33.1 7.1% of the population aged 45-64 with a college certificate or diploma 13.4 6.8 23.8% of the population aged 45-64 with a university certificate, diploma or degree 14.9 12.7 17.9Source: Statistics Canada6 www.marathon.ca

LABOUR PROFILEYou need well trained labour to establish oroperate a successful business. And Marathonhas just that. The majority of Marathon’s workforceis well trained and highly skilled.Labour ForceIndicators Total Male FemaleParticipation rate 73.8 78.2 69.1Employment rate 69.1 73.3 64.6Unemployment rate 6.4 6.2 6.016%9%20%2%14%24%15%OtherBusiness servicesHealth &educationFinance &real estateWholesale &retail tradeManufacturing &constructionAgriculture & otherresource-basedSource: Statistics CanadaINCOME CHARACTERISTICSIn Marathon average household and familyincomes are higher than provincial averages, andextremely competitive. Take into account theincidence of low income, and Marathon is anexcellent place to ‘live, work and play’.FAMILY AND HOUSEHOLD INCOMEAverage Household Income $65,067Median Household Income $82,991Average Family Income $69,056Median Family Income $72,565Incidence of Low Income 9.1%Income Levels Total Male FemaleUnder $1,000 95 40 55$1,000 – 2,999 205 90 110$3,000 – 4,999 155 45 110$5,000 – 6,999 160 60 100$7,000 – 9,999 170 60 110$10,000 – 11,999 175 55 120$12,000 – 14,999 125 40 85$15,000 – 19,999 160 45 115$20,000 – 24,999 115 25 95$25,000 – 29,999 145 70 70$30,000 – 34,999 130 40 90$35,000 – 39,999 180 95 80$40,000 – 44,999 150 100 50$45,000 – 49,999 145 85 60$50,000 – 59,999 235 200 30$60,000 and over 705 685 20Average Income (full time, full year) $56,419 $64,582 $37,574Source: Statistics CanadaTOWN OF MARATHON - COMMUNITY PROFILE 7

TAX BASEThe majority of operating finances collected by the Town of Marathon are dependent upon theannual taxes levied on its property owners. These funds are applied towards the administration ofall municipal departments for the provision of many essential services: police and fire protection,road maintenance, sewage and drainage, parks and recreation, economic development and tourism.2008 TAX RATES Municipal Education TotalTax Class Tax Rate Tax Rate Tax RateCommercial Taxable 0.03558542 0.02063712 0.05622254Commercial Tenant Taxable 0.03558542 0.02063712 0.05622254Commercial Taxable: Vacant Unit/Excess Land 0.02490979 0.014444598 0.03935577Commercial Taxable: Vacant Land 0.03083405 0.001788165 0.04871570Industrial Taxable 0.06405375 0.02032768 0.08438143Industrial Taxable: Vacant Land 0.04163494 0.01321299 0.05484793Large Industrial Taxable 0.06405375 0.02032768 0.08438143Large Industrial Vacant Land 0.04163494 0.01321299 0.05484793Shopping Center Taxable 0.03558542 0.02063712 0.05622254For more detailed tax information, contact the Town of Marathon’s Economic Development Officeat (807) 229-1340 Extension 2228.REAL ESTATEThere are a variety of available options for acompany or business looking to establishoperations in Marathon. Available locationsrange in size, zoning, and features. Lease ratesand sale prices are very attractive andcompetitive. A full listing of available industrial,commercial, and office space is readilyavailable by contacting the Town of MarathonEconomic Development Office.EXISTING SPACECurrently, there are a number of commercialspaces available in Marathon. The size and typeof these commercial spaces vary, withproperties ranging from those 1,000 square feetin size, to those in excess of 8,000 square feet.Some of these spaces offer, high traffic, highprofile locations in indoor and strip malls, whileothers offer locations on Highway commercialzones, or modern industrial park space.Whatever your location preference may be, theTown of Marathon Economic DevelopmentOffice is more than willing to organize aconfidential tour of available land and spaces.OPERATING COSTSIndustrial and commercial lease rates inMarathon are extremely competitive. Thesecompetitive rates make Marathon a low-costcentre to do business.OPTION TO BUILDIf building a new facility is what you’re lookingfor, Marathon has locations to suit yourindustrial or commercial needs.8 www.marathon.ca

INDUSTRIAL LANDThe Town of Marathon owns and maintains a1,500 acre, fully serviced Industrial Park in theupper eastern limits of the municipality.For more information on these lots pleasecontact the Town of Marathon EconomicDevelopment Office.The Park is zoned for light industrial usage,and services provided on industrial land includepiped water, sewer/septic systems,communications hook-ups, and electrical power.The Industrial Park is strategically located toan immediate transportation network. Thisnetwork includes:• Trans–Canada Highway 17,approximately 2 km north• Marathon Airport,approximately 2 km north-west• Lake Superior/Peninsula Harbour,approximately 4 km south• Canada Pacific Rail,approximately 3 km southIndustrial Park SpecificationsZoning Light Industrial – M1Area 6.506 ha, 1529 ac.Water Town of Marathon, 3” plastic mainsSewers Town of Marathon, field bedsTelephone Bell CanadaTelecommunications Shaw CableEnergy Ontario HydroTransportation Road, water, air, railRegister Plan Plan 55M – 515Current Industrial Park Activities • Tire sales• General contracting• Heavy equipment rentals• Full service of bits and steel• Sales and service of drills and drilling tools• Retailing in mining and logging supplies• Bulk fuel distributors• Appliance salesTOWN OF MARATHON - COMMUNITY PROFILE 9

TRANSPORTATIONHIGHWAYThe Town of Marathon is strategically locatedon Trans Canada Highway #17, the primaryland corridor linking Canada from east to west.United States border crossings at Sault Ste.Marie, Ontario (east) and Pigeon River, Ontario(west) are four hours away.The Corporation of the Town of Marathonmaintains 34.3 kilometres of paved and16 kilometres of gravel roads within theTown boundaries.FREIGHT TRANSPORTMarathon is serviced by one major cartagecompany operating inter-provincial andinternational transportation services.Manitoulin TransportPeninsula RoadMarathon, ON P0T 2E0Phone: (807) 229-0551www.manitoulintransport.comDistance to Major CentresTransport Delivery to Major CentresKilometersMilesDestinationDelivery TimeThunder Bay, ON 320 200Sault Ste. Marie, ON 420 255Toronto, ON 1,200 720Hamilton, ON 1,100 660Ottawa, ON 1,220 730Winnipeg, MB 1,050 630Montreal, QB 2,000 1,200Minneapolis, MN 1,200 720Milwaukee, WI 1,260 760Chicago, IL 1,380 830Indianapolis, IN 1,680 1,000St. Louis, MS 1,680 1,000Thunder Bay, ONToronto, ONWinnipeg, MBMinneapolis, MNChicago, ILMilwaukee, WI1 day1-2 days2 days2 days2 days2 days10 www.marathon.ca

COURIERSeveral national courier services guaranteeimmediate, bonded delivery from Marathon tomost destinations across Canada and NorthAmerica. Servicing Marathon and thesurrounding region are several locallyoperated firms providing a range of deliveryand direct mail services at rates competitiveto national suppliers.Canada Post Corporation2 Peninsula RoadMarathon, ON P0T 2E0Phone: (807) 229-1101CANPAR (E.P. Courier)Toll Free: 1-800-387-9335Courtesy Freight SystemsToll Free: 1-800-267-0598WATERMarathon is strategically located on PeninsulaHarbour, a deep water harbour on LakeSuperior. Great Lakes and ocean-going vesselsregularly dock at Marathon Pulp Inc., deliveringor picking up cargo.AIRThe runway of the Marathon Municipal Airportis 100 feet wide by 3,933 feet long with a200 foot displace threshold. There is currentlyno regular air service, but landing and fuelservices are available. The municipal airport islocated along Highway 17 just 5 kilometresfrom downtown Marathon.Marathon Municipal AirportHighway 17Marathon, ON P0T 2E0Phone: (807) 229-1183Federal Express Canada Ltd.Toll Free: 1-800-463-3339Greyhound Canada90 Peninsula RoadMarathon, ON P0T 2E0Phone: (807) 229-3433Purolator Courier Ltd.Toll Free: 1-888-744-7123UPSToll Free: 1-800-742-5877RAILCanadian Pacific Railway operates freightcartage out of Marathon.www.cpr.caTOWN OF MARATHON - COMMUNITY PROFILE 11

UTILITIESHYDRO – RESIDENTIAL &COMMERCIALMarathon’s major energy source is electricity.It is provided through the services of HydroOne. Rates for Hydro One are set through theOntario Energy Board. To obtain residentialconsumer and business information, visitwww.oeb.gov.on.ca or call 1-877-632-2727.HYDRO - INDUSTRIALLarge operations requiring bulk amounts ofhydro must apply to the IndependentElectricity Market Operator to becomemarket participants.PROPANESuperior Propane Inc. & Calgas are the bulkpropane fuel distributors in Marathon.Superior Propane Inc. CalgasIndustrial Park 555 Superior St.Marathon, ON White River, ONP0T 2E0POM 3G0Ph: 1-877-873-7467 Ph: 1-888-269-4380FUEL OILMikus Fuels & Davidson Fuels maintain bulkstorage of fuel oil for heating and diesel powerwithin Marathon.Independent Electricity Market OperatorPhone: 1-888-448-7777Email: helpcentre@theIMO.comWebsite: www.theimo.comWATERMarathon has an excellent raw ground supplyof water that is rated amongst the most purefresh water sources in Ontario. Six wells pump3,935 cubic metres of water per day.Marathon’s water reservoir has a capacity of4,950 cubic metres.Mikus FuelsDavidson FuelsOld Station Road Pinewood DriveMarathon, ON Wawa, ONP0T 2E0P0S 1K0Ph: (807) 229-1481 Ph: 1-705-856-2166Marathon Annual Water Rates - 2008Group 1 – Self containing dwellings, churches $567.84Group 2 – Retail businesses $585.04Group 3 – Barber and beauty shops, doctors, dentists, liquor outlets $599.40Group 4 – Service clubs, department stores, recreation concessions $1,158.64Group 5 – Restaurants, service stations, groceterias, industrial park $1,468.40Group 6 – Schools, motels, dormitories $5,905.20Group 7 – Hotels, hospital $11,798.88Group 8 – Industries using more than 1,000,000 gallons per month $76,156.56Group 9 – Non-serviced - $0.11 per gallon plus $33 service charge - - - - - - - -Group 10 – Car wash, Laundromat $1,847.00Group 11 – Multi-Residential $567.8412 www.marathon.ca

GEOGRAPHYArea of Municipality:170.48 square kilometresLatitude: Longitude:48º 45’ 26” north 86º 20’ 46” westGeography:Precambrian Shield. The Town contains anumber of areas with significant base metaland mineral aggregate potential.Topography:Formed by glacial action. Soil depth is shallowto bare. Exposed bedrock is common. A largeproportion of the Town is covered boreal forestand/or bush.Source: Statistics CanadaBUSINESS INFORMATIONThere are various sources of information andresources for businesses or entrepreneurslooking to establish operations in Marathon.The Town of Marathon EconomicDevelopment Office is the primary officeresponsible for assisting business and industryto locate, relocate or expand operations in oraround Marathon. In a situation where otheragencies or organizations have a role to play inthe process, Marathon Economic DevelopmentOfficials will facilitate meetings with keyofficials responsible for the programs orservices involved.TOWN OF MARATHON ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT OFFICEThe Economic Development Office is in place toassist new and existing businesses andindustry locate or expand in the Town. Theoffice provides detailed and current informationto companies wanting to make informeddecisions on site selection.In addition to the Community Profile - acomprehensive information publication - andlistings of available real estate, the staff of theMarathon Economic Development Office canassist clients in all phases of the site selectionprocess. Local and prospective firms can takeadvantage of the Office’s resources andexpertise to source the information andcontacts necessary to succeed in today’scompetitive global economy.For further information on the excellentprospects for doing business in Marathon,contact the staff of the Town of MarathonEconomic Development Office.TOWN OF MARATHON - COMMUNITY PROFILE 13

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND LENDINGScotiaBank2 Hemlo DriveP.O. Box 1960Marathon, ON P0T 2E0Phone: (807) 229-2600TD Canada Trust10 Peninsula Road, P.O. Box 160Marathon, ON P0T 2E0Phone: (807) 229-1691Superior Credit Union21 Stevens Avenue, P.O. Box 598Marathon, ON P0T 2E0Phone: (807) 229-1231Business Development Bank of Canada102-1136 Alloy DriveThunder Bay, ON P7B 6M9Toll Free: 1-800-974-0005Business Development Bank of Canada is acrown corporation which promotes and assistsin the establishment and development of mosttypes of business enterprises within Canada byproviding financial aid (equity investment andlong-term loans) and management services.Superior North Community FuturesDevelopment CorporationP.O. Box 71617 Mill RoadTerrace Bay, ON P0T 2W0Phone: (807) 825-4505Superior North Community FuturesDevelopment Corporation is a CommunityFutures Development Corporation funded byIndustry Canada (FedNor). Core activitiesinclude business counselling and informationservices and small business loans.14 www.marathon.ca

EDUCATION AND TRAININGConfederation College operates a satellitecampus in Marathon which acts as thecoordinating focal point for college educationprogramming. The campus provides a widerange of programs and courses designed tomeet the needs of the local labour market.Furthermore, a number of postsecondaryinstitutions operate facilities within a 400kilometre radius (4 hours drive) east ofMarathon, and a 300 kilometre radius (3 hourdrive) west of Marathon. These educationalinstitutions offer a variety of training, educationand research programs and services, rangingfrom different sectors, industries anddisciplines.Lakehead University955 Oliver RoadThunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1Phone: (807) 343-8110Fax: (807) 343-8023www.lakeheadu.caAlgoma University College1520 Queen Street EastSault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 2G4Phone: (705) 949-2301Fax: (705) 949-6583www.auc.caConfederation College – Marathon Campus14 Hemlo DriveP.O. Box 520Marathon, ON P0T 2E0Phone: (807) 229-2464Confederation College – Main Campus1450 Nakina DriveThunder Bay, ON P7C 4W1Toll Free: 1-800-465-5493www.confederationc.on.caSault College443 Northern AvenueSault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5L3Phone: 1-800-461-2260Fax: (705) 759-3273www.saultc.on.caTOWN OF MARATHON - COMMUNITY PROFILE 15

TELECOMMUNICATIONSA number of communication companies haveoperations and services offered in Marathon.Services range from telephone services, to highspeed Internet telecommunications, to cellularphone service to dial-up Internet service. All ofthese services provided make Marathon a“smart”, fully connected community with theability to perform business competitively in theglobal marketplace.Bell CanadaTelephone services1001 William StreetThunder Bay, ON P7B 6J9Phone: (807) 310-2355Shaw CableHigh speed, light speed cable Internet servicesPhone: (807) 767-4422 (Sales & General Questions)7:00 AM - 9:00 PM CT, Mon. to Fri.8:00 AM - 9:00 PM CT, Sat. & Sun.Toll Free: (800) 265-1764 (Tech. Phone Support)Email: mailto:wpg.help@sjrb.caVianet Internet SolutionsHigh speed cable Internet services52 Peninsula Road, Box 448Marathon, Ontario P0T 2E0Phone: (807) 229-2824ONTERAInternet services555 Oak Street EastNorth Bay, ON P1B 8L3Toll Free: 1-888-566-8372Email: customer.service@ontera.caTbaytelWireless cellular phone & Internet services1046 Lithium DriveThunder Bay, ON P7B 6G3Toll Free: 1-888-279-998816 www.marathon.ca

LIFESTYLESHOUSINGMarathon has an extremely competitivelypriced housing market. Residential housing isaffordable, while offering quality homes andrental units.In addition, Marathon is a very safe andenjoyable community to live in, and anexcellent place to raise a family.Housing CharacteristicsTotal Occupied Private Dwellings 1,490Number of owned dwellings 1,115Average monthly payments for owner-occupied dwellings $664Number of rented dwellings 380Average gross monthly payments for rented dwellings $500Number of dwellings constructed before 1991 1,570Number of dwellings constructed between 1991 and 2001 60Average value of dwelling $73,000Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 CensusHEALTH CARE• Quality and accessible health care andsocial services are an attractive featureabout Marathon.• Visiting specialists to Marathon offerservices in ophthalmology, orthopedicsand audiology.• The Town is serviced by a modernhospital that houses 25 beds andemploys approximately 150 people.• Superior North Emergency MedicalService operates a base in Marathonand has 6 paramedics on staff.• Marathon Family Health Team staffs 9physicians, a nurse practitioner and has 6full time and 4 part time administrative staff.• A branch office of the Thunder BayDistrict Health Unit is also locatedin Marathon.• Three dental offices operate in Marathon,a full service optometrist office, as wellas the Marathon Chiropractic Clinic.TOWN OF MARATHON - COMMUNITY PROFILE 17

RECREATION AND CULTUREFeatured Outdoor Recreation Facilities:Park LandMarathon has 56 hectares of municipalparkland, well exceeding the recommendedratio of 1.8 hectares per 1,000 people. IncludingPenn Lake Park, Peninsula Golf Course andBoard of Education properties, the supply ofparkland increases to over 15 hectares per1,000 people. Marathon’s parkland providesdesignated areas and facilities for a wide varietyof four-season recreational activity includinghiking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, andmountain biking.Peninsula Golf CourseMarathon has a beautiful, public 9-hole golfcourse overlooking Lake Superior and designedby Stanley Thompson, CGA. A licensed clubhouse and concession, rental equipment, proshop and CPGA Pro, are on site.Cross Country Ski TrailsThis facility was the training site for theCanadian Team in preparation for the 1995Nordic World Ski Championships. The trailsystem contains over 14 kilometres of groomedclassic and skate skiing trails including lit trailsfor night skiing. Equipment rentals, lessons andgroup rates are available.Snowmobile TrailsOver 200 km of groomed trails lead to and fromMarathon offering some of the mostspectacular scenery in Northwestern Ontario.OFSC trail permits are required on the T.O.P.S.trail system.Superior Slopes Ski HillLocated just east of Marathon on Highway 17,Superior Slopes offer 12 downhill runs with a350 foot vertical, night skiing, ski rentals andski chalet with fireplace. Lessons and specialevents run throughout the ski season.18 www.marathon.ca

Featured Indoor Recreation Facilities:Port Hole PoolMarathon’s indoor pool has 5 lanes and is 25metres long. Also in the pool is a therapeutichot pool and sauna. The Community ServicesDepartment offers a full range of poolprogramming including the Canadian Red CrossAquaquest water safety program, LifesavingSociety programs, advanced training andcourses, aquafitness, family and open swims,and school programs.Marathon ArenaMarathon is home to Kris Wirtz, two-timeCanadian Pairs Figure Skating Champion andOlympian. Weekday hockey and figure skating,weekend tournaments and special events, andpublic skating time make the Marathon arena avery busy facility from August to April.Marathon Bowling LanesThe Marathon Bowling Lanes are located in thelower level of Lakeview Community Hall. Thisfacility offers 6 lanes for 5 pin bowling, alicensed concession and equipment rentals.Marathon Curling ClubMarathon’s curling club is owned and operatedby its members. Four sheets of ice, a licensedbar and concession, nightly women’s, men’s,mixed and junior play, annual bonspiels, privaterentals and special functions, make the curlingclub one of Marathon’s busiest facilities.TOWN OF MARATHON - COMMUNITY PROFILE 19

CONTACT USThe Corporation of theTown of Marathon4 Hemlo DrivePostal Bag “TM”Marathon, Ontario P0T 2E0Phone: (807) 229-1340Fax: (807) 229-1999www.marathon.caDaryl SkworchinskiCommunity Services &Economic Development ManagerPhone: (807) 229-1340 Ext. 2228Fax: (807) 229-1999Email: edo@marathon.ca20 www.marathon.ca