COMMUNITY PROFILE - Marathon Ontario

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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
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