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Welcome to the heart of the Ottawa Valley and the largest regional centre between Ottawa and North Bay in Eastern Ontario.

In this section you will find detailed information about the excellent prospects for business in Pembroke, and highlights of the local amenities which enable residents to enjoy a comfortable, affordable and attractive lifestyle.

Pembroke is open for business! In recent years, its superb location, low cost of living, and available skilled workforce has attracted new industry to the city and prompted the expansion of others.

An encouraging economic development strategy and a formal Business Retention and Expansion program serves to welcome new companies to the area. The management staff at Pembroke City Hall will help to expedite any of your queries, and ensure that business needs are met promptly.

Economic Overview
2008 has been a year of change – most positive, but some negative – as the City of Pembroke, and indeed all of Renfrew County, began to feel the dramatic effects of globalization and the emerging recession....Learn more
Quick Facts
Community Profile
Location
The City of Pembroke, with an established industrial sector, is the largest commercial service centre between Ottawa and North Bay. Centrally located and easily accessible, Pembroke is just 150 km northwest of Ottawa, Canada’s capital, and within a four hour drive of both Montreal (and the St. Lawrence Seaway), and Toronto, Ontario’s capital....Learn more
Climate
Pembroke’s climate, like that of much of central Ontario and southwestern Quebec, is noted for its four distinct seasons.

The warm, wet months of spring, and hot, dry summer season stand in marked contrast to the crisp, frosty days of fall or the sub-zero temperatures and snowfalls of the winter months....Learn more
Market Access/Transportation
Pembroke businesses are served by Ottawa Valley Railink and Ottawa Central Railway, both offering freight service from Pembroke. Pembroke and Area Airport is just 10 km from downtown and is one of the most advanced regional terminals in Canada.A 5000 ft. runway accommodates both corporate business and charter travel. There is also parking for 55-70 small aircraft and a full range of air transport services, reservations and service garages....Learn more
Demographics
Labour Force
Major Public/Private Employers
Pembroke's state-of-the-art telecommunications network, proximity to the national capital region, and location along the Trans Canada Highway have established the City as the commercial service hub for business and industry throughout the Ottawa Valley....Learn more
Education/Training Facilities/Employment
Utilities
With the recent restructuring of hydro utilities across Ontario, several utilities have amalgamated to form the Ottawa River Power Corporation. ORPC is primarily responsible for the distribution of electricity, while its sister company, Ottawa River Energy Solutions (ORES), handles related competitive services....Learn more
Housing
From large, single family homes to condominium apartments, duplexes and townhouses, Pembroke has affordable housing in every possible architectural style and price range. Whether it’s a Victorian mansion, a cottage overlooking the Ottawa River, or a suburban bungalow, your family housing needs can be met by any one of the six real estate brokerage firms active in Pembroke....Learn more
Telecommunications
Pembroke is a “smart community”, with a fully redundant fibre optic ring around the City with frame relay services and an asynchronous transfer mode over sonet ring. Several telcos offer business services and solutions in Pembroke including Bell and ATT....Learn more
Taxes and Incentives
As in all municipalities throughout Ontario, the majority of operating finances collected by the City of Pembroke are dependent upon the annual taxes levied on its property owners....Learn more
Quality of Life
The City of Pembroke strives to maintain a superb quality of life for its residents. From publicly maintained sports and recreational facilities to programs and services aimed at ensuring health and wellness you’ll find a wealth of resources that contribute to you and your family’s well being. ...Learn more
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