Welcome to North Bay
Located only a 3-hour drive north of Toronto, North Bay is a safe and welcoming community of approx. 52,662 people. You'll quickly discover that this is a vibrant city offering a healthy and balanced environment for working, living and raising a family. Here you'll find beautiful scenery, four distinct seasons of activity, a diverse economy, a state-of-the-art regional health centre and multi-level learning establishments.
Economic Immigration
North Bay and the surrounding region participate in provincial and federal immigration initiatives that help employers address workforce shortages and attract skilled international workers.
Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP)
The North Bay & Area RCIP helps local employers recruit skilled workers while providing eligible candidates with a pathway to permanent residence.
For program information and eligibility requirements, visit www.nbrcip.ca.
Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI)
Nipissing District has been selected to participate in Ontario's REDI initiative for 2027, helping employers attract and retain skilled international workers through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).
For more information, visit www.investinnorthbay.ca/redi.
For information on other immigration pathways, please visit the Immigrate to Canada – Canada.ca
Virtual Map of Services
We have developed a virtual map of community supports and services that could be useful when relocating to the community. You can access the full map here.
If you prefer, you can access information relevant to your needs:
- Immigration & Settlement Supports
Date & Time
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Community Events
For North Bay and Area events visit Tourism North Bay events link.