Location and Proximity to Markets

Located on the east side of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Durham Region is the area's largest geographic municipality. It offers access to more than 135 million consumers within a day's drive.

Durham Region's location in the GTA and the Greater Golden Horseshoe makes it part of Canada's dominant urban economy, ranking fifth in population among Canadian and US mega-regions. The Greater Toronto Region consistently occupies the top rungs of global rankings of liveability, safety, and the best and easiest places to do business.

Durham's highly skilled and specialized labour force is fuelled by access to more than 30 university and college campuses—all within a one- to two-hour drive. The region enjoys access to 135 million people within an 800 kilometre radius.

Driving Distances to major cities from Durham Region (central)

Canadian Cities Miles Kilometres
Toronto 36 57
Hamilton 77 124
Montreal 308 495
Niagara Falls 114 183
Ottawa 251 404
Quebec 471 758
Windsor 252 407
US Cities

Boston

561 904

Buffalo

132 214

Chicago

546

880

Cleveland

325

524

Detroit 258 414
Indianapolis 574 881
Milwaukee 667 1074
New York 505 814
Philadelphia 512 825
Pittsburgh 351 553
Washington 372 599