Municipality of Clarington
The Municipality of Clarington is the most eastern lakeshore community located in the Greater Toronto Area. With four urban centres (Courtice, Bowmanville, Newcastle, Orono) and 15 hamlets, Clarington has reason to celebrate. The opportunities created by several of Canada’s largest infrastructure projects in Clarington continue to help strengthen the foundation for attracting investment. A community defined by diversity and embedded in history, Clarington has economic strengths in agriculture, energy (home of Darlington Nuclear), manufacturing, tourism and retail & food services within and beyond three historic downtowns. With a population approaching 100,000 and growing, Clarington offers residents a blend of city living and rural charm and an environment for collaborative investment.
Population: Approximately 95,000
Key Sectors:
- Agriculture
- Energy/Nuclear
- Manufacturing
- Tourism
- Retail
Major Employers:
- Ontario Power Generation
- St Mary's Cement
- Ell-Rod Holdings
- Algoma Orchards
Transportation:
- Hwy 401
- Hwy 418
- Hwy 407
- Hwy 35/115
- Durham Region Transit
- GO Transit
Recent or Upcoming Investments of Note:
- Future home to Ontario Power Generation Corporate Campus
- Future home to two GO Train Stations
- Bowmanville Hospital Redevelopment/Expansion
Learn more about doing business in the Municipality of Clarington at cbot.ca or clarington.net.
