Lennox and Addington County
The County of Lennox and Addington located in Ontario Canada is strategically located on the Highway 401 corridor 2 hours from Toronto and Ottawa and 2.5 hours from Montreal and Syracuse. We offer great access to major Canadian and United States markets and over 300,000 people live within a 30-minute drive of central L&A.
L&A has a population of 44,837 and a labour force catchment area of 220,000. Lennox and Addington consists of the Town of Greater Napanee, Loyalist Township, Addington Highlands Township and Stone Mills Township. The southern portion of the County is equidistant to larger urban centres of Belleville and Kingston, each only 30 km away.
Lennox and Addington is an ideal location for business, offering companies a competitive advantage by way of operating costs and capital costs. Our production workers are paid 20% less than Toronto workers and the average cost of an acre of serviced industrial land is $35,000. We have numerous industrially zoned lots available in prime locations with access to Highway 401, CN Rail or the St. Lawrence Seaway.
Lennox and Addington hosts a wide array of business types including a large number of manufacturers. More than 50 manufacturing companies are available to serve the needs of businesses, including large international players such as Goodyear, Lafarge and Invista. Just recently we announced a $200 million ethanol plant to be constructed in Loyalist Township.
The County enjoys a quality of life that few other communities can compare. It offers a relaxed, rural lifestyle with the amenities of larger cities. Residents and visitors can pursue recreational activities by taking advantage of the area's many walking and cycling trails, water-based activities and golf courses.
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All the demographic information presented below, are 2006 estimates and projections prepared by
Manifold Data Mining Inc. unless otherwise indicated.
Population
Population, 2006: 44,837
2001 (census): 39,461
Income (2005) for persons 15 years of age and over
Average 2005 total income $: 26,060.00
Total population 15 years and over by labour force activity
Population 15 years and over: 37,151
In the labour force: 23,671
Total labour force 15 years and over by industry - 1997 North American Industry Classification System
All industries: 23,275
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting: 1,098
Mining and oil and gas extraction: 67
Utilities: 235
Construction: 1,815
Manufacturing: 3,371
Wholesale trade: 618
Retail trade: 3,066
Transportation and warehousing: 1,137
Information and cultural industries: 301
Finance and insurance: 510
Real estate and rental and leasing: 298
Professional, scientific and technical services: 695
Management of companies and enterprises: 0
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services: 962
Educational services: 1,391
Health care and social assistance: 2,870
Arts, entertainment and recreation: 271
Accommodation and food services: 1,572
Other services (except public administration): 1,238
Public administration: 1,758
Total labour force 15 years and over by occupation - 2001 National Occupational Classification
Management occupations: 2,138
Health occupations: 1,414
Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion: 1,564
Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport: 373
Sales and service supervisors: 142
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations: 4,666
Occupations unique to primary industry: 1,390
Stephen Paul
Manager of Economic Development
Email: spaul@lennox-addington.on.ca
Website: www.lennox-addington.on.ca
97 Thomas Street East. Postal Bag 1000, Napanee Ontario, K7R 3S9
Telephone: 613-354-4883. Ext. 234
Facsimile: 613-354-3112
Rob Plumley
Economic Development Officer
Email: rplumley@lennox-addington.on.ca
Website: www.lennox-addington.on.ca
97 Thomas Street East. Postal Bag 1000, Napanee Ontario, K7R 3S9
Telephone: 613-354-4883 ext. 271
Facsimile: 613-354-3112
Lennox and Addington County Website
