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Fast Facts
The City of Kawartha Lakes is located on the northeast border of the Greater Toronto Area. The land area is 3,059 square kilometers (755,895 acres) composed of a mix of urban and rural areas with over 60 'named' lakes (there are actually over 250 lakes). The major urban areas in order of population count are Lindsay (20,050), Bobcaygeon (3,150) and Fenelon Falls (2,800). The Trent-Severn Waterway traverses through the center of the City via a network of navigable rivers and locks linking the Pigeon, Sturgeon, Cameron, Balsam, Mitchell, Scugog and Canal lakes.
Distance from Major Cities and Border Crossings to City of Kawartha Lakes
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| Est. Distance (km) | Est. Distance (miles) | Est. Driving Time | |
| Montreal, QC | 512 | 318 | 6 hrs |
| Windsor, ON | 490 | 305 | 5 hrs 45 min |
| Sarnia, ON | 400 | 249 | 5 hrs |
| Fort Erie, ON | 285 | 177 | 3 hrs 30 min |
| Niagara Falls,ON | 260 | 162 | 3 hrs 15 min |
| Gananoque, ON | 220 | 137 | 2 hrs 45 min |
| Toronto, ON | 131 | 81 | 1 hrs 30 m |
Population Growth
Recorded Growth
| Year | Population |
| 1986 | 52,599 |
| 1991 | 63,332 |
| 1996 | 67,926 |
| 2001 | 69,179 |
| 2006 | 74,561 |
| 2011 | 73,214 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006 and 2011 Census | |
Projected
| Year | Population |
| 2016 | 81,938 |
| 2021 | 87,513 |
| 2026 | 91,950 |
| 2031 | 96,169 |
| Source: Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. | |
Demographic
2011 Census Population: City of Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, and Canada by Age Group
| City of Kawartha Lakes | % | Ontario | % | Canada | % | |
| Total Population | 74,565 | 12,851,820 | 33,476,685 | |||
| 0-4 years | 3,085 | 4.1 | 704,260 | 5.5 | 1,877,685 | 5.6 |
| 5-14 years | 8,800 | 11.8 | 1,476,510 | 11.5 | 3,730,250 | 11.1 |
| 15-19 years | 5,060 | 6.8 | 863,635 | 6.7 | 2,178,135 | 6.5 |
| 20-24 years | 3,900 | 5.2 | 852,910 | 6.6 | 2,187,450 | 6.5 |
| 25-44 years | 16,270 | 21.8 | 3,338,895 | 26.3 | 8,831,300 | 26.3 |
| 45-54 years | 12,285 | 16.5 | 2,062,020 | 16 | 5,334,095 | 15.9 |
| 55-64 years | 10,620 | 14.2 | 1,630,275 | 12.7 | 4,393,305 | 13.1 |
| 65-74 years | 7,545 | 10.1 | 1,004,265 | 7.8 | 2,684,780 | 7.9 |
| 75-84 years | 5,325 | 7.1 | 628,660 | 4.9 | 1,624,770 | 4.9 |
| 85 years and over | 1,665 | 2.23 | 246,400 | 1.9 | 645,515 | 1.9 |
| Median Age of the Population | 48.4 | 40.4 | 40.6 | |||
| % of the population aged 15 and over | 86.1 | 83. | 83.2 | |||
| Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 Census |
2011 Census Population: City of Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, and Canada by Age Group
| Characteristics | City of Kawartha Lakes | Ontario | Canada |
| Population and Dwelling Counts | |||
| Population in 2011 | 73,215 | 12,851,821 | 33,476,688 |
| Population in 2006 | 74, 561 | 12,160,282 | 31,612,897 |
| % Change, 2006 to 2011 | -1.8 | 5.7 | 5.9 |
| Total Private Dwellings | 37,161 | 5,308,785 | 14,569,633 |
| Population Density per sq. km. | 23.7 | 14.1 | 3.7 |
| Land Area (sq. km.) | 3,083.06 | 908,607.67 | 8,965,121.42 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census |
2006 Census Population: According to Former Towns and Townships of Victoria County
| Community | Population | Community | Population |
| Bexley | 1,510 | Manvers | 6,290 |
| Bobcaygeon | 3,150 | Mariposa | 8,645 |
| Carden | 1,030 | Omemee | 1,510 |
| Dalton | 520 | Ops | 4,460 |
| Eldon | 3,540 | Somerville | 2,545 |
| Emily | 8,215 | Sturgeon Point | 120 |
| Fenelon | 6,680 | Verulam | 4,875 |
| Fenelon Falls | 2,800 | Woodville | 920 |
| Laxton Digby | |||
| Longford | 1,195 | ||
| Lindsay | 20,050 |
Education Levels of City of Kawartha Lakes Residents, Compared to Ontario and Canada
| Characteristics Educational Attainment | City of Kawartha Lakes | % | Ontario | % | Canada | % |
| Population Aged 15 and Over | 61,460 | - | 9,819,420 | 25,664,220 | - | |
| No Certificate, Diploma or Degree | 16,555 | 26.9 | 2,183,625 | 22.2 | 6,098,235 | 23.8 |
| High School Certificate or Equivalent | 17,925 | 29.2 | 2,628,575 | 26.8 | 6,553,425 | 25.5 |
| Apprenticeship, Trades Certificate or Diploma | 6,925 | 11.3 | 785,115 | 7.9 | 2,785,420 | 10.9 |
| College or Non-University Certificate or Diploma | 13,025 | 21.2 | 1,804,775 | 18.4 | 4,435,135 | 17.3 |
| University Certificate or Diploma, Below Bachelor Level | 1,600 | 2.6 | 405,270 | 4.1 | 1,136,145 | 4.4 |
| University Certificate, Diploma or Degree | 5,425 | 8.8 | 2,012,060 | 20.5 | 4,665,770 | 18.1 |
| Population Aged 15 - 24 | 8,875 | - | 1,624,835 | - | 4,207,810 | - |
| No Certificate, Diploma or Degree | 4,210 | 47.4 | 648,300 | 39.9 | 1,679,015 | 39.9 |
| High School Certificate or Equivalent | 2,875 | 32.4 | 627,010 | 38.6 | 1,528,010 | 36.3 |
| Apprenticeship, Trades Certificate or Diploma | 200 | 2.3 | 37,475 | 2.3 | 185,170 | 4.4 |
| College or Non-University Certificate or Diploma | 1,200 | 13.6 | 160,140 | 9.9 | 458,380 | 10.9 |
| University Certificate or Diploma, Below Bachelor Level | 85 | 0.9 | 33,875 | 2.1 | 87,420 | 2.1 |
| University Certificate, Diploma or Degree | 305 | 3.4 | 118,030 | 7.3 | 269,810 | 6.4 |
| Population Aged 25 - 34 | 6,395 | - | 1,529,590 | - | 3,987,075 | - |
| No Certificate, Diploma or Degree | 810 | 12.7 | 132,715 | 8.7 | 433,940 | 10.9 |
| High School Certificate or Equivalent | 1,805 | 28.2 | 364,260 | 23.8 | 897,830 | 22.5 |
| Apprenticeship, Trades Certificate or Diploma | 625 | 9.8 | 91,525 | 5.9 | 416,045 | 10.4 |
| College or Non-University Certificate or Diploma | 2,045 | 31.9 | 372,355 | 24.3 | 906,155 | 22.7 |
| University Certificate or Diploma, Below Bachelor Level | 180 | 2.8 | 68,800 | 4.5 | 181,350 | 4.5 |
| University Certificate, Diploma or Degree | 925 | 14.5 | 499,935 | 32.7 | 1,151,750 | 28.9 |
| Population Aged 35 - 64 | 32,505 | - | 5,108,740 | - | 13,395,040 | - |
| No Certificate, Diploma or Degree | 6,235 | 19.2 | 766,810 | 15.0 | 2,249,565 | 16.8 |
| High School Certificate or Equivalent | 9,810 | 30.2 | 1,296,405 | 25.4 | 3,258,905 | 24.3 |
| Apprenticeship, Trades Certificate or Diploma | 4,245 | 13.1 | 489,605 | 9.6 | 1,739,965 | 12.9 |
| College or Non-University Certificate or Diploma | 7,890 | 24.3 | 1,089,270 | 21.3 | 2,627,220 | 19.6 |
| University Certificate or Diploma, Below Bachelor Level | 870 | 2.7 | 241,150 | 4.7 | 685,385 | 5.1 |
| University Certificate, Diploma or Degree | 3,450 | 10.6 | 1,225,490 | 23.9 | 2,833,995 | 21.2 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population 2006 | ||||||
Industrial and Commercial Development
Real Estate Costs
- Approximate cost per acre of land ranges from $30,000 to $65,000
- Industrial Rental Rates: Lease cost per square foot net: $3.00 - $4.50. TMI: $1.50
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Commercial Office Space Rental Rates: $10.00 to $18.00 per sq. ft. net
Industry Profile
Selection of Major Private Sector Employers in City of Kawartha Lakes
| Company Name | Product or Service | No. of Workers |
| Armada Toolworks Ltd. | Mfg. of Plastic Injection Moulded Auto Parts | 150 |
| Sykes (Formerly ICT) | Call Centre | 150 |
| Northern Casket Ltd. | Mfg. of Hardwood, Steel Burial Caskets | 106 |
| Kawartha Dairy Ltd. | Mfg. of Milk Products | 86 |
| Holsag Canada | Mfg. of Wooden Chairs | 75 |
| Mariposa Dairy | Mfg. of Goat Cheese Products | 60 |
| Pickseed Canada Inc. | Agricultural Seed & Grass Products | 60 |
| CardioMed Supplies Inc. | Mfg. of Medical Disposable Surgical Products | 50 |
| Crayola Canada Ltd. | Dist. and Light Mfg. of Crayola Products | 50 |
| TS Manufacturing | Mfg. of Sawmill Equipment | 50 |
| Cameron Steel Inc. | Custom Steel Fabrication | 50 |
| Northern Plastic Lumber | Mfg. of Recycled Plastic Products | 45 |
| Canada Builds | Modular Construction of Homes & Cottages | 25 |
| Bovie Manufacturing | Converting Non-Woven & Geo-Textiles | 15 |
| Payne Machine Co. Ltd. | Mfg. of Specialty Chemicals, Fibres, Polymers | 14 |
| Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Business Directory 2009 | ||
Selection of Major Public Sector Employers in City of Kawartha Lakes
| Organization Name | Service | No. of Workers |
| City of Kawartha Lakes | Municipal Government | 1,148 |
| Trillium Lakeland District School Board | Primary & Secondary Education | 1,144 |
| Ross Memorial Hospital | Health Services | 820 |
| Central East Correctional Centre | Provincial Correctional Centre | 514 |
| Sir Sandford Fleming College Post | Secondary Education | 114 |
| Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Business Directory 2009 | ||
Wage Rates
Hourly Wage Rates by Selected Occupations, Muskoka, Kawarthas, Peterborough Area, 2009
| Occupation | Avg. $ | Min. $ | Max. $ |
| Administrative Clerks | $16.55 | $11.00 | $23.10 |
| Chemical Technologists & Technicians | $21.40 | $14.85 | $29.65 |
| Construction Millwrights & Industrial Mechanics | $25.75 | $16.00 | $32.85 |
| Customer Service, Information & Related Clerks | $11.10 | $10.25 | $16.00 |
| Electricians | $25.25 | $14.00 | $36.40 |
| Industrial Electricians | $28.75 | $20.50 | $36.40 |
| Labourers - Metal Fabrication | $15.00 | $11.50 | $20.85 |
| Labourers - Rubber & Plastic Products Mfg | $16.30 | $10.55 | $27.75 |
| Machining Tool Operators | $18.75 | $13.00 | $24.60 |
| Manufacturing Managers | $28.55 | $17.50 | $43.35 |
| Material Handlers | $15.35 | $10.45 | $22.70 |
| Plastics Processing Machine Operators | $15.50 | $10.35 | $21.45 |
| Registered Nurses | $33.20 | $22.60 | $40.50 |
| Retail Sales Persons & Sales Clerks | $15.95 | $10.25 | $17.32 |
| Sales, Marketing & Advertising Managers | $24.95 | $13.60 | $41.75 |
| Shippers & Receivers | $14.90 | $10.25 | $21.70 |
| Truck Drivers | $18.50 | $15.00 | $22.50 |
| Welders & Related Machine Operators | $19.25 | $14.50 | $30.00 |
| Source: Service Canada Labour Market Information - July 2010 | |||
Employment by Industry Categories: Region and Province Comparison
| City of Kawartha Lakes | % | Ontario | % | |
| Tot. Experienced Labour Force 15 yrs and over | 37,245 | - | 6,473,730 | - |
| Agriculture & Other Resource-Based | 2,130 | 5.7 | 190,000 | 2.9 |
| Construction | 3,515 | 9.4 | 384,775 | 5.9 |
| Manufacturing | 4,840 | 12.9 | 899,670 | 13.9 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1,375 | 3.7 | 307,465 | 4.7 |
| Retail Trade | 4,870 | 13.1 | 720,235 | 11.1 |
| Finance & Real Estate | 1,510 | 4.1 | 442,610 | 6.8 |
| Educational Services | 2,270 | 6.1 | 433,485 | 6.7 |
| Health Care & Social Services | 4,185 | 11.2 | 611,740 | 9.4 |
| Business Services | 5,370 | 14.4 | 1,274,345 | 19.7 |
| Other Services | 7,190 | 19.3 | 1,209,390 | 18.7 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census | ||||
Employment by Occupation Groups: Changes from 1996 to 2001
| 2001 | 2006 | |||
| Occupations | City of Kawartha Lakes | City of Kawartha Lakes | % Change | Absolute Change |
| Tot. Experienced Labour Force 15 yrs and over | 33,000 | 37,250 | 12.9 | 4,250 |
| Management Occupations | 2,950 | 3,265 | 10.7 | 315 |
| Business, Finance & Administration | 4,525 | 5,085 | 12.4 | 560 |
| Natural & Applied Sciences & Related | 1,065 | 1,130 | 6.1 | 65 |
| Health | 1,665 | 2,405 | 44.4 | 740 |
| Social Sciene, Education, Gov't Service & Religion | 2,315 | 2,540 | 9.7 | 225 |
| Art, Culture, Recreation & Sport | 660 | 715 | 8.3 | 55 |
| Sales & Service | 8,080 | 9,735 | 20.5 | 1,655 |
| Trades, Transport, Equipment Operators & Related | 6,850 | 7,590 | 10.8 | 740 |
| Occupations Unique to Primary Industry | 2,190 | 1,960 | -10.5 | -230 |
| Occupations Unique to Processing, Manufacturing & Utilities | 2,690 | 2,810 | 4.5 | 120 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census | ||||
Regional Unemployment Percentage Rates: 2007 to 2012
| Month | ||||||||||||
| Year | Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | June | July | Aug. | Sept. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. |
| 2007 | - | - | 8.4 | - | - | 5.8 | - | - | 5.2 | - | - | 6.5 |
| 2008 | 7.7 | 8.4 | 9.4 | 9.1 | 8.0 | 6.4 | - | - | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4.9 |
| 2009 | 5.4 | 6.0 | 7.8 | 9.0 | 9.2 | 8.0 | 6.6 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 7.6 | 8.2 | 8.7 |
| 2010 | 6.0 | 9.4 | 10.3 | 9.1 | 8.6 | 7.2 | 7.9 | 8.6 | 9.3 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.9 |
| 2011 | 11.0 | 11.4 | 10.6 | 9.9 | 9.3 | 8.8 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 7.9 | 7.3 | 7.9 | 7.0 |
| 2012 | 7.6 | 8.1 | 8.7 | 9.0 | 8.2 | 7.4 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.7 | |||
| Source: Service Canada, Muskoka - Kawarthas Labour Market Monitor | ||||||||||||
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