Invest in Gravenhurst

The Gateway to Your Future

Work hard, play hard in one of the fastest growing regions of Ontario.

Beauty & Brains

Gravenhurst is a prime location that offers both stunning natural beauty and a strategic location with proximity to the GTA (just 90 minutes north) and other key regional markets via Highways 11 & 169. With access to rail and air transportation too Gravenhurst offers excellent logistics planning.

Past & Present

In addition to the classic summer vacation setting, Gravenhurst offers competitive commercial and industrial land prices. a dynamic place to live and work, with dockside relaxation or snow covered trails just outside the door.

Work & Play

With a diverse workforce of educated professionals, skilled labor, and a growing population, you'll find the best range of candidates and the resources to train and invest in employees right here. When the work day is done, you don't have to go far to get on the water, hike a trail, or catch a concert all year long.

The Gravenhurst Edge

Gravenhurst boasts more affordable tax rates and a mix of housing options to support business innovation and entice your workforce.

Gravenhurst is the perfect place for a change of pace, where dynamic business and exponential growth meet the laid-back lifestyle of Muskoka. You really can have the best of all possible worlds here in Gravenhurst...so jump in today!

Key Strategic Documents

The Town of Gravenhurst is invested in business support and meeting the needs of our expanding Town. Our new Economic Development Strategy reflects the needs of our growing and changing community and how businesses can thrive in Gravenhurst.

Get to know the customers, visitors, employers and employees who make up the vibrant Gravenhurst economy.

Highlights! Gravenhurst is looking for...

Restaurants: casual dining, lunch spots, coffee shops
Culture, Entertainment and Recreation establishments (bookstores)
Furniture, Home Furnishings and Electronic stores
General Merchandise stores
Clothing Stores (menswear, shoes)

Read the full document here!

The Muskoka Wharf is a historic and vibrant gem beloved by tourists, boaters, locals, and shoppers. From diverse retail to events, activities, historic cruises and more, find out about the future plans for the Wharf, our Shops on the Boardwalk Pop Up Market and events happening all at Muskoka Wharf.

Tourism is Gravenhurst's largest industry and employer and gives us a significant advantage as a community where you should invest. With a permanent population of just under 14,000 and a seasonal population of equal size, summers offer a thriving summer season to start your business or make plans for expansion.

Don't forget winter tourism too, with hundreds of kms of snowmobile, hiking, snowshoeing and skiing trails, Gravenhurst offers incredible winter tourism fun.

Learn more about our Tourism Destination Plan

This new document presents a great snapshot of Gravenhurst and contains information on all aspects of our Town.

Information, Data and Resources

We know choosing your business site location can be stressful, so to help you see the facts and figures, here are some valuable resources that paint the picture of Gravenhurst.

Available Lands

Development Activity

Statistical Information

Utilities

Have a specific inquiry? Interested in growing your business in Gravenhurst? Contact us directly at 705-687-3412 ext. 2280

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