An opportunity like no other, the City of Port Colborne offers the perfect hub for entrepreneurship. Located on the Welland Canal, members of this coastal community are excited about the possibilities for innovation and workforce development. If you are looking for a new place to establish a company, a location that allows easy access to both the Canadian and US markets, or affordable employment in a business-friendly environment, then you should explore the opportunities available in Port Colborne.

Our 2022 Annual Review provides a snapshot overview of the local economic landscape as well as the strategic projects and key activities that staff in Economic Development & Tourism Services have been working on to bring about increased development and positive change.

 

Invest in Port Colborne

If you're looking for a new location to establish a new company, a location that allows easy access to both the Canadian and US markets, or for affordable employment in a business-friendly environment, then you should explore the possibilities in Port Colborne.

The Port Colborne Advantage

  • Regional population: 484,840
  • City population: 20,033
  • Only 20 minutes from the US Border
  • Serviced industrial land with highway, rail, and port access
  • Accessible via highway, railway, and shipping canal
  • Emerging tourism sector with significant investment opportunities
  • Welland Canal provides competitive advantages to businesses located in Port Colborne by connecting them to ports throughout the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean