North Bay, Ontario, Canada

North Bay is a city on the shore of Lake Nipissing, in Ontario, Canada. It covers 319.05 sq km (123.19 sq mi) and has a population of 54,000 people (2012 estimate). The city is in Northeastern Ontario, which geographically is at the heart of the province.

The North Bay area was inhabited by First Nations tribes until the later part of the 19th century. Construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway line in 1882 helped to speed up development in the area. The founder of the town was John Ferguson, whose under owned the Canada Central Railway. Ferguson decided to develop the north bay of Lake Nipissing, and called the settlement according to its location. The town was incorporated in 1891.

North Bay, Ontario, Canada
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North Bay straddles the Ottawa River Watershed to the east and the Great Lakes Basin to the west. It has a diverse economy that includes education, aerospace, health and public sector.

Visiting North Bay

From Toronto, take Highway 400 heading north till Barrie, then continue on Highway 11 until you arrive in North Bay. The city also has a small airport with flights from Toronto and Sudbury.

Places of Interest in North Bay

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