Choosing Powassan

Why Invest in Powassan?

Powassan has the quality of life many can only imagine. Powassan is proud to offer a variety of services to accommodate commercial, urban, and rural residents. There is a medical centre with three general physicians, a chiropractor, a Physiotherapist, a dentist downtown, two pharmacies, a grocery store, a convenience store, Scotiabank (and ATM), recreation halls, two arenas, a Curling Club, a pool and a beach with boat launching facilities, restaurants to accommodate any taste, a gas station, a flower shop, building centres, automobile and boat repair shops… you name it Powassan has it. We are known the world over for Giesler Cedar Canoes located just off the main street. The rural community is enriched with dairy, cattle and crop farming. Powassan is also proud to be home to lumber based businesses. All these businesses play a large part in the community, providing export of goods and allowing for employment opportunities. Powassan is a well balanced blend of agriculture, retail, and service businesses to meet the needs of the community and surrounding area.

Powassan is also fortunate to overlap with two Regional organizations, the Blue Sky Region and the Almaguin Highlands. Both organizations strive to increase the awareness of the Near North though tourism and economic development. Studies completed include the Blue Sky Region Economic Impact Study of the Agriculture Sector within the Region, and Economic Impact Positioning and Financial Study Almaguin Highlands Information Centre.

There are numerous opportunities for businesses located throughout the municipality to keep the Municipality thriving.

Come see for yourself!