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 two general physicians, a chiropractor, a Physiotherapist, a dentist downtown, two pharmacies, a grocery store, two convenience stores, the Scotiabank, three recreation halls, two of which have ice surfaces, a swimming pool and a beach with boat launching facilities, numerous restaurants to accommodate any taste, gas stations, flower shops, building centres, automobile and boat repair shops… you name it Powassan has it. We are known the world over for Giesler Boats 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 Quality Hardwoods, which owner Paul Brooks won the Entrepreneur of the Year award for in 2003. 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.

Recent studies completed include the Municipality of Powassan Community Strategic Plan (2007) and the Municipality of Powassan Housing Study (2008).

While the above information deals with the Main Street of the urban area, there are numerous opportunities for the businesses located throughout the municipality to keep Powassan thriving.

Come see for yourself!

Regional Links

Be sure to visit the Almaguin Highlands Ontario Site and the Blue Sky Region Site for more information.