Business and Development

The Town of Blind River features lots of exciting opportunities for growth and development! A stunning community located on the world-renowned North Channel, Blind River features both highway and waterway gateways that lead to enriched art, history and a year-round welcoming attitude.

We have affordable land on which to build your dream home and business spaces ripe for development. Our downtown is filled with resilient businesses, supported by a resilient community. Swap out sirens and traffic for wandering deer and crashing waves. Come and live, work and play in a community eager to see new, friendly faces.

Whether you are looking to start or grow a business, plan a building project for your property, or bid on a Town project, we can help direct you to the right people and resources to succeed.

Building and renovating

Looking to build? What better place than our picturesque, little town for you to plant your roots and grow. Before starting a building or renovating project, discover what kinds of permits and applications you may need. We offer information and resources on how to begin your project safely and with the right tools and supports, including:

• Building checklists
• Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
• Building inspections
• Necessary steps before digging on your property
• Oversize load and overweight load permits

Planning and development

We provide planning guidance and procedures on land use if you are looking to develop a property in Blind River. Learn how to book a pre-consultation meeting with our team, view our planning applications and review our Official Plan and Zoning By-law to ensure your development proposal meets the necessary standards and requirements.

Start or grow your business

Contact us if you are looking to start or grow your business in Blind River! Our staff and Economic Development Strategy provide resources on how to help your business succeed, such as demographic and regional profiles, and target sectors. To conduct business in Blind River, you will need a business licence from the Town.

We can also direct you to further regional and government supports, including:

• BDC, the Bank for Canadian Entrepreneurs
• East Algoma Community Futures Development Corporation (EACFDC)
• Elliot Lake and North Shore Corporation for Business Development (ELNOS)
• Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
• Government of Ontario
• Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)

Municipal properties for sale

We have many serviced and un-serviced lots for sale that can meet your needs. View available properties and learn how to make an offer on a lot today.

Bids and tenders

Learn how you can work with the Town and view current bid opportunities.