Invest in Smiths Falls

We offer a strong support system for businesses, whether start-up, midsize or established enterprises. We’re working hard to make sure we have the tools you need to establish your business, and have it prosper.

It costs less to operate a business in Smiths Falls. IN the KNOW magazine listed Smiths Falls as having the second lowest business costs in the world. How do we do this? We work with economic development strategies that maximize efficiencies in our infrastructure, we have low water hook-up fees, plus we have a stock of investor-ready industrial space, at an affordable price. Open your business here, for less.

Smiths Falls sits at the center of a transportation hub for vehicular, rail, water, and aerial traffic. We are:

• A destination and route for passenger and freight train lines.VIA Rail provides daily passenger service to and from Ottawa and Kingston, while the CNR and CPR freight trains also pass directly through Smiths Falls.
• A conduit for water traffic.The Rideau Canal runs through the center of Smiths Falls and offers a water-based mode of transportation.
• A flight destination for aerial traffic.The Russ Beach Smiths Falls-Montague Airport is located just outside of Smiths Falls, and can accommodate small passenger planes and air delivery services.

The town of Smiths Falls is only a short drive to Carleton Place, and from there it’s a straight shoot to the City of Ottawa on a major four-lane highway. The city of Kingston is 1.5 hours away, and Brockville is 45 minutes. VIA Rail runs right through the town of Smiths Falls, and will take you to Ottawa, Kingston, Toronto, and beyond.

Over the past several years, Smiths Falls has invested more than $50 million into municipal infrastructure, including a new hospital, new arena, and updates to water treatment and sewer plant. Most recently our main street through town went under a major redevelopment, now complete with brand new infrastructure to accommodate the rapid growth we are experiencing. With this strong commitment to creating sustainable infrastructure, Smiths Falls is well positioned for continued growth.

Smiths Falls is committed to fostering a strong, diverse community that will attract investors and entrepreneurs. Our comprehensive Economic Development strategy is focused on working with innovative entrepreneurs in industries like food processing, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, emerging technologies, and Tourism which is one of our largest generators of local GDP.

We offer in-person communication with prospective investors. This means less time spent navigating municipal regulations and the opportunity for sit-down, face to face engagement. Contact us today to learn more about all the reasons why Smiths Falls is where you want your business to call home.