About Us » Location
The Innovation Cluster offices are located on the Trent University campus in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.
Why Peterborough, Ontario for business?
- Close proximity to major markets in Canada and the North Eastern United States: 6 million people live within a 320 km (200 mile) radius
- 90 minutes by car to Toronto, Ontario
- 2.5 hours by car to Ottawa, Ontario
- Municipal airport with 5,000’ lighted runway (24 hours)
- Six US border crossings within three hours
- Population of almost 140,000 (substantially higher in the summer months) the Peterborough, Ontario Region is the hub of East Central Ontario with a market draw of approximately 350,000 people
- More than 50% of the population have post secondary education
- Construction and lease rates are lower than most large urban centres in Ontario
- Agriculture and tourism contributes close to $1 billion annually to local economies
Why Peterborough, Ontario for lifestyle?
- Mix of urban and rural communities located within a beautiful outdoor recreation region
- Located along the Trent-Severn Waterway linking Lake Ontario to Georgian Bay on Lake Huron
- 134 lakes within the within the region including some of Ontario’s most desirable waterfront communities
- Low Cost of Living with affordable homes, apartments, condominiums and waterfront property