Development Opportunities at YYB
YYB North Bay Jack Garland Airport offers a range of development opportunities for aviation-related and compatible industrial uses, supported by fully serviced land, competitive costs, and coordinated municipal and airport support.
Land for Lease or Purchase
Businesses can explore opportunities to lease airside property or purchase or lease groundside land at competitive rates within the Airport Industrial Business Park. A wide selection of fully-serviced airside and groundside properties are available.
Airport Industrial Business Park
The Airport Industrial Business Park is a fully serviced, airport-adjacent employment area designed to support aviation-related and compatible industrial development. The park is organized into development quadrants, with the South West and South East quadrants fully serviced and offering hundreds of acres of available land.
Available infrastructure includes:
- Municipal water and sanitary sewer
- Natural gas
- Three-phase power
- Full fibre-optic telecommunications
- Favourable topography and soil conditions
- Off-site stormwater management, reducing on-site infrastructure costs
Key Opportunity Areas:
Development opportunities within the Airport Industrial Business Park include:
- Aircraft manufacturing and assemblage
- Aerospace and aeronautical research and development
- Maintenance, repair and overhaul
- Cargo base and logistics centre
- Tourism gateway to northern destinations
- Expanded private and public sector aviation training
- Flight testing/flight training/cold weather testing
- Private and corporate hangarage
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Incentives & Business Support
In addition to competitively priced land and a low industrial tax environment, businesses locating at or near YYB may benefit from a range of municipal, provincial, and federal incentive programs designed to support both capital investment and ongoing operations.
Key supports include:
➡️ Municipal Incentives
The City of North Bay’s Growth Community Improvement Plan (GCIP) provides financial incentives to encourage industrial development and targeted intensification, including projects in and around the airport.
➡️ Expedited Permitting
Through the Development Application Review Team (DART), proponents can meet with all relevant municipal departments at once, helping to streamline approvals and reduce timelines.
➡️ No Industrial Development Charges
Industrial development charges have been eliminated, and long-term commercial tax reduction strategies have helped position North Bay among the most competitive industrial tax environments in Ontario.
➡️ Corporate Aftercare Program
The City of North Bay offers a Corporate Aftercare Program to support businesses during and after expansion or relocation. Through partnerships with local organizations, companies can access workforce settlement, community integration, and business support services. Visit investnorthbay.ca
➡️ Coordinated Investment Support
The North Bay Jack Garland Airport Corporation and the City of North Bay work collaboratively on aviation-related investment projects. Airport and municipal staff are available to assist with:
- Site selection and location review
- Development approvals and permitting coordination
- Infrastructure and servicing considerations
- Incentive navigation
- Project launch and community integration
For municipal development applications or incentive inquiries, businesses are encouraged to contact the City of North Bay Economic Development team.
Note: Certain land use and height restrictions near airports are regulated nationally. Proponents should consult NAV CANADA for information related to federally regulated land-use requirements and airspace protection.
For Development Opportunities Contact:
City of North Bay Economic Development Department
Phone: 800 465 1882 ext. 2417
Email: invest@investinnorthbay.ca
Additional Permits & Regulatory Reviews:
Depending on the scope and location of a proposed project, additional approvals or reviews may be required. These can include:
- City of North Bay Planning & Building Services: Municipal building permits and zoning compliance
- Transport Canada: Obstacle review and Airport Zoning Regulations (AZR) compliance
- NAV CANADA: Land-use review, obstacle assessments, and aeronautical interference evaluations
Airport and City staff work collaboratively and can assist proponents in identifying applicable requirements early in the planning process.
