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Lifestyle
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North Bay and area offer easy living and vibrant communities. Here, you’ll enjoy more space to relax with nature in your backyard and everywhere you go.
Top livable place in Canada
In 2021, Rates.ca called North Bay one of the best places to live in Canada for its scenery, activities, climate, and more.
Low density living,
big city amenities
North Bay strikes a balance between peaceful living and big city convenience.
3000+ km
of multi-use trails
Whether you enjoy biking, hiking, running, skiing, or snowmobiling, you’ll have access to urban and wilderness trails year-round.
What you can expect
Fresh air. Greenspace. Pristine lakes. Experience all the joys of nature with access to the urban amenities you’re used to.
Get away from the city (but not too far away)
North Bay is a short distance to Sudbury (1.5 hours) and Ottawa (4 hours) on HWY 17, and Toronto (3.5 hours), on HWY 11. We also have an airport that’s located minutes from the downtown core.
North Bay is surrounded by several beautiful rural towns that offer you an even more relaxed, spacious lifestyle while still being a short drive into the city for all your needs:
- Callander
- Powassan
- Mattawa
- Sturgeon Falls
- Temagami
- Temiskaming Shores

Affordability
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Whether you’re buying your first home, upsizing, or downsizing, North Bay has some of Canada’s most affordable and beautiful properties to call home. And with a lower cost of living, your money goes farther, so you can spend more on what matters to you.
Affordable real estate in Ontario
You’ll pay less for your home than in other cities (even though our real estate growth is the highest in Ontario).
Lower cost of living
The cost of living in North Bay is 21% lower than the Ontario average, so your savings can grow faster.
Pay less for essentials
Food, utilities, clothing, and transportation typically cost less here than in urban centres.
What you can expect
One of the perks to living in North Bay is lower monthly bills compared
to bigger cities across Canada. Click here to see our current listings.
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Amenities
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North Bay has all the amenities you would expect to find in a bustling city, but with a small community feel.

A Student-friendly City
North Bay is known for its post-secondary schools Nipissing University and Canadore College.

Shopping, services & entertainment
Whether you’re a student, young professional, parent, or retiree, there’s fun stuff for everyone to do in North Bay.

Accessible healthcare
Conveniently located on HWY 17, the North Bay Regional Health Centre provides emergency care and services to the community.
What you can expect
From stunning scenery to waterfront activities to exciting festivals
and events — North Bay has it all.
Your
Northern
Life Team
Ready to upgrade to Northern Life? Reach out now with any questions you may have. We’re happy to help.
Our team at Royal LePage Northern Life Realty has the experience, knowledge, and energy you need to ensure a smooth transition to North Bay and area.
We don’t just operate in North Bay. We have agents all over Ontario, so you can get help searching in-person or virtually — no matter where you are.
Contact Us
Ready to upgrade to Northern Life? Reach out now with any questions you may have. We’re happy to help. You can check out our website, or you can contact us at:
Royal LePage Northern Life Realty, Brokerage
117 Chippewa St. W. North Bay ON P1B 6G3
T: 705.472.2980 F: 705.472.5421
Toll Free: 1.877.499.4899