Lifestyle
upgrade.

Scenic, vibrant, and affordable ⁠— move to North Bay and area to experience a lifestyle you never thought possible.

#1

Growth city
in Canada

In 2020 and 2021, U-Haul ranked North Bay as the top moving destination for Canadians.

#2

Best place to buy real estate in Canada

North Bay is sought after for its big-city amenities and small-community feel.

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See what life in North Bay
and area could mean for you.

Lifestyle

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.

Beautiful 4-season climate

Take in the beauty of North Bay, Lake Nipissing, and the surrounding area with access to maintained trails all year round.

Black Forest Park, North Bay

Scenic trails for hiking, biking & more

Couples, families, and adventurers always have more to explore with multi-purpose trails all over the city.

Duchesnay Falls, North Bay

Beaches & watersports

Situated between Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake, North Bay has 40+ sandy beaches perfect for relaxing, swimming, and watersports.

Golden Mile Beach, Lake Nipissing

Unique food experiences

Try food experiences you can’t get anywhere else, like our landmark lakeside bar and grill overlooking Lake Nipissing.

The Boat North Bay

Festivals & events

From arts and culture, to food, music and other spectacles — there are fun events for all ages and abilities in North Bay.

Ice Follies

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
North Bay Map
Temiskaming Shores
Temagami
Sturgeon Falls
Callander
Powassan
Mattawa

Affordability

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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As per CREA

Amenities

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.

Over 40 waterfronts and beaches

Whether you like swimming, boating, or simply watching an incredible sunset, you’ll find the perfect place along North Bay’s waterfront.

Marathon Beach, Lake Nipissing

Marinas providing easy access to Lake Nipissing and  and Trout Lake

As a waterfront city, North Bay is a fisherman’s dream with pike, trout, bass and more! Explore the area by boat, kayak, canoe or paddleboard and take in the views.

North Bay Waterfront Marina

Arenas and sports complexes

North Bay offers professional sports arenas and recreational facilities, making it easy to catch a game or participate in a casual tournament. 

Steve Omischl Sports Complex 

Sports clubs & leagues

Feel the local pride! North Bay has many teams to cheer for like Ontario Hockey League’s North Bay Battalion. Go Troops!

Memorial Gardens Arena

Over 70 parks & picnic areas

North Bay has many beautiful parks that are perfect for family outings, picnics, or just enjoying the fresh air.

Champlain Park

Museums & art galleries

Discover the stories, people, and places that have shaped our vibrant and unique city. 

North Bay Museum

Downhill skiing

Located minutes from North Bay’s downtown, Laurentian Ski Hill offers a fun and friendly family atmosphere.

Laurentian Ski Hill

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