AEROSPACE

INNOVATION

Aerospace innovation in Simcoe County, Barrie and Orillia.

The sky’s the limit

Development lands, modernized airport infrastructure and new commercial opportunities are helping grow the aerospace sector in Simcoe County, Barrie and Orillia. Located only 45 minutes north of Toronto Pearson International Airport.

Adam Kallio

Manager, Economic Development

Phone: 705-726-9300 ext.1529

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The Lake Simcoe Regional Airport property is situated on 240 hectares (595 acres) of land and is pleased to offer 58 hectares (142 acres) of serviced and un-serviced land available for airside commercial development opportunities. A further 24 hectares (60 acres) available for non-aviation development.

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STATISTICS HIGHLIGHTS

Research & Development

Harness the power of R&D partnerships with our leading institutions.

40+

Aerospace, aviation and space programs at colleges and universities across Ontario

$500M

Aerospace industry annual
spend on R&D in Ontario

Airport
Development Lands

Available employment lands surround Lake Simcoe Regional Airport.

142

Acres of serviced and unserviced land for airside commercial development

$100,000

Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Aerospace Development Fund to stimulate private sector investment

Labour
Force

Our talent is skilled, ready and interested in manufacturing

61%

Of the workforce has a post-secondary education

390,000+

People in the regional
labour force

LOCATION

Simcoe County

STRATEGIC
LOCATION

The Lake Simcoe Regional Airport is one of the newest and best positioned regional airport facilities in Canada. Located in one the fastest growing regions of Ontario, LSRA offers users a convenient location in close proximity to both the Greater Toronto Area and pristine Central Ontario Cottage Country. LSRA also neighbours Canadian Forces Base Borden (CFB Borden), the largest training wing in the Canadian Forces.

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“Simcoe County was the ideal location for our Aerospace Center of Excellence. The region offers an educated workforce and excellent quality of life.”

Glen Lynch

President & CEO of Volatus Aerospace

Sector Leaders

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Contact us

Let us tell you how Simcoe County, Orillia and Barrie will benefit your business.

1-866-893-9300 EXT: 1686