Leeds & Grenville

Leeds & Grenville Immigration

The Leeds & Grenville region, located in Eastern Ontario, is a pictoresque area of the province conveniently located between three of Canada’s largest cities: Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal. It is also home to two major bridges that offer access to the United States.

Leeds & Grenville is home to 13 municipalities including the City of Brockville, its economic and cultural hub. You will find world-class educational institutions, safe communities with friendly neighbours, and an excellent quality of life.

Leeds & Grenville is also a great place to do business. It is home to competitive businesses and industries and many large multinational corporations have chosen to base their headquarters or significant operational properties in the region.

Visit the Leeds & Grenville municipal immigration portal to find information about living, working and doing business in this beautiful area of the province.

Overview

Leeds & Grenville has little villages and small to medium sized cities and towns and communities to fit almost everyone's living style and preferences.

Proximity to large centres	Ottawa	Kingston	Toronto	Montreal
Approximate distance	110 km	85 km	340 km	210 km

Leeds & Grenville Bridge

Population

85,828 residents

Key industries

Agriculture
High technology
Manufacturing

Average house price
City of Brockville
(single family detached)

$183,354

Average temperatures	January	July
1971-2000	-8.2C	20.8C

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The Leeds & Grenville municipal immigration portal is funded and administered through the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration and Citizenship and Immigration Canada, as part of the Municipal Immigration Information Online (MIIO) Program. Visit the Cities and Towns section of OntarioImmigration.ca for other municipal immigration portals.

Will there be anyone to assist me when I arrive?

Make sure you prepare well before you arrive and that you have all of the documents you need. Try to arrange for a friend or a family member to meet you at the airport so that you get all of the help you need. Know that you can always use the Services Near Me directory to locate services and programs available in your community.
Where can I find information about my new community?

Visit our Cities and Towns section for municipal information or use the Services Near Me directory to locate services and programs available in your community. You can also contact your municipality for information on recreational activities in your area.
How do I apply for a Social Insurance Number?

Your Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a nine-digit number required for temporary and permanent residents to work legally in Canada and to access government programs and benefits. You can apply for a SIN at a Service Canada office. Make sure you bring with you the required documents and a completed application form.
Where can I get a health card?

If you are eligible, you can obtain a health card from a Service Ontario centre. You will need to fill out an application form and take it with you along with additional documents when you apply for a health card.
How can I find a doctor?

You can find a doctor by searching the directory of doctors in Ontario. You may also use you local telephone directory to find a doctor in your community.
Where can I find a hospital?

You can find a listing of hospitals in Ontario on the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Does the Ontario Government offer health insurance to immigrants?

Permanent residents, temporary workers, convention refugees and other specific groups may receive coverage under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) three months after arriving in Ontario. Apply for public health insurance as soon as you arrive in order to ensure you are covered after your first three months. Find more information on OHIP eligibility and health care in Canada.
Where can I learn about Ontario's education system?

Find information about the school system and academic programs in Ontario.
Where can I go to improve my English?

Basic English language assessment and instruction for adults is available in Ontario. School boards also deliver English as a Second Language (ESL) programs for children and non-credit programs for adults. Use our language class wizard to find an English language training program near you.
How do I become a Canadian citizen?

The requirements and applications are available from the Government of Canada.