Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation

The Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation (GPA EDC) provides a variety of services on behalf of the City and County of Peterborough, Ontario including active support of business attraction, relocation, start-up and expansion, tourism, innovation and research, agriculture and rural development. With an accessible location 90 minutes northeast of Toronto in the beautiful Kawarthas vacation and lakes region, the Greater Peterborough Area is an outstanding place to visit, live and do business. For detailed information on regional demographics, population and major employer data see our Community Profile.

The main image featured on this page is the historic Peterborough Lift Lock, completed in 1904 it is the highest operating hydraulic Lift Lock in the world. Located on the Trent-Severn Waterway connected to the Great Lakes of North America, it is recognized as a National Historical Site of Canada and an American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME) Landmark. It is a symbol of our region’s heritage, innovation, industry, agriculture, tourism and access to global communication travel channels.

In The News

10.04.12

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Tri-Association Manufacturers' Initiative

This funding is available to the manufacturing members of the Kawartha, Northumberland and Quinte Manufacturers' Associations. It will rebate 50% of the approved third-party net training costs and will provide a rebate of $1,000 per intern hired for a minimum of three months. Interns must be hired by December 31, 2010 in order to provide the three-month proof of payroll … read more »

10.04.08

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MP DEAN DEL MASTRO ANNOUNCES COMMUNITY ADJUSTMENT …

FedDev Ontario supports The Tri-Association Manufacturers Initiative (Thursday, April 8, 2010 – PETERBOROUGH, ON) – Dean Del Mastro, Member of Parliament for Peterborough Riding, today announced that the Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation (GPA EDC) will receive an investment of $1,550,000 towards the establishment of the Tri-Associatio… read more »

10.04.01

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ITI PROJECT IDENTIFIES OPPORTUNITIES IN LOCAL ENER…

[PETERBOROUGH] The Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation (GPA EDC) and the Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster (GPIC) presented the results of the Industrial Transition and Investment Project (ITI Project) at an event held today. The ITI Project is a significant economic development initiative of the GPA EDC and the GPIC. Funded in conjunction wi… read more »

10.02.10

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PETERBOROUGH WELCOMES CANADA AND THE WORLD IN 2010

[PETERBOROUGH] In 2010, Peterborough will welcome meeting and event groups from across Canada and around the globe. Businesses, volunteers and residents will roll out the red carpet for many events, a sampling of some of the large events are listed below: 2010 Canada-Wide Science Fair, May 15 – 23Number of visitors: 1700 (500 participants and their chaperones, pare… read more »