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

10.01.18

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GPA EDC RELEASES 2010-2014 STRATEGIC PLAN

[PETERBOROUGH] The Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation (GPA EDC) released their 2010-2014 Strategic Plan to the public today. The plan, which has been presented to Councils of the City and County of Peterborough, will be a roadmap for economic development in the region for the next five years. The plan is the product of 18 months of work by the GPA … read more »

09.12.14

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Peterborough Plant Receives Funding

Peterborough Plant Receives Funding For Production Of Made-in-Ontario Quaker Chewy Peanut-Free Granola Bars McGuinty Government Supports Local Production, Local Foods Production of peanut-free chewy bar products will be enhanced at a production plant in Peterborough — keeping important jobs and economic benefits in the community.Through the Rural Economic Developme… read more »

09.11.07

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Ontario Awards Showcase Youth Entrepreneurial Spir…

Ontario is celebrating youth entrepreneurship and skills development at the annual regional and provincial Secondary School Business Plan Competition Awards Ceremonies held today in each of four provincial regions. Secondary school students from northern, eastern, western and southern Ontario competed in their respective region for the esteemed awards. The students, who … read more »

09.10.29

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Plans to Promote Upgraded Airport Infrastructure W…

The Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation (GPA EDC) is launching a marketing plan to effectively promote the Peterborough Municipal Airport development to the aerospace/aviation industry. The total cost of the marketing plan will be $65,000. In July, the GPA EDC learned that $41,000 was secured by the City of Peterborough through the Peterborough Commu… read more »