Size & Growth
With four vibrant communities, Lennox & Addington combines the appeal of a close-knit setting with the boundless potential for growth. With its strategic location and robust economic development initiatives, the region is poised for a bright future.
Key Highlights
• 5.4% growth in L&A since 2016
• 400 new homes to be constructed per year
• Population by Township
- Greater Napanee – 16,441
- Loyalist – 18,000
- Stone Mills – 7,826
- Addington Highlands – 2,534
- Population Within 30 – 45 Minutes – 333,000
Key Industries and Sectors
Lennox & Addington County boasts a diverse economic landscape, with key sectors including advanced manufacturing, green technologies and a growing focus on the production of essential components for electric vehicles (EVs), such as batteries. Notably, the region exhibits a higher concentration of employment in the manufacturing sector compared to the provincial average in Ontario, positioning it as a hub for innovation and industrial growth.
Central Location
With one-third of the North American population within a one-day drive, Lennox & Addington is strategically positioned for manufacturing, electric vehicle (EV) production and supply chain excellence.
Proximity to Canadian cities by car:
- Kingston, ON: 30 km
- Toronto, ON: 220 km (2h)
- Ottawa, ON: 230 km (2.25h)
- Montreal, QC: 300 km (3h)
- St. Thomas, ON: 415 km (4.5h)
- Windsor, ON: 580 km (6h)
- US Border Crossing: 88 km (1h)
Attracting Tallent
14.5 million
people within the nearby Toronto-Ottawa-Montréal corridor.
Highest PhDs
one of the highest concentrations of PhDs in Canada.
58%
of the population has a post-secondary education (well above the provincial average).
11+
post-secondary college/university campuses within a 2 hour drive in Eastern Ontario, with many more in and around Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal.