Timmins Economic Development Corporation

08/19/2026

Timmins is reaching for the stars!

The Launch Canada Rocket Engineering Challenge continues to put Timmins on the map as a destination for innovation, aerospace and STEM education.

This week , Launch Canada welcomed 700 participants and visitors for 8 days, with over 120 rockets launched throughout the week. This event generates an estimated $49,342 in local economic spinoff, supporting Timmins hotels, restaurants, businesses and other local services.

Through the Tourism Development Fund (formerly the Municipal Accommodation Tax Fund), the City of Timmins provided $100,000 in funding to support this nationally significant event.

Launch Canada brings students, industry professionals and aerospace enthusiasts from across Canada to our community, creating hands-on learning opportunities while showcasing Timmins as a place where innovation and opportunity can take flight.

We’re proud to support an event that not only brings visitors to Timmins, but helps inspire the next generation of Canadian engineers, scientists and aerospace leaders.
Pictured L-R Robin Metcalfe, Adam Trumpour, Noella Rinaldo.

08/06/2026

Timmins’ future is floating up. 🎈
We continue our series on Timmins’ role in Canada’s space economy with a look at the country’s only operational stratospheric balloon launch facility, located in Timmins.
Through an agreement with the Canadian Space Agency and France’s Centre National d’Études Spatiales, researchers launch giant scientific balloons from Timmins into the stratosphere (up to 45 kilometres above Earth). Timmins’ ideal latitude, safe airspace, predictable weather patterns, and low population density create the perfect environment to test new technologies and prepare equipment for future space missions.
Collaborations like this help diversify Timmins’ economy by attracting world-class research tied to Canada’s growing space sector. We are ready for what’s next in aerospace and space technology.
Opportunity beyond our atmosphere means opportunity here on the ground.

07/30/2026

Timmins’ future is looking up 🚀

We continue our series on Timmins’ role in Canada’s space economy with Launch Canada, the country’s premier student rocketry challenge, hosted here in Timmins and Mattagami First Nation.

Now in its 5th year, the event brings together students, researchers, and organizations from across Canada to advance rocketry and aerospace innovation through hands-on learning.

In 2024, the University of Waterloo’s Rocketry team made history when it launched the country’s first liquid-fueled rocket just outside Timmins. The rocket soared to an altitude of 19,212 feet and travelled at more than 1.3 times the speed of sound before returning safely to the ground.

Events like Launch Canada inspire the next generation of engineers and help solidify Timmins’ reputation as a destination for aerospace innovation and investment.

Opportunity beyond our atmosphere means opportunity here on the ground.

07/29/2026

07/27/2026

RCIP/FCIP UPDATE: Due to a system error with the application website, the July 2026 intake period will not be opening today. As soon as the issue is repaired, we will announce a new time and date for the intake period. Please visit our website for further details: www.timminsedc.com/immigration.

Mise-à-date pour PPICR/PPICF: En raison d'un problème technique sur le site Web des candidatures, la période d'inscription de juillet 2026 n'ouvrira pas aujourd'hui. Dès que le problème sera réglé, nous annoncerons une nouvelle date et heure pour l'ouverture de cette période. Veuillez visiter notre site Web pour plus de détails: www.timminsedc.com/immigration/?lang=fr.

Grow your roots in the NorthTimmins Regional Rural and Francophone Community Immigration Pilots (RCIP-FCIP)Timmins was selected as one of 18 communities

07/23/2026

Timmins’ future is looking up. 🚀

This is the first post in a new series exploring how Timmins is fast becoming a hub for Canada’s space economy.

Construction is underway on the Timmins Landing Station for Telesat’s Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network … part of Canada’s largest space program and technology that will help improve connectivity in rural and remote communities.

When it’s complete, this facility on Laforest Rd. will connect satellites in orbit with internet and communications networks on the ground. That reliable connectivity is critical for emergency response, including wildfires, when first responders need to coordinate resources and keep residents informed.

As business and industry increasingly rely on advanced communications infrastructure, projects like this help position Timmins as a strategic location for investment and long-term economic growth. It’s one example of how Timmins is helping shape Canada’s growing space economy.

Opportunity beyond our atmosphere means opportunity here on the ground.

07/16/2026

James and Al, Business Development Consultants, are set up and ready to talk everything business.

Drop-In session hosted at Anti-Hunger Coalition Timmins from 12pm to 1pm.

Hope to see you there 😃

Timmins Economic Development Corporation
Downtown Timmins BIA

07/01/2026

🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day from Timmins Economic Development! 🇨🇦

Our office is closed today as we celebrate Canada Day with family, friends, and community.

We will reopen tomorrow and look forward to assisting you with all your business and economic development needs.

Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and memorable Canada Day. Enjoy the holiday and time spent with your loved ones!

06/20/2026

🥎Northern Ontario Championships Receive Funding Support🥎

The Tourism Development Fund (formerly MATT) is proud to support the 2026 Northern Ontario Championships with $8,600 in funding**.

The men’s and women’s slow-pitch championship tournament will bring together **10 men’s teams and 8 women’s teams** from across Northern Ontario as they compete for cash prizes and provincial bragging rights.

The event is expected to generate an estimated **$106,000 in economic impact** through hotel stays, dining, shopping, and other local spending, further strengthening Timmins’ reputation as a premier destination for sports tourism.

By attracting and hosting regional events like the Northern Ontario Championships, Timmins continues to welcome visitors, support local businesses, and foster community connections through sport.

Events like these showcase the important role sports tourism plays in growing our economy and creating lasting benefits for the community.