Forestry & Bioeconomy in Thunder Bay

The Thunder Bay region is located at a logistical crossroads for rail, pipelines, and marine shipping. As Northwestern Ontario’s largest community, it is a regional hub serving many other northern communities and facilities. Access to the midwestern United States, Western Canada, and advanced manufacturing in Southern Ontario, provide markets for both traditional, and advanced forest products. The ability to transport the materials effectively by water, rail, and highway offer potential investor connections to reach downstream markets, and access to pertinent materials in their supply chain. The existing pipelines and energy handling facilities in the region offer market access and the potential to develop biofuels close to feedstock.