Welcome to Timmins….

A City with so much to offer!!

This book has been put together by the STAR(Supporting Timmins Area Recruitment) Committee for the Timmins and District Hospital. The committee is a group of physician's spouses, hospital employees and some established Timmins residents who are working together to promote the City of Timmins with its "Heart of Gold" and the Timmins and District Hospital. Timmins has much to offer with respect to lifestyle activities and a vibrant medical community, both professionally and socially.

We want you to be part of our friendly community!

City of Timmins

Timmins, Ontario, Canada

Motto: The City with a Heart of Gold

Coordinates: 48º28’N 81º20’WCountry CanadaProvince OntarioDistrict CochraneEstablished 1912Government- Mayor Tom Laughren- Governing Body Timmins City Council- MPs Charlie Angus (NDP)- MPPs Gilles Bisson (ONDP)

Area- Total 2,961.52 km² (1,143.4 sq mi)

Population (2006)[1]

- Total 42,455- Density 14.5/km² (37.6/sq mi)

Timmins is a city in northeastern Ontario, Canada on the Mattagami River. At the t ime o f t he Canada 2006 Census , Timmins’ populat ion was 42,455. At 2,961.52 square kilometers (1,143 sq mi), T i m m i n s w a s C a n a d a ’ s l a r g e s t municipality in land area until 1995, when the regional municipality of Wood Buffalo, Alberta was created, although it remained the largest municipality in Ontario until 2001, when it was superseded by the newly amalgamated cities of Kawartha Lakes and Greater Sudbury. It is the 69th

largest metropolitan area in Canada

ClimateEconomy

Timmins’ economy is based on a boom-and bust business cycle. The city’s economic state is controlled by its major

industry, mining. When gold and base-metal prices are high the city’s economy explodes, however, when those prices drop the local market historically dips with it.

The city’s economy is now booming thanks to high base-metal and gold prices. Timmins’ secondary industries include: forestry, tourism, recreation, health care, education, commercial and industrial commerce, culture and telecommunications. The community has been undergoing a moderate boom in gold mining, with several new underground mining operations opening up and a large scale surface mining reclamation project currently underway in the east end and another in a more centralized location in the planning stage by Goldcorp Inc..

The Timmins and District Hospital is a major referral health care centre for northeastern Ontario, particularly the Cochrane District, but like all of Northern Ontario Timmins is still considered medically underserved. The community is serviced by the Victor M. Power Airport. It has scheduled service to numerous southern and northern Ontario locations via Air Canada Jazz, Bearskin Airlines, Thunder Airlines and Air Creebec. Timmins Transit provides regularly scheduled local bus service and Handy-Transit for those with disabilities. The city is also serviced by Ontario Northland Motor Coach Services.

A retail boom has struck Timmins and big box stores are being built in the city’s west end. This includes a new Home Depot and a new larger Canadian Tire. A new Shoppers Drug Mart has been constructed near downtown. As well, a number of shops have been established in a new plaza being constructed near Highway 655 and Algonquin Blvd. East. Futureshop opened a store in 2008 at the intersection of Riverside Drive and Shirley Street. Shoppers Drug Mart opened a second new large format store on Algonquin and Highway 655 in January 2008. A&W opened its doors in December 2007. Value Village opened up February 14th. Michaels Arts Centre opened in Summer 2008, Futureshop opened in the fall 2008, Dollarama, opened spring 2008. Boston Pizza hasconfirmed they will open in Timmins in the next year. Wal-mart Canada has applied to the city to convert the local Wal-mart store to a Wal-mart Supercentre. The Timmins Square is also expected to expand, adding some 77,000 square feet (7,200 m²). Recently Rona Canada opened a new big box store at the Feldman Plaza. Retail development is not slowing down for 2008 and 2009. A new, Penningtons and MXM Clothing store will be built near Home Depot and Canadian Tire. Also a new Holiday Inn Express is rumoured to begin construction later this year and be open for late 2009. Construction is slated on a new Social Services building in the City’s Central.

The city is undergoing a major strategic planning effort, “Building Our Future”, and economic development endeavour “Community Improvement Plan (CIP) –Streetscape”. This initiative is a community led process that involves a variety of

City Hall Engineering Building, fomain public library.

partners including The City of Timmins, The Timmins Economic Development Corporation, The Timmins Chamber of Commerce, The Venture Centre/Le Centre de developpement, Le Réseau de development économique et d’employabilité de l’Ontario (RDÉE), Association canadienne-française de l’Ontario (ACFO), Ministry of Northern Development & Mines, The National Research Council, FedNor, NorthernTel, Ontera and the Government of Canada. Upon the completion of the CIP – Streetscape project the core downtown areas within the city will undergo major redesign and redevelopment changes which will encompass building upgrades and new pedestrian friendly recreational and retail options.

Timmins is evolving into a regional governmental, transportation, industrial, commercial and recreational centre for much of Northeastern Ontario and the James Bay coast line, Nishnawbe Aski Nation. The city has a regular annual market draw of 120,000+ people, which has been steadily growing in recent years with the discovery of diamonds in the region. The De Beers Victor Project is located near the First Nations James Bay community of Attawapiskat, and is Ontario’s first diamond mine. In 2007, the City of Timmins began a new program called “The Lay Roots Program” The City is attracting Toronto’s skilled labour immigrants, to com North to the Community, to date nearly 100 immigrants have landed a job in the City, which is the community development plan to address the skilled Labour shortage, and fill the booming retail section.

Timmins, generally known for hockey, is also home to a very competitive dance industry. There are six dance schools in the city; The Nancy Delmonte Academy of Dance, in Porcupine, Ontario was founded by Nancy Delmonte, and is home to the only competitive dance team in Timmins and is the only dance school in Timmins with a successful acrobatic program. The Lisa Ciccone School of Ballet, is in the Melrose district of the city, and serves mainly as a ballet school, but offers other styles as well, under the teachings of founder Lisa Ciccone. Mick School of Dance is also in the Melrose area, founded by Mona Mick, it is the oldest dance establishment in the city and has a very successful adult ballroom program. Pat Picard School of Dance, also in the Mountjoy area, was founded by Pat Picard and offers many styles of dancing. The Melissa Kelly Dance Academy is the newest dance establishment in the city, which is based in the downtown area, and was founded by Melissa Kelly. Lastly, Dansons La Ronde is run from the French cultural centre by Lucie Miron-Leroux.

Religion

68.7% Catholic 20.2% Protestant 8.5% No Religion 1.8% Other Christian 0.8% Other Religions

Language

According to the 2006 census, 53% of the population listed English as their first language (Anglophone) and 38% listed French (Francophone), 2% were listed as learning both at the same time and 6% have neither English nor French as their first language (Allophone).

Notable People from Timmins

Shania Twain is the most internationally famous native of Timmins.

Lights (born Valerie Poxleitner), vocalist, singer-songwriter Charlie Angus, musician and songwriter for the band Grievous

Angels, now serving as the New Democratic Party Member of Parliament for Timmins – James Bay

Paul Bellini, comedy writer and television actor Gilles Bisson, Ontario New Democratic Party Member of Provincial

Parliament for Timmins – James Bay Natalie Brown, actress currently appearing on Sophie Dave Carroll and Don Carroll, country/pop/folk band Sons of Maxwell Stompin’ Tom Connors, musician and songwriter was born in Saint John,

New Brunswick, but lived and worked in the mines in Timmins long enough to get his big break singing at the Maple Leaf Hotel there in 1965.

Patrice Desbiens, French poet and percussionist Gordon Thiessen, Governor of the Bank of Canada from 1994 to 2001 Bruce McCaffrey, Progressive Conservative MPP Derek Edwards, Award Winning Comedian Carlo Cattarello, Award Winning Sports, Order of Canada, Queen’s

Jubilee Medal recipient J. Conrad Lavigne, broadcasting pioneer Jamie Lim, current president and CEO of the Ontario Forestry Industries

Association; former Timmins mayor Bill Denis Brisson, Former Canadian Diplomat Derek McGrath, actor best known as the cherubic murderer “Andy-Andy”

Schroeder on Cheer, and Dr. Benjamin Marion Jeffcoate on My Secret Identity

Alan Pope, former Progressive Conservative MPP Jim Prentice, Conservative Party of Canada Member of Parliament from

Calgary, Alberta Myron Scholes, Nobel Laureate economist. Prize awarded for discovering

a new way to value derivatives.

The Timmins Daily Press Building

Roy Thomson, 1st Baron Thomson of Fleet, newspaper magnate, started his empire in 1930s with the Timmins Daily Press

Lola Lemire Tostevin, novelist and poet Michael Barnes, author Bruce Watson, guitarist with Scottish rock band Big Country

The City of Timmins, Ontario owes its birthright to the riches of the Canadian Shield. On June 9, 1909, Harry Preston slipped on a rocky knoll and the heels of his boots stripped the moss to reveal a large vein of gold, which later became the Dome Mine. This vein was several hundred feet in length and was 150 feet wide.

In 1912, Noah Timmins founded the town to house the employees of the Hollinger Mine. In 1973, the town amalgamated with it's neighbouring townships and the City of Timmins was born. The City has grown since its inception, with a residential population of approximately 50,000, we service a region of over 117,000 people. The City of Timmins is one of the North's largest regional centres.

Building on its solid, industrial foundation, the City of Timmins offers a variety of natural, cultural and recreational diversions. We are a growing community that welcomes your business and presents ample opportunities. Country music superstar Shania Twain is also proud to call Timmins her hometown.

It's all here, waiting for you! Take a deep breath of fresh, northern air, and get ready to experience the Incredible Hospitality of Timmins - the City with a Heart of Gold!

Community Location:

Timmins, Ontario, Canada is located at Latitude 48.20 degrees North and Longitude 80.44 degrees West. The City’s elevation is approximately 880-900 feet above sea level.

The City is 3,210 km2 (1,240 square miles) making Timmins the largest city in Canada by area.

The City of Timmins is centrally located in Northeastern Ontario. Road, air and rail provide convenient access to and from the City. Timmins is situated minutes away from the Trans-Canada Highway thus providing easy access to major markets. Other highways servicing Timmins are #144, #101, #655 and #11.

DISTANCES TO SELECTED PROVINCIAL URBAN CENTRES:

The City is within a day’s drive to at least 7 U.S. border crossings. Sault Ste. Marie Ontario/Sault Ste. Marie Michigan, Grand Portage/ Thunder Bay, and Niagara Falls are among the closest.

CITY Kilometres MilesSUDBURY 290 180NORTH BAY 370 230SAULT STE. MARIE 440 273TORONTO 680 422HAMILTON 730 454OTTAWA 730 454KITCHENER/WATERLOO 740 460THUNDER BAY 770 479ST. CATHARINES 775 482NIAGARA FALLS 790 491KINGSTON 825 513LONDON 830 516MONTREAL 925 575WINDSOR 1020 643

* Bold cities represent U.S. border crossings.

Economic Area:

The City of Timmins’ main trading area encompasses a territorial market of approximately 117,000 people. It extends throughout the Cochrane District and to the James Bay coastal areas. Several other communities such as Chapleau and Kirkland Lake have also been added to our regular market draw data. Our central location has allowed the City to become a regional shopping, cultural, commerce, health, industrial supply and distribution centre for Northeastern Ontario.

Timmins’ location, along with traditional business ties developed by the mining, forestry and manufacturing industries has facilitated the development of new markets on an international level. The City is centrally located on principal ground transportation routes, which enhances access to major markets. A busy regional airport services Timmins with numerous daily flights to Toronto and other major centres.

General Info….Timmins at a Glance!

Population: 43,686

Regular Market Draw (pop):

117,000+

City Area: 3,210 sq. Km. (1,240 sq. Mi.)

Local Bus Service: Timmins Transit

Province Wide Bus Service:

Ontario Northland passenger and cargo services

Railway: Ontario Northland freight and connecting passenger serviceAir: Air Canada Jazz, Air Creebec, Bearskin Airlines, and cargo

serviceFinancial Institutions: 12 financial institutions with numerous branches located

throughout the cityNewspapers: Timmins Daily Press, The Timmins Times, and Les

NouvellesSchools: 4 School Boards providing French and English education, 2

Community Colleges, 1 French language University Program, 1 Private Post-Secondary educational facility

Library: Central library and branch

Hotels/Motels: 10 for a total of 717 rooms

Natural Gas: Serviced by Union Gas (705) 268-4000

Hydro: Serviced by Hydro One -1-(888) 664-9376

Telephone: Northern Telephone Ltd. - local service - (705) 360-8555O.N.Telecom - long distance service - (705) 264-5859

High Speed ATM Services:

Northern Telephone Ltd. - (705) 360-8555O.N.Telecom - (705) 268-9535

Cable: Regional Cable Systems Inc. - (705) 264-7000

Internet Service Providers:

Onlink - (800) 667-0053Sympatico - (705) 360-8555Vianet - (705) 264-7064

Radio Stations: 5 FM stations

Shopping: Downtown shopping areas, strip malls and one large shopping mall – the Timmins Square, as well as several big box stores

Arenas: 6 Arenas

Golf Courses: 2 Golf Courses:Hollinger Golf ClubSpruce Needles Golf Club

Parks: 21 - (8 of which are supervised)

Newspapers: The Daily Press, 187 Cedar St. S., 268-5050 to subscribe The Timmins Times, free, published twice weekly, 268-6252 Les Nouvelles, 187 Cedar St. S., 268-2955

Timmins Website: www.city.timmins.on.ca, a very detailed website definitely worth visiting!

City Hall: 220 Algonquin Blvd. E., 264-1331, located downtown near the corner of

Algonquin and Pine

Emergency: Call 911

Service Clubs: For a detailed list of clubs and phone numbers consult the Community

Information Directory published by the Timmins Volunteer Centre, 264-9765

Schools: A complete list of schools with location can be found in the Community

Information Directory

School Boards: District School Board Ontario Northeast, 153 Croatia Avenue, Schumacher,

360-111, 1-800-381-7280, www.dsb1.edu.on.ca Northeastern Catholic District School Board, 101 Spruce St. N., Timmins,

268-7443, www.ncdsb.on.ca Conseil Scolaire Catholique des Grandes Riviers, 896 Riverside Drive,

Timmins, 267-1421, 1-800-465-9984, www.cscdgr.on.ca Conseil Scolaire Public du Nord-Est de l’Ontario, 310 Algonquin, North Bay,

705-472-3443, 1-888-591-5656, www.csdne.edu.on.ca

RESTAURANTS….

Name Address Tele-phone

Specialty

A & W Restaurant Timmins Square, 1500 Riverside Drive & Algonquin

268-8558 Home of the Teen Burger

Airport Hotel 151 Bruce Ave.South Porcupine

235-3332 Fine dining and banquets, licensed under LLBO, qualified chef on staff, snowmobile access

Asia 328 205 Pine St. S 267-6616 Hot & spicy dishes, teriyaki, sushi

Bentley's Kitchen 163 5th Avenue 268-4226 Home cooked meals, Canadian and Italian cuisine, catering

Boogy’s Diner and Catering Timmins Airport 264-0077Boston Pizza Riverside DriveBroadway Restaurant 71 Third Avenue 264-3434 Home cooking, 2 for 1 nightsBurger King 610 Algonquin Blvd. E 268-2200 Home of the Whopper!

Captain Submarine 101 Mall, 38 Pine St. N. 268-3811 Assorted submarines

Casey's Bar & Grill 760 Algonquin Blvd. E 267-6467 Family restaurant, take out available

Cedar Meadows Resort Inc. – Le Voyageur Restaurant

1000 Norman 268-5800 Steak & seafood (Black Angus & wild meats)

Chez-Nous Take Out 20 Vimy 267-7297 Fast Food, take-out, Home of the Poutine

Choy See Kam’s Cantonese Cuisine

246 Algonquin Blvd. W. 264-6200 Cantonese, Hong Kong, hot and spicy dishes

Christopher’s Coffee House 35 Pine St. S 268-7274Club 147 (Billiards) 57 Mountjoy St. S 268-7665 Pool and munchiesColasacco’s Pasta Palace 248 Pine St. S 360-5050 Italian cuisine, take-out deli trays,

homemade sausages, fresh pastaCozy Corner Restaurant 24 Mountjoy St. S 264-8383 Seafood, Szechuan Hot & Spicy

Dishes, Chinese Food, Licensed under LLBO, catering and take-out menu

D’Eatery 119 Pine Street South 267-2330 Lunch menu, catering availableDante Club 162 Cedar Street South 264-3185 Italian Buffet, cateringDeli 101 209 Third Avenue 264-4447 Lunch menuDesserts Please 81 Balsam St. S 268-2253 Desserts , coffee bar, grilled and cold

sandwiches, home-made soup, salads, pasta

Don's Pizzeria 57 Mountjoy St. S. 264-1361 Pizza, chips, spaghetti and much more

East Side Mario's 1120 Riverside Drive 268-9555 Family restaurant, Italian Food, licensed under LLBO

Encore Chinese Restaurant 211 Algonquin Blvd. E 267-3931 Authentic Chinese Esso Truck Stop Restaurant

2154 Riverside Drive 268-4583 Family Restaurant

Fishbowl Restaurant 942 Riverside Drive 267-3940 Seafood, pasta, chicken, sushi night

Gallery Dining Room(Days Inn)

14 Mountjoy St. S 267-6211 Pasta, steak and seafood.Prime rib nights

Gino's Pizza 43 Cedar St. S 268-4466 Pizza, Italian sandwiches

Name Address Tele-phone

Specialty

Golden Dragon Restaurant 128 Third Avenue 268-8898 Chinese and Canadian BuffetGolden Mile Restaurant Highway 101

South Porcupine235-9314 Family Restaurant, Chinese and

Canadian FoodHouse of Yee 95 Bruce South

Porcupine235-4321 Canadian and Chinese Food

Kentucky Fried Chicken 536 Alqonquin Blvd. E 268-9525 Home of the Colonel!

La Chaumiere 32 Mountjoy N 267-1101 French Canadian Cuisine

Lily's Restaurant 56 Second Avenue 268-6233 Chinese and Canadian Menu, licensed under LLBO

London CafeRestaurant & Tavern

38 Mountjoy St. S 267-7191 Canadian and Chinese Food, licensed under LLBO

Lucky Star 134 Third Ave 268-2828 Canadian and Chinese Food, licensed under LLBO

McDonald's Restaurant 522 Algonquin Blvd. E 264-7323 Home of the Big Mac

McIntyre Coffee Shop McIntyre ArenaSchumacher

360-5225 Home cooked meal, breakfast, buffets, catering

Micky J’s Bar and Grill Park Road Square 267-3333 Restaurant, imported beersMike's Restaurant 355 Alqonquin Blvd. E 264-3000 Family Restaurant, licensed under

LLBOMontana’s Cookhouse Timmins Square

1500 Riverside Drive360-5999 Family restaurant

Mr. Sub 425 Alqonquin Blvd. E 264-1831New York Fries Timmins Square

1500 Riverside Drive268-5534 Fries, Hot Dogs

Pizza Hut 977 Riverside Drive 268-0000 Pizza delivery plus eat in restaurant

Pizza Pizza 194 Third Avenue 360-1111 Hot and fresh pizzaPost 392Bed and Breakfast

Kenogamissi Lake 360-2892 Dining Room

Quizno’s Sub 54 Waterloo Road 264-7849 Famous Quiznos subsRestaurant Nadeau 293 Wilson Ave. 268-2664 Home Cooked MealsSiva’s Family Restaurant Timmins Square

1500 Riverside Drive268-8882 All day breakfast, lunch, dinner and

brunch buffetsSubway Sandwiches & Salads

114 Algonquin Blvd. E999 Riverside DriveTimmins Square

268-6404267-3200268-4131

The Sweet Tomato 81 Balsam St. S 268-CAKE Buffet restaurant, party room rentalsTaco Villa Timmins Square 268-3737 Tacos, burritos, Enchiladas, saladsVanelli's Pizza Timmins Square 268-6533

Tim Horton’s Numerous locations!

Wendy's Restaurant 40 Waterloo Road 267-4100 Burgers, fries, salads, etc.

Wok Express 1500 Riverside DriveTimmins Square

360-5666 Chinese Food

SHOPPING…

Kids Clothing: Kay’s Tot & Teen, 165 Pine St. S. (downtown) 264-4952 Please Mum, Timmins Square – 360-5911 Winners, Timmins Square

Ladies Clothing: Tweed & Hickory, 227 Third Ave. ( downtown) –264-1281 Socks Third Avenue, 221 Third Avenue – 265-5818 Zenone’s Lifestyle Emporium, 52 Pine Street South – 267-7778 Many chain stores in Timmins Square

Men’s Clothing: Tweed & Hickory, 227 Third Avenue, 264-7980 Steinberg & Mahn, 25 Wilson, 264-1489

Dancewear: The Trophy Shoppe, 21 Father Costello Drive, Schumacher, 264-3444 Bermuda Tan, 36 Balsam Street South, 264-4500

Draperies: Gale's Draperies and Blinds, 135 Third Avenue, 267-3142 Colour Magic Decorating Centre, 72 Golden Ave. ( South Porcupine), 235-4530 Carpet Man, 92 Balsam St. S., 264-2511 Home Interiors, 1185 Riverside Dr., 360-9003

Furniture: Arctic Home Furnishings, 153 Pine St. S. 264-5301 The Brick, 108 Third Avenue, 264-2274 Porcupine Pro Hardware, 85 Bruce Ave. South Porcupine 235-3828 Home Furniture, 708 Algonquin E (Hwy 101 & 655) 268-2003 Timmins Furniture,1092 Riverside Drive, 360-1499

Grocers: A&P Food Store, 140 Algonquin Blvd. W. 268-5481 Fleury's Your Independent Grocers, 654 Algonquin blvd. E. 264-8233 Levis' Foodland, 670 Airport Rd. 268-5020 Food Basics, 105 Brunette Rd. 268-9922 LOEB, Porcupine Mall, 235-3535 Pick of the Crop, 38 Pine St. N. ( 101 Mall) 268-3635 No Frills, Timmins Square

Butchers: Zudel's Ltd. Fresh Mart, 49 Dale Avenue 267-5555 Dambrowski's Smoked Meats, 125 Wilson Ave. 268-1955 The Butcher Shop 372 Pine St. S. 268-0226

Bakeries: Hollinger House Bakery, 100 Waterloo Rd. 267-6704 Golden Crust Specialty Bakery, 119 Wilson Ave. 264-6567 D’Amours Specialty Cakes, 1082 Riverside Drive, 268-0300

Fresh Homemade Pasta: Toffanello's Fresh Pasta, 119 Wilson Ave. 268-6933 Colasacco Pasta Place, 248 Pine St. S. 360-5050

Sports Stores: Source for Sports, 950 Riverside Drive, 264-1010 Northern Sports, 1150 Riverside Drive, 268-3902 Sport Chek, Timmins Square Quinn Sports, 88 Third Avenue, 267-2455

Fishing and Snowmobile Gear: Dumoulin’s, 1008 Riverside Drive, 264-8098 Albert’s Sports and Workwear, 822 Riverside Drive, 264-8189 Mikey’s General Sales & Repair, 1301 Airport Rd., 268-6050 All-Terrain Recreation, 53 Father Costello Drive Schumacher, 264-8093 J&B Cycle and Marine (Yamaha Dealer), 360 Algonquin Blvd E., 267-1417

Arts and Handicraft Stores: Joanne’s Art Centre, 42 Pine Street South, 268-9585 Anything Goes, (scrapbooking supplies), 21 Mountjoy St. S., 268-6484 Michaels Arts & Crafts, 2161 Riverside Drive, 264-3411

Gifts: Miner’s Pick Gift Shop, Shania Twain Centre, 360-8500 Timmins Museum Boutique, Porcupine Mall, 235-5066 Hallmark, Timmins Square, 268-2884 Joanne’s Art Centre, 42 Pine Street South, 268-9585 William Drew Florists, 93 Pine Street South, 267-1117 Branded Spaces, Pine Street North, 360-9090 (various gift shops within a unique

shopping experience) La Galeruche, 32 Mountjoy Street North, 264-8353 Three Small Rooms Boutique, 283 Pine Street South, 268-4400

Framing: Joanne’s Art Centre, 42 Pine Street South, 268-9585 Artsie, 119 Wilson Avenue, 360-9000 Michaels Arts & Crafts, 2161 Riverside Drive, 264-3411

Florists: Timmins Flower Shop, 149 Pine Street South, 264-6212 William Drew Florists, 93 Pine Street South, 267-1117 The Love Bug (virtual) – www.thelovebug.ca, 360-5442 Virtual Flower Power, 1657 Pine St. S., 360-5442

Hardware Stores: Home Depot, Hwy. 101 Porcupine Pro Hardware, 85 Bruce Avenue, South Porcupine, 235-3828 Home Hardware, 1700 Riverside Drive, 267-6295 Canadian Tire, Hwy 101 RONA Cashway

Pharmacies: Drug Store Pharmacy, Independent Grocers, 264-8300 McDonald’s Pharmacy, South Porcupine, 235-3941 Rexall Drug Stores, 267-3941 Shoppers Drug Mart

123 Third Avenue, 267-6555 227 Algonquin Blvd. W., 264-4311 (Open 24 hours) 681 Algonquin Blvd. E., 264-6511

Walmart Pharmacy, 267-3101 Zeller’s Pharmacy, 267-2363

Office Supplies:

Grand and Toy, Park Road Square Timmins Stationary, 133 Third Avenue, 264-4331 Staples Business Depot, 1485 Riverside Drive, 360-4200

Computer Sales and Service:

Algonquin Business Computers, 361 Algonquin, 268-4117 Computype North, 254 Third Avenue, 267-7125 Computer World, 38 Pine Street North, 267-2556 Staples Business Depot, 1485 Riverside Drive, 360-4200 Comtec Computers, 33 Spruce St., S., 264-1351 Krazy Krazy Audiotronics, 1330 Riverside Drive, 268-4041 MDL Computer Services, 266-5758 Future Shop, Riverside Drive, 268-9111 (Next to Krazy Krazy)

Music Stores:

Ray Perrier Music, 29 Balsam St. S., 267-3865 The Music Box, 108 Third Avenue, 268-2221

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Cedar Meadows Resort, 1000 Normal, 268-5800 Comfort Inn, 939 Algonquin Blvd., E, 264-9474 Days Inn and Conference Center, 14 Mountjoy St. S., 267-6211 Super 8 Motel, 730 Algonquin Blvd, E., 268-7171 Travelodge Timmins, 1136 Riverside Drive, 360-1122 Howard Johnson, 1800 Riverside Drive, 267-6241

Bed and Breakfast:

McIntyre Lodge, Highway 655, Timmins, 268-5242 Sue’s Bed and Breakfast, 218 Earl Street, Porcupine, 235-4853

A LITTLE BIT OF CULTURE….

Timmins Symphony Orchestra: 637 Algonquin Blvd East, 3rd floor, 267-1006 Talented musicians perform concerts throughout year, along with many guest artists Choir ensemble Music school for adults and children, youth orchestra, summer music camp

Porcupine Art Club: Call 264-4257 Weekend painting every Saturday Free studio space to members Local artists showcase their work in the community “Art in the Park” held May – August

Multicultural Festival held first Sunday in June each year at McIntyre Arena experience the excitement of different cultures, savour the cuisine and ethnic

costumes contact: Marjorie Boyd at 268-0735

Timmins Museum National Exhibition Center: Promotes the history and culture of Timmins and Northeastern Ontario through its

exhibitions, collections and programs. Workshops for adults and children are given throughout the year

Membership program, gift shop, picnic area, research library, room rental Call 235-5066

Porcupine Music Festival: President: Pat Sullivan Address : P.O. Box 662 Timmins P4N 7G2

Ontario Registered Music Teachers Association: President: Ron Spadafore phone: 264-0978

Musicians Association Information, Timmins President: Les Hilliard Phone: 264-9500

La Ronde Cultural Centre Executive Director: Luc Morin Phone: 267-8401 Plus de 300 activités sociales, culturelles et sportives sont présentées par année! Offre des activités, des services et des programmes pour les francophones de tous

les groupes d’age: activités artistiques et culturelles, activités sociales et recréatives, activités sportives

Email: la_ronde@vianet.on.ca

Gold Mine Tour and Shania Twain Center Call 360-8500, 1 Shania Twain Drive See the City of Timmins Website for full information on these great attractions

Art Galleries: La Galeruche – 32 Mountjoy Street North, Centre Culturel LaRonde – 264-8353 Highlights work of region’s Francophone Population

Gallerie Inuit Plus – by appointment – 267-7514 or www.inuitplus.com A Timmins based art consulting company specializing in Canadian Inuit Art.

J. Huggins Artworks – 403 Hart Street – 267-8081 On-site gallery by appointment only

Marcel Lafonta ine Fine Ar t Studio – 1 9 8 T o k e S t r e e t – 2 6 4 -5438 or www.marcellafontainefineartstudio.com Custom portraits, Timmins landscape scenes, floral paintings and wildlife

For the Love of Glass Studio and Workshop, Lise Cotnam, Kraft Creek Road, 268-0359 Classes available as well as many stunning pieces available to purchase Worth a visit!

Choral Groups:

The Timmins Concert Singers (formerly known as Timmins Youth Singers) was founded in 1978 by voice instructor and previous conductor, Rosanne Simunovic. The choir, open to young adults, ages 14 and over, has developed an excellent reputation throughout Ontario.

High musical standards, discipline and enthusiasm have been nurtured through numerous choral workshops and performing opportunities. Over the years, many TCS members have been selected to perform with both the National and the Ontario Youth Choir

Under the present conductor, Lauri-Ann Loreto-Neal, the TCS regularly stages two concerts per season. Past concerts have featured staged Broadway Musicals, Gilbert and Sullivan operettas and opera choruses in the distinguished company of established musical theatre artists. Contact: Timmins Concert Singers at (705) 268-5863.

THEATRICAL GROUPS:

Curtain Call is a group of local people w h o p e r f o r m v a r i o u s t h e a t r i c a l productions in the Timmins area.Although they have no set dates which they abide by, they usually stage their product ions at T immins High and Vocational School auditorium.Contact: Gerard Arsenault at (705) 268-3281

Theatrix:

This local drama troupe offers a wide variety of productions to the Francophone community. Their repertoire includes comedies, musicals, and dramas. They also are involved in video production.

Contact: Bruce Fauvelle at (705) 268-1937.

Take Two Theatre has been bringing enjoyable entertainment to the Timmins area for over 15 years now. They have had great support from the community. They have also given back to the community by offering a yearly scholarship to each of the area high schools for selected individuals attending a college or university program in the arts.Contact: Al Aiello at (705) 264-2754Contact: Tanya Feldman at (705) 363-2388

Recreation….Kids and Adults

Facilities:

There are literally hundreds of different clubs and recreational activities available in Timmins. From Dart Leagues to Birders clubs, we have something for everyone. For a complete listing of clubs in the Timmins area, feel free to contact the Timmins Volunteer Centre at (705) 264-9765. Timmins has a large number of facilities offered to its citizens. Listed below is an inventory of sport and fitness facilities in Timmins.

Gillies Lake Skating Oval (Timmins) and Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool

Type of Facility Total NumberIndoor Pools 1

Arenas 5Gymnasiums 29

Ball Diamonds 13Tennis Courts 17Soccer Fields 6

Outdoor Skating 8Playgrounds 21 (8 of which are supervised)Curling Rinks 1

Squash/Racquet Ball Courts 2Golf Courses 2

Skiing 1 Downhill2- Cross Country Skiing

Snowmobile Trails Hundreds of kilometersTrails 10

Tracks 5Snowtubing 1

Fitness Centers 6

Aerial view of Gillies and Hollinger Park

Porcupine Ski Runners: Cross-country skiing, beautiful trails pay as you go or buy a season membership ( family or single price) contact: Ken Lessard at 264-7275

Golf: Hollinger Golf Club 264-8450 Spruce Needles Inc. Golf Club 267-1332 both clubs offer Mens and Ladies Nights and many tournaments

Swimming: Indoor at Archie Dillon Sportsplex, 3 96 Ther iau l t B lvd. 360-8460

(swimming lessons offered) summer outdoor - Hersey Lake - located north off Hwy. 655 very clean

beach on a very small lake, clean safe water but no lifeguards Gillies Lake - lifeguarded beach and playground area

Timmins Snowmobile Club Office: James Reid Rd. 264-7066 Trail passes available

T i m m i n s C i n e m a 6 o f f e r s d a i l y m o v i e s a t approximately 7 pm and 9 pm, which include the newest movies available (show times may vary). The Timmins Cinema 6 also offers matinees on Saturdays and Sundays for a reduced rate! You don’t want to miss out on discount Tuesday evening!Located at 215 Cedar Street South.

NEW! DTS sound - best theatre sound available in Cinemas 3 and 4!

Contact: Movie Hotline at (705) 268-7070Theatre Office at (705) 268-4622

*We also have mini golf courses, horseback riding, martial arts studios, dance studios, billiards, bowling alleys as well as many other recreational facilities in the area

Timmins Porcupine Figure Skating Club: 264-4272 for information on schedules and registration www.timminsporcupinefsc.piczo.com

Curling: McIntyre Curling Club on McIntyre Rd. Schumacher 360-1770 offer Mens League, Women’s League, Little Rock League, and Friday Night

mixed curling(they can set you up with another pair to make a team of 4

Skating: free skating offered during week for preschoolers and seniors at various city

arenas ...call 360-1361 through Parks and Recreation Leisure services outdoor skating at the Gillies Lake Oval during winter months Can Skate program - contact Timmins Porcupine Figure Skating Club, 264-

4272

Hockey: Hockey Clinics call 264-4751 Midget Hockey League call 235-2992 Timmins Girl Hockey and Minor Hockey Association -

www.timminsminorhockey.com or email tmha@ntl.aibn.com Schumacher Minor Hockey Assoc. call 264-0974 ( Lou Battochio) Porcupine Minor Hockey assoc. call 267-3785 ( Ken Beemish) Old-timers Leagues: Confederation 268-9667 or Timmins 235-4303 ( Ted

O'Connor)

Recreational Hockey : Moneta 264-8411 ( Ken McNair) Molson's Gentlemen 267-7357 ( Frank Zimperi) South Porcupine Labatt's 235-4854 ( Burt St-Amour) Royal Canadian Legion #88 264-3909 (Yvon Ainsworth) Ladies Minor Hockey

Timmins Vipers Sr. – 235-9349 (Trina Draper) Timmins Ice Cats Sr. C. – 235-3204 (Brenda Torresan)

Horseback Riding Stables: Sunset Stables, 1361 Kraft Creek Road, 264-1565 Standard Stables, 1280 Kraft Creek Road, 268-1981

Dance Schools: Lisa Ciccone School of Ballet, 268-5412 Melissa Kelly Dance Academy, 268-1116 Mick School of Dance, 264-7071 Nancy Delmonte Academy of Dance, 235-5588 Pat Picard School of Dance, 268-5400

Mountain Biking: trails go from Melrose Area up to hospital and then across Hwy. 655 to

Hersey Lake competitions are advertised in the newspapers

Timmins Ski Racers: teach skiing skills and skiing safety ten year program beginning at 6 yrs of age to 16 years develops skills until age sixteen at that point can be certified ski instructor

Fitness Clubs: The Fitness Zone, 210 Spruce Street South, 360-5969 Rehab Plus, 383 Cedar Street South, 264-4050 Body Evolution, 61 Third Ave. 268-4476 Curves for Women, 741 Algonquin Blvd. E., 360-5858 Lorijo Personal Training Studio, 268-8069 Your Pace or Mine Fitness Center, South Porcupine, 235-4648 Timmins Boxing Club, 268-8069

Porcupine Art Club: President: Terry McConnell phone: 264-4257 club house located at the corner of Eighth Ave. and Pine St. North

Baseball: Timmins Area Baseball Association (TABA) phone: 267-2244 Contact: Gary Tonelli

Boreal Canoe and Kayak Club: President: Andre Meunier 268-8940 Family participation as well as individual paddlers Offers courses such as the Basic Canoe Courses, Canoe Tripping Courses,

Moving Water Courses, Lake Water Courses and River Rescue Courses Club meets every Tuesday evenings at Gillies Lake for a two hour paddle

around the lake

Kinettes: President Sue Stewart phone: 267-2465

Kinsmen: Porcupine Kinsmen Club President: Chris Litt phone: 264-6428 Timmins Kinsmen Club President: John Cividino phone: 235-2527

Kiwanis Club: President: Claude Tremblay Phone: 268-0015

Porcupine Judo Club: Contact: Allan Daschuk (adult) 267-2458 Contact: Glen Mackenzie (Children’s Assistant) 268-2514

Timmins Ringette: President: Linda Vail 264-9462

South Porcupine Soccer Clinic: Clinics held every Monday and Wednesday from 6-7 pm during the months of

June, July and August Ages 3-13

Timmins Porcupine Soccer Inc.: President: Laurie Kreiner, Phone: 235-2028

Timmins Duplicate Bridge Club: Contact: Janice Davies 360-1673

TimminsGetClean www.timminsgetclean.com

Timmins Marlins Swim Club: President: Carole Jurenovskis, 267-6184 TMSC is a parent-run club with an eleven-member executive. The Club's

annual operating budget is in excess of $100,000. The TMSC continues to strive at maintaining a team environment where every swimmer has the potential to be the best they can be.

Timmins Quilters Guild: Contact: Carla Watt 267-3892

Timmins Cycling Club: 273 Second Avenue (The Mortgage Centre) or www.timminscycling.com 1150 Riverside Drive (Northern Sports) Fee is $25.00 for single or $45.00 for family

Skateboard Park: Next to Whitney Arena in Porcupine

Fishing and Hunting: Walleye, great Northern Pike, Trout, small mouth bass (and others) can be

fund in over 500 lakes in City of Timmins (equaling 450 square kilometers of water).

Enjoy hunting moose, water fowl, small game in season Contact Ministry of Natural Resources – 235-1300

Walking/Hiking Trails:Whether you are walking or cycling, the City’s 45km recreational trails system reaches out to the 4 corners of the community. Six officials trails exist:

Waterfront (2.5 km) Scout Rock (4 km) Gillies Lake (2.5 km) Rotary (8.5 km) Golden Springs (11.5 km) Bart Thomson (10 km North Loop and 8 km South Loop) Visit Mattagami Region Conservation Authority at Gillies Lake for maps or

brochures – 360-2660 www.mrca.timmins.ca Hersey Lake Conservation Area, Highway 655 (180 hectares of lakes,

trails and scenic outdoors)

Cedar Meadows Resort and Wildlife Park: 1000 Norman St. – 268-5800 Hay rides through the park, fenced in area contains up to 15 species of

wildlife such as elk, deer, bison and moose.

Camping:

The Timmins area is blessed with 2 provincial parks. They are Kettle Lakes Provincial Parkand Ivanhoe Provincial Park. For a complete list of additional campgrounds in the area p lease contact the Min is t ry o f Natural Resources at (705) 235-1300.

Kettle Lakes Provincial Park is a designated Recreational Park and is a third major attraction for families and outdoor lovers within the city's limits. The park is a perfect vacation spot, offering almost everything for children and adults alike: swimming, canoeing, fishing, hiking, berry-picking and camping. The park, with the 22 lakes from which it derives its name, has two distinct campgrounds - The Pine and Island Lake - plus a special area wet aside for group camping. Reservations are required only for the group camping area.Kettle Lakes offers a choice of 137 campsites, each having a fireplace and picnic table, and can accommodate tents, trailers and motor homes. Eighty-three of the sites at Island Lake have electrical outlets. Drinking water and vault toilets are convenient to all campsites and comfort stations with flush toilets, showers and laundry facilities are close by. The campground also has a trailer sanitation station. The park store carries groceries, camping supplies, snacks, worms and firewood. A wider selection of goods and services is available in Timmins, the centre of which is 40 km away.The lakes of the park are kettle lakes, meaning they are not linked to each other. Only canoes can be used on all but one of the lakes. The park is a transition zone between the boreal forest and sub-Arctic terrain, thus offering a wide range of trees, flowers and birds, as well as moose, white-tailed deer, bear, timber wolf, and marten. Winter provides many excellent cross country ski trails. More information about Kettle Lakes Park can be obtained by calling (705) 363-3511, in season.

Bob's Lake Camping: Off Highway 101 East inside Porcupine, has 10 sites with hydro, water and sewage services, three other sites for tenting, plus a public washroom and a dumping tank. A hamburger stand is on site.The Cache: 125 campsites, 100 with electricity, a central location for water and a dumping station. 25 miles south of Timmins on Highway 144. Telephone: (705) 268-8500Camper City: On Highway 101 W. Overnight camping only. May be contacted regarding longer stays. Partial hook-ups, no washroom facilities, dumping station, and propane filling station. 4 miles west of downtown Timmins. Telephone: (705) 268-6760EXODUS: Wawaitin Holiday Park: Located 20 km west of Timmins via Dalton Road at Kenogamissi Lake. 20 serviced sites for luxury coaches and RV's (electricity, water, sewer).Night Hawk Retreat: 42 fully serviced lots. 21 miles east of downtown Timmins, off Highway 101 East. Telephone: (705) 363-2191Old Mill Campground: Located just outside the western border of the city on Weston Lake, about 50 km from downtown Timmins on Highway 101. The 130 sites all have water and hydro, and the grounds have a dumping station. The facility is open year round.

The area around Gibson and Ice Chest Lakes also have 21 campsites.

PORCUPINE SKI RUNNERS

Porcupine Ski Runners operates just off Highway 101 about 3 km from the Timmins city centre with 30 km of well-groomed trails. All trails are well suited to classic and skating techniques. There are 9 distinct, marked trails from 1.25 to 17 km. There are numerous trail variations combining different trails. Trails incorporate a wide range of length, terrain, scenery and difficulty. Many of our trails are of competitive racing quality.

As well as excellent trails, we have many other attractive features. We are open 7 days a week from 9:00 in the morning to 8:00 in the evening. Our heated chalet is open all of this time. The chalet has change rooms, flush toilets and plenty of room to relax. Snack bar facilities are available on the weekend. There is plenty of free parking. Skiers can wax in the comfort of our heated wax hut. Our trails are patrolled on the weekend by members of the Canadian Ski Patrol.Interested skiers have the option of paying day fees or purchasing a seasonal membership. Our yearly membership is in the range of 900 skiers. Rates vary according to family, adult or children.We are located at 0.8 km east of Schumacher on Highway 101 at Ski Runners Road.

Enjoy the benefits of cross country skiing at Porcupine Ski Runners Cross Country Ski Club.

Website: http://www.porcupineskirunners.comWe can be contacted at:Porcupine Ski RunnersSki Runners Road, Box 250Schumacher, Ontario P0N 1G0Telephone: (705) 360-1444

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Kindermusik: Offered through the Timmins Symphony Orchestra - 267-1006 it brings the joy of music and movement to the lives of children aged 18 months and older, activities

help promote language development, symbolic thinking, coordination, and social interaction

Hollinger Park new playground equipment for children of various ages ( slides and climbing apparatus) a water park with sprinklers is also located here great for picnics on Algonquin Blvd. Just down from McDonalds Restaurant Mini-putt on location as well

Sonshine Nursery School: a privately operated school operated by a qualified bilingual E.C.E. teacher with 19 years

experience offers a half-day Christian based preschool program open to all children ages 2 ½ -5 years old with

a choice of English or French sessions located at Timmins Pentecostal Church 850 Airport Road teacher is Michele Benson 268-8687 (268-TOTS)

CHILD CARE:

YMCA: 376 Poplar Avenue, 360-4381 Full and half day programs for children aged 18 months to 5 years

YMCA/Private Home Child Care: Provides care to children 6 weeks to 12 years of age in a family setting (at the sitter’s home) All caregivers are screened and trained Contact Kristine Simpson at 360-4381

YMCA Year Round Recreation Programs: Karate, Speed Skating, Self Defense, Youth Basketball League, Fitness Instructors Course, Infant

and Tot Play Stimulation, Youth Nights, Drama, Art Programs, Baby-sitter’s Course, Leadership Training and many more

Call 360-4381 for more info on any program

ABC Early Childhood Education: 85 Moore St. South Porcupine call 235-2424 686 College St. call 267-2221

Bambi’s Castle Day Care Centers: nursery School program for 2.5 hours per day for 2 ½ -5 year olds full day care program for 3 month to 4 year olds half day programs for 4-5 year olds before and after school programs available for 6-12 year olds summer programs available for 6-12 year olds 571 Pine St. N. contact Cynthia Gubbels at 268-6601

Timmins Family Life – Toy Lending Library: 701 Ross Avenue East, 360-7100

Timmins Public Library: Located at 320 Second Avenue Offers various story time programs for toddlers as well as programs for older children during school

holidays, call 360-2623 www.tpl.timmins.ca

Timmins Museum National Exhibition Center: Porcupine Mall 235-5066 offers various craft programs for school aged children during school holidays

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers): Call 268-2500 Held at the Timmins Pentecostal Church A program designed for mothers with children under school age who share the same desire to be

the best mothers they can be Offers a haven for frazzled nerves and forming lifelong friendships Provides a quality children’s program where little ones are loved and cared for, discussion groups in

an encouraging and accepting atmosphere and more Meetings held every second Friday morning from 9:30 am to 11:30 am

Boy Scouts of Canada: District Commissioner: P.K. Wally Bidwell 235-9480 Trains boys in outdoor and camping skills and in citizenship and character building Encourages social development in young adults and provides leadership training for adult leaders Venturers, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts

Timmins District Girl Guides: District Commissioner: Debbie Lanthier 268-3772 Teaches young girls to become responsible, resourceful citizens, adult leadership, guidance, fun!!!

Youth Camps: Camp Bickel contact: Bob Reade 235-5047 Camp Chimo contact: Rhonda Latendresse 264-2933 Joan Caron Camp contact: Raymond Cyr 232-6932

MISCELLANEOUS:

Northern College:

Offers many interest and continuing education courses Contact 235-3211 or 235-7222

Women’s Information Network:

Group gathered together on a monthly basis to share knowledge and experiences, hear speakers and have dinner

Call 268-3158 for membership information

Welcome to Timmins Night:

Held every fall at the McIntyre Arena Many booths set up giving information on various clubs, programs, and businesses in

Timmins Very informative and worthwhile to attend Contact Timmins Chamber of Commerce – 360-1900

SPECIAL EVENTS:

South Porcupine Winter Carnival: Held yearly in February, opening parade, weekend fun events, closing fireworks

Timmins Winterfest: New winter event for Timmins Skating at the oval, events for children

Canada Day Fireworks: Held yearly at Gillies Lake

COMMUNITY GROUPS:

Mountjoy Independent Farmers Market: Every summer at the Centennial Hall on Park Avenue

Science Timmins: www.sciencetimmins.com for more information

German Culture Club of Timmins: Located at 34 Father Costello Drive

Timmins and District Hospital

In Collaboration with TEDC and the City of Timmins (www.city.timmins.on.ca.