Why Arnprior

Your Business is Our Priority

Arnprior is open and ready for business. Economic Development is a key priority in the Town's Strategic plan which means your business is our top priority. We have streamlined our processes and enhanced our procedures to help accelerate planning & development applications. Our Economic Development department is readily available to assist you with every aspect of relocating or opening your business in Arnprior.

Growing Population

With the expansion of Hwy 417 came a boom in new housing developments and a large increase in population as seen in the 9.5% increase from 2016 – 2021 census. Since 2016 we continue to see increased building permit numbers year after year and with 2 new active subdivision buildings beginning this year along with 3 newly started apartment building developments, our growth is not slowing down anytime soon. With this growth in population comes a growing demand for your products and services and an increased work force ready and willing to work!

Location, Location, Location

We are strategically located along the newly expanded four lane Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy 417) on the border of the City of Ottawa. Arnprior is the first major stop in the beautiful Ottawa Valley for many tourists, cottage goers and day trippers from the National Capital Region. The four lane highway makes the commute to and from Ottawa a short 30 minute drive. Arnprior also has a remaining rail line running into Ottawa and an Airport. 

Lower Cost of Doing Business

Although bordering on the City of Ottawa, Arnprior offers fully serviced commercial and industrial land readily available at rates well below the provincial average. For your business, this means lower-than-average construction, service, equipment and training costs. Although Arnprior is fairly urban we are part of Renfrew County and Eastern Ontario which allows for further funding opportunities reserved for rural locations. 

Lifestyle

Simply put, Arnprior is a great place to live, work and play. Arnprior offers a number of urban conveniences with a small town feel. From our historic downtown, large variety of restaurants, stunning waterfront, and friendly community it is easy to fall in love with Arnprior. Strategically located between the City of Ottawa and the rest of the Ottawa Valley, Arnprior offers close proximity to something for everyone whether its city experiences or the great outdoors.