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Location
Brant County is strategically located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario.
We pride ourselves in having an exceptional location for business and
industry. Brant is located on both the East to West corridor from Toronto
to Detroit; and the North to South corridor from Toronto to Buffalo. The
County boasts easy access to both Highway 401 and Highway 403. The County
surrounds Brantford and borders Hamilton to the East and Waterloo Region
to the North.
Low Industrial Tax Rate
When comparing a $500,000 property assessment in Brant to other municipalities, our taxes are extremely competitive.
Sample Calculation: $500,000 x 0.04620030 = $23,100.15 (2010 rates)
Reasonable Land Prices
Brant has available
land in a variety of industrial areas. Prices starting as low as $25,000 an acre.
As well, the County works closely with many realtors
to provide you with a variety of options in looking for industrial land.
Transportation
Road Transportation Routes
Highway 403 extends throughout Brant County providing easy access from
many industrial areas within the County. The County also borders Highway
401 to the North.
Canadian National Railway
The Canadian National Railway is an essential service located in many
industrial areas of the County. Spur lines may also be available to properties
in close proximity the CN Rail line.
Airports
Brant County is strategically situated 1-hour from Toronton's Lester
B. Pearson International Airport; a short 20-minute drive to the Hamilton
International Airport; and within minutes of the Brantford Municipal
Airport. Detailed information on Airport Access can be found here www.brantfordbrant.com/selection/transportation.php.
Access to Training and Staff Development
Brant County is strategically situated within driving distance of many
post secondary institutions for all your company training and skills development
needs. Wilfrid Laurier University,
Mohawk College, and
Nippissing University campuses are located
within the City of Brantford, a quick 5 minute drive from Brant County.
In addition, the following cities are within an hour's drive of Brant
County:
London (45 minute drive)
Fanshawe College
University of Western Ontario
Hamilton (30 minute drive)
Mohawk College
McMaster University
Toronto (1-hour drive)
Humber College
Seneca College
York University
University of Toronto
Kitchener/Waterloo (45 minute drive)
Conestoga College
University of Waterloo
Wilfrid Laurier University
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