Translation Services in Brockville – Economic Profile
Within its metropolitan area, Brockville has a population of about 40,000 people and is located in the Thousand Islands region of the St. Lawrence River in Eastern Ontario. It is centrally situated in the Montreal -Toronto economic corridor and in close proximity to the Nation’s Capital region, as well.
The city is a transportation hub with two international bridges only minutes away and numerous air, rail, and shipping facilities.
Brockville’s economy is heavily based on industrial manufacturing. Major companies and employers in the region include two 3M Canada factories, Procter & Gamble operations, ceiling-fan producer Canarm, pharmaceutical manufacturer Trillium Canada, Shorewood Packaging, the oil-blending plant of Shell Canada, Canadian retailer Giant Tiger, Abott Laboratories, Invista Canada, and many more.
In addition, Brockville is the administrative, health-care, and commercial center of Leeds and Grenville County; the Regional Tackaberry Airport for national and international flights is nearby.
“The City of the Thousand Islands” is a major tourist destination for travelers from all over the world. The St. Lawrence River offers scenic boat trips, and the fresh water wreck-diving trips are a magnet, drawing countless visitors each year. The waterfront features numerous public parks and recreational, hiking, and walking areas. In the winter the city offers snowmobiling, ice fishing, and ice boating opportunities. Major tourist attractions include the 1000 Island and Seaway Cruise, Summer Theater, Brockville Museum, Summer Musicals, Celtic Festival, Multicultural Festival, Fort Wellington, Fort Henry, and Upper Canada Village.
Brockville is also famous for its architecture, its old mansions and elaborate fountains. The city features an active cultural life and a vibrant musical scene. There are several music, art, and dance organizations and Brockville Concert Band offers concerts frequently.
Higher education in Brockville is provided by the Brockville Campus of St. Lawrence College.
All these aspects make Brockville a major industrial and tourism center with a significant demand for linguistic services.
