The Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal is open for business! We are a prime location for industry, trade and entrepreneurship, offering:
- Strategic transportation access with highways, rail, and a deep water port
- Diverse business sectors, including warehousing, logistics, agriculture, and small businesses
- Competitive property costs & moderate tax rates
- A mix of urban amenities, rural charm, and waterfront opportunities
View our Economic Development Strategy to learn more about our approach to shaping a thriving community.
Our strategic benefits, your advantage
The Johnstown Industrial Park is ideally positioned within close proximity to rail access, and international markets lie just minutes away with the Port of Johnstown enabling international trade. The Bridge to the USA provides additional access to the United States of America across the St. Lawrence River.
Provincial Highways 401 and 416 make up a crucial part of Ontario's comprehensive transportation network, providing quick access to larger Ontario and Québec markets, such as Ottawa, Kingston, Cornwall, Montréal, Gatineau, the Greater Toronto Area, Hamilton, Kitchener-Waterloo and London.
Competitive property and land costs, and a moderate tax rate help enable our businesses' success when operating in the Township.
Our urban amenities and rural identity, mixed with waterfront and magnificent inland attributes, as well as three distinct communities (Spencerville, Cardinal and Johnstown), complete with their own histories, personalities and opportunities, ensure that the Township's tourism, arts, culture and heritage scenes flourish year after year.
Starting and growing your business
Our staff are available to connect you with helpful resources and guide you through Township processes. We provide support and online tools to assist you in launching, expanding, or investing in your business.
- Our Business Planning Tool helps your business succeed with tools for writing a business plan, selecting a location, and finding economic indicators.
- Our Community Improvement Plans include financial incentives to help with property improvements.
- Planning and Building staff are available to ensure your project meets local requirements before making an application.
- You can also discuss your project with our Community Development Coordinator for guidance on business development opportunities.