Invest in the Woodland Economic Region
Where Unprecedented Growth Meets Prime Commercial Opportunity.
The Woodland Economic Region, encompassing the Municipality of Red Lake, the Township of Ear Falls, and surrounding First Nations communities, is entering a historic era of industrial and population expansion. Guided by the Red Lake & Ear Falls Strategic Planning framework, this page serves as your comprehensive developer’s toolkit. Explore the high-impact projects driving our local economy, discover critical commercial gaps waiting to be filled, and access the financial incentives and municipal resources you need to establish your footprint in Northwestern Ontario.
The Catalyst Projects: Powering Regional Expansion
A convergence of Tier-1 mining developments and major infrastructure investments is fundamentally transforming the economic landscape of the Ear Falls and Red Lake area. Developers can capitalize on the spin-off growth generated by the following major projects:
Kinross Gold
Great Bear Project:
A massive, world-class mining complex located between Red Lake and Ear Falls. With target full production set for 2029, the site is projected to require a workforce of up to 1,000 local and non-local employees.
Berens River Bridge
and Roads Project:
A vital infrastructure corridor connecting seven First Nations communities (including Pikangikum) to the provincial highway network. This development will dramatically enhance regional connectivity and provide permanent road access for over 8,000 residents.
West Red Lake Gold:
The active redevelopment and revitalization of the Madsen Mine near Madsen. In addition, the company's Rowan Project represents a significant exploration and growth opportunity.
Evolution Mining:
Continuous, large-scale gold operations based in Balmertown.
