Map of Timmins

About Timmins

Timmins is a city in Northeastern Ontario with a population of approximately 42,000 residents, making it one of the largest cities in Northern Ontario by population. Founded as a gold mining camp in 1912, Timmins developed into a major mining center and regional hub for the Porcupine mining district. The city has a vast land area, making it one of Canada's largest cities geographically.

Timmins' economy remains heavily based on mining, with gold, copper, zinc, and other minerals extracted from area mines including the Kidd Mine. The city is known as the birthplace of singer Shania Twain and hockey player Ron Francis. Timmins serves as a regional center providing services, retail, healthcare, and education for Northeastern Ontario. The city offers a mix of urban amenities and access to northern wilderness, with numerous lakes, rivers, and forests surrounding the area. Despite its northern location, Timmins has developed strong community facilities including the Timmins Museum and hockey arenas.

Highway 101 runs east-west through Timmins, connecting to Highway 11 west of the city (which runs to North Bay, approximately 340 km south) and to Kirkland Lake to the east. The city's remote northern location means significant travel distances to other urban centers. Algonquin Boulevard serves as the main commercial corridor through the city. The Mattagami River flows through the Timmins area. The city's vast municipal boundaries encompass numerous lakes and wilderness areas, though the urban core is concentrated in the downtown and south end areas. Timmins airport provides air connections to southern Ontario cities.