Fort Erie Advantage

Fort Erie is strategically located in the heart of one of North America's busiest economic trade corridors and boasts bottom-line advantages and an open-for-business attitude. Niagara's cost of doing business make it one of Ontario's most competitive centres for business with an unparalleled network of infrastructure accessing North American and international markets. Prominent local, national and multi-national companies have set up shop in Fort Erie, all strategically positioned for further success and expansion thanks to its enviable location. 

From manufacturing and technology to commercial trail and knowledge-based sectors, Fort Erie is growing business, profits and a stellar reputation.

The Peace Bridge allows easy access to Buffalo and the eastern United States - approximately 20 per cent of all the commodities traded between Canada and the U.S. pass through Fort Erie via the Peace Bridge. In addition to being a transportation link, the Peace Bridge is also a main conduit for the fibre optic infrastructure that joins the two countries.

The Peace bridge is the second busiest border crossing between Canada and the United States, with $40 billion in trade crossing every year. 

Whether it's rail, water, air or land transportation that your business requires, Fort Erie is close to it all.

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