Best Neighbourhoods in Northern Ontario (2024)

As new Canadians browse and purchase homes in North Bay, Sudbury, and Timmins, a sense of belonging is a liveability factor considered by homebuyers.

The most desirable neighbourhoods to buy in the Sudbury region include New Sudbury, Minnow Lake and South End. A little further north in Timmins, hotspots include Mountjoy, Kapuskasing and River Heights. In North Bay, popular areas include College Heights, Airport Hill and Birch Haven.

These neighbourhoods listed have great resale value, are close to all amenities, and are also close to abundant green space and trails.  These neighbourhoods offer a mix of entry level housing supply for first time buyers, but also feature beautiful upper scale neighbourhoods for move up buyers, and those seeing waterfront living.

Demand is being driven by first-time homebuyers, city lovers with kids and suburban families/move-up buyers.

We asked RE/MAX brokers and agents to weigh in on their market, and help identify some trends and the best neighbourhoods in Northern Ontario. Here’s what they said.

Top concerns for homebuyers in Northern Ontario are: 

• Diversity/sense of community
• Low housing supply
• Affordability

Top 3 liveability qualities buyers seek in Northern Ontario are: 

• Affordability
• Green space
• Access to services

Best Neighbourhoods in Northern Ontario

Most affordable neighbourhoods:

• Sudbury: Flour Mill, Downtown and West End
• North Bay: Ferris, Graniteville and Pinewood
• Timmins: Homes in Hill District are the most desirable, with Beaurivage being the most luxurious.  Note: The area north of 8th Ave is affordable and safe.

Top up-and-coming neighbourhoods:

• Sudbury: New Sudbury, Minnow Lake, West End
• North Bay: Airport Hill, Ferris, College Heights
• Kapuskasing: Val Albert, River Heights

Most luxurious neighbourhoods:

• Sudbury: South End, Hospital Area, Minnow Lake
• North Bay: Airport Hill, Trout Lake, Pinewood

Advice to homebuyers

“Inventory remains a slight challenge in some areas further up north, but a knowledgeable real estate agent can help navigate the current challenges and make it easier to find a dream home,” says Marissa Arnold, Broker of Record at RE/MAX Crown, operating in North Bay, Sudbury and Timmins. “Northern Ontario is a community focused on outdoor living with a strong sense of community and is one of the most affordable areas to purchase real estate and enter the market in all of Canada.”