About Sudbury
 
Greater Sudbury  (2001 census population 155,219) is a city in Northern Ontario located 176 air miles East of Sault Ste Marie and 200 miles north west of Toronto. Sudbury is the largest city in Northern Ontario in population, and the 20th largest metropolitan area in Canada. In land area, it is now the largest city in Ontario.

Sudbury Transportation

Greater Sudbury is served by a number of provincial highways. Highway 17 is the main branch of the Trans-Canad Highway, connecting the city to points east and west. An approximately 25- kilometre (15 mile) segment of Highway 17, from Mikkola to Whitefish, is freeway. As of  2006, this segment is one of only two full freeway segments (the other being Highway 11 southeast of North Bay) in all of Northern Ontario.

Highway 69 leads south to Parry Sound, where it connects to the Highway 400 freeway to Toronto. Highway 400 will eventually be extended to reach Greater Sudbury; although the timetable may be subject to change, this construction is currently scheduled for completion in 2017. Highway 144 leads north to Timmins.

The Greater Sudbury Airport is served by regional carrier lines such as Bearskin Airlines and Air Canada Jazz.  Sudbury is also served by rail and inter-city bus service. The city also maintains a public transit system, Greater Sudbury Transit. 

Location:
Sudbury is a major Northern Ontario city located on Highway 17 and highway 89 / 400 and is about 390 km north of Toronto and 305 km east of Sault Ste Marie.
 
Access / Airports / Transportation:
While the primary access to Sudbury is driving via highways 17 and 69 / 400, Sudbury has a very busy regional airport which is served by Air Canada Jazz and Bearskin Airlines.  From Sudbury you can book flights to Toronto, Timmins, Thunder Bay, Ottawa and dozens of other communities throughout the north and beyond.
 
Accommodations / Services / Attractions / Events:
Sudbury is a vital center of commerce for Northern Ontario and hosts thousands of business and vacation travelers each year.  There are numerous hotels and motels throughout the area including national chains such as Best Western as well as many smaller independent facilities.  You will find a great selection of restaurants and shopping in the Sudbury area.  Great fishing and hunting exists to the regions north of the city and there several resorts and outfitters catering to sportsmen and family groups.  See our fishing links for a complete list of outfitters and lodges.
 
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