Advantages

St. John’s has earned an international reputation for its expertise in offshore energy development and ocean technology. Our focus on innovation, advanced post-secondary, and world leading ocean research and development ecosystem and specialization in cold ocean and harsh environment technologies has established us as a modern-day hub city of ocean excellence.

St. John’s has witnessed an increase in international business activity over the years. Companies like Carnegie Learning, Technip, and Fugro have established their presence in the city, contributing to its economic growth and global connectivity.

Our tech start-up sector is also thriving, and with success stories like the city’s own Mysa, Verafin, Spellbook and Colab leading the way, a new generation of business leaders are finding everything they need to grow their companies and build their lives, right here. With our active and supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem and close-knit business community, we can assist new start-ups in building their companies faster and more effectively.

For businesses, St. John’s offers a tremendous advantage for attracting top-tier talent that can play a vital role in creating successful companies, with a well-educated and engaged workforce that enjoys a healthy work-life balance. Now is the time to discover St. John’s and learn why it’s an ideal place to invest, to live and to grow your business.

There are many advantages to investing in Newfoundland and Labrador’s Capital Region, here are just a few.

We have a team across all levels of government and industry available to assist rapidly and seamlessly with your investment query or opportunity.

A time zone that allows for easier connections to customers and partners across Europe and North America. Newfoundland Standard Time UTC-3:30 hours.

The International Airport (YYT) is within 10 minutes proximity to downtown commercial areas.

A compact, easy to navigate metropolitan area with all the advantages and amenities of a much larger city.

Some of the most affordable residential property prices in Canada.

Two, Year-round, sheltered, ice-free harbours.

A region with outdoor pursuits on our doorstop which allows us to have an incredible work/life balance for your company/employees.

Province’s capital city, metro population 225,000 (40% of province).

A commitment to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Class A o­ffice space and development ready industrial land.