Rows of tomato plants growing in a greenhouse

Kingsville

The Town of Kingsville is a unique community with a thriving downtown surrounded by traditional agricultural farming, a cottage industry, and an ever-expanding greenhouse industry. Renowned for its agricultural richness, Kingsville is at the forefront of Canada’s greenhouse industry, producing a significant portion of the country’s fresh fruits and vegetables. Its strategic location near major transportation routes, including the Windsor-Detroit corridor, facilitates easy access to domestic and international markets. Kingsville’s vibrant tourism sector, driven by its wineries, culinary scene and waterfront attractions, offers further economic diversification. The Town’s welcoming business environment, combined with affordable property, a skilled workforce and strong community support, makes Kingsville an ideal destination for investment and innovation.



  • Location
  • Invest and grow
  • Tourism and recreation

Located in Essex County along the north shore of Lake Erie, the Town of Kingsville has a unique location as the most southern town in Canada. The residents enjoy the warmest climate of any city in Ontario with average temperature reaches above 50°F (10°C) 223 days of the year.

The Town has easy access to:

Investment opportunities

The Town of Kingsville has a clear mandate toward economic and business development. The Town of Kingsville is committed to connecting local business owners and entrepreneurs with the resources they need to grow and thrive in their community.

Largest concentration of greenhouses

The Town of Kingsville is primarily an agricultural community. Neighbouring with the Municipality of Leamington, Kingsville shares in being home to the largest concentration of vegetable greenhouses in North America; producing tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, strawberries, flowers and potted plants.

One Floral Greenhouse showing Chrysanthemums

Industrial land availability

Kingsville’s industrial park is located at County Road 34 and Road 3 East. The property boasts 50 acres with full municipal services at the lot.

The Town of Kingsville is in an area that is rich in things to do and see. You can relax and enjoy the parks, beaches and trails including the Chrysler Canada Greenway that interconnect with the National Waterfront Trail, or their popular festivals and events. There are sports and recreation programs for all ages to enjoy and a marina that offers dockage for boats of all sizes.

Downtown Kingsville

Downtown Kingsville has a quaint shopping and restaurant district that include charming and unique shops and a vibrant restaurant scene that includes an array of dining experienced from fine dining to farm-to-table style restaurants.

Craft beer and wine

Kingsville is home to several estate wineries including the largest in Canada, Pelee Island Winery. Come and sample some of the world-class craft beer making, you will find several taprooms here.

Sabrina DeMarco

Sabrina DeMarco

Executive Director, Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre

Stephanie Clark

Stephanie Clark

Business Advisor

Aparna Krishnamoorthy

Aparna Krishnamoorthy

Business Advisor

Natasha Marar

Natasha Marar

Manager, Marketing & Entrepreneurship Programs

Cristina Melnik

Cristina Melnik

Business and Entrepreneurship Specialist

Renée Morel

Renée Morel

Client Success Coordinator

Wayne Sankarlal

Wayne Sankarlal

Business Advisor