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The Town of Marathon
Marathon Ontario –A Great Place to Live, Work and
Play!
Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure,
or looking for a vacation get-away, we think you
will find more than you expected in Marathon, a “Community
in Bloom”. There is so much to see and do
in and around Marathon, that you are sure to want
to extend your stay. Impressive geological formations,
the largest sand dune complex on the north shore
of Superior, sparkling waterfalls and First Nations
culture are just a few of the many things to discover.
Come live in Marathon!
From its frontier-like beginning as a railway
construction camp, Peninsula Harbour has grown
through a series of booms to become the Marathon
of today. Located midway between Sault Ste. Marie
and Thunder Bay, Marathon is an economic and retail
hub, serving neighboring communities and travelers
along the Trans Canada highway. With a newly expanded
hospital; a variety of church and education options;
fire, ambulance, airport, police services and more,
Marathon is a great place to live!
Come work in Marathon!
Nestled in the boreal forest, Marathon is rich
in natural resources and home to a pulp mill and
the Hemlo Gold Camp – one of the richest
deposits in Canada. Marathon is a mecca of mineral
exploration, with almost a dozen mining companies
actively exploring in the area. With an experienced,
energetic and highly skilled workforce, Marathon
enjoys a high standard of living making it a great
place to work!
Come play in Marathon!
Whether your tastes are for indoor or outdoor
activities, solo or team, summer or winter, Marathon
has something for you. Surrounded by parks and
situated on the Great Lakes Heritage Coast, Marathon
offers a variety of spots to kayak, hike, fish,
hunt or cycle. Try out the links at the Peninsula
Golf Course, designed by the late Stanley Thompson,
where you will be greeted by a certified CPGA professional,
or enjoy an evening of entertainment at “Concert
in the Park (ing lot) or the Marathon Music Festival.
In the winter, enjoy curling, skating, cross-country
and downhill skiing, or take in a Triple A midget
or Junior A hockey game. Throughout the year you
can take advantage of our Olympic sized indoor
swimming pool, and theater, which shows the latest
new releases. All in all, Marathon is a great place
to play!
Marathon-The Superior Community.
http://www.town.marathon.on.ca/
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