The biggest city in Northern Ontario is the City of Greater Sudbury, more commonly referred to as Sudbury or Grand Sudbury. According to land area the city is the largest in Ontario and the fifth largest in Canada. The Ojibwe people of the Algonquin group inhabited the region for thousands of years before Sudbury was founded. In 1883 nickel ore was discovered in the area while the transcontinental railway was being constructed. In 2001 Greater Sudbury was formed. The local climate is extremely seasonal, In January temperature lows average -18 °C and in July the temperature average highs are 25 °C.
Sudbury has an urban core as well as numerous smaller communities spread around 330 lakes. The population is currently approximately 166,000. Rock hills in the area have been blackened by past smelting activities. Sudbury was previously a major lumber hub and a global leader in nickel mining. Mining and industries relevant to mining drove the economy during the 20th century. In the 1970s Inco which is now known as Vale Limited provided work for more than 25% of the population. Falconbridge, now known as Glencore was another major mining company that shaped Sudbury’s history. Sudbury’s economy has expanded into a major retail, economic, educational and health center for Northeastern Ontario. The arts and culture of Sudbury is also heavily influenced by the large Franco-Ontarian population.
If you are planning on coming to the area and looking for hotels in Sudbury be sure to book with the Moonlight Inn. Experience genuine comfort in the renovated rooms and suites suitable for any length of stay. Kitchenettes are also available in the well-maintained rooms. The Moonlight Inn is as an excellent economy hotel and is known as a top hotel in the area for hotel cleanliness, and friendly service. When you stay at the Moonlight you are located close to excellent shopping areas, a public beach, highway access, snowmobile trails and more. A free morning breakfast is also available. The hotel also offers discounts and special hotel offers. Check out their website for more details
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