Mayor's Message

Sioux Lookout is a community that is very fortunate to have a rich heritage, culture, and abundant natural beauty. We are located 65 km north of the Trans-Canada Highway, nestled on the lakeshores of Pelican, Abram, and Lac Seul, on the traditional territory of the Lac Seul First Nation in the area of Treaty Three.

When you visit our community, you will find all modern amenities even though you are on the edge of a vast wilderness. The fishing, hunting, hiking, and camping opportunities which can be so easily accessed from Sioux Lookout are almost endless.

Sioux Lookout is proud to be the Hub of the North. We are accessible by road, by rail, and by air. Sioux Lookout Airport, CYXL, acts as a hub for 29 northern First Nation communities. Key services provided from Sioux Lookout include: health care, education, training, social services, Tribal Councils, retail, and aviation. Our Municipal Airport has over 150,000 passenger movements per year including scheduled and charter flights. There are many opportunities to invest and prosper in Sioux Lookout. If you’re looking for a place to start or grow your business, our Economic Development Office would be pleased to help you explore your options!

Our community is built around five strategic priorities: community innovation and development; community wellness; regional collaboration; community engagement; and operational excellence. The Municipality works hard to invest in our community to encourage growth and enhance the quality of life for everyone. Our goal is to make Sioux Lookout a safe and healthy place to live. As we grow, we continue to engage with local residents and businesses and to collaborate to find opportunities and to overcome challenges. The Municipality strives to provide sound fiscal management, exceptional customer service, and open communications.

We have several exciting capital projects in the works over the next few years, including a new traffic roundabout on Wellington Street scheduled for 2023, improvements to the Umfreville Trail from the Travel Information Centre to Frog Rapids, and the development of a new heritage pavilion and picnic area along the waterfront in Hudson.

We also look forward to seeing the advancement of new commercial and residential development areas at the Bigwood Lake and Hillcrest sites. The Municipality is working with government funders to service these sites as we work to attract developers to invest in both commercial and residential projects.

— Doug Lawrence, Mayor of Sioux Lookout