Port North Bay Joins CAMSafe Program

Port North Bay has proudly joined the North Bay Police Service's CAMSafe program to help keep our community safe

Port North Bay believes in the community of North Bay and wants to do its best to help keep the city as great place to do business and create an environment where everyone feels safe, welcomed and respected.

Port North Bay encourages all businesses to explore this wonderful initiative by the North Bay Police Service. This initiative encourages local businesses join CAMSafe and register their surveillance cameras in a database referred to as CAMSafe.

It is a voluntary program database in which the Police can reach out to the businesses registered and ask to see the footage should something happen in the area. This helps keep our community a safer place and at the same time discourage criminal behaviour.

Port North Bay members would like to thank the women and men of the North Bay Police Service for their efforts and dedication in keeping our city safe for everyone.

What is Port North Bay?

Port North Bay is a popular space for professionals, entrepreneurs, startups, for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Port North Bay space is highly rated and is in high demand from professionals and entrepreneurs looking to be part of a dynamic community workplace. More than office space, it is a community of like-minded professionals and entrepreneurs that are focused, driven and have strong ethical values to achieve success. The idea is that you can simply “bring your laptop,” plug in, and work, with many of the hassles of running an office taken care of.

1. Flexibility and cost It offers flexible, fully furnished office space, short- or long-term rental, without leases. Everything from internet to parking to utilities is included. This helps reduce some of the big upfront costs and commitments.  
2. Virtual office/image boost - One of the value propositions is the virtual office option: having a prominent business address, using professional signage/mail address etc., helps with image & credibility. Many entrepreneurs prefer that over using a home address or PO Box. At just 50-65 dollars per month, it is an affordable way to bring credibility to your business and allows companies to have many locations in Ontario at a very low price.
3. Community & Networking - Port emphasizes not just physical space, but community — being around others in business, collaboration, idea-sharing and mentoring. For many people, this is a strong draw. Having a space where entrepreneurs and professionals in different fields can interact is cited as a critical benefit to success.  
4. Location, amenities & convenience - Port's downtown location with amenities nearby (restaurants, coffee shops, trails, waterfront, etc.), parking, and being in a visible, central business district are all pluses. These features enhance appeal for people who want a professional setting but also convenience and quality of life.  
5. Growing usage - Reports from local media state Port has seen a steady demand and increase in entrepreneurs and professionals using the space since it opened two years ago. It appears people are choosing to move from home offices, cafés, etc., into a dedicated professional setting at Port.  

Why is Port North Bay so popular with professionals and entrepreneurs?

Port North Bay's popularity with professionals and entrepreneurs is well known. It is a sought-after space to collaborate and be surrounded by a strong community professionals and entrepreneurs, first class office space, incredible amenities, free fibre internet and free coffee of course. Port offers affordable fully furnished suites to suit the demands of modern-day business life.

Putting together the comments above, here are some likely reasons why it’s resonating with professionals / entrepreneurs:

• Lower risk / lower commitment: No need for long leases, big upfront cost, furnishing, etc. You get many services bundled in. This helps small businesses or solo professionals manage costs and avoid overhead.
• Professional look & legitimacy: Having a proper office address, meeting rooms, etc., helps with business credibility — with clients, suppliers, investors.
• Networking & collaboration: Working among others can spark ideas, lead to partnerships, or provide informal mentorship. The social side of working alone — which many miss — is part of Port’s draw.
• Flexibility: As business needs fluctuate (projects, staffing, remote work trends), being able to scale up or down with office space, meeting rooms helps.
• Quality of place + lifestyle: Downtown, walkable, nice surroundings, amenities, access to nature etc. (especially in a place like North Bay) make it more attractive than just being at home or in a less central location.