Kirkland Lake is located in the heart of northeastern Ontario’s richest gold mining country. Trans Canada Highways 11 and 66 intersect the community, providing easy access to markets in Ontario, Quebec and beyond. Air, rail and courier connections are readily available. 

KL is also the administrative and economic centre of the north Timiskaming District. The total catchment population numbers roughly 12,000 people, of which roughly 2,700 to 3,000 regularly come to KL for work, school, shopping or to access other services. Major regional industries that draw labour, services and supplies from KL include DelShen Therapeutics, Alamos Gold, Agnico Eagle Gold, McEwan Mining, CXS Exploration Services and Kirkland Lake Manufactured Wood Products.