City Of Dryden

Dryden is located on Lake Wabigoon in the district of Kenora and follows the Central Time zone.  It is part of the nomadic cultural Ojibwe nation that extends from Huron Lake to Lake of the Woods. This area has Cree on the south border and Sioux on the southern border. The city got its name from its founder John Dryden, the Agricultural Minister of the province in 1895. Though the city started mainly as an agricultural settlement, soon it developed into a town in 1910. It became a city in 1998 after it merged with the surrounding Barclay township.

This city offers a perfect setting to raise families, start a business or even enjoy your retirement life. As per the 2016 census, the population of Dryden is estimated at 7749 which increased by 1.7% when you compare to the census of 2011. There are many cultural festivals that attract visitors every year. These include music concerts such as Come Together, The Blue Moon Festival, and Kickin Country. Aaron Provincial Park is on the east side of Dryden city.

Major Employers In Dryden

Earlier pulp and paper industries were prominent in the dynamic economy of Dryden. Now tourism, agriculture, and mining industries also thrive in Dryden. Some of the major employers in Dryden include Dryden Regional Health Centre, the City, and Northwest District Catholic School Board. Private employers include Domtar Inc, PRT Group, Walmart, Safeway, Raleigh Falls Ltd, Canadian Tire, Wilsons Business, and Dryden GM.

How Much Does Car Insurance Cost in Dryden

The average cost of car insurance in Dryden is $1,494.

Who Has the Cheapest Car Insurance Quotes in Dryden

Most Expensive Auto Insurer in Dryden

The above table compares car insurance quotes by some insurance providers in Dryden. Aviva had the highest annual quote for car insurance at $1706 and this was $338 higher than the lowest price. Belairdirect had the next highest quote at $109 lesser than Aviva.

Cheapest Auto Insurer in Dryden

As per the above comparison table for car insurance quotes, Travelers Dominion Product and Chieftain Product had the lowest annual price by a difference of just $6. Johnson insurance had the next lowest cost at $304 cheaper than the highest quote by Aviva.

Car Insurance in Dryden Neighborhoods

Getting Around in Dryden Ontario

Dryden is located conveniently along the major Trans-Canada highway between Thunder Bay, Manitoba, and Winnipeg. You may easily connect to Dryden by air, rail, or roadways. If you are crossing over from the U.S. then you may use the Fort Frances border or International Falls crossing. Driving on the east from Fort Frances you may stay on Highway 11 for about 30 km and turn north on Highway 502. You may then follow Highway 17 take a right and get to Dryden. If you are trying to get to Dryden from Winnipeg then you may use the Trans-Canada that is Highway 1 there and changes to Highway 17 in Ontario.  From Thunder Bay, you may use Highway 17 and take the west route for 340 km to reach Dryden. There is a regional airport in Dryden.

Living in Dryden

In Dryden, you may find all necessary amenities within city limits to grow a family and start-up business such as healthcare facilities, communication systems, good educational facilities, and attractive residential options. Dryden has a diverse mix of population though it is a very small community in Ontario. There are many options to enjoy outdoor adventures in Dryden. These include swimming, skiing, hunting, fishing, biking, canoeing, kayaking, golfing, windsurfing, and snowboarding. If you are a student or moving to Dryden with a family then you may choose from many schools. These include Dryden High School, St. Joseph’s Catholic School, New Prospect School, or Open Roads Public School.

Things to do in Dryden

• You may cross the suspension bridge on the Wabigoon River
• Go to Laura Howe Marsh Conservation Area
• Hike at the Wilderness Hiking Trails in urban Dryden
• Enjoy a Pow Wow
• Take a round of the Museum, the base of the ‘Dryden Buck’

City of Dryden Initiatives

The Public Works department of Dryden takes care of the designing, construction, and planning of sanitary & storm sewers, water mains, streets, and roads. In winter they arrange for removal and plowing of snow on about 200 km of roads, does traffic sign maintenance, and sweeping of roads. They have an updated database for mapping and developing sub-divisions throughout the city for a better transportation network. The Public Works department also takes care of any repairs for potholes, missing traffic signs, washouts, road debris, etc. The city of Dryden has a five-year program for road construction and rebuilding for the infrastructure.

Winter Maintenance & Snow Clearing

The city keeps the major emergency routes clear for vehicles to pass all through the year. These include sandy beach roads, highways, and routes to hospitals. After a winter storm, sidewalks and shopping areas are cleaned on a priority basis and other roads within 12 hours of the storm.

Traffic Safety Initiatives

Dryden city has taken some new initiatives and changes are for the better safety of public and motorists as follows:

• The city will set up No parking signs in the south part of Wood Street between Wood Close and Birch Avenue. This will be in effect on weekdays between 8 in the morning to 4.30 in the evening. It starts from Sep 1st to June 30th every year.

There will be 3 new stop signs in the subdivision of Edgewater Terrace.

1. The 1st stop sign will be set up at the intersection of Edgewater Drive and Gamble Drive on the westbound side.
2. Then the 2nd stop sign will be set up at the intersection of McMillan Drive and Wabigoon on the eastbound side.
3. At the intersection of Colonization Avenue North – Highway 601and Heather Drive on the westbound side, the last stop sign will come up.

Motor Vehicle Crime Statistics for Dryden

The above table was presented by Ontario Police Service, Dryden division to compare collision data over 3 years; 2013 to 2015. The total number of collisions saw an increase in 2014 but declined by 6 in 2015. Collision incidents due to speeding while driving saw the same trend when it increased by 15 in 2014. But in 2015, it declined by 17. There was stability in the number of collisions due to driver inattention in 2013 and 2014 at 76. But this dropped in 2015 by 20. The only causal factor for the collisions that saw a steady decline was impaired driving. The reduction of collisions due to impaired driving was the highest in 2014 that was 18 over the previous year.

Dryden Police Service

The Dryden Police Service organizes many traffic enforcement blitzes to respond to complaints of dangerous driving. They monitor and use enforcement to issue warnings and tickets. This is to ensure to minimize motor vehicle collisions leading to injuries and property damage. When everyone complies with the traffic laws and drive safe then it builds a safe community to live, work, and travel. The focus is not only on commercial truck trailers but all vehicles.

List of Car Insurance Companies and Brokers in Dryden

* Methodology

We did the survey by assuming that the car insurance premiums are calculated for a 35-year-old man with his own car. He has a good credit rating and the coverage is for basic liability. There are no traffic tickets for the past 5 years and the annual mileage is between 5000 km to 8000 km.

All insurance quotes shown for comparison are only examples. These quotes do not guarantee rates for any particular insurance provider with the lowest possible rate. The quotes depend on various factors as per the lowest cost insurance company. These include the driver and car profile, driving record, location, and many other criteria.