Local recreational facilities and opportunities include swimming, boating, squash, tennis, curling, skiing, golf, canoeing, hiking and horseback riding. The Capital Arts centre is the focus for live theatre, musical performances and other cultural events. The community offers a modern library, a museum and several art galleries. North Bay s comprehensive educational system includes both public and separate elementary and secondary schools. Canadore College and Nipissing University share a spacious 800 acre campus overlooking the city.
Affordable housing is one of the prime characteristics of the city.
Approximately 60 percent of dwellings are single family units with modern apartments, condominiums and townhouses readily available.