Telesat announced today that it has purchased land in the city of Timmins, Ontario where they will build a Landing Station for the Lightspeed satellite network.
The announcement was made with the Timmins Economic Development. The land plot is on Laforest Road and the site is being prepared for what will be called the Timmins Landing Station. Construction will begin in the spring of 2026 for the satellite antennas and networking equipment.
Telesat said the site will “connect data from its advanced LEO satellite network, Telesat Lightspeed, to terrestrial Points of Presence and fibre in Northern Ontario.”
Asit Tandon, Chief Network and Information Officer, Telesat said in a news release that “Timmins offers access to superior telecommunications infrastructure, including an extensive 2,200 km long haul fibre network, highly reliable hydroelectric infrastructure, and access to a multitude of energy solutions. These features, plus easy accessibility to Southern Ontario and Western Quebec, make Timmins an ideal location to meet the stringent resiliency requirements for our terrestrial Landing Station network. We appreciate the professionalism and responsiveness of Timmins Economic Development throughout our engagement.”
Brenda Camirand, Director of Economic Development, City of Timmins added, “Telesat’s decision to establish a Landing Station in Timmins highlights the strategic advantages our city offers — from robust telecommunications to our prime geographic location in Northern Ontario. This project marks a significant milestone for Timmins, reinforcing our commitment to supporting innovative industries and attracting investment that drives economic growth. We look forward to continuing to work with Telesat as they advance this exciting initiative, contributing to the growth of our local space economy.”
Telesat currently has one other Ontario landing station location, the Allen Park teleport near Hannover.