Request for Expression of Interest: Almaguin Health & Innovation Hub

The Township of Armour is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified developers, healthcare providers, and related organizations interested in partnering to develop the Almaguin Health & Innovation Hub (AHI Hub).

The proposed Hub will expand and complement existing healthcare services across the Almaguin Highlands region, improving access to essential medical, wellness, and community services for residents.

The project will be located on a 15-acre municipally owned property at Pegg’s Mountain Road and Ferguson Road in Armour Township. The Township has completed preliminary studies to support development readiness and is seeking partners to help bring the Hub to life.

Opportunities for Participation

The Township is seeking:

• Lead Developers to plan, finance, and construct a facility that will house healthcare and related services.
• Healthcare and Extended Healthcare Service Providers interested in leasing space to deliver services such as wellness offices, physiotherapy, chiropractic care, diagnostic imaging, pharmacy services, fitness facilities, dialysis, optometry, community kitchen programming, and other complementary services.

Development may proceed through either:

• Sale of land (all or part of the site) subject to a development agreement, or
• Long-term municipal ground lease, subject to Council approval.

Submission Deadline

Sealed Expressions of Interest clearly marked:
“Expression of Interest – Almaguin Health and Innovation Hub”

Must be received by:
April 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM (noon)

Submit to:
Dave Gray, CAO
Township of Armour
56 Ontario Street, P.O. Box 533
Burk’s Falls, ON P0A 1C0

Additional Information

Selected respondents may be invited to participate in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and stakeholder group to advance project planning, partnerships, and funding applications.

For more information and submission details, please contact the Township of Armour at cao@armourtownship.ca

Location

Corner of Pegg's Mountain Road and Ferguson Road. Concession 7, Part Lot 5, Registered Plan 42R-22866, Part 2.

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Regarding

Almaguin Health & Innovation Hub

Pegg’s Mountain Road Development Lands

REOI# 2026-01