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Communities in Bloom

Communities in Bloom

Communities in Bloom is a Canadian non-profit organization committed to fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility, and beautification through community involvement and an annual national program that challenges communities to enhance green spaces.

Participating in CiB has many benefits including growth in civic pride, positive sense of community, and tangible improvements generated by their efforts are immediately felt.  Communities in Bloom is a community program where everyone wins!

2024 Event

In 2024, the City of North Bay proudly participated in the Communities in Bloom competition, earning a prestigious 5 Blooms rating and a special mention for Northern Pines Crisis Centre during the National/International Symposium and Awards Ceremonies in the City of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The City of North Bay participated in the National Population category along with Capreol ON; Devon AB; and St. Paul AB. The community also received an Outstanding Achievement Award for the TECK Community Appearance Award.

Clean Green Beautiful and The City of North Bay extended their heartfelt thanks to all volunteers and sponsors for their invaluable support. To view the complete 2024 North Bay CiB Evaluation Form, visit www.cleangreenbeautiful.com.

Communities in Bloom Advisory Committee

What You Can Do

Pull those weeds, sweep your sidewalk, and pick up litter in neighbourhood green spaces, vacant lots, and local parks.

Spruce up your flowerbeds, baskets and planters. No project is too small!

Any effort towards protecting and conserving the environment will help impress the judges!

Get involved in the beautification and betterment of our community. Join a local horticulture club.

2024 Brag Book & Evaluation

2024 Communities in Bloom Brag Book

A profile book that showcases the efforts of the community.

2024 Evaluation Form North Bay, ON

In the 2024 National Edition of Communities in Bloom, the City of North Bay received 5 Blooms with a special mention for the Northern Pines Crisis Centre.