Based in Newburgh, Ontario, Frank's Drilling & Blasting has been providing licensed rock blasting and drilling services across the province for over 40 years. From Muskoka cottage country to Kingston and Eastern Ontario — wherever there's rock in the way, we move it.
Muskoka sits squarely on the Canadian Shield — some of the hardest, oldest rock on the planet. That means almost every construction project in the region eventually hits granite. Whether you're building a new cottage, blasting a driveway through a rock ridge, excavating for a septic system, or preparing a foundation on the waterfront — FDB has the equipment, experience, and licences to get it done safely.
As the seat of the District Municipality of Muskoka, Bracebridge is at the heart of cottage country construction. FDB provides rock blasting services throughout Bracebridge and the surrounding townships for residential, commercial, and municipal projects. The Precambrian Shield geology in this area means hard granite is encountered on virtually every building site — from new home foundations to road improvements and waterfront development.
Huntsville is the largest town in Muskoka and the gateway to Algonquin Park. The Lake of Bays area — including Dwight, Dorset, and Baysville — is home to some of the most rugged Canadian Shield terrain in the district. Rock blasting is essential for nearly every construction project in this area, from cottage builds along the lake to infrastructure upgrades on Highway 60. FDB serves the entire Huntsville and Lake of Bays corridor with full drilling and blasting capabilities.
Gravenhurst — the "Gateway to Muskoka" — marks the southern entry to the district along Highway 11. The town sits on the southern shore of Lake Muskoka, where Canadian Shield rock meets every shovel. FDB handles blasting for new home construction, waterfront development, road widening, and commercial projects throughout Gravenhurst, Severn Bridge, and the south Muskoka corridor.
The Township of Muskoka Lakes encompasses the iconic "big three" lakes — Lake Muskoka, Lake Rosseau, and Lake Joseph — along with Port Carling, Bala, Windermere, Rosseau, Minett, and surrounding communities. This is prime cottage country with some of the highest property values in Ontario, and the Canadian Shield granite here demands experienced blasting for virtually every waterfront project. FDB provides precision blasting for high-value lakefront properties, respecting the sensitive shoreline environment while getting the rock out of the way.
Georgian Bay Township covers the western edge of Muskoka along the eastern shore of Georgian Bay. Communities like MacTier, Honey Harbour, and Go Home Bay feature some of the most dramatic Shield rock landscapes in Ontario. Blasting here often requires marine access and specialized logistics for island and peninsula properties. FDB has the experience and equipment to handle remote waterfront projects throughout the Georgian Bay Township area.
While Muskoka is a major focus, FDB serves the entire province of Ontario. Our base in Newburgh gives us fast access to Eastern Ontario, and we mobilize province-wide for larger projects.
The Parry Sound District sits immediately north and west of Muskoka, with the same Canadian Shield geology and the same need for experienced rock blasting. FDB serves Parry Sound, Seguin, McDougall, McKellar, Sundridge, and surrounding communities for residential, commercial, and municipal blasting projects.
Haliburton County — the "Highlands" — shares Muskoka's Canadian Shield geology and cottage-country character. Rock blasting for cottage foundations, driveways, septic installations, and road construction is a constant need across Haliburton, Minden Hills, Algonquin Highlands, and Dysart.
Our home base. FDB has been the go-to blasting contractor in the greater Kingston area for over 40 years. We serve Kingston, Napanee, Belleville, Prince Edward County, Hastings County, Frontenac County, Lennox & Addington, and everywhere in between. Quarry blasting, road construction, subdivision development, residential basements — we've done it all.
FDB serves the Simcoe County corridor including Barrie, Orillia, Midland, Penetanguishene, and surrounding areas. This transitional zone between Southern Ontario's sedimentary geology and the Canadian Shield to the north creates varied rock conditions that require experienced drilling and blast design.
The Kawartha Lakes region and greater Peterborough area sit on the edge of the Canadian Shield, where limestone and granite create challenging rock conditions for construction. FDB provides blasting services for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects throughout the Kawarthas.
For large-scale quarry contracts, highway construction, and infrastructure projects, FDB mobilizes anywhere in Ontario. We've worked from Ottawa to Toronto to the northern mining regions. If the project justifies the mobilization, we're there.
Muskoka's Canadian Shield granite is some of the hardest rock in Ontario. Not every blasting contractor has the equipment or experience to handle it efficiently. FDB has been drilling and blasting Shield rock for over 40 years — we know the geology, we know the regulations, and we know how to work on sensitive waterfront properties without surprises.
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