How two neighbouring Ontario towns with similar architecture, natural features and shared history developed very different economic trajectories. In Wellington County, Ontario, there are two towns less than ten minutes apart that have a lot in common yet are still very different. Elora and Fergus share a deeply connected history and feature the same Grand […]
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Canadian wine regions are a masterclass in turning geographic constraints into premium pricing. Introduction Canadians have free healthcare, and we also have good wine. The best country in the world, if you ask me. Maybe that’s debatable, but we really do have good wine. Really, really good wine. Canada is typically not a country that
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Maple syrup is nature’s sweetest and most underrated economic gift to the world, mostly to Canada. A barrel of maple syrup is worth more than fifteen times the price of a barrel of crude oil! Most people buying it at the grocery store have absolutely no idea how it’s made, who sets the price, or
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During my visit to Kingston and Gananoque to explore the famous 1000 Islands, I decided to spend a night in Kingston before heading back to Toronto. For this stay, I chose the Rosemount Inn, a boutique hotel known for its historic architecture and quiet residential setting. This was actually my second time staying at this
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One of the great things I love about Ontario, and Canada as a whole is that you only need to drive an hour or two away from the city, and you would be in a whole different world. Elora, only 1.5 hours, from Toronto downtown feels like a scene from a hallmark movie and is
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