The area has the population (over 400,0000 in commuting distance) and the economics to support retailers. The region is prosperous, with over 75% of residents living in single detached houses, compared to just 56% across Ontario.

This will only get stronger in the future as the area grows from:

• Location and low housing costs
• Quality of life
• Proximity to other communities, attractions, vacations

Retailers of all types can do well here, whether your business is general merchandise, grocery, financial, books, entertainment, or any retail venture.

The area is an especially hot opportunity for businesses catering to the travel & tourism and health industries. See Travel & Tourism and Community Services

Our location is right along Canada’s busiest highway (serving the Toronto-Kingston-Montreal corridor) and the area itself is popular with tourists.

The population is slightly older than the Ontario average, so businesses like anti-aging, fitness, organic products and medical centres are natural fits.