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Spring arrives later in the Great White North than in most parts of the world.

When the icy grip of winter finally weakens, most Canadians are anxious to venture into green nature and enjoy some time outside an arena.

On October 17, 2018, Canada became the second country in the world to legalize the production, distribution, sale and non‐medical use of cannabis for adults.

Since the legalization of cannabis in 2018, more Canadians are using its products regularly.

For thousands of Canadians, that weekend escape to cottage country or a ski resort became a full-time home over the last few years.

Some of Canada’s fastest growing small towns outside of urban centres from 2016 to 2021 were located within a two-hour drive of Toronto, Montréal or Vancouver. Many of these small towns were found in cottage country or near a ski resort, with all the amenities that go with it including nearby nature, boating, golfing, skiing, and “après-skiing.”