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Places nuordinary works across Canada

Every place has its own story.

nuordinary’s head office is in London, Ontario, and we work with established businesses, healthcare practices, manufacturers and nonprofits across Canada. Each page below celebrates a place: what it’s known for, who’s building there, what’s hard right now and where local owners get help.

Ontario

Downtown London towers seen across the Thames River, a bridge and green banks in front — Fig. 01. Downtown London over the Thames River. Credit

The Toronto skyline and the CN Tower seen across the water — Fig. 01. Downtown London over the Thames River. Credit

London, OntarioHome and head office. TorontoThe main-street idea started here, in 1970. MississaugaHead offices up top. Five villages at street level. OttawaThe market opened in 1826. It’s still open. HamiltonKnown for steel. Built on much more. Waterloo RegionMarket day since the 1830s. Still building. BramptonThe Flower Town still grows things.

British Columbia

Shoppers on a tree-lined brick street in Gastown — Fig. 01. Gastown, Vancouver. Credit

VancouverBurned in 1886. Rebuilt by its merchants.

Alberta

Sandstone storefronts and banners along the pedestrian Stephen Avenue — Fig. 01. Stephen Avenue, Calgary, 2018. Credit

Elm trees arching over Whyte Avenue beside a long brick building — Fig. 01. Stephen Avenue, Calgary, 2018. Credit

CalgaryBread since 1962. Boots since 1978. EdmontonCanada’s first food bank started here.

Nova Scotia

Shops, banners and old stone buildings along Barrington Street — Fig. 01. Barrington Street at Prince Street, Halifax. Credit

HalifaxA market since 1750. Seeds since 1866.

Somewhere else?

We work with organisations anywhere in Canada, not only the places listed here. Tell us where you are and what you’re trying to change.