Small towns, big stories: Here's where Still Standing is going in Season 10
Jonny Harris hits the road to discover more of Canada’s small towns and the people who love them
CBC's hit series Still Standing is back for its tenth season, with more heartwarming and humorous explorations of Canada's small towns. Hosted by actor and comedian Jonny Harris, this fan favourite highlights the resilience, spirit and unique stories of small communities and the people who call them home.
Tune in for an unforgettable season filled with laughter, inspiration and a celebration of Canadian life. Here's the full list of towns we'll be visiting this season.
What towns will Jonny be visiting in Season 10?
Kimberley, B.C.
For 92 years, Kimberley, B.C. was home to the world's largest zinc and lead mine, the Sullivan mine, which was central to the community's identity. Its closure just before Christmas in 2001 marked the end of the precarious mining industry there. To attract tourists, Kimberley reinvented itself as a Bavarian-themed town complete with the world's largest free-standing cuckoo clock.
Now, decades later, Kimberly is transforming again. This time it's embracing its authentic roots as a mining and skiing mecca while honouring its quirky past as a make-believe Bavarian village.
Prince Rupert, B.C.
Prince Rupert, a port city in northwestern B.C., was once home to the world's largest salmon cannery. In the mid-1900s, 200 salmon canneries operated along the west coast. However, with the decline of the fishing industry, the last cannery closed in 2015.
Today, improvements in its ports are positioning Prince Rupert as a significant trans-Pacific shipping hub.
Smiths Falls, Ont.
Smiths Falls, once known as the 'Chocolate Capital of Ontario', lost its famous Hershey factory in 2008. In 2013, the old factory was transformed into the headquarters and primary growing facility for one of the country's largest cannabis companies.
Since then, Smiths Falls has evolved into a vibrant community with a thriving small business scene, driven by new residents with fresh ideas for the future.
The Chippewas of Rama First Nation
After years of disappointing negotiations with the government, the Chippewas of Rama First Nation sought an industry to provide stable employment and opportunities for future generations. In 1996, the community beat out 25 others to build Canada's largest First Nations casino.
Its economic success exceeded all expectations and provided the community with the means to pursue an ambitious, multi-generational project of reclaiming the unique cultural, linguistic, and artistic heritage that was nearly lost.
Windsor, N.S.
Windsor, N.S. was once home to a textile mill that produced underwear, long johns, and t-shirts since the 19th century. The building sat vacant from 2005 until 2021 when it was partially torn down, marking the end of an era.
Now, the town is embracing a new future, celebrating its heritage as the birthplace of hockey and home to the world's largest pumpkins.
Elliot Lake, Ont.
In the mid-1950s massive quantities of uranium, essential for the production of nuclear weapons, were discovered near Elliot Lake in northern Ontario. Overnight, the small town grew to a city of 25,000. However, a few years later, the uranium contracts with the U.S. ended causing the population to plummet to just 6,000.
Today, Elliot Lake is thriving again, thanks to an influx of retirees attracted by the town's affordable housing, stunning countryside and the unique activities Northern Ontario offers.
Sioux Valley Dakota Nation
Sioux Valley Dakota Nation has always relied on buffalo. Once numbering in the millions across the prairies, the buffalo were slaughtered to near extinction, dealing a devastating blow to the community. Recently, a project to return buffalo to the plains has brought hope and a restored sense of belonging and identity.
New Glasgow, N.S.
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia was a pioneer in Canada's steel industry, but the closure of Maritime Steel in 2012 marked the end of an era. Since then, the town has focused on developing a vibrant cultural sector. Today, New Glasgow features a diverse range of activities, from automotive innovation and dog shows to celebrating the Black history that helped shape Canada.
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