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The 21 Coolest Small Businesses In Toronto

Melia Robinson,Sara BowerJul 23, 2014, 23:13 IST

This is part of the "Moving Forward" series offering advice to small business owners on technology, mentorship, productivity, and growth. "Moving Forward" is sponsored by Ink from Chase®. More posts in the series »

Mike Nudelman/Business InsiderRestaurants, shops, and startups are taking Toronto by storm.

Canada's most populous city may be known for the CN Tower, its crack-smoking mayor, and a slew of odd nicknames, including Hogtown, Queen City, T-Dot, and Hollywood North.

But Toronto, roughly a two-hour flight from New York City, serves as a hotbed of innovation with creative startups and cool small businesses making their homes in the city.

From a sustainable poutine eatery to a biometrics device manufacturer, these are the companies helping Toronto emerge as one of the most biz-friendly cities in North America.