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Connecting Canadian Communities, Shore to Shore to Shore

Shorenet is a dynamic national network committed to strengthening place-based economic development across Canada.

We connect:

• Communities and places with each other to share knowledge and accelerate regenerative local economies

• Communities, markets, and governments to activate place-based economic development

Shorenet offers:

• Connections to other communities pursuing place-based economic development

• Access to Shorefast Institute’s online learning platform, tools and discussion boards

• Access to discounts on workshops and trainings

• Cohort-based in-person and online learning experiences 

Who is Shorenet for?

For individuals and organizations

If you are an Individual, business, municipality or non-profit organization, join Shorenet to learn how to catalyze economic stewardship in your community.
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For place-based communities

If you are a community of more than two organizations (representing the public, private, or non-profit sector) in the same geographic community, become a Place Partner.
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For regional and national organizations

If you are a government agency, corporation, academic institution, or national non-profit organization interested in supporting place-based economies, contact us.
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From coast to coast to coast, communities are finding new ways to grow local economies that work for the people who call them home. The posts below bring together voices, ideas, and experiences from place-based economic development practitioners across Canada. Explore, get inspired, and see what's possible.
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Money in Place: Newmarket’s Journey with The Shorefast Institute

Published on April 22, 2026 by Shorefast Institute
The town of Newmarket, located in the York Region of Southern Ontario and home to almost 100,000 residents, has a reputation for being one of...
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A sandy beach with trees and a road reaching toward blue water in the background.

Shorenet Stories: Prince Edward County

Published on March 20, 2026 by Shorefast Institute
Prince Edward County’s Tourism as An Economic Development Engine | Prince Edward County (PEC) is a community nestled on the shores of Lake Ontario in...
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Community Reinvestment: The Golden Mile Finds Inspiration on Fogo Island

Published on February 27, 2026 by Shorefast Institute
The Greater Golden Mile stretches along Eglinton Avenue East in Toronto's Scarborough – a largely commercial corridor bounded by five areas the City of Toronto...
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Alaina Lockhart’s journey with Shorefast

Published on January 16, 2026 by Shorefast Institute
We’re excited to be launching a new blog series profiling members of Shorenet's first learning cohort. Shorenet is a dynamic, decentralized network connecting communities across...
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Uncovering and harnessing the power of place to build Canada’s Economy

Published on December 17, 2025 by Shorefast Institute
The Canadian Urban Institute’s annual “State of Canada’s Cities” took place in Ottawa during the first week of December, bringing together policymakers, community leaders and...
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A group of people stand together in a natural setting on Fogo Island.

Strengthening Canada’s Place-Based Economies: Lessons from the Inaugural Fogo Session

Published on November 25, 2025 by Shorefast Institute
Implement social procurement and Economic NutritionCM for increased financial transparency and community resilience.
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Putting the E in ABCD 

Published on June 3, 2025 by Shorefast Institute
Our Shorefast model builds on John McKnight’s seminal work at the Asset Based Community Development Institute. With 15 years of experience building and growing an...
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