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Did you know that most of the fries in the world come from New Brunswick?

New Brunswick-based McCain Foods produces one-third of the world’s frozen fries, many of them from a Florenceville-Bristol-based company. A state-of-the-art potato processing plant worth 65 million yuan. This small town in western New Brunswick has been dubbed the “French Fries Capital of the World.” Unsurprisingly, this is home to the Potato World Museum and the centerpiece of National Fries Day celebrations in mid-July.

Did you know that Carleton Place makes some of the best baseball bats in the world?

In 2012, more than 100 Major League Baseball players chose to wield a Canadian maple bat — better known as the “Sam’s bat.” Original Maple Bat Company founder Sam Holman created the bat by choosing maple, a harder wood than the traditionally used ash, as his raw material. So, if you look at a pro’s bat with a little bat logo on it, that’s one of the 18,000 bats produced each year in the town of Carlton Place, a half-hour drive from Ottawa.

Did you know that Saskatchewan produces most of the world’s lentils?

Wherever you are, order some lentil soup and you have the potential to get a little hometown flavor. Canada is the world’s largest exporter of lentils, with about 1.5 million tonnes a year, 90% of which comes from Saskatchewan.

Did you know that Scarborough makes most of the Halls lozenges in the world?

If you pick up a pack of Halls throat lozenges, you’re going to get another little hometown flavor because they’re made in Scarborough, Ontario. Factories there produce more than 6 billion throat lozenges a year for the United States. If you put them side by side, they would circle the Earth about 3.4 times at the equator.

Did you know that the city of Winnipeg mints coins for over 60 countries?

The Royal Winnipeg Mint produces coins for 80 different countries, including Cuban cents, Norwegian kroner and Colombian pesos. Currently, the mint can produce more than 20 million coins per day.

Did you know Hamilton makes the world’s best Swedish fish candy?

Those chewy Swedish fish candies are definitely not made in Sweden! Over 5 billion colorful little candies are produced in Hamilton, Ontario each year, which is equivalent to all the Swedish fish candies consumed in North America. Every day, about 13 million small fish candies are produced at a factory in Hamilton, which also produces all Maynards candies for Canada and key brands including Sour Patch Kids for the United States.

Did you know that Toronto makes some of the best racing bikes in the world?

Toronto-based Cervélo uses the same tools and technology as the Formula 1 team to build what has been described as the fastest and lightest bike in the world. At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, athletes on Cervélo bikes won 10 medals, and in 2008 Carlos Sastre won the Tour de France on Cervélo bikes.

Did you know that Winnipeg makes most of the world’s lottery scratch cards?

Walk into almost any corner store in the world and buy an instant lottery ticket, and chances are your scratch card was printed by Pollard Banknote in Winnipeg. The Pollard Company was founded in 1907 and now has facilities throughout North America, yet a large number of its lottery scratch cards are still made in Canada.

Did you know the best cymbals in the world come from New Brunswick?

Where did the cymbals used by Rush, Keith Harris of the Black Eyed Peas, the Philadelphia Orchestra and marching bands around the world come from? Meductic, a small village on the St. John’s River in southern New Brunswick. There are only 300 people in total there, but SABIAN cymbals are sold in 120 countries around the world.

Did you know that Trenton makes tons of dinosaurs?

They don’t make dinosaurs like in Jurassic Park. International Research Foundry, a leading company in the construction of dinosaur remains (casting, restoration, installation and repair), is located in a 48,000 square foot building in Trenton, Ontario. The company has produced more than 750 dinosaur fossil specimens for museums around the world.

Did you know that Peterborough is Canada’s custom aircraft capital?

Flying Colours Corp. of Peterborough, Ont., doesn’t make planes, but they make them special. Their luxury aircraft upgrades include entertainment systems, corporate logos, iPad holders, custom exterior paint, upholstery – even a fixed bed in the rear cabin. From leather seats, wood trim to side walls, everything is custom-made for customers around the world, including most of Europe, the Middle East, Russia, Asia and India. (Compiled by Rick of the city network, image source pixabay)

(ref:https://www.readersdigest.ca/travel/canada/surprising-products-made-in-canada/)

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