Workers busily sort onions during the height of harvest in one of the original “small scheme” fields that abut the busy streets of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, Sept. 20, 2025.Photo Diana Martin

Holland Marsh marks a century of agricultural innovation and resilience

From swamp to multi-million-dollar economic driver, the Marsh continues to evolve

Discover how Holland Marsh has evolved over the past century from a modest swamp to Ontario’s key horticultural hub, producing a significant percentage of Asian vegetables, carrots, onions, and leafy greens consumed provincially and contributing over $1 billion annually to the local economy.