The 21 Coolest Small Businesses In Toronto

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.