Markdale Ontario Visited

Gary

by Gary McWilliams (aka Festival Nomad)

If you are taking a drive through Grey County, it’s likely that you will visit the community of Markdale.

Markdale Ontario

Markdale is a small community with an “important” industry.

Markdale Ontario

Yes it has a long history, it was incorporated in 1888.

Markdale Ontario

Yes, Markdale does cater to the farming community.

Markdale Ontario

But that is not what I am referring to!

Markdale Ontario - Chapman's Ice Cream

It’s the home of Chapman’s Ice Cream!

Markdale Ontario - Chapman's Ice Cream

If you haven’t heard of Chapman’s Ice Cream, you either aren’t a “kid” or you are from “outer space“!

Markdale Ontario - Chapman's Ice Cream

Chapman’s is an “iconic” member of the Markdale community.

Markdale Ontario - Chapman's Ice Cream

After all, it’s been in the community since 1973.

Markdale Ontario - Chapman's Ice Cream

However, the “fairy tale” of Chapman’s and Markdale almost ended on September 4th 2009!

Markdale Ontario - Chapman's Ice Cream

A horrible fire broke out in the plant (see story at https://www.chapmans.ca/AboutUs/OurStory). It almost ruin everything!

Markdale Ontario - Chapman's Ice Cream

But the Chapman family decided to rebuild, and rebuild they did!

Markdale Ontario - Chapman's Ice Cream

It is a remarkable story of grit and commitment, both by the Chapman family and the Markdale community. Today Chapman’s Ice Cream is the largest independent ice cream company in Canada.

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