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Business gaps explorer

Which kinds of business are thin on the ground in each Dufferin community, compared with the county as a whole? 27 indications across 8 municipalities, sorted by score.

Indications only, not market studies. These are indications only, not market studies. A missing business does not mean there is demand for one: residents may happily shop in the next town, online, or not need it at all. OpenStreetMap is volunteer-mapped and incomplete, especially in rural townships. Do your own research and talk to the contacts listed before you invest.
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Mono · Retail

Convenience store

66score

Indication only Confidence: medium None mapped locally

Mapped in Mono
0
At the county rate
about 3.4 (1 per 2,761 residents)
Population, 2021
9,421
StatCan, with employees
4 vs about 4.4 inconclusive
Nearest alternative
J Convenience, Orangeville, ~10.7 km

OpenStreetMap lists 0 in Mono (data as of 2026-10-18). At the Dufferin County rate (about 1 per 2,761 residents, 24 county-wide), Mono's 9,421 residents would match about 3.4. Nearest listed: J Convenience (Orangeville), about 10.7 km from the middle of the township in a straight line. Statistics Canada business counts (January 2026, locations with employees) list 4 in NAICS 4451 'Grocery and convenience retailers' in Mono, vs about 4.4 at the county rate. (That NAICS group is broader than this business type.)

Industry & workforce Verified fact

Retail trade employs 10.8% of the labour force living in Mono, vs 11.6% county-wide and 10.8% in Ontario.

Share of the employed labour force living in the area (by place of residence), 2021 Census. Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 (income: 2020).

NAICS 44-45: 36 locations with employees in Mono. Median wages (ER3540): Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers (NOC 64100) $17.6 · Cashiers (NOC 65100) $17.6 · Retail sales supervisors (NOC 62010) $19.36.

NOC = National Occupational Classification, Canada's standard job codes used for wage data. NAICS = North American Industry Classification System, the standard industry codes used for business counts. Codes link to the official Statistics Canada definitions (NOC 2021 Version 1.0, NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0).

Mono · Services

Bank / credit union

66score

Indication only Confidence: medium None mapped locally

Mapped in Mono
0
At the county rate
about 3 (1 per 3,155 residents)
Population, 2021
9,421
StatCan, with employees
0 vs about 2 supports
Nearest alternative
TD Canada Trust, Orangeville, ~10.6 km

OpenStreetMap lists 0 in Mono (data as of 2026-10-18). At the Dufferin County rate (about 1 per 3,155 residents, 21 county-wide), Mono's 9,421 residents would match about 3.0. Nearest listed: TD Canada Trust (Orangeville), about 10.6 km from the middle of the township in a straight line. Statistics Canada business counts (January 2026, locations with employees) list 0 in NAICS 5221 'Depository credit intermediation' in Mono, vs about 2.0 at the county rate: this supports the indication.

Industry & workforce Verified fact

Construction employs 10.3% of the labour force living in Mono, vs 11.3% county-wide and 7.3% in Ontario.

Share of the employed labour force living in the area (by place of residence), 2021 Census. Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 (income: 2020).

NAICS 23: 67 locations with employees in Mono. Median wages (ER3540): Electricians (NOC 72200) $36 · Plumbers (NOC 72300) $32.5 · Carpenters (NOC 72310) $32.5.

NOC = National Occupational Classification, Canada's standard job codes used for wage data. NAICS = North American Industry Classification System, the standard industry codes used for business counts. Codes link to the official Statistics Canada definitions (NOC 2021 Version 1.0, NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0).

Mono · Retail

Grocery store

63score

Indication only Confidence: low None mapped locally

Mapped in Mono
0
At the county rate
about 2.7 (1 per 3,487 residents)
Population, 2021
9,421
StatCan, with employees
4 vs about 4.4 inconclusive
Nearest alternative
Harmony Whole Foods Market, Orangeville, ~10.6 km

OpenStreetMap lists 0 in Mono (data as of 2026-10-18). At the Dufferin County rate (about 1 per 3,487 residents, 19 county-wide), Mono's 9,421 residents would match about 2.7. Nearest listed: Harmony Whole Foods Market (Orangeville), about 10.6 km from the middle of the township in a straight line. Statistics Canada business counts (January 2026, locations with employees) list 4 in NAICS 4451 'Grocery and convenience retailers' in Mono, vs about 4.4 at the county rate.

Industry & workforce Verified fact

Retail trade employs 10.8% of the labour force living in Mono, vs 11.6% county-wide and 10.8% in Ontario.

Share of the employed labour force living in the area (by place of residence), 2021 Census. Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 (income: 2020).

NAICS 44-45: 36 locations with employees in Mono. Median wages (ER3540): Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers (NOC 64100) $17.6 · Cashiers (NOC 65100) $17.6 · Retail sales supervisors (NOC 62010) $19.36.

NOC = National Occupational Classification, Canada's standard job codes used for wage data. NAICS = North American Industry Classification System, the standard industry codes used for business counts. Codes link to the official Statistics Canada definitions (NOC 2021 Version 1.0, NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0).

Mono · Health

Dentist

57score

Indication only Confidence: medium None mapped locally

Mapped in Mono
0
At the county rate
about 2.1 (1 per 4,417 residents)
Population, 2021
9,421
StatCan, with employees
1 vs about 2.1 supports
Nearest alternative
Credit Creek Dental, Orangeville, ~10.6 km

OpenStreetMap lists 0 in Mono (data as of 2026-10-18). At the Dufferin County rate (about 1 per 4,417 residents, 15 county-wide), Mono's 9,421 residents would match about 2.1. Nearest listed: Credit Creek Dental (Orangeville), about 10.6 km from the middle of the township in a straight line. Statistics Canada business counts (January 2026, locations with employees) list 1 in NAICS 6212 'Offices of dentists' in Mono, vs about 2.1 at the county rate: this supports the indication.

Mono · Food & drink

Pizza

55score

Indication only Confidence: medium None mapped locally

Mapped in Mono
0
At the county rate
about 2 (1 per 4,733 residents)
Population, 2021
9,421
StatCan, with employees
10 vs about 15.4 supports
Nearest alternative
Pizza Hut, Orangeville, ~10.8 km

OpenStreetMap lists 0 in Mono (data as of 2026-10-18). At the Dufferin County rate (about 1 per 4,733 residents, 14 county-wide), Mono's 9,421 residents would match about 2.0. Nearest listed: Pizza Hut (Orangeville), about 10.8 km from the middle of the township in a straight line. Statistics Canada business counts (January 2026, locations with employees) list 10 in NAICS 7225 'Full-service restaurants and limited-service eating places' in Mono, vs about 15.4 at the county rate: this supports the indication. (That NAICS group is broader than this business type.)

Industry & workforce Verified fact

Accommodation and food services employs 4.5% of the labour force living in Mono, vs 5.2% county-wide and 5.3% in Ontario.

Share of the employed labour force living in the area (by place of residence), 2021 Census. Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 (income: 2020).

NAICS 722: 11 locations with employees in Mono. Median wages (ER3540): Restaurant and food service managers (NOC 60030) $27.47 · Chefs (NOC 62200) $22 · Cooks (NOC 63200) $18.

NOC = National Occupational Classification, Canada's standard job codes used for wage data. NAICS = North American Industry Classification System, the standard industry codes used for business counts. Codes link to the official Statistics Canada definitions (NOC 2021 Version 1.0, NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0).

Mono · Health

Pharmacy

49score

Indication only Confidence: medium None mapped locally

Mapped in Mono
0
At the county rate
about 1.6 (1 per 6,023 residents)
Population, 2021
9,421
StatCan, with employees
1 vs about 4.3 supports
Nearest alternative
Shoppers Drug Mart, Orangeville, ~10.7 km

OpenStreetMap lists 0 in Mono (data as of 2026-10-18). At the Dufferin County rate (about 1 per 6,023 residents, 11 county-wide), Mono's 9,421 residents would match about 1.6. Nearest listed: Shoppers Drug Mart (Orangeville), about 10.7 km from the middle of the township in a straight line. Statistics Canada business counts (January 2026, locations with employees) list 1 in NAICS 4561 'Health and personal care retailers' in Mono, vs about 4.3 at the county rate: this supports the indication.

Mono · Food & drink

Asian restaurant

47score

Indication only Confidence: medium None mapped locally

Mapped in Mono
0
At the county rate
about 1.4 (1 per 6,626 residents)
Population, 2021
9,421
StatCan, with employees
10 vs about 15.4 supports
Nearest alternative
JB Panda, Orangeville, ~10.7 km

OpenStreetMap lists 0 in Mono (data as of 2026-10-18). At the Dufferin County rate (about 1 per 6,626 residents, 10 county-wide), Mono's 9,421 residents would match about 1.4. Nearest listed: JB Panda (Orangeville), about 10.7 km from the middle of the township in a straight line. Statistics Canada business counts (January 2026, locations with employees) list 10 in NAICS 7225 'Full-service restaurants and limited-service eating places' in Mono, vs about 15.4 at the county rate: this supports the indication. (That NAICS group is broader than this business type.)

Industry & workforce Verified fact

Accommodation and food services employs 4.5% of the labour force living in Mono, vs 5.2% county-wide and 5.3% in Ontario.

Share of the employed labour force living in the area (by place of residence), 2021 Census. Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 (income: 2020).

NAICS 722: 11 locations with employees in Mono. Median wages (ER3540): Restaurant and food service managers (NOC 60030) $27.47 · Chefs (NOC 62200) $22 · Cooks (NOC 63200) $18.

NOC = National Occupational Classification, Canada's standard job codes used for wage data. NAICS = North American Industry Classification System, the standard industry codes used for business counts. Codes link to the official Statistics Canada definitions (NOC 2021 Version 1.0, NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0).

Mono · Food & drink

Café / coffee shop

45score

Indication only Confidence: medium

Mapped in Mono
1
At the county rate
about 4 (1 per 2,366 residents)
Population, 2021
9,421
StatCan, with employees
10 vs about 15.4 supports
Nearest alternative
Hockley General Store Cafe, Adjala–Tosorontio, ~7.6 km

OpenStreetMap lists 1 in Mono (data as of 2026-10-18). At the Dufferin County rate (about 1 per 2,366 residents, 28 county-wide), Mono's 9,421 residents would match about 4.0. Nearest listed: Hockley General Store Cafe (Adjala–Tosorontio), about 7.6 km from the middle of the township in a straight line. Statistics Canada business counts (January 2026, locations with employees) list 10 in NAICS 7225 'Full-service restaurants and limited-service eating places' in Mono, vs about 15.4 at the county rate: this supports the indication. (That NAICS group is broader than this business type.)

Industry & workforce Verified fact

Accommodation and food services employs 4.5% of the labour force living in Mono, vs 5.2% county-wide and 5.3% in Ontario.

Share of the employed labour force living in the area (by place of residence), 2021 Census. Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 (income: 2020).

NAICS 722: 11 locations with employees in Mono. Median wages (ER3540): Restaurant and food service managers (NOC 60030) $27.47 · Chefs (NOC 62200) $22 · Cooks (NOC 63200) $18.

NOC = National Occupational Classification, Canada's standard job codes used for wage data. NAICS = North American Industry Classification System, the standard industry codes used for business counts. Codes link to the official Statistics Canada definitions (NOC 2021 Version 1.0, NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0).

Mono · Services

Car wash

45score

Indication only Confidence: low None mapped locally

Mapped in Mono
0
At the county rate
about 1.3 (1 per 7,362 residents)
Population, 2021
9,421
Nearest alternative
Coin-op Car Wash, Orangeville, ~10.9 km

OpenStreetMap lists 0 in Mono (data as of 2026-10-18). At the Dufferin County rate (about 1 per 7,362 residents, 9 county-wide), Mono's 9,421 residents would match about 1.3. Nearest listed: Coin-op Car Wash (Orangeville), about 10.9 km from the middle of the township in a straight line.

Industry & workforce Verified fact

Construction employs 10.3% of the labour force living in Mono, vs 11.3% county-wide and 7.3% in Ontario.

Share of the employed labour force living in the area (by place of residence), 2021 Census. Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 (income: 2020).

NAICS 23: 67 locations with employees in Mono. Median wages (ER3540): Electricians (NOC 72200) $36 · Plumbers (NOC 72300) $32.5 · Carpenters (NOC 72310) $32.5.

NOC = National Occupational Classification, Canada's standard job codes used for wage data. NAICS = North American Industry Classification System, the standard industry codes used for business counts. Codes link to the official Statistics Canada definitions (NOC 2021 Version 1.0, NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0).

Mono · Services

Hair salon / barber

43score

Indication only Confidence: medium

Mapped in Mono
1
At the county rate
about 3.6 (1 per 2,650 residents)
Population, 2021
9,421
StatCan, with employees
2 vs about 7.5 supports
Nearest alternative
Gentleman's Choice, Orangeville, ~10.7 km

OpenStreetMap lists 1 in Mono (data as of 2026-10-18). At the Dufferin County rate (about 1 per 2,650 residents, 25 county-wide), Mono's 9,421 residents would match about 3.6. Nearest listed: Gentleman's Choice (Orangeville), about 10.7 km from the middle of the township in a straight line. Statistics Canada business counts (January 2026, locations with employees) list 2 in NAICS 8121 'Personal care services' in Mono, vs about 7.5 at the county rate: this supports the indication.

Industry & workforce Verified fact

Construction employs 10.3% of the labour force living in Mono, vs 11.3% county-wide and 7.3% in Ontario.

Share of the employed labour force living in the area (by place of residence), 2021 Census. Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 (income: 2020).

NAICS 23: 67 locations with employees in Mono. Median wages (ER3540): Electricians (NOC 72200) $36 · Plumbers (NOC 72300) $32.5 · Carpenters (NOC 72310) $32.5.

NOC = National Occupational Classification, Canada's standard job codes used for wage data. NAICS = North American Industry Classification System, the standard industry codes used for business counts. Codes link to the official Statistics Canada definitions (NOC 2021 Version 1.0, NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0).

Mono · Food & drink

Fast food / takeout

42score

Indication only Confidence: medium

Mapped in Mono
2
At the county rate
about 6.8 (1 per 1,380 residents)
Population, 2021
9,421
StatCan, with employees
10 vs about 15.4 supports
Nearest alternative
Champ Burger, Mulmur, ~9.7 km

OpenStreetMap lists 2 in Mono (data as of 2026-10-18). At the Dufferin County rate (about 1 per 1,380 residents, 48 county-wide), Mono's 9,421 residents would match about 6.8. Nearest listed: Champ Burger (Mulmur), about 9.7 km from the middle of the township in a straight line. Statistics Canada business counts (January 2026, locations with employees) list 10 in NAICS 7225 'Full-service restaurants and limited-service eating places' in Mono, vs about 15.4 at the county rate: this supports the indication. (That NAICS group is broader than this business type.)

Industry & workforce Verified fact

Accommodation and food services employs 4.5% of the labour force living in Mono, vs 5.2% county-wide and 5.3% in Ontario.

Share of the employed labour force living in the area (by place of residence), 2021 Census. Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 (income: 2020).

NAICS 722: 11 locations with employees in Mono. Median wages (ER3540): Restaurant and food service managers (NOC 60030) $27.47 · Chefs (NOC 62200) $22 · Cooks (NOC 63200) $18.

NOC = National Occupational Classification, Canada's standard job codes used for wage data. NAICS = North American Industry Classification System, the standard industry codes used for business counts. Codes link to the official Statistics Canada definitions (NOC 2021 Version 1.0, NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0).

Mono · Food & drink

Pub / bar

41score

Indication only Confidence: low None mapped locally

Mapped in Mono
0
At the county rate
about 1 (1 per 9,465 residents)
Population, 2021
9,421
StatCan, with employees
0 vs about 0.1 inconclusive
Nearest alternative
Fionn MacCool's, Orangeville, ~10.7 km

OpenStreetMap lists 0 in Mono (data as of 2026-10-18). At the Dufferin County rate (about 1 per 9,465 residents, 7 county-wide), Mono's 9,421 residents would match about 1.0. Nearest listed: Fionn MacCool's (Orangeville), about 10.7 km from the middle of the township in a straight line. Statistics Canada business counts (January 2026, locations with employees) list 0 in NAICS 7224 'Drinking places (alcoholic beverages)' in Mono, vs about 0.1 at the county rate.

Industry & workforce Verified fact

Accommodation and food services employs 4.5% of the labour force living in Mono, vs 5.2% county-wide and 5.3% in Ontario.

Share of the employed labour force living in the area (by place of residence), 2021 Census. Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 (income: 2020).

NAICS 722: 11 locations with employees in Mono. Median wages (ER3540): Restaurant and food service managers (NOC 60030) $27.47 · Chefs (NOC 62200) $22 · Cooks (NOC 63200) $18.

NOC = National Occupational Classification, Canada's standard job codes used for wage data. NAICS = North American Industry Classification System, the standard industry codes used for business counts. Codes link to the official Statistics Canada definitions (NOC 2021 Version 1.0, NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0).

Mono · Retail

Pet store / grooming

41score

Indication only Confidence: low None mapped locally

Mapped in Mono
0
At the county rate
about 1 (1 per 9,465 residents)
Population, 2021
9,421
Nearest alternative
Pet Valu, Orangeville, ~11.1 km

OpenStreetMap lists 0 in Mono (data as of 2026-10-18). At the Dufferin County rate (about 1 per 9,465 residents, 7 county-wide), Mono's 9,421 residents would match about 1.0. Nearest listed: Pet Valu (Orangeville), about 11.1 km from the middle of the township in a straight line.

Industry & workforce Verified fact

Retail trade employs 10.8% of the labour force living in Mono, vs 11.6% county-wide and 10.8% in Ontario.

Share of the employed labour force living in the area (by place of residence), 2021 Census. Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 (income: 2020).

NAICS 44-45: 36 locations with employees in Mono. Median wages (ER3540): Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers (NOC 64100) $17.6 · Cashiers (NOC 65100) $17.6 · Retail sales supervisors (NOC 62010) $19.36.

NOC = National Occupational Classification, Canada's standard job codes used for wage data. NAICS = North American Industry Classification System, the standard industry codes used for business counts. Codes link to the official Statistics Canada definitions (NOC 2021 Version 1.0, NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0).

Mono · Retail

Sporting goods / bike

41score

Indication only Confidence: medium None mapped locally

Mapped in Mono
0
At the county rate
about 1 (1 per 9,465 residents)
Population, 2021
9,421
StatCan, with employees
1 vs about 1.8 supports
Nearest alternative
Sport Chek, Orangeville, ~10.6 km

OpenStreetMap lists 0 in Mono (data as of 2026-10-18). At the Dufferin County rate (about 1 per 9,465 residents, 7 county-wide), Mono's 9,421 residents would match about 1.0. Nearest listed: Sport Chek (Orangeville), about 10.6 km from the middle of the township in a straight line. Statistics Canada business counts (January 2026, locations with employees) list 1 in NAICS 4591 'Sporting goods, hobby and musical instrument retailers' in Mono, vs about 1.8 at the county rate: this supports the indication.

Industry & workforce Verified fact

Retail trade employs 10.8% of the labour force living in Mono, vs 11.6% county-wide and 10.8% in Ontario.

Share of the employed labour force living in the area (by place of residence), 2021 Census. Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 (income: 2020).

NAICS 44-45: 36 locations with employees in Mono. Median wages (ER3540): Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers (NOC 64100) $17.6 · Cashiers (NOC 65100) $17.6 · Retail sales supervisors (NOC 62010) $19.36.

NOC = National Occupational Classification, Canada's standard job codes used for wage data. NAICS = North American Industry Classification System, the standard industry codes used for business counts. Codes link to the official Statistics Canada definitions (NOC 2021 Version 1.0, NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0).

Mono · Professional

Lawyer / notary

41score

Indication only Confidence: low None mapped locally

Mapped in Mono
0
At the county rate
about 1 (1 per 9,465 residents)
Population, 2021
9,421
StatCan, with employees
4 vs about 4.3 inconclusive
Nearest alternative
GSP Law, Orangeville, ~11.2 km

OpenStreetMap lists 0 in Mono (data as of 2026-10-18). At the Dufferin County rate (about 1 per 9,465 residents, 7 county-wide), Mono's 9,421 residents would match about 1.0. Nearest listed: GSP Law (Orangeville), about 11.2 km from the middle of the township in a straight line. Statistics Canada business counts (January 2026, locations with employees) list 4 in NAICS 5411 'Legal services' in Mono, vs about 4.3 at the county rate.

Industry & workforce Verified fact

Professional, scientific and technical services employs 8.4% of the labour force living in Mono, vs 5.3% county-wide and 9.2% in Ontario.

Share of the employed labour force living in the area (by place of residence), 2021 Census. Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 (income: 2020).

NAICS 54: 49 locations with employees in Mono. Median wages (ER3540): Software engineers and designers (NOC 21231) $56.77 · Software developers and programmers (NOC 21232) $48.35 · Data scientists (NOC 21211) $44.62.

NOC = National Occupational Classification, Canada's standard job codes used for wage data. NAICS = North American Industry Classification System, the standard industry codes used for business counts. Codes link to the official Statistics Canada definitions (NOC 2021 Version 1.0, NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0).

Mono · Services

Laundromat / dry cleaner

41score

Indication only Confidence: low None mapped locally

Mapped in Mono
0
At the county rate
about 1 (1 per 9,465 residents)
Population, 2021
9,421
StatCan, with employees
0 vs about 0.4 inconclusive
Nearest alternative
Suds 'n Shine, Orangeville, ~11 km

OpenStreetMap lists 0 in Mono (data as of 2026-10-18). At the Dufferin County rate (about 1 per 9,465 residents, 7 county-wide), Mono's 9,421 residents would match about 1.0. Nearest listed: Suds 'n Shine (Orangeville), about 11.0 km from the middle of the township in a straight line. Statistics Canada business counts (January 2026, locations with employees) list 0 in NAICS 8123 'Dry cleaning and laundry services' in Mono, vs about 0.4 at the county rate.

Industry & workforce Verified fact

Construction employs 10.3% of the labour force living in Mono, vs 11.3% county-wide and 7.3% in Ontario.

Share of the employed labour force living in the area (by place of residence), 2021 Census. Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 (income: 2020).

NAICS 23: 67 locations with employees in Mono. Median wages (ER3540): Electricians (NOC 72200) $36 · Plumbers (NOC 72300) $32.5 · Carpenters (NOC 72310) $32.5.

NOC = National Occupational Classification, Canada's standard job codes used for wage data. NAICS = North American Industry Classification System, the standard industry codes used for business counts. Codes link to the official Statistics Canada definitions (NOC 2021 Version 1.0, NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0).

Mono · Food & drink

Bakery

38score

Indication only Confidence: low None mapped locally

Mapped in Mono
0
At the county rate
about 0.9 (1 per 11,043 residents)
Population, 2021
9,421
StatCan, with employees
0 vs about 0.4 inconclusive
Nearest alternative
Wicked Shortbread, Orangeville, ~11.8 km

OpenStreetMap lists 0 in Mono (data as of 2026-10-18). At the Dufferin County rate (about 1 per 11,043 residents, 6 county-wide), Mono's 9,421 residents would match about 0.9. Nearest listed: Wicked Shortbread (Orangeville), about 11.8 km from the middle of the township in a straight line. Statistics Canada business counts (January 2026, locations with employees) list 0 in NAICS 3118 'Bakeries and tortilla manufacturing' in Mono, vs about 0.4 at the county rate.

Industry & workforce Verified fact

Accommodation and food services employs 4.5% of the labour force living in Mono, vs 5.2% county-wide and 5.3% in Ontario.

Share of the employed labour force living in the area (by place of residence), 2021 Census. Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 (income: 2020).

NAICS 722: 11 locations with employees in Mono. Median wages (ER3540): Restaurant and food service managers (NOC 60030) $27.47 · Chefs (NOC 62200) $22 · Cooks (NOC 63200) $18.

NOC = National Occupational Classification, Canada's standard job codes used for wage data. NAICS = North American Industry Classification System, the standard industry codes used for business counts. Codes link to the official Statistics Canada definitions (NOC 2021 Version 1.0, NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0).

Mono · Health

Optometrist / optician

38score

Indication only Confidence: low None mapped locally

Mapped in Mono
0
At the county rate
about 0.9 (1 per 11,043 residents)
Population, 2021
9,421
Nearest alternative
Orangeville Opticians, Orangeville, ~10.7 km

OpenStreetMap lists 0 in Mono (data as of 2026-10-18). At the Dufferin County rate (about 1 per 11,043 residents, 6 county-wide), Mono's 9,421 residents would match about 0.9. Nearest listed: Orangeville Opticians (Orangeville), about 10.7 km from the middle of the township in a straight line.

Mono · Retail

Electronics / computer / phone

38score

Indication only Confidence: medium None mapped locally

Mapped in Mono
0
At the county rate
about 0.9 (1 per 11,043 residents)
Population, 2021
9,421
StatCan, with employees
0 vs about 0.9 supports
Nearest alternative
Best Buy, Orangeville, ~10.8 km

OpenStreetMap lists 0 in Mono (data as of 2026-10-18). At the Dufferin County rate (about 1 per 11,043 residents, 6 county-wide), Mono's 9,421 residents would match about 0.9. Nearest listed: Best Buy (Orangeville), about 10.8 km from the middle of the township in a straight line. Statistics Canada business counts (January 2026, locations with employees) list 0 in NAICS 4492 'Electronics and appliances retailers' in Mono, vs about 0.9 at the county rate: this supports the indication.

Industry & workforce Verified fact

Retail trade employs 10.8% of the labour force living in Mono, vs 11.6% county-wide and 10.8% in Ontario.

Share of the employed labour force living in the area (by place of residence), 2021 Census. Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 (income: 2020).

NAICS 44-45: 36 locations with employees in Mono. Median wages (ER3540): Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers (NOC 64100) $17.6 · Cashiers (NOC 65100) $17.6 · Retail sales supervisors (NOC 62010) $19.36.

NOC = National Occupational Classification, Canada's standard job codes used for wage data. NAICS = North American Industry Classification System, the standard industry codes used for business counts. Codes link to the official Statistics Canada definitions (NOC 2021 Version 1.0, NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0).

Mono · Services

Post office / courier

38score

Indication only Confidence: low None mapped locally

Mapped in Mono
0
At the county rate
about 0.9 (1 per 11,043 residents)
Population, 2021
9,421
Nearest alternative
Orangville Mall Canada Post, Orangeville, ~10.7 km

OpenStreetMap lists 0 in Mono (data as of 2026-10-18). At the Dufferin County rate (about 1 per 11,043 residents, 6 county-wide), Mono's 9,421 residents would match about 0.9. Nearest listed: Orangville Mall Canada Post (Orangeville), about 10.7 km from the middle of the township in a straight line.

Industry & workforce Verified fact

Construction employs 10.3% of the labour force living in Mono, vs 11.3% county-wide and 7.3% in Ontario.

Share of the employed labour force living in the area (by place of residence), 2021 Census. Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 (income: 2020).

NAICS 23: 67 locations with employees in Mono. Median wages (ER3540): Electricians (NOC 72200) $36 · Plumbers (NOC 72300) $32.5 · Carpenters (NOC 72310) $32.5.

NOC = National Occupational Classification, Canada's standard job codes used for wage data. NAICS = North American Industry Classification System, the standard industry codes used for business counts. Codes link to the official Statistics Canada definitions (NOC 2021 Version 1.0, NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0).

Mono · Services

Beauty / nail / spa

32score

Indication only Confidence: medium

Mapped in Mono
1
At the county rate
about 2.4 (1 per 3,897 residents)
Population, 2021
9,421
StatCan, with employees
2 vs about 7.5 supports
Nearest alternative
Nails for You, Orangeville, ~10.7 km

OpenStreetMap lists 1 in Mono (data as of 2026-10-18). At the Dufferin County rate (about 1 per 3,897 residents, 17 county-wide), Mono's 9,421 residents would match about 2.4. Nearest listed: Nails for You (Orangeville), about 10.7 km from the middle of the township in a straight line. Statistics Canada business counts (January 2026, locations with employees) list 2 in NAICS 8121 'Personal care services' in Mono, vs about 7.5 at the county rate: this supports the indication. (That NAICS group is broader than this business type.)

Industry & workforce Verified fact

Construction employs 10.3% of the labour force living in Mono, vs 11.3% county-wide and 7.3% in Ontario.

Share of the employed labour force living in the area (by place of residence), 2021 Census. Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 (income: 2020).

NAICS 23: 67 locations with employees in Mono. Median wages (ER3540): Electricians (NOC 72200) $36 · Plumbers (NOC 72300) $32.5 · Carpenters (NOC 72310) $32.5.

NOC = National Occupational Classification, Canada's standard job codes used for wage data. NAICS = North American Industry Classification System, the standard industry codes used for business counts. Codes link to the official Statistics Canada definitions (NOC 2021 Version 1.0, NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0).

Mono · Health

Doctor / clinic

24score

Indication only Confidence: low None mapped locally

Mapped in Mono
0
At the county rate
about 1.4 (1 per 6,626 residents)
Population, 2021
9,421
StatCan, with employees
19 vs about 7.5 doesn't support
Nearest alternative
5th Avenue Walk-in & Family Practice, Orangeville, ~11.3 km

OpenStreetMap lists 0 in Mono (data as of 2026-10-18). At the Dufferin County rate (about 1 per 6,626 residents, 10 county-wide), Mono's 9,421 residents would match about 1.4. Nearest listed: 5th Avenue Walk-in & Family Practice (Orangeville), about 11.3 km from the middle of the township in a straight line. Statistics Canada business counts (January 2026, locations with employees) list 19 in NAICS 6211 'Offices of physicians' in Mono, vs about 7.5 at the county rate: this does not support the indication.

Mono · Professional

Insurance office

22score

Indication only Confidence: low None mapped locally

Mapped in Mono
0
At the county rate
about 1.1 (1 per 8,282 residents)
Population, 2021
9,421
StatCan, with employees
3 vs about 2.7 doesn't support
Nearest alternative
The Co-operators, Orangeville, ~10.9 km

OpenStreetMap lists 0 in Mono (data as of 2026-10-18). At the Dufferin County rate (about 1 per 8,282 residents, 8 county-wide), Mono's 9,421 residents would match about 1.1. Nearest listed: The Co-operators (Orangeville), about 10.9 km from the middle of the township in a straight line. Statistics Canada business counts (January 2026, locations with employees) list 3 in NAICS 5242 'Agencies, brokerages and other insurance related activities' in Mono, vs about 2.7 at the county rate: this does not support the indication.

Industry & workforce Verified fact

Professional, scientific and technical services employs 8.4% of the labour force living in Mono, vs 5.3% county-wide and 9.2% in Ontario.

Share of the employed labour force living in the area (by place of residence), 2021 Census. Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 (income: 2020).

NAICS 54: 49 locations with employees in Mono. Median wages (ER3540): Software engineers and designers (NOC 21231) $56.77 · Software developers and programmers (NOC 21232) $48.35 · Data scientists (NOC 21211) $44.62.

NOC = National Occupational Classification, Canada's standard job codes used for wage data. NAICS = North American Industry Classification System, the standard industry codes used for business counts. Codes link to the official Statistics Canada definitions (NOC 2021 Version 1.0, NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0).

Mono · Retail

Clothing store

19score

Indication only Confidence: low

Mapped in Mono
1
At the county rate
about 2.8 (1 per 3,313 residents)
Population, 2021
9,421
StatCan, with employees
2 vs about 1.3 doesn't support
Nearest alternative
Bonnie Togs, Orangeville, ~10.6 km

OpenStreetMap lists 1 in Mono (data as of 2026-10-18). At the Dufferin County rate (about 1 per 3,313 residents, 20 county-wide), Mono's 9,421 residents would match about 2.8. Nearest listed: Bonnie Togs (Orangeville), about 10.6 km from the middle of the township in a straight line. Statistics Canada business counts (January 2026, locations with employees) list 2 in NAICS 4581 'Clothing and clothing accessories retailers' in Mono, vs about 1.3 at the county rate: this does not support the indication.

Industry & workforce Verified fact

Retail trade employs 10.8% of the labour force living in Mono, vs 11.6% county-wide and 10.8% in Ontario.

Share of the employed labour force living in the area (by place of residence), 2021 Census. Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 (income: 2020).

NAICS 44-45: 36 locations with employees in Mono. Median wages (ER3540): Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers (NOC 64100) $17.6 · Cashiers (NOC 65100) $17.6 · Retail sales supervisors (NOC 62010) $19.36.

NOC = National Occupational Classification, Canada's standard job codes used for wage data. NAICS = North American Industry Classification System, the standard industry codes used for business counts. Codes link to the official Statistics Canada definitions (NOC 2021 Version 1.0, NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0).

Mono · Retail

Gift / craft / art shop

18score

Indication only Confidence: low

Mapped in Mono
1
At the county rate
about 2.7 (1 per 3,487 residents)
Population, 2021
9,421
StatCan, with employees
1 vs about 0.6 doesn't support
Nearest alternative
Michaels, Orangeville, ~10.6 km

OpenStreetMap lists 1 in Mono (data as of 2026-10-18). At the Dufferin County rate (about 1 per 3,487 residents, 19 county-wide), Mono's 9,421 residents would match about 2.7. Nearest listed: Michaels (Orangeville), about 10.6 km from the middle of the township in a straight line. Statistics Canada business counts (January 2026, locations with employees) list 1 in NAICS 4594 'Office supplies, stationery and gift retailers' in Mono, vs about 0.6 at the county rate: this does not support the indication.

Industry & workforce Verified fact

Retail trade employs 10.8% of the labour force living in Mono, vs 11.6% county-wide and 10.8% in Ontario.

Share of the employed labour force living in the area (by place of residence), 2021 Census. Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 (income: 2020).

NAICS 44-45: 36 locations with employees in Mono. Median wages (ER3540): Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers (NOC 64100) $17.6 · Cashiers (NOC 65100) $17.6 · Retail sales supervisors (NOC 62010) $19.36.

NOC = National Occupational Classification, Canada's standard job codes used for wage data. NAICS = North American Industry Classification System, the standard industry codes used for business counts. Codes link to the official Statistics Canada definitions (NOC 2021 Version 1.0, NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0).

Mono · Food & drink

Restaurant (all)

14score

Indication only Confidence: medium

Mapped in Mono
6
At the county rate
about 7.8 (1 per 1,205 residents)
Population, 2021
9,421
StatCan, with employees
10 vs about 15.4 supports
Nearest alternative
Mrs. Mitchell's Restaurant, Mulmur, ~9.1 km

OpenStreetMap and our directory list 6 in Mono (data as of 2026-10-18). At the Dufferin County rate (about 1 per 1,205 residents, 55 county-wide), Mono's 9,421 residents would match about 7.8. Nearest listed: Mrs. Mitchell's Restaurant (Mulmur), about 9.1 km from the middle of the township in a straight line. Statistics Canada business counts (January 2026, locations with employees) list 10 in NAICS 7225 'Full-service restaurants and limited-service eating places' in Mono, vs about 15.4 at the county rate: this supports the indication. (That NAICS group is broader than this business type.)

Industry & workforce Verified fact

Accommodation and food services employs 4.5% of the labour force living in Mono, vs 5.2% county-wide and 5.3% in Ontario.

Share of the employed labour force living in the area (by place of residence), 2021 Census. Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 (income: 2020).

NAICS 722: 11 locations with employees in Mono. Median wages (ER3540): Restaurant and food service managers (NOC 60030) $27.47 · Chefs (NOC 62200) $22 · Cooks (NOC 63200) $18.

NOC = National Occupational Classification, Canada's standard job codes used for wage data. NAICS = North American Industry Classification System, the standard industry codes used for business counts. Codes link to the official Statistics Canada definitions (NOC 2021 Version 1.0, NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0).

Mono · Services

Gas station

13score

Indication only Confidence: medium

Mapped in Mono
5
At the county rate
about 6.4 (1 per 1,472 residents)
Population, 2021
9,421
StatCan, with employees
0 vs about 1.6 supports
Nearest alternative
Esso, Orangeville, ~11 km

OpenStreetMap lists 5 in Mono (data as of 2026-10-18). At the Dufferin County rate (about 1 per 1,472 residents, 45 county-wide), Mono's 9,421 residents would match about 6.4. Nearest listed: Esso (Orangeville), about 11.0 km from the middle of the township in a straight line. Statistics Canada business counts (January 2026, locations with employees) list 0 in NAICS 4571 'Gasoline stations' in Mono, vs about 1.6 at the county rate: this supports the indication.

Industry & workforce Verified fact

Construction employs 10.3% of the labour force living in Mono, vs 11.3% county-wide and 7.3% in Ontario.

Share of the employed labour force living in the area (by place of residence), 2021 Census. Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 (income: 2020).

NAICS 23: 67 locations with employees in Mono. Median wages (ER3540): Electricians (NOC 72200) $36 · Plumbers (NOC 72300) $32.5 · Carpenters (NOC 72310) $32.5.

NOC = National Occupational Classification, Canada's standard job codes used for wage data. NAICS = North American Industry Classification System, the standard industry codes used for business counts. Codes link to the official Statistics Canada definitions (NOC 2021 Version 1.0, NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0).

What's mapped now

Businesses counted per municipality across 54 types (OpenStreetMap + our directory, as of 2026-10-18): Orangeville 352 · Shelburne 112 · Mono 77 · Grand Valley 34 · Mulmur 35 · Melancthon 12 · Amaranth 7 · East Garafraxa 8. Full counts: inventory JSON.

Methodology

Inventory
We counted businesses by type in each of the eight municipalities using OpenStreetMap (Geofabrik Ontario extract, data as of 2026-10-18, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), plus visitor-facing businesses from our own directory that OpenStreetMap was missing (matched by name or within 250 m). Places were assigned to a municipality by their map location inside the municipal boundary.
Benchmark
For each business type we use the Dufferin County rate: residents per business across the whole county (2021 Census population 66,257). A municipality's 'expected' count is its 2021 population divided by that rate. We did not find a verifiable published benchmark for comparable Ontario towns, so we don't use one.
Score (0 to 100)
Higher when a municipality has fewer businesses than the county rate predicts, relative to how many it would 'expect'. Types where the county rate predicts under one business, or where there's no shortfall, are not listed. +10 when there are none at all. Scores are reduced by 60% when a business of that type is within 5 km (likely served just across a boundary) and by 40% in rural townships, whose residents usually shop in the towns. Campgrounds aren't scored for the three urban municipalities.
Second evidence line
Where a business type maps to a Statistics Canada NAICS industry, we also compare Canadian Business Counts (January 2026: business locations with employees, counted where they are located) with the county rate. If they also show a shortfall, confidence rises from low to medium. If they show as many as the county rate predicts or more, the score is halved and confidence stays low. Some NAICS groups are broader than our types (for example 7225 covers all restaurants, cafés and takeout), and businesses without employees aren't counted.
Nearest alternative
Straight-line distance from the town centre (Orangeville, Shelburne, Grand Valley) or from a central point inside each township, to the nearest mapped business of that type, including ones just outside Dufferin. Driving distance will be longer.
Confidence
Low by default. Medium only when the municipality would expect at least 3 such businesses, the county has at least 10 mapped, and none is within 5 km. Nothing is rated high: high would need a local count checked on the ground or a professional market study. Editors can add local knowledge or hide gaps that are wrong.

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