How a beach resort is rebuilding, long after its amusement park shut down

Canadians typically enjoy hitting the country’s beach resorts in the summer but getting them to stay for longer periods, to return the following year, or to consider putting down roots in the surrounding communities can be challenging.

Some resort areas, such as Ontario’s Blue Mountains, British Columbia’s Gulf Islands and Quebec’s Eastern Townships, are among the fastest-growing communities in Canada, while others strive to up their games.