Whether it was the corner store where you used to go for a cold treat on a hot day or the department store that was a cultural hub downtown, businesses seem to be disappearing left and right. Small businesses have always been the backbone of a community, but most of these smaller organizations, and even some bigger ones, cannot find the key to staying power.
It could be a changing financial climate or simply a change in the community outlook, but regardless of the reasons, every generation has watched as the businesses they grew up with have either learned to adapt to changing times or closed their doors for good. Here is a brief look at just a few of the iconic Canadian businesses that have gone defunct over the years.