HAWKESVILLE, ONTARIO
pop.250
"A slice of heaven in the middle of a cornfield."
That's how Gloria Gagnon, owner of Hawkesville's only variety
store, describes her town.
About 25 kilometres northwest of Kitchener-Waterloo, the tiny
community is home to a unique blend of old
order Mennonites and former city folk eager to escape the rat race.
Hawkesville has had just one new road added to its map since 1851,
yet still draws 200 people from
neighbouring communities to work alongside its own residents.
It's a step back in time. The general store is closed on Sundays, when
about half the town's residents can be
found in the Mennonite church.
Any other day of the week, you're welcome to drop by the store for
coffee and
homemade summer sausage.
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