Butter tarts: a delicious form of economic development says Pettapiece
Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece recently highlighted the Butter Tart Trail as an example of community-based leadership and economic success.
“It’s not just delicious, but it’s also community-based economic development that has been proven effective.”
In his statement to the Ontario legislature recently, Pettapiece congratulated the Township of Wellington North, the tourism committee, and local businesses.
“Any visit to Wellington County wouldn’t be complete without a tasty treat: the great Canadian butter tart.
“The Township of Wellington North created a tourist sensation when, five years ago, it created the Butter Tart Trail.”
He noted that publications including the Toronto Star, and Canadian Living magazine, have featured the trail.
“Winding through Wellington North, the trail includes stops at various antique shops, farm markets, artisan studios, and of course, bakeries that serve butter tarts. Some favourites include the butter tart served with a scoop of ice cream, and the official ‘goat butter tart,’ made with real goat milk butter.”
Pettapiece explained that the Butter Tart Trail comes from the idea that to promote local economic development, you need to build on existing community strengths, and capitalize on your assets.
“That’s what has happened in Wellington North. Their success is a clear sign that the spirit of enterprise is alive and well in Perth-Wellington.”
