We've seen some truly creative marketing campaigns in recent years from smaller Ontario towns and cities looking to boost their population (and skilled workforce) numbers while city dwellers were [leaving Toronto en masse](https://www.blogto.com/real-estate-toronto/2022/04/small-towns-luring-people-out-big-cities/) for larger, cheaper spaces from which to work from home. In early 2021, the economic development corporation of London, Ontario, started promoting a [beautiful, comprehensive website](https://www.blogto.com/city/2021/02/ontario-city-trying-to-lure-toronto-with-jobs/) for prospective residents called "Don't Tell Toronto." There, officials highlighted the number of high-paying jobs, low population density and impressive amounts of trees that could be found a few hours down the 401 in an attempt to lure talent from the big city. [Read More ](https://www.blogto.com/real-estate-toronto/2022/08/small-ontario-townships-pay-come-live/)