04-10-2019, 04:55 PM
(04-10-2019, 06:57 AM)ijmorlan Wrote:(04-10-2019, 12:29 AM)jeffster Wrote: My understanding is that Ikea wants a base population of close to 1,000,000, and we're just not there quite yet:
Kitchener area 550,000 + Guelph Area 150,000 + Brantford area (if at 401 at SportsWorld or 24) 130,000 so 830,000 in total.
Also we’re close to other existing Ikeas. Winnipeg has an Ikea, and my impression is that Winnipeg is a bit on the small side to have one, but the next closest one is in Ontario.
Yes, that is a factor -- Burlington and Vaughn (I believe, or perhaps it's North York -- the one off of the 400) are within an hours drive. My choice has always been Burlington.