For a time, Clarkson was referred to as the “Strawberry Capital of Ontario” – although that reference may be a more modern take from looking back at Clarkson’s history. Strawberry growing in the Clarkson area connects, in part, to Edward Sutherland who started growing strawberries on his farm in 1855. The soil was good, and the climate was perfect for growing strawberries, and soon other farmers began to follow suit. And then some. In 1915 a sign was erected at the Clarkson railway station that proudly stated, “Through this station passes more strawberries than any other station in Ontario.”