-Today the Shaw Centre is located where the Totem Fruit Stand had operated in 1958.
The Totem Fruit Stand opened in 1958. On the front of the farm, the Totem Fruit Stand featured a majestic totem pole that served as an identifying landmark for the company that could be seen from the highway. The Totem Fruit Stand was open during the summer months and closed around the Thanksgiving holiday.
Together, Robin and Derek cultivated the area, producing high-quality fruit, including the famous non-irrigated Macintosh apple. As the Ruth family grew, their interest in cultivating various fruit types rose as well. Don and Lilian decided to step back in the late 1970s and let their sons manage the business. In the early 1980s, the boys added a garden centre to the Totem Fruit Stand.