I used to go to all the LQSs around the Hamilton/Burlington, Ontario areas when I'd visit, especially if my transplanted-to-Texas quilting buddy was "home" at the same time as me. Then I stopped, because the fabric prices in Canada are now insane! I once asked at the LQS I visited most often while in Canada why the prices were so high - I mean, a two hour drive away the prices were 1/3 as high, before you add the 15% sales taxes! The owner told me it is all about tariffs and import duties and such.
My sympathies for the Canadian quilters among us. I could never afford this hobby (habit) if I still lived there!
Alison