"Golden Horseshoe" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Reportedly coined by Westinghouse President Herbert H. Rogge, in a speech to the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce on 12 Jan. 1954. Head templates: {{head|en|proper noun|head=Golden Horseshoe}} Golden Horseshoe
  1. (Canada, informal) The U-shaped area of the Canadian province of Ontario which extends along the northwestern, western, and southwestern shoreline of Lake Ontario from metropolitan Toronto to the Niagara River, comprising one of Canada's most populated and economically productive regions. Wikipedia link: Golden Horseshoe Tags: Canada, informal
    Sense id: en-Golden_Horseshoe-en-name-6M7hRRoH Categories (other): Canadian English, English entries with incorrect language header

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