http://thetyee.ca/Culture/2014/12/29...rid-In-Canada/ Only about some people who are living this way. Interesting about definition of off-grid, which is not on the electrical/hydro power grid.

Dearie did live off-grid for his farm for about 4-5 yrs. about 100 km. outside of Toronto..He used gasoline generator to run lights. Propane to fuel certain appliances. Over 25 yrs. ago, options for solar and wind power was very limited.