Enjoy fine dining by Ottawa’s gorgeous Rideau Canal as 1 Elgin Restaurant presents menus inspired by a diverse ensemble of immensely talented chefs from across the country through their Resident Chef Program. 

Resident Chef Program

The National Arts Centre's mission has always been to nurture and promote performing artists throughout Canada. In the same spirit, the Resident Chef Program was introduced by 1 Elgin Restaurant in 2019 as a way of sharing Canada's brightest culinary talent with the rest of the country, and the world. 

Working closely with NAC executive chef, Kenton Leier, participating chefs have created beautiful events and cooking demonstrations, menus for 1 Elgin Restaurant and invited culinary students into the NAC kitchen to work with them and gain some real-world experience in one of Canada's most prestigious kitchens. 

Current menus, upcoming events, and information on every season of Resident Chefs can be found at 1Elgin.ca.

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A Hintonburg tradition since 2003, serves Farm-to-Table Contemporary Canadian Cuisine. Patrick Garland, Chief Stove Monkey, grew up in the neighbourhood and is proud to make it home to his restaurant.

The restaurant is a modern bistro, using locally sourced ingredients, prepared in an inventive and sophisticated manner. Enjoy the richness of Absinthe cuisine which features meats, cheeses and produce from eastern Ontario and western Quebec, prepared with classical French culinary techniques.

Absinthe donates 1$ for every burger sold to Cornerstone Housing for Women, over $10,000 since 2012. 

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Established in 2003, Absinthe, is renowned for its commitment to fine food. The restaurant is a modern bistro, using locally sourced ingredients, prepared in an inventive and sophisticated manner. Enjoy the richness of Absinthe cuisine which features meats, cheeses and produce from eastern Ontario and western Quebec, prepared with classical French culinary techniques.

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Reinvigorating pride in Canada’s multicultural background and shared heritage through seasonally-inspired food combined with an exclusive wine list.

Driven to provide a dining experience unlike any other, Aiāna’s cuisine reflects a harmonious balance between classic cooking techniques and contemporary recipes.

Whether a memorable dinner; handcrafted cocktail or a glass of carefully curated wine, Aiāna delivers distinctly Canadian cuisine and impeccable hospitality – all from the pulse of Ottawa’s bustling downtown.

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Bantam offers a unique, fresh and farm-forward menu with an international flavour using local seasonal ingredients. Sister restaurant to The Marans in Picton, Bantam is operated by Chef Guerin Sykes and partner Rollande Crawford at Closson Chase Vineyards.

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Bella Bistro and Bella Market are committed to serving local food. They work with local farms, suppliers, craft brewers and local vintners to bring you the best of the region.  They believe this comitment to local  makes better for that is better for the environment and better for you - we agree.

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Located on the idyllic Bridge Street of Carleton Place, Black Tartan Kitchen is the newest family business to open its doors. Their menu reflects the current season and showcases products predominantly from the bountiful Ottawa Valley. The cuisine can best be described as "Canadian Contemporary"; Classic French roots with varying influences all presented with a modern touch. They provide an intimate, casual and homegrown dining experience to be enjoyed on any occasion.

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Carben is located in Hintonburg and thrives from the vibrancy and support of the community. Caroline Ngo and Kevin Benes are a husband and wife team dedicated to serving great food in a comfortable environment, with excellent service. The name CARBEN is taken from the owners’ names and is also a play on the element ‘Carbon’ – found in all things; everything is inspiration.

The food at Carben is expressive, modern and ever evolving. They are inspired by local and international ingredients and cuisine and are always challenging themselves, their staff and otheir customers. The food at Carben is expressive, modern and ever evolving.

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Coconut Lagoon is inspired by the incredible Kerala Cuisine found on India’s South West Coast. The wine selections focus on championing old world regions, and other fine wines that pair perfectly with the complexity of spices found on their unique menu. Award winning chef, Joe Thottungal and his team are able to create a customized menu specifically for your special event, or you can enjoy their curated seasonal 6 Course Tasting Menu.

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A cozy and comfortable lounge nestled on the Tay River featuring wine, cocktails, beers, mock-tails and more than 45 cheeses -- cow, sheep, buffalo, goat, cashew-based vegan cheese. Plus cured meats, pates, marinated olives, rillette, fondue, raclette, salads, soups, pizzas, dips, crocque monsieur, outstanding mac & cheese, kids menus and sooooooo much more!

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Like many places in The County, 2gallery comes as a surprise. The gallery features Canadian fine art from a wide-ranging roster of talented contemporary artists. Certainly not the typical gallery you’d expect to find in rural Ontario. Just that little bit edgier. Emerging, mid-career and established artists creating work just that little more challenging. Different. It’s a niche that compliments the wealth of artistic and creative talent that can be found in this remarkable place.

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Two Unique Art Galleries - 1 beautiful location in the heart of Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada. ANDARA Gallery (open year-round) and the BARN Gallery (open April-Oct), plus encaustic painting workshops. A true County experience.

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It's as if they grow on trees or something — but despite what you may think, starting a seed business is no easy feat. Now in their third year, Jordan Bouchard and Jamie Farris-Manning, owners of Bird & Bee, operate their certified-organic, open-pollinated seed business on an acre of land at the Just Food Farm in Blackburn Hamlet. Keen to re-introduce gardeners to vegetables nearly obliterated with the rise of industrial agriculture, they grow varieties such as Turkey Craw bean, Hanson lettuce and Canadian Crookneck squash that have been forgotten in modern plots, but according to Bouchard, have excellent flavour. The problem is that nearly every type of seed requires a different cleaning technique. “It’s a lot of equipment to accumulate — a lot of which you end up building yourself as you learn to clean each seed type,” Bouchard says. With a steadily expanding catalogue of more than 35 varieties of teeny, tiny seeds, that sounds like a lot work, but it's worth it. The pair is dedicated to preserving diversity within our food system, donating a portion of their yearly harvest to the Seeds of Diversity library.

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The Agrarian Market offers a wide variety of cheese, charcuterie, fresh baked breads and pastries, snacks, treats, coffee beans, in-house prepared dishes and meals to-go, as well as an impressive selection of locally grown and produced fresh produce, preserves, cheese, meats, chocolates, honey, syrups, spices, herbs, vinegars, mustards, and more! We are proud to continue providing our popular picnic baskets and off-site catering options.

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County Fare proudly process the wonderful bounty of locally grown fruits and vegetables available in Prince Edward County. They preserve using traditional canning methods that have been passed on for generations. Visit their shop and explore the many tasy delights available. 

Preserving and canning has been a lifelong passion of Naneen Keenan, the owner, operator and master canner for County Fare. In 2011, she purchased an existing canning business in Prince Edward County, called Pat’s Jams. Her dream has come to fruition and she renamed her operation Prince Edward County Fare (now called County Fare).

Initially she followed Pat’s jam recipes, but always with the intention of bringing the existing products “up a notch” and transforming the full sugar jams and jellies into healthier products. Using less refined sugar also allows the fresh taste of the produce to take centre stage.

Naneen recognized that processed sugars were (and they still are) a mounting public health concern and a major contributor to the growing rates of diabetes and obesity in Canada. Then she discovered a natural pectin on the market that allowed her to reduce the typical half and half fruit to sugar ratio in jams and jellies to a 4 to 1 ratio. That was her “eureka” moment! Fruit is now the leading ingredient in all of her products. In addition, she discovered a natural sweetener, erthritol, which looks and tastes like sugar but has 0 calories per gram, is easy on the digestive system and is pet-friendly. More importantly, this sweetener is a natural choice for blood sugar control as it does not affect blood glucose or insulin levels, perfect for diabetics.

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Hours & Season: SaturdayS from 8:30am to 1:30pm, May – October.

Contact: Joyce Lanthier, beatrice.j.lanthier@gmail.com

Hours & Season: Saturday mornings from 8:30am to 12:30pm, May-October.

Contact: teamworkcsa@hotmail.com (President Hilary Moore)

Hours & Season: Fridays from 11am to 4pm, May – October.

Contact: Brenda Lodge, errbie60@hotmail.com

Hours & Season: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, from 7am to 6pm, year-round.

Contact: Market Manager Jackie Tapp, jazzyj727@aol.com

Hours & Season: Thursdays and Saturdays, 8am to 1pm, May-December.

Contact: Shawn Mills (Chair), millsjenco@hotmail.com

Hours & Season: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8am to noon, May-October.

Contact: Frank Vaughan, rainbow_terrace@hotmail.com

Hours & Season: Saturdays from 8:30am to 12:30pm, May 9th - October 10th.

Contact: Gwen Thirlwall, cpfarmersmarket@yahoo.ca

Hours & Season: Saturdays, 8am to 1pm, May 9^th - October.

Contact: Ennio Marcantonio, info@carpfarmersmarket.com
 

Farmhouse Food is a cooperative of small farms in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Farmhouse Food came together in 2019 to make sustainable local food more accessible. They bring you the freshest, organic, local products from around the region, right to your door.

Farmhouse Food Farmers include: 

Agricola Cooperative Farm

Bluegrass Farm

Grazing Days Farm

Juniper Farm

Milkhouse Dairy

Ottawa Farm Fresh

Ferme Pleine Lune

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All About the Soup is a small local business that takes pride in providing wholesome, nutritious, low sodium, vegetarian soups. Their active, on-the-go lifestyle was the inspiration for starting their business. It was important to have access to fast, healthy, high-energy foods. They had an ongoing inventory of interesting frozen soups in their freezer, and members of their busy family could have a substantial meal at any time.

All About the Soup wants you to also have soups that are made with a richness of vegetables, legumes and interesting spices offering a diversity of cultural flavours to tantalize every palate.

It's a cultural melting pot in the soup kitchen.

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Bisou Dates - Chocolatier and Gourmet Foods has opened their doors as the newest gourmet and specialty store in Ottawa. The boutique store carries exceptionally unique products sourced from around the country, with an emphasis on Ontario products. 

“This has been a dream of a lifetime,” says owner Maha Surani. “The last five years were spent building the Bisou Dates brand including gourmet date bites and natural date butters which could be found in Whole Foods, Pusateris, Natural Food Pantry and other retailers.”  

Bisou Dates creates the most sumptuous gourmet Medjool dates, enrobed in 70% dark chocolate, with fillings such as caramelized ginger, pistachios, halva, Italian Orange, marzipan, and so many more decadent fillings. These make for wonderful hostess gifts, baptisms, weddings, cocktail parties or simply enjoying a box for yourself.

The gourmet store carries products the likes of Heritage Bee and Chandler Honey, Bayfield Provisions, Allo Simone spreads, Escuminac and 53 Acres maple syrup, along with Thrive Wagyu Beef bars. 

The shelves are lined with a treasure trove of finds, such as the Cocktail Box, Vesper cocktail mixes, Chef Laura products and Untamed Feast, a line of foraged mushrooms, Kopi Thyme – a spectacular line of Asian sauces, Mandy’s dressings, and specialty. 

The newest additions to Bisou Dates are Seed & Mill, a line of halva sourced from New York, along with BRINS, a line of jams partnered with the MET for beautiful product design. Yes, there are amazing products from the USA as well to compliment the fabulous Canadian products. At the end of the day, gourmet food has no boundaries and is found worldwide in some of the most amazing places.

“Our hope is that our gourmet boutique brings excitement to every client as they wander through the shelves discovering new products and returning home to share and sample the decadent flavors,” concludes Maha Surani.

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Makers of flavourful, refreshing and delicious seltzer water for everyone -- 100% natural flavours, what's on the can is in the can.

Our seltzers are naturally calorie and sugar-free; perfect for anytime. City Seltzer believes true sustainability means doing things in a way that can go on forever. Accordingly, their facility is powered entirely with zero carbon renewable electricity through Bullfrog Power.

They donate 1% of all revenues to Ottawa Riverkeeper in support of their mission to keep Ottawa's watershed clean for all generations and all species.

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Almanac is an urban mill and bakery in Ottawa's East End.
They’re picking up the torch set down by our forebears by stone milling honest Canadian flour that looks and tastes like it used to. 

Their mission is to deliver good food by supporting better farming. The folks at Almanac believe that what they leave behind is as important as what they sell, which is why they are committed to supporting restorative agricultural practices that promote environmental resiliency and conserve the land for future generations.

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Located next to one another, Bread & Butter bakery and Toast & Jam café take pride in making everything from scratch using natural ingredients and fresh local produce. Everything in store is made fresh every day, Bread & Butter offers a wide selection of products including: breads; pies; muffins; loaves; tarts; cookies; squares; cakes; soups; salads; take home meals and much, much more

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A small locally owned bakery where everything is made from scratch onsite or sourced from other local professionals in the food industry. 

They are proud to support as many local growers, producers and business owners as possible, with everything from coffee and tea to flour and packaging and everything in between coming from local businesses and organizations whenever possible. 

Offering desserts, pies, squares cookies and more baked fresh daily as well as breakfast and lunch items and all reasonably priced. 

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Älska Farm, the name of which is a nod to the Swedish heritage
of the owners, and which means "love, adore and cherish", is in
Low, Quebec, about 40 minutes north of Ottawa. Owned by
Genevieve Marquis, Gabriel Jort-Pelletier and their two children,
Téo, 4, and Mika, 2, the family produces maple syrup and pork.
Their home is a picturesque log cabin with a steeply pitched
shingled roof, set atop a small hill on 125 acres, with views down
the winding country road and across the rolling terrain of the
Gatineau Hills.
The couple has been producing maple syrup since 2010 and this
is the product they sell to many businesses in Ottawa, including
The Red Apron — one of their first customers, along with Herb
& Spice on Wellington — Bridgehead, Art-is-In Bakery and
Pure Kitchen, among others.
With more than 300 kilometres of piping from trees on 250 acres
in the Eastern Townships, where the farm was awarded quota by
the Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers, Älska produces
between 20,000 and 25,000 litres of maple syrup annually. Their
primary market is Ottawa because Marquis has roots here and
they live close to the city, but they’ll ship all around the world
and recently sent off 300 tiny party favour bottles to a tattoo and
piercing conference in Las Vegas for a client from B.C. Wedding
favours are also a big market for Älska and the couple will happily
provide customized labels.
Marquis and Jort-Pelletier were married in 2008 and began
homesteading immediately. They started maple syrup production
in 2010 as soon as they were awarded quota, which limits the
amount they can produce and equally sets a minimum price for
maple syrup sold in the province.
“We recognized that there was an untapped market in Ottawa,”
Marquis says, “and we’re one of few producers capable of large
-scale supply.” They were also aided by their youth. Now aged
33 (Marquis) and 38 (Jort-Pelletier) they are spring chickens in
a business where the average age of producers is 62. With their
marketing savvy, energy and ability to deliver to customers
directly, thereby putting a face to local, they quickly gained a foothold with some big customers in the city.
During sap season, Jort-Pelletier is backwards and forwards
between the sugar shack and Ottawa, overseeing operations for a
business that was recently awarded “organic” status. “We boil for
five hours daily, producing about 250 litres of syrup per hour,”
he explains, “using a super-efficient, wood-fired evaporator.”
The sap goes through a process of reverse osmosis, producing
concentrated sugars that they boil for maple syrup and very pure,
unstable water, which is devoid of all minerals. This is the secret
to the organic status of Älska maple syrup. Regular water always
has some form of minerals and salts in it, but the instability of
this by-product lends itself to a secondary use. "We heat this
unstable water, so that it’s really hot and then we use this to clean
the machinery and it is drawn to minerals and salts left behind.
It’s simple, but it’s pure and we take a lot of pride in our superclean
facility,” Jort-Pelletier says.
In the facilities of a regular producer, one not awarded organic
status, there are plenty of chemicals used to clean the machinery,
such as huge amounts of chlorine. “It’s not a coincidence that
since the introduction of technology, the quality and taste of
maple syrup has begun to decline,” Jort-Pelletier says.
And taste for Jort-Pelletier, is everything. He waxes lyrically
about “terroir” in syrup and can clearly identify where the maple
trees grow by tasting syrup. Älska’s trees grow in very thin soil,
basically on a rock at a high elevation. “Our syrup has a very
distinctive pure taste,” he says, “and because there’s very little
organic matter, it’s a clean taste, slightly minerally.”
Älska also produces free-range pork. This season, the couple
expects to raise between 100 and 150 pigs, all of whom live on
their 125-acre farm. These pigs lead a happy life as they rootle
around in the woods and fields of this pristine property.
Their preferred breed is Tamworth, because they are rustic and
hardy, but they tend to grow slowly. So, they’ve got a muddle
of purebreds and crosses that include Berkshires and a strange
breed called Wattle. The latter is black and has a tassel hanging
from each side of its face. This passel of hogs is certainly a mixed
bunch, ranging from piggy pink, to spotted, black and pretty
much everything in between.
Due to slaughter and inter-provincial export rules, the couple sells
the majority of their pork direct to consumer or to restaurants
in Quebec such as Le Hibou and La Maison du Village in Wakefield, as well as Le Rustik in Hull. “Christopher, the chef
there, really does care about where his product comes from and
how it is raised,” Marquis says.
‘We originally started with the pigs to feed our family,” Marquis
says, “then word got out. What we are really trying to do is do
it properly and raise them the right way. And while maple syrup
will always be a luxury product, we also try to make our food
accessible. It’s a goal of ours.”
Älska Farm
70 Chemin Lac-Bernard, N., Low, Que.
alskafarm.com | 819.593.4206 | @alska_farm

If faced with the imminent threat of a natural disaster or significant world calamity, Bridgehead's Exceptional Loaf is one of the first things to throw in the old emergency grab-'n'-go bag. A single one-inch slice of this dense bread contains hundreds of seeds, nuts and whole grains, but no added flour. It is high in fibre and protein and could seriously stave off hungry for days. Now entering its 18th year of business, Bridgehead's bakery pumps out a whopping 300,000 muffins a year, but in response to customer requests for more products made without gluten, it began offering the Exceptional Loaf (also a great vegan option). Quite different from its wild yeast sourdough breads, this loaf is made with rolled oats, almonds, psyllium seed husks and a blend of chia, flax and sunflower seeds. So don't wait for the call to take shelter, this loaf should be enjoyed regularly as a healthy and satisfying bread, toasted for breakfast or baked into crackers to be served as fancy hors d'oeuvres.

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Located in the heart of Alexandria, the Auberge Glengarry Inn offers comfort and charm complete with elegant suites, gourmet breakfast, and unforgettable experiences. Lounge and relax in their shared spaces, designed to bring comfort and help you unwind.

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Anna Stubbe's passion for desserts grew from tasting chocolates and sweets from around the world. Her families years of experience in pastry and chocolate are reflected in the excellence that Anna brings to her gourmet chocolates and confectioneries. 

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Sip artisanal cocktails, craft beers and exclusive wines and enjoy shareable small plates in this Prohibition / Speakeasy style bar. Their name is a nod to the 'medicinal cures' of old in which bitters, tonics and alcohol played leading roles. Today, the bar's mixologists create unique cocktails using real botanicals and house-made syrups. 

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Canada's 1st solar powered brew pub committed to planting 1 tree for every 1L of beer sold to restore forests & create jobs in the world poorest areas.

If a tree’s planted in Nepal and you’re not around to hear it, does it make a sound? It does when you crack open an Arbru, Ontario’s Eco-conscious craft brewer that plants a tree for every beer purchased. Grow your palate. Love the planet. Drink in life off the grid with Arbru.

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Founded in 2012, Big Rig Brewery began on a modest 10 barrel system. Today, Big Rig is the largest craft brewery in our Nation’s Capital.

Doing it all for the love of beer has led to New Brewery of the Year in Ontario (2013) and multiple awards at the Canadian and Ontario Brewing Awards.

Dedicated to pure craftsmanship and using only the best quality ingredients, Big Rig Brewery takes great pride in reinventing classic styles and crafting emerging ones.

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Michael George started Aurelius Food Co. while still serving in the military as an answer to his uncle's question during a family dinner in Sacrofano, Italy in 2016: Would Canadians be interested in this olive oil?

With this question, Mike decided he was going to make it happen. For 2 years Mike did small popups at bakeries and local markets on weekends. After getting out there and networking, he was lucky enough to start selling to a few top restaurants in Ottawa (Riviera, e18hteen, Whalesbone). Then in 2018, he decided to leave the military and open a retail tasting boutique in Wellington West.

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Founded in 2000, Back Forty is a small creamery and cheese shop located on a farm in the hamlet of Mississippi Station Ontario where cheesemaker Jeff Fenwick hand-crafts artisanal cheeses of the highest quality. Back Forty’s original raw ewe milk cheeses have grown into a local favorite and have become loved and trusted by many of the province's top chefs and cheese lovers alike.

Using traditional old-world methods and 100% natural unpasteurized sheep’s milk, each cheese is made by hand in small batches and then carefully tended to and aged from two to 12 months. In their petite fromagerie they produce six ewe’s milk cheeses: Flower Station, Madawaska, Bonnechere, Highland Blue, Ompah, and Pecorino Verona. In 2018 Back Forty started making cheeses with raw water buffalo milk and introduced the new Calabogie Blue Cheese and Little Antoines.

The Back Forty farm is home to the dairy, cheese shop, and riverside bistro and is located in Mississippi Station, Ontario, an hour west of Ottawa. The shop offers a full selection of our raw-sheep’s milk cheeses, as well as a range of locally made products including cured meats, honey, maple syrup, chocolate, coffee beans, preserves, and Back Forty’s own farm raised grass-fed organic lamb, Highland Beef, and whey-fed pork.

The outdoor live fire kitchen and riverside bistro serve a seasonal farm-to-table menu, including wood-oven pizzas, salads, and tasting boards, and the licensed riverside patio features Ontario craft beer, cider, and wine.  All the produce used in the menu is grown in Back Forty’s organic garden and the meats are all raised on farm, including organic chicken, lamb, Highbeef, and pork.

The Cheese Shop and Bistro is open every Friday and Saturday 11:30-7 from June 16th to Labour Day with a rotating seasonal farm-to-table menu. It’s casual outdoor dining riverside at picnic tables, muskoka chairs, and bar.

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It started in the spring of 2015, Madeleine Maltby was gearing up for her first season operating a backyard urban farm in the West end of Ottawa. She met Matthew Mason-Phillips in that same year and Backyard Edibles quickly grew into a formidable partnership dedicated to the principles of sustainable agriculture and devoted to the dream of farming the city. After seven successful seasons of backyard farming and creating an entire microgreen operation in the heart of the city, all while selling quality produce to retailers, restaurants and at farmer's markets, the duo decided it was time to seek out a farm of their own.

In 2020, Backyard Edibles moved it's entire operation to a beautiful NCC farm property in the east end of Ottawa and  located next to one of Canada's most diverse ecological reserves, Mer Bleue Bog & Conservation Area. It is part of our mission to live and farm in harmony with this unique part of the city and nurture the land through careful observation and key ecological farming practices.

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The Baldachin Inn in Merrickville offers a historic ambiance with a large ballroom, family dining, Harry MacLean's Pub, the Courtyard Garden Patio, and overnight accommodations in finely appointed rooms and suites.

Bar From Afar is a unique full-service cocktail catering, gifting, and events company that currently operates in two locations across Ontario in Ottawa & Toronto.  Along with this, BFA has recently launched Canada wide shipping.  BFA offers customers the ability to create their own at-home, high-end bartender experience using BFA’s  unique cocktail kits; which include everything required to create the drinks  of your choice from their in-house crafted menu; you can also select from their selection of bottled ready to drink cocktails or locally focused wine list through the BFA Bottleshop.  BFA also offers full-service cocktail and beverage catering in house or on site using their mobile and satellite bars for all events, including both corporate and private.

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Bark Woodshop is located on the wine route and within walking distances to more than nine vineyards. Owner and woodworker, Mike McGuire specializes in end grain cutting boards, charcuterie boards and items for home and garden. All products are handmade in their PEC studio.

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At Bean Around Town, we love coffee, promoting local communities and work with the best Ottawa valley roasters. Ordering quality coffee has never been more rewarding or easier! Shop with us or subscribe for your coffee.

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Since 2017, Bee Savvy started simply as beekeepers and the makers of all their own products. Matthew and Alicia Ott are the proud owners of Bee Savvy and Bee Savvy Fine Foods. They pride themselves on being involved in every step of the creative process, from working with their bees while harvesting their quality honey and beeswax, to hand pouring each body balm and lotion bar.

Bee Savvy is a young company, located in the town of Arnprior, nestled alongside the Ottawa River in Eastern Ontario. Bee Savvy specializes in creating unique infused honeys that inspire fellow foodies, and incredibly effective and healthy, natural body moisturizers.

Matthew Ott is the beekeeper for Bee Savvy and manages the behind-the-scenes production. You can find him sunburnt during the summer and bottling honey in the off-season. You will find Alicia Ott at their new shop Bee Savvy Fine Foods sharing her love of food, all things local and her new favourite vintage.

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Here at the Cornwall Food Tours we LOVE food and love sharing all of the amazing food in Cornwall with others. Join them, while we show you around the best spots in Cornwall to grab a great bite, learn some of our interesting history and have fun! 

As a lifelong 'Foodie" and travel agent since 2015, Vanessa Leduc has been very fortunate to have been able to travel and try delicious food all over the world. Every time she would travel to a new destination or participate in a food tour in a new city, she would come back home, thinking "We have so many amazing restaurants in Cornwall, we need a Food Tour here!!" 

Nestled along the beautiful St. Lawrence River, Cornwall is a city rich in history, lots of fun outdoor activities, and a buzzing food scene. Supporting the community is one of the pillars of our business. Not only do they support our local restaurants by hosting tours around Cornwall, in addition a portion of the proceeds from every ticket go towards supporting Baldwin House, the local women's shelter.

Vanessa's mission is to show off her beautiful city, while helping guests gain an appreciation and deeper understanding of the history, community and of course - the delicious food scene.

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During March 2020, the Blair family, like millions of other families across Canada, found themselves forced to isolate at home as a worldwide pandemic swept across the nation. Living on their multi-generational Westport homestead, they quickly realized how blessed they were to have acreage to roam and woodlands to explore. Taking advantage of a slower-paced lifestyle, they decided to teach their children the art of creating maple syrup, something both Scott and Stacy did as children themselves. Their property is home to hundreds of sugar maples that have never been harvested. During their inaugural year, they not only boiled enough syrup to sustain their family needs for the year, but they also created memories and a budding passion for the production of maple syrup. 

Over the next year, plans were put in place to create a sugar shack with all the necessary equipment to handle 800+ taps. With the addition of two more Blair Brothers in December 2020, ‘Blair Brothers Maples’ was officially born for the 2021 maple syrup season.

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Bloomfield Public House is a neighbourhood spot, working hard to bring you seasonal cuisine from local farmers and bringing good people together to experience the best of their hometown.

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The Smokehouse has been family run for 50+ years. Everyone that comes through the store is part of our growing family. We strive to make everyone feel at home and to encourage a sense of community.

We are dedicated to providing top quality seafood and fish, we also pride ourselves on delivering an excellent experience. We are deeply committed to environmental and species sustainability and are intentional in how we source all our products.

We are constantly trying to improve our practices and be mindful of the impacts we are having on our land, oceans and communities.

As a local business, we support other local businesses. We believe in building meaningful long term relationships with our suppliers, vendors, customers, and partners. Our success is built on the connections we have with our wonderful neighbours.

We run our business with honesty and devotion. We are fully committed to doing what’s best for our customers and are always trying to improve on our craft.

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Café / Bar. Evening entertainment and live music in Smiths Falls, Ontario.

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OVER THE LAST 40 YEARS, BRIDGEHEAD HAS CONTINUED TO EVOLVE AND GROW TO REACH COFFEE LOVERS ACROSS CANADA. BRIDGEHEAD WAS THE FIRST TO BRING FAIRLY-TRADED COFFEE TO COFFEEHOUSES, SHOWING THAT COFFEE TASTES BETTER BY DOING BETTER. 

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Locations:

• Albert
  109 Bank St
  613.230.8548
  Mon-Fri: 6:30am - 6:00pm
  Sat-Sun: CLOSED

• Beechwood
  131 Beechwood Ave
  613.744.3735
  Mon-Sun: 6:00am-9:00pm

• Bridgehead Roastery
  130 Anderson St
  613.233.1221
  Mon-Fri: 6:00am-7:00pm
  Sat-Sun: 6:30am-6:00pm

• Carleton
  1125 Colonel By Dr
  613.520.2600 Ext. 5200
  Mon-Fri: 7:00am-7:00pm
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• Dalhousie
  224 Dalhousie St
  613.562.9996
  Mon-Fri: 6:30am-6:00pm
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• Elgin
  282 Elgin St
  613.234.0002
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• Fairlawn
  2140 Carling Ave
  613.729.6085
  Mon-Sun: 6:30am-6:30pm

• Fairmont
  1024 Wellington St
  613.288.0668
  Mon-Fri: 6:00am-7:00pm
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• Golden
  440 Richmond Rd
  613.729.2100
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• Grove
  1172 Bank St
  613.731.3434
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• Iris
  2745 Iris St
  613.721.5203
  Mon-Fri: 6:30am-7:00pm
  Sat-Sun: 6:30am-6:00pm

• McRae
  317 McRae Ave
  613.729.6827
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  Sat-Sun: 6:30am-5:30pm

• O'Connor
  150 Slater St
  613.288.0397
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• Ottawa Airport (post-security)
  1000 Airport Parkway Private
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• Place Bell
  160 Elgin St
  6:30am-5:00pm
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• Rideau
  50 Rideau St
  613.789.1676
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  Sat-Sun: 7:30am-6:00pm

• Second Ave
  750 Bank St
  613.236.5445
  Mon-Sun: 6:30am-6:00pm

• Slater
  344 Slater St
  613.232.2010
  Mon-Fri: 6:30am-5:00pm
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• Sparks
  96 Sparks St
  613.232.4936
  Mon-Fri: 6:00am-6:00pm
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• Train Yards
  830 Belfast Rd
  613.244.0599
  Mon-Sun: 8:00am-5:30pm

• Wellington
  1277 Wellington St
  613.725.5500
  Mon-Fri: 6:00am-7:00pm
  Sat-Sun: 6:00am-7:00pm

The folks at Brookers Cider add nothing artificial to their ciders: no sulphites, no finings, no concentrates, no yeast. They start with certified organic wild apples and that is often where it ends. If we they add anything, they add only locally grown fruits or botanicals, or locally produced honey or syrup.

They grow their apples naturally. Not just organically, but with as little intervention as possible. That means no sprays whatsoever; no chemical fertilizers, no harsh pruning. By buying Brookers Cider you are not only supporting a small family business, but other local small businesses. 

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Prince Edward County is an island on the north shore of Lake Ontario, two hours east of Toronto. Serious foodies and casual weekenders alike gravitate here, to Ontario’s fastest growing wine region. With more than 35 wineries, many with full-service gourmet restaurants, Prince Edward County has become a rural hot spot. Let a Chestnut Park Prince Edward County Real Estate Agent suggest the best places to begin your search. 

As well as trendy shopping, museums, and a busy live-music scene, Prince Edward County has hiking and cycling trails, kayaking opportunities, and the white sandy beaches of Sandbanks Provincial Park. 

Originally an iron foundry, the Drake Devonshire is now a contemporary lakeside hotel, with million-dollar views, individually styled rooms, and a full-service restaurant. 

Prince Edward County boasts an increasing number of upscale restaurants, a booming craft beer scene, a farmer’s market, charming bed-and-breakfasts and, everywhere, a spirit of friendliness. A Chestnut Park Prince Edward County Real Estate Agent will be happy to share their expertise and enthusiasm for the area, with you. 

The homes in The County vary from beautiful century and Victorian homes to small cottages, and farmhouses. As the demographics of The County change, there is a growing trend of new concept designs that are changing the architecture of the area. Many of the homes are being renovated and redesigned to compliment the evolution of The County and the tastes of newcomers, both weekenders and full-time residents.

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For almost 200 years, ByWard has been home to outdoor vending in Ottawa. Whether you’re popping into the local butcher for the cut of the day, discovering unique fashions, or being inspired by artisans and crafters, there is something new to discover with every visit!. The outdoor public market season runs from May to October (+ Holidays), but the area is alive all year round with dynamic restaurants, artisan groceries, unique retail, and of course street theatre.

Starting in May vendors wrap around the historic ByWard Market building creating a unique outdoor shopping experience. Over the holidays, the area offers the finest trees and decorations to help ring in cheer across the City.

Be a part of the tradition this season and stop by the ByWard Public Market.

7 days a week . May to November . 9am to 5pm

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Taste your way through Ottawa’s most intriguing culinary neighbourhoods with a C’est Bon walking food tour. Five neighbourhoods to choose from. Their cooking classes, team-building events, and Teen Chefs camps are for those wanting to have fun while mastering essential culinary principles and techniques. They’re located in the ByWard Market.

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C.A. Paradis / Chef's Paradise's story dates back to 1921 and starts at 92 1/2 Rideau Street Ottawa, Canada with Charles August Paradis who founded a company that would eventually become the leader in kitchenwares for both professional and amateur chefs alike.  His initials, CA formed the roots for who they are today, CA Paradis/The Chef's Paradise.  CA's vision, to bring unique kitchen and tabletop items from around the world, has remained true to this day. CA's nephew Pierre then successfully led the company for over 50 years, bringing Ottawa the very best selection of kitchenware from around the world.  

Pierre and his wife Diane eventually relocated the brick and mortar location to what has become a 10,000 sq ft Chef's Paradise at 1314 Bank St.  Recently, Pierre and Diane retired and sold the company to new owners - Brian Corbishley, Isabelle Gagnon, Candace Sutcliffe and Alain Bouliane - keeping the company as a family owned and operated business serving the local community for years to come. They are creating new Chef Paradise kitchens every day for the gourmet in everyone.  Shop with the Chefs at the Chef's Paradise.

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CA Paradis' story dates back to 1921 and starts at 92 1/2 Rideau Street Ottawa, Canada with Charles August Paradis who founded a company that would eventually become the leader in kitchenwares for both professional and amateur chefs alike. His initials, CA formed the roots for what the business is  today, CA Paradis/The Chef's Paradise.  CA's vision, to bring unique kitchen and tabletop items from around the world, has remained true to this day. CA's nephew Pierre then successfully led the company for over 50 years, bringing Ottawa the very best selection of kitchenware from around the world.  Pierre and his wife Diane eventually relocated the brick and mortar location to what has become a 10,000 sq ft Chef's Paradise at 1314 Bank St. 

Recently, Pierre and Diane retired and sold the company to new owners - Brian Corbishley, Isabelle Gagnon, Candace Sutcliffe and Alain Bouliane - keeping the company as a family-owned and operated business serving the local community for years to come. They are creating new Chef Paradise kitchens every day for the gourmet in everyone.  

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An oasis tucked away in the Gatineau hills, Café Palmier proudly serves carefully roasted coffee, sourced from sustainable practice, and aim to prepare it with methods that respect the hard work and time that it takes to produce it. Their food menu consists of simple dishes using homemade and locally sourced ingredients that rotate with the seasons. And they offer a selection of cocktails, beer and a rotating wine menu. From local craft beer to a Margarita -- a little something for everyone. 

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Every glass of Calabogie beer is brimming with rich history. 

Calabogie Brewing Co. opened in 2015, but the brewery’s story dates back centuries. They proudly named the brewery after the town of its birth, Calabogie, ON – a small town about a hundred kilometres west of Ottawa.

The town’s name is believed to come from the Gaelic phrase “Calladh bogaidh,” which is pronounced “Cala boga,” and translates to “marshy shore.” Early settlers chose this name to reflect the large presence of nearby lakes. Calabogie rests on Madawaska River, which flows into four lakes: Calabogie, Black Donald, Norcan and Centennial.

In the 1800s, Calabogie functioned primarily as a lumber town, with the river being used to transport logs. The introduction of the K&P Railway near the end of the century transformed the town, pushing the economy to thrive and people to come and leave with ease.

Today, Calabogie is a must-see destination for adventure junkies. From challenging hiking trails and ski slopes to sparkling lakes, every square inch of this town is worth exploring. 

With Calabogie in the name, they have a duty to match the level of excitement that adventurers have come to expect. When they opened the brewery and taproom on the river, they had one goal in mind: to bring people together. 

The dedicated brew team worked hard to develop a series of beers that are satisfying and consistent in their quality. The first beer launched – the Front Porch Kolsch – is still a favourite today. 

In the years since, Calabogie Brewing Company has had the privilege to launch a wide variety of beverages that reflect their passion for great beer. Their signature red taproom in Calabogie has become a staple for visitors, and in 2018, they expanded with a second location in the tech park found in the west end of Ottawa, ON.

In 2021, Calabogie Brewing Co. struck gold at the Canadian Beer Awards in Quebec City, QC. Our winter seasonal beer, named after a well known lake in “The Valley”, Black Donald Irish Stout won the gold medal for a second time (2019 Gold) in the porter category, while our Brown Cow Nitro Milk Stout won the bronze medal in the sweet stout or cream stout category.

With years of serving great beer under their belt, they're excited to continue launching innovative beers alongside our signature line-up. 

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The folks at Cold Bear Brewing Co. believe that a brewery is more than a place that makes beer, it is a place to gather and bring people together. That by supporting your local brewery, you're also supporting the many people in your community that support it - the farmers that grow the barley, the maltsters that turn the barley into malt, the yeast suppliers that help keep the conversion of sugars to alcohol consistent, and the hop growers that grow and harvest delicious hops.

By purchasing Cold Bear beer, you are helping a whole community of hard workers in and around the Ottawa area. This is why they created a brewery centered around you, our customers. They believe that they are not only crafting high quality beers, they are crafting community.

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Closson Chase is a quality-driven producer that helped spearhead the birth of the Prince Edward County wine industry, using centuries-old European traditions and sustainable, innovative technique to create world class wines using only the finest Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes.

An early advocate for sustainable practices, Closson Chase crafts fine wines that reflect each individual vintage, capturing the distinct qualities imparted by the soil and climatic variations of the year.

Closson Chase proudly bears the VQA Prince Edward County sub-appellation designation on the majority of its wines. Closson Chase wines are available at the winery, online at clossonchase.com, and at select restaurants and LCBO stores.

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Circling Hawk is known for their friendly service and pure natural honey, cheesecake, and mead. They take great care in the health and well-being of the millions of bees they manage and use only ethical beekeeping practices.

Their bees forage on the wilds of the Oak Ridges Moraine on abundant blossoms of alfalfa, clover, buckthorn, golden rod and many other wildflowers which makes an assortment of beautiful honey. Most of their bee colonies make way more honey than they need so they can safely remove some without harming them. Three generations are involved in the farm and it's their mission to responsibly grow quality managed pollinators in an ethical way and to provide the freshest and finest honey in Ontario.

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Founded in the backwoods of Northern Ontario, Copperhead Distillery continutes our founder's legacy of pride + integrity, using traditional distilling methods in each hand-crafted spirit they make. 

For over 40 years Craig Ferchat thrived as an influential entrepreneur, businessman, and innovator. His ultimate dream of founding a distillery was fulfilled in December of 2016 with the opening of Copperhead Distillery. This moment would change the course for his family and would be the beginning of a legacy that will live on forever.

Craig’s ambition, work ethic, and determination are reasons why Copperhead exists today. 

Today, Craig’s wife Sharon and son John Ferchat carry on the family business and continue to expand Copperhead Distillery and keep his dream thriving!

You can now find select Copperhead Spirits in over 100 LCBO Locations or visit the Distillery/Retail Store in Sundridge, ON to explore the full Copperhead line-up of Whisky, Moonshine, Rum, Vodka, and Specialty Spirits like the Famous Apple Pie Moonshine.

Inside the retail store you will find the ever-popular Tasting Bar, open year-round to sample their delicious spirits! If you visit in the warmer months, you can also enjoy a refreshing drink on their new Patio and grab some lunch from The Tattie Shack (opening late May 2023).

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At 11th POST on Queen, the highest quality ingredients are transformed into everyday classics. The desire is that the moment guests step into the warm and welcoming environment, it will provide the perfect backdrop to enjoy all life's special moments with comforting and delicious dishes.

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Set amongst 25 acres of estate vineyards, just west of St Catharines, 13th Street Winery creates exceptional wines that reflect the unique terroir of Niagara, specializing in hand-crafted sparkling wines, Gamay Noir, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Riesling. The winery’s retail location offers guests a unique blend of Wine, Food and Art.

Visit their contemporary tasting bar and enjoy a guided tasting of theirr award-winning wines. Wander 13th Street Winery's expansive grounds with a glass of wine and discover the sculptures and artwork that adorn our property including the 13th Street Gallery. Their outdoor Bistro is open seasonally for lunch. And of course, no visit is complete without a trip to the 13th Street Bakery. Discover their famous butter tarts and other fresh baked goods. Try their jams and jellies made with Niagara produce and shop their selection of culinary items, giftware and artisanal cheeses.

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Adamo Estate Winery's 25 acre vineyard is nestled in the fertile, rolling hills of Hockley Valley featuring over 23,000 vines, with award-winning wines, fantastic culinary offerings & unique event venues.

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Alton Farms is the pioneer estate winery in Huron Shores. They handcraft all their wines and use sustainable practices in their vineyard. This year marks their 10th anniversary as a winery. Enjoy wine on their covered patio, listen to live music, experience one of their special dinners or take your favourite glass of wine for a walk on their trails.

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The Bistro menu created by Chef Josh Berry features locally inspired seasonal items and changes throughout the season. Open for outdoor dining from mid-May to mid-October - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday. 11:30am to 5:00pm. Thursday and Friday 11:30am - 7:30pm. Closed on Sundays.

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The 401 Cider Brewery is located at The Big Apple in Northumberland County, a welcomed addition to the Heart of Apple Country. At a location where everything is apple, a cider house seemed to fit right in.

Found just off the 401 Highway – you can’t miss it; The Big Apple is home to potentially the Largest Apple in the World! A great stop to stretch your legs, grab a bite, have some family fun and full of goodies for all ages.

The 401 Cider Brewery offers a large line up of award winning craft ciders produced in house with 100% Ontario Apples, often sourced from nearby Prince Edward County. We take no short cuts; our cider making philosophy is simple and straightforward starting with high quality apples. There are sparkling and still ciders available to suit all tastes with dry to sweet styles, and many flavour options. 

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Amandala’s offers a quaint and cozy atmosphere unlike any other in Peterborough. From the exposed brick to the warm fires and friendly staff, we will make your night feel truly special.

Their menu offers a diverse range of gourmet cuisine handpicked by Chef Simon Brown. The menu features many items inspired by meals from around the world. Ingredients are sourced in Peterborough and the surrounding area -- ensuring your meals are always cooked using the freshest ingredients, all while supporting the agricultural community.

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Applewood Farm & Winery has been producing unique, award winning fruit wines, Cider and Meade for over 22 years. Their wines are made from fruit and honey harvested right from their farm, as well as fruit supplied by other local farms.  

Applewood Farm & Winery is a great destination for young and old to enjoy a little bit of the country, close to the city. Applewood Farm & Winery is a family run, family friendly farm and winery. They invite you and your family to come spend a while under our tree.

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Bad Apple Brewing Company is owned and run by the Ingram family. Jason and Sarah Ingram were raised in Huron County. They have always loved living by Lake Huron and wanted to raise their two children here as well. In 2011, when a property with a beautiful house and century barn, on a 4.9 acre orchard came up for sale and was just a 10 minute walk from the lake, they decided to make it their forever home. They saw all the potential the property had and spent the first three years learning to care for the property and playing around with ideas of what they could do with it.

Jason and his father Sandy both had a passion for home brewing and during those first three years they planted all different kinds of fruit they could experiment with in their home brews: more apple trees, cherry trees, black and red currents and 5 different varieties of grapes. Jason also began building his own home brewing system and haven in the barn. Jason liked the idea of brewing his creations for others. Sarah enjoyed caring for the orchard and liked the idea of opening a farm gate store to sell the apples as well as other local products. In the end, both ideas turned into what is now Bad Apple Brewing Company.

Bad Apple Brewing Company opened in 2014 as a ferment on premises (also known as a U-Brew). Jason had been home brewing for years and wanted to teach his passion for home brewing to others. He had turned his little brewing haven in the barn into a business. You could say Bad Apple is a business literally born in a barn!  In fact, that is what we called one of our first beers! Brewing was fun and something he really enjoyed doing as a side business from his full time job as a sheet metal foreman and estimator. The decision to switch licensing to a Beer Manufacturer allowing Bad Apple Brewing Company to function as a micro or craft brewery was made once Jason was able to increase the size of his brewhouse. He also had many customers coming in asking if they could buy product by the bottle which he was not able to do under the ferment on premises license.

It was September 2016 when Jason and Sarah officially received the new license for Bad Apple, and the business started to function as a craft brewery. Their flagship beer was West Coast White, a wheat beer spiced with a hint of cardamom. It is still one of their best sellers.

In 2018, they were able to grow their brewhouse again. This new brewhouse provided the ability to brew 15 hectolitre batches- still considered small batch, craft beer but greatly increasing the brewhouse output. So after installing the brewhouse himself, Jason made the difficult decision to quit his sheet metal career and go full time as the brewer and president of Bad Apple Brewing Company. Jason enjoys seeing people enjoying his beer creations, talking beer, and telling stories. He also loves giving tours and still loves teaching about the brewing process.

Through the years Jason has worked at perfecting a variety of craft beer recipes. Including the West Coast White, Jim’s Juicy IPA, Apple Blossom Honey Brown, Snappy Apple Sour, Black Monday Dunkelweizen, Irish Red Ale and Bannock Burn Scottish Ale.  He also brews for some local neighbouring businesses in St. Joseph’s. Hessenland Inn asked Jason to brew their Hessenland Helles which has become one of the most popular beers sold at Bad Apple as well as at Hessenland.  He also was asked in 2020 to brew a light lager for the White Squirrel Golf Club, called the Swinging Squirrel- another popular favourite available at the Golf club or at Bad Apple.

Sarah Ingram, Vice President of Bad Apple Brewing Company still likes to focus on caring for the orchard and gardens but also manages the advertising, social media and event planning side of the business. Sarah opened the orchard as a ‘you pick’ business in 2014 and to this day if you want the experience of picking your own fresh apples off the tree, you can come to Bad Apple in September or October and pick. Only now you can also enjoy a beer while you’re out picking your apples!  Sarah also ran with her idea of having a store that sells local products. When you come to Bad Apple you can shop for the latest craft beers they have to offer as well as support other local companies by picking up their coffee, kombucha, meat sticks, hot sauce, maple syrup, spices, charcuterie boards and the list is always growing! Sarah loves helping to organize inventory, choosing what swag to purchase next, and putting on events for the community and Bad Apple patrons. She loves seeing people enjoying themselves and sharing in their passion for great beer, relaxing atmosphere and the beautiful scenery of the Bad Apple Orchard, she likes to call the Bad Apple Badlands!

Jason and Sarah both see the potential for Bad Apple to be a community hub.  This vision really came to light in the summer of 2020 when people needed a safe place to reunite with their family after the first COVID lockdown.  Picnic tables were spread throughout the orchard giving people a place to meet safely with their social circle.  It started with Father’s Day weekend and multiple families commenting that their meeting at Bad Apple was the first time they had seen each other in 4 months, as well as the first time they had really ‘gone out’.  This encouraged the couple to give people more of what they seemed to need: a fun, safe place to enjoy with their friends and family. They brought in food trucks, live music, campfires, and Yoga and Brew in the orchard.

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Located in the historic downtown of Petrolia, Ontario, you'll discover an award-winning craft brewery. Known for exceptional craft beer, a truly historic setting, an unforgettable experience and the area's most welcoming team. Black Gold Brewery is a must-visit destination.

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Bench Brewing is an award-winning craft brewery located on 8 acres of farmland in the Niagara Benchlands. Situated in the heart of Niagara’s rural but sophisticated wine region, they are surrounded by some of Ontario’s finest agricultural land and grow their own hops and apples. Their location provides the ideal setting for crafting great, approachable beers and ciders that reflect their local terroir.

Bench is a certified B Corporation and strives to be a leader in sustainability, having a zero-wastewater footprint and Carbon Neutral certification by BMO Radicle Climate Smart.

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Their Tap Room and Patio are open 6-days a week. Not local? They are now offering Free Shipping Ontario wide.

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Friends gather with local beer in one hand, and a mouthwatering warm pretzel in the other, amid panoramic green views. Social energy abounds as you bask in the sun or shade. A haven for chat, laughter and small bites.

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Black Walnut Bakery Café is a true family business success story that first took root in 2011 with the Etheridge family. Born and raised in London, with years of top industry experience both baking and managing, their family team knew it was time to bring those skills and passion to the bakery café scene in London’s Wortley Village. They spent 4 years honing the menu and service standards to become a perennial award winner for their baked goods and customer service. 

Black Walnut Bakery Café stays true to quality by investing in onsite, professional bakers, and employing internationally trained coffee roasters. Roasting their own coffee, and following proprietary recipes to perfection, ensure they are the only bakery café in London to offer an entirely from-scratch, in house, handcrafted menu, from baked goods to coffee, using quality ingredients.

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As young twenty-somethings, Mark Thompson and Kristin Dolan always knew they wanted to do something with the family farm. Although their education and eventual careers took them in other directions, their initial inclination was never very far away. In 2010, they bought half of their family's farm and decided to start growing hops. It was from here that their dream to one day own an estate brewery started to evolve.

Since then, they've gleaned some knowledge, accomplished some goals, and constructed a sound idea of what they wanted our business to look like. The folks at Charlottesville Brewing Company have built a kick-ass brewery in one of two incredible turn-of-the-century barns. In the other, they've created a beautiful space, with an adjacent outdoor patio, for guests to lounge, imbibe, and nibble all day long.

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